Etihad: Airbus A380 to Return, Airbus A350 Deliveries to Follow

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Abu Dhabi based Eithad Airways has announced recently that it has no plans of retiring its fleet of Airbus A380s and remains 'committed to the delivery' of the newer Airbus A350-1000, although its global network is under review in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Etihad Airways operates 10 Airbus A380s in its fleet, featuring The Residence, which has a spacious living room, bedroom and private toilet. Etihad's current schedule is operated by its B777 and B787 fleet.

Etihad said: ""the Airbus A380 remains an important part of the Etihad fleet and is well suited to a number of key routes, which are planned to be gradually reintroduced once international restrictions are lifted, and global travel picks up."

Likewise, he denied claims that the airline will cancel their A350 orders.

"Etihad is also committed to the delivery of its future fleet of Airbus A350-1000s and has selected the routes to be operated by this aircraft.

This definitely is good news for aviation enthusiasts hoping to fly with the A380s after the pandemic when air travel resumes back to normal.

Check my post on my flight review about Etihad's The Residence below.