Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Airbus to stop making super-jumbo A380

A Qantas Airbus A380 at Sydney Airport

A Qantas Airbus A380 at Sydney Airport Source: AAP

Based on dwindling orders, the decision could affect thousands of jobs and has already cost the manufacturer more than AU$730 million in losses in 2018.



Share

Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world