That's far below the 1,200 orders Airbus said it expected when the aircraft was introduced in 2005. Related: Airbus delays A380 deliveries as superjumbo woes mountThe poor performance has led to questions about the program's future. Airbus has already said it would scale back production of the A380 this year. To make the aircraft more attractive, Airbus (EADSF) is looking into increasing the number of passengers it carries. Related: Airbus launches booking site for travelers who love A380 jetsMost airlines currently fly the aircraft with roughly 500 passengers, depending on the seating configuration.
Source: CNN January 11, 2017 12:04 UTC