What is the largest passenger aircraft currently in service?
The largest passenger aircraft currently in service is the Airbus A380, which has a maximum passenger capacity of 853 ¹. Some of the key features of the Airbus A380 include ²:
- Two full-length decks with widebody dimensions
- Combines the most advanced aviation technology with an inspired cabin design
- Low fuel consumption per passenger and low noise levels
- Reduced CO2 and NOx emissions
- Features include large interactive displays, an advanced flight management system and improved navigation
- The aircraft has an electronic library that replaces traditional paper documentation used by pilots
- Brake-to-Vacate technology allows flight crews to more effectively manage approach and landing by pre-selecting the optimum runway exit
