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Outnumbered: How Many More Flights Will The Airbus A380 Operate Vs. The Boeing 747-8 In 2026?

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Although the era of quadjets is coming to an end, with no four-engined aircraft currently in production, there are still a considerable number of these jets flying around the world. The last-generation quadjets include the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747-8. These two aircraft types are scheduled to operate over 94 thousand passenger flights cumulatively during the 2026 calendar year. However, when evaluating the data further, it becomes clear that nearly 90% of these flights will be operated by the A380, drastically overshadowing the scheduled services of the 747-8. This guide will provide further details of the operations of the…

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