COMPLEX

COMPLEX ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING PROBLEM
PROBLEM
NAME:
NAME: RAMEED
RAMEED
ID
ID :: 9112
9112
SUBJECT:
SUBJECT: AFCS
AFCS
COURSE
COURSE ID:
ID: 106069
106069
 Introduction

It is the world’s largest and most spacious passenger aircraft. The

A380 was first introduced in October 2007, with Singapore Airlines
being the first operator. However, it’s Emirates that is the largest
holder, with 117 units currently in its fleet. Production of the jet is
expected to end this year, after just 14 years since it was introduced
with just 251 planes. The plane is a polarizing machine, with some
viewing it as an eye-sore, and others as a testament to the marvels of
modern engineering. 
LANDING GEAR SYSTEM OF A380
SALIENT FEATURES
 Problem
The striking fact about A380, is that none of them are
based in USA. Since A380 is very large and has high
maintaining cost, so airbus announced to close its
production in 2021. The airlines that operate A380 are
cash rich and can generally avoid high operating costs
associated with the plane. The Airbus A380 has a list
price of 445.6 million dollars. This is a very steep price to
pay for a single aircraft. Prior to the launch of the A380
in 2004, London Heathrow Airport went through a multi-
million-dollar renovation in order to accommodate the
A380. New York’s JFK airport spent over 179 million
dollars to be able to accommodate the A380s. These high
fees to be able to accommodate the plane are just not
worth it in too many cities.
Improvement
A380 should be smaller and more fuel efficient so that it can
operate for daily basis flights. Once the Covid–19 situations is
resolved, Airbus should consider reintroducing the Airbus A380
with a reduced capacity and only twin engines. Airbus should
also consider creating a freighter version of their aircraft. With
the ever-increasing demand and costs for air cargo, the A380’s
size could be a competitive advantage. Currently, with the
Covid-19 situation, cargo airlines are looking to add extra
storage space on their planes, but most of these planes are
already full. The A380 would give these carriers much more
room and they could, in turn, generate more profit with the
rising air cargo costs.
Recommendations

• Better engines, 
• Winglets to reduce drag, saving up to 4% on fuel
• Improvements from the A350 fuel pump and entertainment
system would be converted over, to save on weight
• By changing its construction material from solid metal to
composites, the aircraft could be made much lighter (by up
to 30-40%) and save a fortune in fuel
• Folding wings. Fold up when taxiing, the aircraft could fly
to many more destinations not normally configured for an
A380.