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Mar 23, 2015 (newstodate): Only recently a rare sight, the Airbus A380 aircraft is now playing a vital role in the global aviation business.
According to Dubai Airports 2014 Yearbook, Dubai International had a total of 15,098 A380 flights to 39 destinations around the world during 2014, securing its position as the world's leading hug for A380 operations not least boosted by Emirates growing fleet of the aircraft, now over 50 units.
This is sharply up from the 10,608 A380 scheduled flights to 26 destinations recorded in the previous year.
The next busiest A380 airport was London Heathrow with 5,434 A380 flights to 11 cities, followed by Singapores Changi airport with 5,398 A380 flights to 18 destinations.
According to Dubai Airports 2014 Yearbook, Dubai International had a total of 15,098 A380 flights to 39 destinations around the world during 2014, securing its position as the world's leading hug for A380 operations not least boosted by Emirates growing fleet of the aircraft, now over 50 units.
This is sharply up from the 10,608 A380 scheduled flights to 26 destinations recorded in the previous year.
The next busiest A380 airport was London Heathrow with 5,434 A380 flights to 11 cities, followed by Singapores Changi airport with 5,398 A380 flights to 18 destinations.