DENVER (KDVR) — The world’s largest passenger plane, known as Airbus, has taken off from Denver for the final time this year — but don’t worry, the million-plus-pound plane will soon be back at Denver International Airport.
The Airbus gained domestic popularity in January after German airline Lufthansa announced Airbus flights between Denver and Munich Airport. This service took place during the spring and fall seasons, with approximately 350 flights operated before launch Last flight from DIA Friday.
The double-decker’s final flight in Denver didn’t last long, as Lufthansa announced on Tuesday that it would return to DIA with more Airbus flights to and from Munich Airport.
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A Lufthansa Airbus A380 arrives at Gate A41 at Denver International Airport last month. The A380 is the largest passenger aircraft in the world, with capacity for more than 500 passengers. (KDVR) -
The Airbus A380 is the largest passenger aircraft in the world (Image from Denver International Airport) -
The world’s largest passenger plane, an Airbus A380, landed at Denver International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. -
The world’s largest passenger plane, an Airbus A380, landed at Denver International Airport on Wednesday afternoon.
The airline said it will restore service on June 9, 2026.
Earlier this year, FOX31’s Jeremy Hubbard spoke to the crew and some passengers on an Airbus A380 Colorado Talks Circle.
This comes after Doha International Airport said Airbus contributed to a 6% increase in international passengers during September. The airport also said there have been positive responses from aircraft.
“We are grateful to Lufthansa for their confidence in Denver with their largest passenger aircraft investment,” said Phil Washington, DEN CEO. “DEN has never experienced such an overwhelmingly positive response to a particular type of aircraft, and the A380 has attracted all types of passengers – from aviation enthusiasts to families to business travelers – and has strengthened DEN’s operational profile.”
The A380 is a double-decker aircraft that seats 509 passengers. Lufthansa said its take-off weight was 560,000 kilograms, or 1,234,588.67 pounds. It has four Rolls-Royce engines, which can produce about 3,500 cars.