Overview Airbus A380

the a380 cabin cross-section, showing economy-class seating in green

the a380 offered in 2 models, a380-800 , a380f. a380-800 s original configuration carried 555 passengers in three-class configuration or 853 passengers (538 on main deck , 315 on upper deck) in single-class economy configuration. in may 2007, airbus began marketing configuration 30 fewer passengers (525 total in 3 classes)—traded 200 nmi (370 km) more range—to better reflect trends in premium-class accommodation. design range −800 model 8,500 nmi (15,700 km); capable of flying hong kong new york or sydney istanbul non-stop. second model, a380f freighter, carry 150 tonnes of cargo range of 5,600 nmi (10,400 km). freighter development put on hold airbus prioritised passenger version , cargo orders cancelled. future variants may include a380-900 stretch, seating 656 passengers (or 960 passengers in all-economy configuration), , extended-range version same passenger capacity a380-800.