Qantas has completed its A380 fleet renewal, with the final superjumbo returning to service after nearly six years in storage

Qantas’ refurbished Airbus A380 aircraft, Paul McGinness, arrived in Sydney following what the airline says was the largest maintenance check in its 105-year history — more than 100,000 engineering hours spanning global facilities.

The jet will act as an operational spare over the Christmas period before enabling daily A380 flights on the Sydney–Dallas route from 1 January 2026, increasing international capacity on one of Qantas’ longest sectors.

All 10 A380s have now been restored with full cabin upgrades, including refreshed First suites, an updated upper-deck lounge, and additional premium seating. The return of the final aircraft will support growth on major long-haul routes such as Dallas, Singapore and Johannesburg.

Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace said customer demand for the superjumbo remains strong, noting the fleet carried more than a million passengers last year. Wallace described the aircraft’s restoration — which included heavy maintenance, landing-gear replacement and test flying — as a significant feat of engineering.

As part of its A380 programme, Qantas will also introduce new First-class amenities, enhanced dining and upgraded inflight products on the superjumbo fleet.