Final Etihad Airbus A380 stored during the pandemic returns to Abu Dhabi

The final Etihad Airways Airbus A380, previously held in storage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is scheduled for its return to Abu Dhabi. Over six years have passed since the aircraft was initially placed into storage at Cardiff Airport in Wales. Etihad Airways confirmed that the aircraft will be returning to the airline’s hub following a period of inactivity during the global travel restrictions. Details regarding the exact date of the aircraft's arrival remain unconfirmed as of this report. This marks the conclusion of a significant chapter for the last remaining A380 operated by Etihad Airways, which had been retired from regular service prior to the pandemic.