A380 An A380 - 800 of Emirates, the largest operator of the aircraft Role Wide - body, double - deck jet airliner National origin Multi-national Manufacturer Airbus First flight 27 April 2005 Introduction 25 October 2007 with Singapore Airlines Status In service Primary users Emirates Singapore Airlines Lufthansa Produced 2005 -- present Number built 222 as of 28 February 2018 Program cost € 15 billion (Airbus 2015) to € 25 billion (2016 estimate) Unit cost US $ 445.6 million (2018)
how much does it cost to build an airbus a380
US $ 445.6 million