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The second factor at play involves the phasing out of newer aircraft types that seemed promising just a few years ago. The Airbus A380 serves as a prime example. Initially conceived to address a projected increase in global air traffic through a hub-and-spoke model, the A380's design has increasingly come under scrutiny. The pandemic has altered travel behaviors, steering preferences toward point-to-point journeys rather than the previously expected centralized hub model.
As a result, aircraft such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 have emerged as more viable alternatives for long-haul routes. These newer aircraft provide airlines with the flexibility and efficiency that they require in a rapidly evolving market.