Since 28 March 2010, Singapore Airlines has been operating an Airbus A380 on regularly scheduled flights between Zurich and Singapore.
Zurich Airport is thus the third airport in Europe to be served by regularly scheduled flights of an Airbus A380. The A380 is handled at Zurich Airport from Gate E67 at Dock E via three airbridges. Visitors can get a breathtaking view of this giant aircraft from the observation deck at Dock E.
An Airbus A380 arrived at Zurich Airport as early as January 2010 for testing purposes. This factory machine was admired by more than 22'000 visitors who turned out to celebrate the occasion at "Welcome A380".
The extensive tests conducted in Zurich served to confirm in practice that calculations with regard to obstacle clearance and effects on navigation systems were correct, and that passenger handling, refuelling, deicing and energy supply of the A380 can function smoothly.