The Airbus A380 was one of Airbus’s biggest missteps: its parts now sustain a million-dollar business

The retired Airbus A380 has turned into a profitable source of certified used parts.

Airbus and VAS Aero Services are dismantling grounded A380s to recover components for resale.

Shortages of new long-haul widebody jets, worsened by Boeing 777X delays, are boosting secondary-market values.

Engines, landing gear, and other A380 parts are now especially valuable for keeping remaining superjumbos flying.