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The Airbus A380 boasts impressive specifications, representing what many consider the pinnacle of aviation engineering. Its full-length double-decker design can carry up to 550 passengers, an unmatched feat for a commercial airline. Furthermore, it’s powered by four Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines that allow it to reach a service ceiling of 43,000 feet while maintaining whisper-quiet cabin conditions. Yet, despite these extraordinary specifications, U.S. airlines chose not to invest in the aircraft, viewing it as misaligned with their operational needs.