Nerve-wracking moment Airbus A380 turns so steep it looks like it's about to fall
Published on Aug 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Aug 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Anyone with a fear of flying, look away now. In this video by Aero Life, the world’s biggest passenger jet, the Airbus A380, tips into a turn so steep that from the ground it looked less like a demo and more like a close call.
The Farnborough Airshow crowd got the full heart-in-mouth moment as the aircraft banked, hanging almost on its side before easing back with control.
And YouTube viewers felt it too, with one saying ‘that could be over 380 tonnes swinging around up there. Best keep clear.’
That’s the thrill – and the terror – of seeing an A380 pushed to its limits. A jet built for champagne service and quiet long-hauls suddenly performing like a stunt plane, making the seemingly impossible look effortless.
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Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.
