BA opts for Airbus 5 Oct 2007 - By Staff reporter Comments | 0 Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share to E-mail Print this page BRITISH AIRWAYS will buy 12 Airbus A380 aircraft as part of its long-term fleet modernisation programme. It’s the first time the airline has elected to introduce Airbus aircraft into its long haul fleet. Sign up to our mailing list and get daily news headlines and weekly features directly to your inbox free. Subscribe to receive print copies of Freight News Features to your door.