Can a PPL holder fly family and friends aboard an A380? Would I be able to fly an A380 with a private pilots license and carry family and friends? I know I can fly the A380 with a PPL.
Yes. But you will still need instrument rating and ATPL theory as this is multi crew aircraft. The amount of learning will be the same as to get CPL. Maybe fees for the license will be lower but who cares if you buy an A380?