A380 - THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA

This article details various aspects of the Airbus A380 roll-out in major airports around the world. It discusses the evolution of the super-jumbo jet class of aircraft and delves into the industry demand for such a product. Next, the article looks at the variability of uses built into the A380, focusing on turnarounds and servicing. A look at the A380s role as freighter is detailed, including a table of specifications, as well as identifying potential customers and pre- orders. The article examines individual major airports and their intended use of the A380 beginning with London/Heathrow, then Bangkok, Frankfurt, Los Angeles, Munich, San Francisco International and Singapore. Lastly, the article describes changes to specialized ground equipment that will be needed in order to service the A380.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/6072282
• Supplemental Notes:
  • January/February 2005; Page range: pp 24, 26-34
• Corporate Authors:

  Key Publishing, Limited

  P.O. Box 100
  Stamford,   United Kingdom  PE9 1XQ
• Authors:
  • Penney, C
  • Allett, T
• Publication Date: 2005-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: 10 p.
• Serial:
  • Airports International
  • Volume: 38
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Key Publishing, Limited
  • ISSN: 0002-2853

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airports; Airside operations; Economies of scale; Passenger traffic; Wide body aircraft
• Identifier Terms: Airbus A380
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Economics; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00986895
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 2 2005 12:00AM