CURTAIN CALL : THE A380 MAKES ITS PUBLIC DEBUT THIS MONTH

This article details the business prospects and technical specifications of the Airbus A380, with an opening description of A380 fabrication in Toulouse, France. It discusses A380 aesthetics, debut scheduling, and upcoming flight tests. The article interpolates Airbus business plans for the A380, focusing on assembly design and speed of fabrications. A sidebar addresses the A380s increased weight and capacity, as well as consequences for failing capacity goals. The article also illustrates testing of Cabin Zero, an A380 prototype, focusing on flight simulation, actual flight schedules, and simulated turnarounds. A fact file indicates firm orders for the A380, while a section on two level-loading explains plans for getting passengers and cargo on and off the plane.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Page range: pp 26-27, 29, 31
• Authors:
  • Sweetman, B
• Publication Date: 2005-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • ATW: Air Transport World
  • Publisher: Penton Media
  • ISSN: 0002-2543

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Flight tests; Passenger aircraft; Reliability; Weight; Wide body aircraft
• Identifier Terms: Airbus A380
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00986877
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 2 2005 12:00AM