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tinmenace
20-03-2007, 12:19 AM
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:08 am Post subject: A380 first touchdown in the United States Edit/Delete this post Delete this post
Two A380s will fly into two US destinations on 19th March, allowing both the East and West Coasts of North America to simultaneously welcome the world's largest commercial airliner, which is also the most technically advanced and environmentally friendly civil aircraft in the skies.
A380 development aircraft MSN7 will fly some 500 passengers to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York, as part of the Commercial Route Proving jointly performed with Deutsche Lufthansa over a 12 day period. Simultaneously, A380 test aircraft MSN1 will land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as part of an airport compatibility trial, which will be performed on the spot with the assistance of Qantas Airways.
http://www.airbus.com/en/presscentre/pressreleases/pressreleases_items/07_03_12_A380_USA_route_proving.html
The sheer size of this craft is unbelievable!
http://www.machtres.com/ab380-004.jpg
http://www.globalfailure.com/images/a380RR.jpg
http://flydamnit.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/Airbus-A380-test-center.jpg
http://www.globalfailure.com/images/a380_747comparison.jpg
tinmenace
17-10-2007, 01:17 PM
Countdown to the world's first A380 commercial flight
Singapore Airlines (http://www.a380.singaporeair.com/)
Really??
We had one come here 2 years ago. There were thousands at the airport to see it. When it came out of the hangar it was painted in Qantas colours :D
http://www.bne.com.au/content/mediapopup.asp?name=Media_11_11_2005
11/11/05 - Brisbane Airport welcomes first Airbus A380
Brisbane will be the first to welcome the future of global aviation when the world’s largest passenger aircraft touches down at Brisbane Airport tomorrow morning. The giant new Airbus A380, represents a quantum leap in engineering and environmental performance, and will be in Brisbane on the first leg of an Australian promotional tour.
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) CEO Koen Rooijmans said the A380 marked an historic development in aviation, with seating for between 550 and 750 passengers, while producing around half the noise of a 747-400 on take-off.
“The Airbus heralds the next generation in commercial flight and the public interest in the biggest aviation event in Australia for 30 years is unbelievable,” Mr Rooijmans said. “This historic occasion tops off a record-breaking year for Brisbane Airport, which was recently recognised as the world’s best privatised airport by more than 250 airlines. We are in the midst of huge growth at Brisbane Airport, and to be chosen to host this historic event is a credit to the entire Airport community that has placed Brisbane on the world aviation map.”
Mr Rooijmans said while the event was organised by Qantas, BAC’s primary responsibility is to ensure the Airport remained operational for the many thousands of travelers using the Terminals, and that disruption to normal airport business is minimised.
“We ask Airport visitors to be patient and understanding during this one-off historic event, and we are working closely with police to keep traffic congestion to a minimum. We urge people to obey traffic directions, park in a safe and legal fashion – bearing in mind Airport Drive is a 100 kmh road carrying tens of thousands of cars per day. Due to strict Federal security regulations, all normal parking restrictions will remain in place, but BAC is offering a flat rate $5 charge for the special event, and Airtrain is also offering a free return journey.
“We are alerting airlines, passengers, Airport tenants and businesses around the Airport area that there may be many thousands of people travelling to the Airport to catch a glimpse of history in the making over the next few days. We have published a map on our website (www.brisbaneairport.com.au) showing the recommended viewing area on the top level of our new multi-deck Domestic Terminal carpark. However, we have a busy international airport to run, and we must keep impacts on the domestic and international services to a minimum.”
The aircraft will not go to the Terminals during its visit. It will instead be towed directly to a Qantas Hangar, where it will not be seen by the public until its departure at dawn on Sunday. It returns for the Qantas 85th Birthday on Tuesday, and departs for Singapore at 2pm Wednesday 16 November.
tinmenace
17-10-2007, 01:36 PM
Really??
We had one come here 2 years ago. There were thousands at the airport to see it. When it came out of the hangar it was painted in Qantas colours
http://www.bne.com.au/content/mediapopup.asp?name=Media_11_11_2005
11/11/05 - Brisbane Airport welcomes first Airbus A380
Brisbane will be the first to welcome the future of global aviation when the world’s largest passenger aircraft touches down at Brisbane Airport tomorrow morning. The giant new Airbus A380, represents a quantum leap in engineering and environmental performance, and will be in Brisbane on the first leg of an Australian promotional tour.
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) CEO Koen Rooijmans said the A380 marked an historic development in aviation, with seating for between 550 and 750 passengers, while producing around half the noise of a 747-400 on take-off.
“The Airbus heralds the next generation in commercial flight and the public interest in the biggest aviation event in Australia for 30 years is unbelievable,” Mr Rooijmans said. “This historic occasion tops off a record-breaking year for Brisbane Airport, which was recently recognised as the world’s best privatised airport by more than 250 airlines. We are in the midst of huge growth at Brisbane Airport, and to be chosen to host this historic event is a credit to the entire Airport community that has placed Brisbane on the world aviation map.”
Mr Rooijmans said while the event was organised by Qantas, BAC’s primary responsibility is to ensure the Airport remained operational for the many thousands of travelers using the Terminals, and that disruption to normal airport business is minimised.
“We ask Airport visitors to be patient and understanding during this one-off historic event, and we are working closely with police to keep traffic congestion to a minimum. We urge people to obey traffic directions, park in a safe and legal fashion – bearing in mind Airport Drive is a 100 kmh road carrying tens of thousands of cars per day. Due to strict Federal security regulations, all normal parking restrictions will remain in place, but BAC is offering a flat rate $5 charge for the special event, and Airtrain is also offering a free return journey.
“We are alerting airlines, passengers, Airport tenants and businesses around the Airport area that there may be many thousands of people travelling to the Airport to catch a glimpse of history in the making over the next few days. We have published a map on our website (www.brisbaneairport.com.au) showing the recommended viewing area on the top level of our new multi-deck Domestic Terminal carpark. However, we have a busy international airport to run, and we must keep impacts on the domestic and international services to a minimum.”
The aircraft will not go to the Terminals during its visit. It will instead be towed directly to a Qantas Hangar, where it will not be seen by the public until its departure at dawn on Sunday. It returns for the Qantas 85th Birthday on Tuesday, and departs for Singapore at 2pm Wednesday 16 November.
Yes, one landed here also, which is why I started the thread. Maybe it's the same plane and was on its test flights. I think Singapore Airlines is the first to put the A380 into service though.
That's my understanding anyway.
Remarkable how it can even get off the ground. It's a beast!
Yes, one landed here also, which is why I started the thread. Maybe it's the same plane and was on its test flights. I think Singapore Airlines is the first to put the A380 into service though.
That's my understanding anyway.
Remarkable how it can even get off the ground. It's a beast!
I didn't go to the airport to see it but it flew overhead..gi-normous.
Yes Singapore to Sydney by the looks. I am not sure that I would want to be on something that big :eek:
tinmenace
17-10-2007, 01:45 PM
I didn't go to the airport to see it but it flew overhead..gi-normous.
Yes Singapore to Sydney by the looks. I am not sure that I would want to be on something that big :eek:
Yar, it's scawwy. :eek:
That is one mutha fukin big plane!:eek:
tinmenace
17-10-2007, 01:51 PM
Look at the size of the engines to the other comparison plane (coming in for a landing) :eek:
malvern
17-10-2007, 08:34 PM
problem is that they can not run the cables inside the aircraft for all the in plane passenger entertainment, four sets of wings sit down in Bristol awaiting fitting and nomore will be made untill this problem can be solved... ther is just no space to run them,,, major fck up.
freedom for all:)
pri01
17-10-2007, 08:54 PM
I saw this airbus being made on discovery channel and they had loads of problems with the wheels being lowered for landing. They kept getting stuck. Eventually they passed the test although I wouldn't feel safe travelling on it. I'm scared of flying anyway.
shelflife
17-10-2007, 10:57 PM
Think I will wait for the new skin to be lightning strike tested and proven before I take a flight.
hagbard_celine
20-10-2007, 07:24 AM
That is one mutha fukin big plane!:eek:
It is indeed!:eek: I'll have to get it on MS Flight Simulator.
I'd like to get a seat on its maiden flight with Singapore Airlines, for the simple reason that UFO's are attracted to new aircraft. There's film of one accompanying Concorde when it first took to the skies in 1973. It's as if they're interested in our technology.
Have you seen the cockpit of the A380? It looks like like a computer office! It doesn't even have a yoke, just a small joystick and a keyboard and monitor. These planes virtually fly themselves and the pilots are there just to supervise the navigation computer. If they wanted to do another 9/11 it wouldn't be hard with this plane.
tinmenace
20-10-2007, 08:15 AM
It is indeed!:eek: I'll have to get it on MS Flight Simulator.
I'd like to get a seat on its maiden flight with Singapore Airlines, for the simple reason that UFO's are attracted to new aircraft. There's film of one accompanying Concorde when it first took to the skies in 1973. It's as if they're interested in our technology.
Have you seen the cockpit of the A380? It looks like like a computer office! It doesn't even have a yoke, just a small joystick and a keyboard and monitor. These planes virtually fly themselves and the pilots are there just to supervise the navigation computer. If they wanted to do another 9/11 it wouldn't be hard with this plane.
:eek: Whoa!
It is indeed!:eek: I'll have to get it on MS Flight Simulator.
I'd like to get a seat on its maiden flight with Singapore Airlines, for the simple reason that UFO's are attracted to new aircraft. There's film of one accompanying Concorde when it first took to the skies in 1973. It's as if they're interested in our technology.
Have you seen the cockpit of the A380? It looks like like a computer office! It doesn't even have a yoke, just a small joystick and a keyboard and monitor. These planes virtually fly themselves and the pilots are there just to supervise the navigation computer. If they wanted to do another 9/11 it wouldn't be hard with this plane.
Can you imagine the damage one of those things would do if it hit anything!:eek: