A380

CHAMPS04 · Post by **CHAMPS04** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 5:47 pm

Has any1 Heard of what is going on with the A380 because i havent heard anything about it for ages. Is it having problems or is it not being published to the press???

Redbaron · Post by **Redbaron** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 6:23 pm

Things often appear to be moving very slowly or not happening during aircraft development - I don't know for certain but I don't think there are any problems - it's just that it takes a while from a new design being unveiled on the ground to the test flights and deliveries to airlines. It's only a few months since it was unveiled, and I'm sure there's work still to be done on the A380.

Anyway, I can't say I'm particularly eager to see it - the longer it takes for it to enter service the better!

BR7MT · Post by **BR7MT** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 6:55 pm

Its a ton or two overweight but the airlines have indicated this is acceptable to them. I expect the aircraft is undergoing ground based systems checks - making sure the software works, the engines work, pressurisation work, the airframe is watertight etc.

Not to mention testing it by goign up and down the runway.

Regards

Dan

qzdcg8 · Post by **qzdcg8** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:27 pm

Visit http://www.airbus.com - all you need to know is there

Post by **martinhodgson** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 2:05 pm

First flight should be some time this month, after high-speed taxi tests