Originally Posted by
Capn Rex Havoc
When my previous company first got the A380, We had heaps of probs with the refuelling process, heaps of probs with the OITs and heaps of probs with avionics cooling. All were resolved over time and the 380 was a magnificent jet to fly. Teething problems are natural, and the Swiss mob will fix any niggles sure as ****.
Agreed. I don't think it's realistic to expect no teething problems on a brand new type, and there is nothing unusual or particularly worrying about the issues that some of the early aircraft have exposed.
The final product has met or exceeded every performance target. It's a delight to fly, with no vices.
I've done steep turns above FL400 and it's a total yawn.
Ultimately it's great to see several really new aircraft moving the bar of what can be done instead of endlessly thrashing a 50 year old design.
Oh - A380 best aircraft from a passenger perspective I've ever been in. Shame if we won't see them again.