Gunship
11th Nov 2005, 10:45
Now we all know that you will fit easily 555 pax in the bus ... so is that why it gives the McDonald Sized America's and Mieliepap and Boerewors African's a miss ?
Re the Boeing record : Imagine being nearly 23 hours on the same flight ! 10 hrs - UK - SA kills me already ! :( The Airbus superjumbo A380 arrived in Singapore on Friday in its first test flight outside Europe, kicking off a three-nation Southeast Asian tour.
The world's largest passenger plane touched down at 10.00am local time after departing from Toulouse, France, taxied around Changi Airport and docked at a special gate at Terminal 2.
Airbus chiefs hope a smooth tour will ease concerns over delivery days and trigger more sales in the region, that is also being targeted by US rival Boeing.
Boeing's Worldliner jet set a new record for the longest non-stop passenger airline flight completing a trek of more than 20 000 kilometres from Hong Kong to London while the A380 was en route to Singapore. The Boeing flight touched down at London's Heathrow Airport after 22 hours and 42 minutes.
Singapore Airlines (SIA), which has ordered 10 of the Airbus mega jets, is set to be the first carrier to operate the aircraft. It will receive its first plane in November 2006, six months behind schedule.
Airbus has indicated its willingness to compensate some airlines for late deliveries, including SIA.
Only crew members were aboard the maiden Airbus flight to Singapore. Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong and other special guests were scheduled to be given a tour.
The one-day visit left too little time for baggage, cargo-loading and other tests by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and SIA.
The double decker was previously scheduled to arrive on Tuesday, but was delayed by engine problems.
Extensive airport compatibility tests will be carried out when the plane returns early next year.
"There will be ample opportunities for airport compatibility testing," an Airbus spokesman said.
The A380, which seats 555 passengers, claims it will give operators at least 20 per cent cost savings over Boeing's 747 jets.
The Jet was scheduled to leave Friday night to arrive in Australia for Qantas' 85th birthday bash. It will make a stop in Malaysia on November 17.
Airbus is 80 per cent owned by EADS, which is based in Paris and Munich, and 20 per cent by British BAE Systems. - Sapa-dpa Link (http://www.busrep.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=566&fArticleId=2990844)
Re the Boeing record : Imagine being nearly 23 hours on the same flight ! 10 hrs - UK - SA kills me already ! :( The Airbus superjumbo A380 arrived in Singapore on Friday in its first test flight outside Europe, kicking off a three-nation Southeast Asian tour.
The world's largest passenger plane touched down at 10.00am local time after departing from Toulouse, France, taxied around Changi Airport and docked at a special gate at Terminal 2.
Airbus chiefs hope a smooth tour will ease concerns over delivery days and trigger more sales in the region, that is also being targeted by US rival Boeing.
Boeing's Worldliner jet set a new record for the longest non-stop passenger airline flight completing a trek of more than 20 000 kilometres from Hong Kong to London while the A380 was en route to Singapore. The Boeing flight touched down at London's Heathrow Airport after 22 hours and 42 minutes.
Singapore Airlines (SIA), which has ordered 10 of the Airbus mega jets, is set to be the first carrier to operate the aircraft. It will receive its first plane in November 2006, six months behind schedule.
Airbus has indicated its willingness to compensate some airlines for late deliveries, including SIA.
Only crew members were aboard the maiden Airbus flight to Singapore. Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong and other special guests were scheduled to be given a tour.
The one-day visit left too little time for baggage, cargo-loading and other tests by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and SIA.
The double decker was previously scheduled to arrive on Tuesday, but was delayed by engine problems.
Extensive airport compatibility tests will be carried out when the plane returns early next year.
"There will be ample opportunities for airport compatibility testing," an Airbus spokesman said.
The A380, which seats 555 passengers, claims it will give operators at least 20 per cent cost savings over Boeing's 747 jets.
The Jet was scheduled to leave Friday night to arrive in Australia for Qantas' 85th birthday bash. It will make a stop in Malaysia on November 17.
Airbus is 80 per cent owned by EADS, which is based in Paris and Munich, and 20 per cent by British BAE Systems. - Sapa-dpa Link (http://www.busrep.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=566&fArticleId=2990844)