A 380 (Merged)
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From: Canadia, the French bit
ATI are reporting that QANTAS has firmed up 8 options on the A380 taking their total firm commitment to 20, still 4 options outstanding.
Apparently:
CEO Geoff Dixon in a statement issued today says the carrier “negotiated an attractive ‘package’ to firm up” the additional A380s.
The order “was made after an extensive review of the recent problems at Airbus and the delivery schedule delays of the A380”, he says, adding: “We are convinced that these problems relate to industrialization issues at Airbus and will be remedied, and in no way relate to the technical capacity of the A380.”
Apparently:
CEO Geoff Dixon in a statement issued today says the carrier “negotiated an attractive ‘package’ to firm up” the additional A380s.
The order “was made after an extensive review of the recent problems at Airbus and the delivery schedule delays of the A380”, he says, adding: “We are convinced that these problems relate to industrialization issues at Airbus and will be remedied, and in no way relate to the technical capacity of the A380.”
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From: west london
So rather than paying Qantas recompense for the delivery delays they are giving them a few aircraft really cheap to save face as usual and spinning it as a victory - geez!
It amazes me how Airbus survive financially with their policy of buy two get one free...or at least thats how it seems to me, how else do they get all these massive orders for narrowbodies!
It amazes me how Airbus survive financially with their policy of buy two get one free...or at least thats how it seems to me, how else do they get all these massive orders for narrowbodies!
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From: western europe
or something along these lines maybe ..... 
ps. why didn't you ask the question in the $$$$$$ Forum? .... 
The new Airbus is currently sold in two models. The A380-800 can carry 555 passengers in a three-class configuration or up to 853 passengers in a single-class economy configuration. The range for the -800 model is 15,000 kilometres (8,000 nmi).[2] The second model, the A380-800F freighter, will carry 150 tonnes of cargo 10,400 km (5,600 nmi).[3]
Future variants may include an A380-900 stretch seating about 650 passengers, a shortened A380-700 seating about 455 passengers, and an extended range version with the same passenger capacity as the A380-800. The A380's wing is sized for a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) over 650 metric tonnes in order to accommodate these future versions, albeit with some strengthening required.[1] The stronger wing (and structure) is used on the A380-800F freighter. This common design approach sacrifices some fuel efficiency on the A380-800 passenger model, but the sheer size of the aircraft, coupled with the significant advances in technology described below, are still expected to provide lower operating costs per passenger than all currently produced 747 variants.
Future variants may include an A380-900 stretch seating about 650 passengers, a shortened A380-700 seating about 455 passengers, and an extended range version with the same passenger capacity as the A380-800. The A380's wing is sized for a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) over 650 metric tonnes in order to accommodate these future versions, albeit with some strengthening required.[1] The stronger wing (and structure) is used on the A380-800F freighter. This common design approach sacrifices some fuel efficiency on the A380-800 passenger model, but the sheer size of the aircraft, coupled with the significant advances in technology described below, are still expected to provide lower operating costs per passenger than all currently produced 747 variants.
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From: Estonia
A380 route proving
This month, A380 is supposed to engage in route proving. Including a flight between Sydney and Johannesburg over South Pole.
Are any passengers on route proving (They were on early long flights)?
A380 is, of course, a quad and therefore not subject to ETOPS. What is the nominal diversion time from South Pole?
Are any passengers on route proving (They were on early long flights)?
A380 is, of course, a quad and therefore not subject to ETOPS. What is the nominal diversion time from South Pole?
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From: Wet Coast
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From: Denmark
Just read in an Icelandic newspaper that one of the A380s just showed up at Keflavik (KEF, BIKF).
There's been a severe storm up there (all flights were cancelled this morning, now calmed a little).
So they apparently decided to go there to test crosswind landings. Wind speed is now around 40 kts.
http://www.mbl.is/mm/frettir/frett.html?nid=1234046 (if you happen to understand Icelandic :-)
Metar for BIKF: BIKF 101400Z 26039G52KT 5000 -SHGS FEW020CB SCT031 BKN046 02/M01 Q0974.
There's been a severe storm up there (all flights were cancelled this morning, now calmed a little).
So they apparently decided to go there to test crosswind landings. Wind speed is now around 40 kts.
http://www.mbl.is/mm/frettir/frett.html?nid=1234046 (if you happen to understand Icelandic :-)
Metar for BIKF: BIKF 101400Z 26039G52KT 5000 -SHGS FEW020CB SCT031 BKN046 02/M01 Q0974.