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Airbus A-380 hits a building in Bangkok's airport

Bangkok, Thailand - Due to communication problems

During the promotional Asian tour, the new giant of the skies Airbus A-380 had a light accident. According to French sources, the super-jumbo hit a building in the airport of Bangkok and reported damages at the left wingtip fence causing a few hours delay in the scheduled shows programme due to communication problems.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1078701
Rome, Italy, 09/03/2007 17:11
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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