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Airbus: Qatar Airways' first A-380 airplane takes off for its maiden fligth

Toulouse, France - It flies to Hamburg for painting and cabin installation

Qatar Airways’ first A-380 airplane took off from Toulouse on its maiden flight to Hamburg where the aircraft will be fitted with its cabin before being painted. The Doha based carrier has firm orders for ten A-380s and will become the eleventh airline to join the prestigious club of A-380 operators when it takes delivery of this aircraft in 2014. Since first entering service in 2007, 108 A-380s a...

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Rome, Italy, 09/09/2013 17:47
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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