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First two experimental flights for Airbus A-380

Toulouse, France - Tested the biggest passenger plane

Today the Airbus A-380 will be subjected to two experimental flights, one from Toulouse and the other from Frankfurt, both landing over New York. The two flights are aimed to test the new airplane, very known to be the biggest passenger aircraft, with 166 orders already commissioned by 15 airlines. The choice of the routes has not been casual, but due to the expected use of the airplane, that...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1071275
Rome, Italy, 03/19/2007 14:53
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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