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The A-380 proves too "Turbulent" in ICAO's opinion

Montreal, Canada - Organization's assessments would have highlighted remarkable turbolences compared to the average so that distances could be increased

In-flight turbolences generated by wakes produced by the A-380’s wingtips could need a significant increase of distances by other aircraft from the flying giant, according to recent estimations provided by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), a rise up to three times that the current one (actually, from 5 to 15 miles, see also AVIONEWS concerning problems on the ground). It would deal w...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 132045
Rome, Italy, 11/30/2005 12:18
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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