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The last A-380 test flight with passengers is taking place

Toulouse, France - It will last 15 hours

The A-380 series number MSN2 lifted off this morning at 7 am from Toulouse-Blagnac airport for its fourth and last test flight with passengers on board, lasting 15 hours. These tests aim to get a realistic knowledge of use possibilities of passenger cabin and to try all in-flight systems concerning liveability. The first test of this kind took place last Monday and lasted 7 hours (see AVIONEWS for...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 148532
Rome, Italy, 09/08/2006 18:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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