Tag: Airbus A380
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On This Day In 2006: The Airbus A380 Stunned The World At Its First Major Public Airshow
Twenty years ago, aviation fans witnessed a glimpse of the future. On July 28, 2006, the Airbus A380 made one of its first major public airshow appearances, captivating thousands at the Farnborough International Airshow. The world’s largest passenger aircraft demonstrated its incredible size, remarkably quiet engines, and smooth handling, proving that a new era of…
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The Airbus A380 Is Back! World’s Largest Airliner Chosen to Test Revolutionary Open-Fan Engine That Could Cut Fuel Burn by 20%
The world’s largest passenger aircraft is about to play a key role in shaping the future of aviation. Airbus has confirmed that the very first Airbus A380 ever built will become a flying testbed for CFM’s revolutionary RISE open-fan engine technology, with flight testing expected before the end of this decade. The A380 was selected…
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16 Airbus A380s Need Emergency Inspections After Cracks Discovered in Wing Spars
EASA Orders Emergency Inspections for 16 Airbus A380s After Wing Cracks Discovered. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive requiring 16 Airbus A380 aircraft to undergo urgent inspections after cracks were detected in a structural component known as the wing mid spar. The directive affects 15 Emirates A380s and…
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Munich-Bound Lufthansa Flight From SFO Diverted To Logan After Woman Allegedly Attacks Other Passenger
A Lufthansa flight from San Francisco to Munich was diverted to Boston Thursday due to an “unruly passenger,” An women allegedly attacked another passenger aboard. Lufthansa Flight 459 diverted to Boston Logan International Airport after a passenger allegedly attacked another passenger and had to be handcuffed to their seat, NBC Boston reported, citing Massachusetts State…
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