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How Much Did The Airbus A380 Cost?
The Airbus A380 is a plane that has sadly been rendered rather obsolete by the ongoing pandemic. However, even before COVID-19 brought the airline industry to a near standstill, the European manufacturer had already canceled its production with around 250 examples built. Nonetheless, the A380 remains a fascinating aircraft whose size draws attention wherever it goes. But how much did the ambitious superjumbo cost? (simpleflying.com) 更多...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
A massive white elephant, the behemoth should never have gotten further than the concept board
Too much.
Anyone experienced the slight side to side swaying in the rear of an A380? I looked it up and found it described as "Dutch Roll". Apparently with such a large aircraft with a lot of sweep to the wings one wing tends to lead or trail the other and what I experienced was the autopilot keeping everything on the straight and narrow. The feeling is very slight and I imagine most folks would hardly notice it but after about ten MEL/LAX trips on these magnificent aircraft I still prefer to buy the most rearward seat I can. A friend described them as "Who put wings on a movie theater?"
Flew LAX-SYD on the QANTAS A380 VH-OQI in 2017.
Sadly, it just had a refurb done 2020 with the new lay-flat Business Class "suites" in Dresden, GER but was flown straight from the shop to desert storage in Victorville, CA. I'll be on it if QANTAS restarts OZ service with the 380.
Sadly, it just had a refurb done 2020 with the new lay-flat Business Class "suites" in Dresden, GER but was flown straight from the shop to desert storage in Victorville, CA. I'll be on it if QANTAS restarts OZ service with the 380.
Easily the best option for long haul, whichever class you choose.
Takes longer to board and get going, but once underway it is a superior experience.
Given Qantas has written down its asset value, I am hoping they come back and will be profitable, and hence continue flying, for many years once numbers pick up again.
Takes longer to board and get going, but once underway it is a superior experience.
Given Qantas has written down its asset value, I am hoping they come back and will be profitable, and hence continue flying, for many years once numbers pick up again.
Wonder when John Kerry and the rest of his climate crones is going to buy one to shuttle themselves to their climate club conferences?