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Airbus A380 is a civil aircraft designed and produced by Airbus Europe, which will become the largest passenger aircraft in the world after it is put into use.
The A380 has a wingspan of 79.8m, a length of 73m and a height of 24. 1 m, which is equivalent to the height of an eight-story building. Its bearing area is 49% larger than that of Boeing 747-400, and it can have up to 35% more seats. The takeoff weight of this test flight is 42 1 ton. There is enough space in the cabin to set up sleeping quarters, business center, gym, medical center, library, restaurant and bar, so that passengers can feel like they are on a luxury cruise ship. From research and development to flying into the blue sky, Airbus Europe staff has invested 10 years, and the current investment has exceeded 10 billion euros (about1300 million US dollars).
20111014 European aircraft manufacturer Airbus delivered China's first Airbus A380 to China Southern Airlines in Toulouse, France. This aircraft is the largest and most advanced civil aircraft in the world, using the Trent 900 engine produced by rolls royce Company in Britain.
10 On the morning of June 5438+05 10: 30, the first Airbus A380 of China Southern Airlines arrived at Beijing Capital Airport. China Southern Airlines became the first airline in China and the seventh in the world to operate A380, which means that domestic passengers will soon experience the flight experience of the world's largest passenger plane, and the plane will officially make its maiden voyage on June 17.
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