On January 18, 2005, one of the most important milestones of the Airbus A380 program took place.
The world's first continuous double-deck aircraft was officially shown to the world for the first time in a ceremony at the Jean Luc Lagardere final assembly hall in Toulouse, France.
This event was attended by more than 4,500 guests.
The launch of the A380 also marked the introduction of the new Airbus color scheme, changed for the first time since the A310.
The A380 is the first aircraft to carry this new Airbus design.
It reflects not only Airbus' current market presence, but also its future status as a leading aircraft manufacturer.
The A380 landed at Blagnac (Toulouse International Airport, France) on April 27, 2005 at 2:23 p.m. local time (12:23 p.m. UTC) after successfully completing the first flight which lasted 3 hours and 54 minutes.
With the entry into service of the A380, the first passenger flights are planned for 2006.
The Airbus flagship for the 21st century took to the skies on its first flight weighing 421 tonnes - the highest takeoff weight of any airliner ever.
During this maiden flight, all key test points were met, while also marking the beginning of a longer test flight phase involving five A380s.
The scale and rigor of these ground and flight test programs will lead to a seamless entry into service for the A380.
Plastic model kit
- Structured surfaces, recessed sheet metal joints
- Detailed chassis with delicate struts and struts
- 22 wheels with finely detailed rims
- Wings with separate landing lights and position lights
- Winglets
- Detailed elevator and vertical stabilizer
- Separate paneling for the rowing machines
- Detailed pylons and engine cowlings
- Four RR Trent 900 engines
- Separate antennas
- Decals with new Airbus decor and extensive maintenance markings
Scale 1:144
unbuilt / unpainted
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