Airplanes have always captured the imagination of children and adults alike from around the world. Today, Americans imagination will be captured by Airbus’ super jumbo A380 which is scheduled to land in New York J.F. Kennedy airport this afternoon with more than 500 passengers on board. Airbus is betting BIG money this super plane will become the darling of airlines from around world in years to come, to move more passengers over longer distances in what’s becoming a crowded and not so friendly skies.
To lure airline customers, Airbus is packing the A380 with all sorts of amenities, and flexible plane configurations to expand or decrease the economy section. Do you want a full-service bar, TVs on the back of every seat or showers for first-class passengers? Not a problem…the A380 is configurable enough to suit customer’s needs. It is this same customers need that have pushed out the delivery date of the 1st commercial A380 by at least two years, since wiring of the plane has had to be reconfigured to accommodate all those amenities promised to customers. Whether or not the A380 super jumbo ever makes a dime for its parent company, Airbus, many people like me can’t wait for the opportunity to fly on the A380, and marvel at all the technology and space that it offers to passengers. There’s no doubt this plane will redefine aviation in the years to come once it becomes fully operational.
Video: Airbus A380 Superumbo
