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A-380 Crosswind test
EHM-1703 Philip:
Hi Ben,
Current policy is that we don't fly a plane which is not available commercially. Whether we take on orders in the future depends on the quality of addons and how easy it will fit in to our schedule.
The A380 question has popped up a few times in the forum so here are a few facts:
1) The first A380 will not enter commercial service until Q4 2007 giving us 1 year to make a decision.
2) The A380 will probably require a class of its own as it does not fit easily in to Class 7 ops.
3) On introduction next year there will be approximately 28 Airports world wide capable of receiving the A380 for Pax ops. This severly limits it's operation to our airline.
That paints a very bleak picture I know, but I am sure closer to its inception to service in the Real World, Robert will be looking at freeware models to see how they stack up and how easy they are to paint and fit in to the fleet. Of course, we could always just take it on as a Freighter in the Cargo division which will widen it's operations but that may also require a new class!
In short Ben, no decision has been made yet regarding the A380. We haven't said yes to it, only "not yet!" If it does fit in to the fleet somewhere, I don't know when or where?
EHM-1671 Ben:
Oh, ok Philip. That clears things up. Just think about that... a Class 8 aircraft! Hehe...
EHM-1821 Javier:
Just like to add in my "opinoins";D
--- Quote ---Originally posted by EHM-1703 Philip
1) The first A380 will not enter commercial service until Q4 2007 giving us 1 year to make a decision.
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With Singapore Airlines at Changi International Airport flying the Kangaroo Route;D;D;D
--- Quote ---2) The A380 will probably require a class of its own as it does not fit easily in to Class 7 ops.
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Well, it does carry much more than the 747...:8;D
--- Quote ---3) On introduction next year there will be approximately 28 Airports world wide capable of receiving the A380 for Pax ops. This severly limits it's operation to our airline.
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Of which includes Changi International WSSS;D;D;D
--- Quote ---...Robert will be looking at freeware models...
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Make sure we get models with 2, not 4, thrust reversers:]
And a suggestion, if we do have the A380 in our fleet next time, We should consider the A380F for EuroCargo too!:)
And Airbus, Please! No more delays for it! Or we'll have to wait even longer! :]:]:]
EHM-1612 Paolo:
I think this plane is definetly too big...it looks quite scaring on the landing and on the take off with crosswinds...:o
I am not looking foward to fly on one of those things! :]
EHM-1883 Matt:
hmm. we could take out the B777 out of EuroBusiness, and put it into a class 8 with the A380? After all, it is a fast aircraft, so we could have the massive A380, and the quick 777 together?
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