Weird And Wonderful Airbus A380 facts

As the first A380 touches down at Manchester Airport, we list some weird and wonderful facts about the world’s largest commercial airliner.

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  Top: Airbus A380 Bottom: Boeing 747

  Despite its enormous size, Singapore Airlines’ version of the A380 actually has just 399 economy seats – 169 seats less than its closest rival, the 747. However, without any space being used for first or business class, the plane could theoretically hold up to 850 economy passengers.

• This is what we call progression – the Wright Brothers’ first flight was shorter than the A380’s wingspan.
• There are over 320 miles of cable wired throughout an A380 – for gadgets such as the flat-screen TV’s available in the First-Class suites, and 10″ screens for each economy class passenger.
• The cabin air intakes on the wings can hold a Mini.
• Each Airbus A380 costs over £200million
• 22 per cent of the Airbus is made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic. However, designers have stated that an amazing 85 per cent of the aircraft will be recyclable.
• Emirates Airlines’ custom-made A380 contains a luxurious shower spa and a VIP cocktail lounge for First Class passengers.
• Don’t worry if you are a little larger than normal either – the cabin’s massive size allows for an extra 1.5 inches of room per seat.
• Qantas’ A380 boasts 6 self serve snack bars (4 on the lower deck for First Class and economy, 2 on the upper deck for Business and premium economy).

  Source: http://www.metro.co.uk/