Commercial Aviation: Potential Safety and Capacity Issues Associated with the Introduction of the New A380 Aircraft
- ISBN-10
- 1422315835
- ISBN-13
- 9781422315835
- Category
- Aeronautics and state
- Pages
- 67
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- DIANE Publishing
- Author
- Gerald Lee Dillingham
Description
Airbus S.A.S., a European aircraft manufacturer, is introducing a new aircraft designated as the A380, which is expected to enter service in late 2007. The A380 will be the largest passenger aircraft in the world, with a wingspan of 262¿, a tail fin reaching 80¿ high, & a maximum takeoff weight of 1.2 million pounds. The A380 has a double deck & could seat up to 853 passengers. This report discusses: (1) the safety issues associated with introducing the A380 at U.S. airports; (2) the potential impact of A380 operations on the capacity of U.S. airports; & (3) how selected foreign airports are preparing to accommodate the A380. The author conducted site visits to the 18 U.S. airports & 11 Asian, Canadian, & European airports preparing to receive the A380. Ill.
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