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Airbus A380 delivered to Qantas |
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Monday, 22 September 2008 |
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Australian flag-carrier Qantas has received the first of 20 Airbus A380s that it ordered in 2000.
Airbus has delivered the first of 20 Airbus A380 jet aircraft to Australia's flagship airline, Qantas, at a ceremony in Toulouse.
The aircraft, powered by a Rolls-Royce engine, seats 450 passengers in a four-class configuration - 14 first, 72 business, 32 premium economy and 332 economy - and features a cabin by renowned designer Marc Newson.
Geoff Dixon, chief executive of the airline, commented: "When we ordered our A380 in 200, we said that in addition to giving us the opportunity to reinvent our product, this revolutionary new aircraft offered capacity and operating savings, as well as environmental improvements.
"Everything we have seen since our initial order has reinforced this view."
The A380 was first introduced into service by Singapore Airlines on October 15th, 2007. Airbus' double-deck, wide-body jetliner is able to seat up to 525 passengers in a three-class configuration.
As of August 2008, some 18 of the aircraft have so far been built. |
