Airbus A380 required runway length. A380 - the largest aircraft in the world

It took about 10 years to develop the A380, the cost of the entire program was about 12 billion euros. Airbus says it needs to sell 420 aircraft to recoup its costs, although some analysts estimate the figure should be much higher.

According to the developers, the most difficult part in the creation of the aircraft was the problem of reducing its weight. This was achieved through the use of a new and revolutionary composite material. The fuselage and wings are made of it. As a result, 40% of the A380 consists of carbon fiber.

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Development

Vessel, section transporter A380 Ville de Bordeaux

The front and rear sections of the fuselage were loaded by horizontal loading on the Airbus-owned vessel "Ville de Bordeaux", in Hamburg (Northern Germany), from where they were sent to the UK. The wing consoles were manufactured in Filton (Bristol) and Bravtin (North Wales), then delivered by barge to Mastin where "Ville de Bordeaux" immersed them, along with existing sections, on board the vessel. Then, for some more sections, the ship entered Sant-Nazari (Western France), and after that the ship was unloaded in Bordeaux. The ship then received the lower fuselage and tail sections at Cadiz ( Southern Spain) and delivered them to Bordeaux. From there parts of the A380 were transported to Liangong (Girondie) and then by land to the assembly plant in Toulouse. To deliver parts of the A380, some roads were widened, new canals and barges were built. After all, the planes went to Hamburg, where they were equipped and painted. It takes 3600 liters of paint to cover 3100 m² of cladding.

Testing

A380 (MSN001) landing after first flight

Five A 380s were built for demonstration and testing purposes. The first A 380, serial number MSN001 and registration F-WWOW, was unveiled at a ceremony in Toulouse on January 18, 2005. The flight began at 8:29 UTC (10:29 local time) on April 27, 2005. This aircraft, equipped with Trent-900 engines, took off from international airport Toulouse with a flight crew of 6, led by test pilot Jacques Rosy. The plane landed successfully after 3 hours and 54 minutes. December 1, 2005 A 380 reached its top speed at Mach 0.96 (against a cruising speed of Mach 0.85), with a gentle dive, thereby starting a series of test flights aimed at studying the range of flight operating conditions.

A380 making a banked U-turn (Germany, 2006)

On January 10, 2006, the A 380 made its first transatlantic flight, taking off from Medellin, Colombia to test the aircraft for operation at a high altitude airport, and landing in Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, Canada, for cold weather testing. weather conditions.
At the beginning of the year, during static tests at the aircraft factory in Toulouse, the wing of one of the A380 (MSN5000) unexpectedly cracked, without waiting for the design load to be reached. The destruction of the structure occurred when the load reached 147% of the nominal, while according to aviation safety standards, it must withstand a load of 150% of the nominal. The management of the Airbus consortium decided to make changes to the design of the A380 wing, which made it possible to increase its strength. The reinforcing elements together increased the weight of the aircraft airframe by 30 kg, of which 14 kg fell on the mounting bolts.
March 26, 2006 A380 passed evacuation certification in Hamburg (Germany). With a total of 16 exits, 8 were blocked, 853 passengers and 20 crew members evacuated in 78 seconds, less than the 90 seconds required by evacuation certification standards. Three days later, the European Safety Aviation Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave their approval for the Airbus A380 to carry up to 853 passengers. On August 25, 2006, the first flight of the A380 took place with GP 7200 engines (it was MSN 009).

On September 4, 2006, the first flight test of the A380 with passengers on board took place in a series of flights made to test the comfort and quality of passenger services. The plane took off from Toulouse with 474 Airbus employees on board. In November 2006, many test flights took place to verify the aircraft's performance under standard airline operating conditions. On December 12, the A380-841 and A380-842 models received certificates from EASA and the FAA at a joint ceremony at the French headquarters of the company Model A380- 861 was certified on December 14, 2007.
As of February 2008, the five A380s had logged a total of 4,565 flight hours and completed 1,364 flights including airline validation and demonstration flights.

Problems with production and delivery

Initial production of the Airbus A380 was complicated by the fact that each aircraft required 530 kilometers of electrical wiring. Airbus cited in particular the difficulty of laying the wiring in the cockpit (100,000 wires and 40,300 connecting wires), the fact that this is a separate, parallel project that must meet the requirements of the customer from each airline, control over design changes, and control over technical changes. documentation. The German and Spanish Airbus factories continued to use CAD.
Airbus announced the first delay in June 2005 and notified airlines that deliveries would be delayed by 6 months. This reduced the number of planned deliveries by the end of 2009 from 120 to 100-90. On June 13, 2006, Airbus announced a second delay in the delivery schedule for another six to seven months. Although the first delivery was scheduled for the end of 2006, deliveries in 2007 would have been reduced to just 7 aircraft, and by the end of 2009 to 80-70. The announcement caused the stock to drop 26%. October 3 new CEO Airbus announced a third delay after the completion of the program review, pushing back the first delivery to October 2007. In 2008, it is planned to build 13 aircraft, in 2009 25 aircraft, and from 2010 it is planned to establish an annual production rate of 45 aircraft. The delay also increased the revenue shortfall projected by Airbus through 2010 to €4.8 billion.
As Airbus prioritized the A380-800 over the A380-800F (cargo version), orders for the A380-800F were either canceled (UPS Airlines) or switched to A380-800 (UAE, ILFC). Airbus has suspended work on the freighter, but has stated that the A380 freighter is still in the pipeline, at least as of March 2008 Airbus had no set release date for the freighter version.

Commissioning

The first aircraft sold (MSN003, registration number: 9V-SKA) was handed over to the customer on October 15, 2007 after a long phase of acceptance tests and entered service on October 25, 2007, having completed commercial flight between Singapore and Sydney (flight number: SQ380). 2 months later, Singapore Airlines President Chu Chong Seng said the A380 was performing better than expected and consuming 20% ​​less fuel per passenger than the company's existing Boeing 747-400s. The second A380 for Singapore Airlines (MSN005) was handed over by Airbus on 11 January 2008 and was registered as 9V-SKB. Until March 18, 2008, Singapore Airlines operated its two aircraft in a 471-seat configuration between Singapore and Sydney. After the arrival of 3 aircraft, it was decided to expand the number of air routes, the Singapore-London route. On March 18, 2008, Singapore Airlines A380 successfully landed at Heathrow Airport (London), thus making the first commercial flight to Europe. The fourth A380 "Singapore Airlines" received by the company from April 26 (9V-SKD) has been flying on the Singapore-Tokyo route since May 20. Singapore Airlines called the following promising routes: Singapore-San Francisco, direct flights to Paris and Frankfurt, the route Hong Kong, Melbourne - Singapore.

Project

A380 cross-section showing economy seating arrangement

The new airbus will be sold in two modifications. Modification А380-800 was originally designed to carry 555 passengers in a configuration with three comfort classes, or 853 passengers (538 per main deck and 315 on the upper deck) in a single economy configuration. In May 2007, Airbus began offering customers aircraft with fewer passenger seats(currently 525 seats in three grades) in exchange for an increased range of 370 km to better match trends in premium passenger accommodation. The flight range for the A380-800 model is 15200 km. Second, cargo, modification А380-800F will be able to transport up to 150 tons of cargo over a distance of up to 10,400 km. Future options may include A380-900 with an increased number of seats - up to 656 passengers (or up to 960 passengers with a single economy class), and modifications with an increased flight range with the same passenger capacity as the A380-800.

The A380's wing size is designed for a maximum takeoff weight in excess of 650 tons, with an eye to future versions, although the wing will need to be strengthened somewhat. The reinforced wing will be used in the cargo version of the A380-800F. As a result of this general design approach, fuel efficiency is somewhat reduced. passenger modification A380-800, but Airbus estimates that the size of the aircraft, coupled with the new technologies described below, will result in lower operating costs per passenger than any of the existing modifications Boeing 747. The A380 also has end wings (winglets) similar to those seen on the A310 and A320 to reduce wake turbulence, improve economy and performance.

cockpit

Cockpit A380

Airbus uses similar cockpit layouts, procedures and flight characteristics in other aircraft to reduce crew training costs. The A380 has an improved glass cockpit and electric remote control of the rudders connected to the side control stick. Cockpit information display devices 8 20X15 cm LCD monitors, each of which is identical to each other and interchangeable. Of the 9 monitors - 2 navigation data indicators, 2 - main flight data indicators, 2 engine operation indicators, 1 displays data on the current state of the entire system as a whole and 2 multifunctional ones.

Engines

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine on the wing of an Airbus A380

The A380 can be equipped with two types of engines: the A380-841, A380-842 and A380-843F with the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine, and the A380-861 and A380-863F with the Engine Alliance GP7000 engine. The Trent 900 is the successor to the Trent 800, the GP7000 descended from the GE90 and PW4000. At its core, the Trent 900 is a scaled-down version of the Trent 500, but it also uses technology from the stillborn Trent 8104. Only two of the four engines have thrust reversers.

Noise reduction was an important requirement in the design of the A380, which was partly reflected in the design of the engines. Both engine types allow the aircraft to meet QC/2 departure and QC/0.5 arrival noise limits set by London Heathrow Airport, which is expected to be a key destination for the A380.

Fuel

Improved Materials

In the design of the Airbus A380, composite materials are widely used - metals and plastics reinforced with fiberglass, carbon and quartz fibers. New weldable aluminum alloys are also widely used, which, in combination with laser beam welding, has made it possible to get rid of rivets.

Aviation architecture

Systems

Conditions for passengers

The noise level in the cockpit of the A380 is 50% less than that of the Boeing 747, and a higher air pressure is also maintained inside the aircraft (equal to the pressure at an altitude of 1500 meters versus 2500 for the 747). Both of these factors are expected to help reduce passenger fatigue while traveling. The upper and lower decks are connected by two staircases, in the bow and tail sections aircraft wide enough to accommodate two passengers shoulder to shoulder. In a 555-passenger configuration, the A380 has 33% more passenger space than a Boeing 747-400 in a standard three-class configuration, but has 50% more cabin space and volume, resulting in a per passenger more space. The maximum certified capacity of the aircraft is 853 passengers when configured with a single economy class. The announced configurations range from 450 seats (for Qantas Airways) to 644 (for Emirates Airline, with two comfort classes).

Infrastructure Integration

Ground operation

Previously, critics have argued that the weight of the A380 could damage airport taxiways. However, the pressure that the wheels of the liner exert on the surface is less than that of a Boeing 747 or Boeing 777, since the A380 has 22 wheels, which is 4 more than the 747 and eight more than the 777. Airbus measured the load on the pavement using a custom 580-tonne load wagon built to mimic the A380 chassis. The wagon was rolled over a section of the road surface where pressure sensors were placed.
Based on the wingspan of the A380, the US Federal Aviation Administration initially classified it as a Group VI aircraft, which requires a 60-meter-wide runway and 30-meter-wide taxiways, versus 45 and 23 for Group V, which includes the Boeing 747. Airbus initially stated that the A380 would be able to operate safely on Group V runways and taxiways without requiring expansion. In July 2007, the FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) agreed to allow the A380 to operate runways 45 meters wide without restrictions.

Takeoff and landing

Russian involvement

Russian specialists also contributed to the creation of this giant. This is, first of all, titanium round and flat products, without which a modern aircraft cannot do. Today, over 55% of the concern's need for titanium is provided by the Verkhnesalda Metallurgical Production Association (VSMPO).

Employees of the Airbus ECAR Engineering Center in Moscow also took part in the creation of the A380F - the first design office, created by the concern in Europe outside the territories of its member countries in June 2003. Russian designers perform a significant amount of work on the design of fuselage parts, strength calculations, placement of on-board equipment and support for serial production of aircraft. The center has already completed a number of important tasks under the A380F program.

Orders and deliveries

Total orders for A380

Sixteen customers placed orders for the A380, including leasing company International Lease Finance Corporation and one VIP order. As of February 3, 2009, 200 aircraft have been ordered. Initially, 27 orders were made for the A380-800F cargo modification, which were then either canceled (20) or replaced by passenger version A380-800 (7) due to production delays and subsequent suspension of the cargo version program. Airbus delivered 12 aircraft to customers in 2008 and plans to deliver 21 aircraft in 2009 .

Orders and deliveries by years

There are a huge number of different airliners in the world, but the Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft that is really worth paying attention to. There are not very many such liners on the planet. The fact is that this is the largest passenger wide-body aircraft equipped with two decks. Let's consider what specifications The A380 has, and also, what is the layout of the cabin of the A380 aircraft.

In order to understand how large and roomy the Emirates A380 is, you need to understand in detail its technical characteristics. Let's start with how much the Airbus A380 weighs. So, the mass of the aircraft is:

• without passengers - 276 thousand kg;
• without passengers and fuel - 361 thousand kg;

As for other parameters, the capacity of the Airbus A380 is 853 people in a one-class model and 525 passengers in a three-class cabin. The length of the aircraft is 72.7 meters, the height is 24 meters, and the wingspan is 79 meters.

Extra options:

• wing area - 844 m 2;
• takeoff run - 2000 m;
• run length - 3000 m;
• the path that can overcome - 15,000 km, subject to full load;
• fuel tank capacity - 310 thousand liters.

This airliner has a special cockpit for pilots, where the most modern technologies. The A380 is equipped with a glass cockpit and remote rudder control for electric operation. As for the devices on which the data is displayed, this aircraft has 9 interchangeable LCD screens, of which:

• 2 are for navigation data;
• 2 main for flight information;
• 2 indicators of functioning of fuel units;
• 2 - multifunctional;
• 1 main, which shows general information.

If we talk about motors, they are heavy-duty and modern. As fuel, mixtures of aviation kerosene with GTL from environmentally friendly clean gas. And in the design this aircraft applied composite materials. Weldable aluminum alloys are also used.

Detailed scheme Airbus aircraft A380-800

As for the noise level, the operation of the engines is almost inaudible in the Emirates A380. This greatly exalts him against the background of the Boeing 747. The airliner also has high air pressure, which is another of its features. Both decks are connected by a comfortable and spacious staircase. Although it is not easy for passengers whose seats are located near this staircase, it is very difficult to fall asleep under the condition of constant walking. But some still buy tickets for them.

The width of the cabin is 5.9-6.5 m. In the one-class version, passengers are offered 700 seats, and in the three-class version - 555 seats. There is also a shower, lounge, bar and shop on board. Let's take a closer look at what the layout of the cabin of this aircraft, as well as what best places for long distance travel.

Airbus A380-800 Emirates: cabin layout

Thanks to the photo of the Airbus A380 cabin attached to this article, you can see how the passenger seats are located. The ship has two floors in total. On the 2nd there are places for tourists of the first and business classes. The 1st floor is designed for those who fly in economy class. First class is very comfortable. Even those passengers who are hard to endure the flight, getting this class, will be able to relax and forget about their poor health.

Rows 1-4 are just used for the first class. There, everyone can reach their destination in comfort, because everyone is placed in a separate compartment with a door, so you can completely retire. Also, travelers have comfortable chairs that can fold out 180 degrees, thus transforming into a bed. In addition, the first-class cabin has free Internet access, sockets for recharging mobile gadgets, a mini-bar and, of course, individual lighting, which allows you to read books, magazines, newspapers.

Those who order food in advance have the opportunity to have a hearty lunch or dinner with gourmet dishes, as well as enjoy cold or warm drinks. Among other things, there is a shower where you can freshen up. First class is like a real five-star all-inclusive hotel. In such comfort, the flight goes unnoticed. Moreover, there are places where it is especially convenient to stay. You need to know about this if you want to get to the most comfortable right place. So, the most convenient places are farther from the kitchen and the toilet, as it is always quiet, calm and comfortable there: it is there that you can read books, listen to music or chat via e-mail.

Travelers who have chosen business class are placed on rows 6-26. These places are also distinguished by special comfort. If you want to easily and discreetly make a flight, then business class is a very suitable option. The only thing, it is undesirable to occupy rows 7, 20, 21 and 23, since then you will have to sit near the toilets, bar and kitchen. There are always a lot of people near these premises, and activity does not decrease even at night, which is why it is unlikely that you will be able to fully relax. The rest of the places are distinguished by increased comfort and have all the necessary amenities. Passengers can charge their gadgets, watch movies on them, play video games, chat on social networks and much more thanks to Internet access.

Economy class is an option for those who want to save on flights. For such passengers, there are as many as 399 seats in rows 43-88. Of course, it is difficult to call them comfortable. However, all these places have outlets for charging electronic devices, a separate screen and a video and audio entertainment system. However, those who want to get to the desired place in silence will have to get used to some noise, passenger activity and conversations. But on the other hand, for a special fee, it is possible to connect to the Internet, turn on loud music, put on headphones and “go crazy” until the very arrival. Rows are 80 cm apart.

Salon scheme

Airbus A380-800 cabin layout: the best seats in economy class

Speaking of which are the most convenient places here, these are places in rows 45, 54 and 82. 45th row is different extra bed for legs, which allows for a more comfortable ride. This advantage is especially noticeable if the flight is long. The 54th row also allows you to freely stretch your legs, lean back in your chair, and there is also a kitchen and no restroom, so that unpleasant odors are not as noticeable as on the 67th row. Row 82 is reminiscent of row 45, as there is an opportunity to stretch your legs and visit the galley.

As for other places, the 43rd row is considered one of the most comfortable, but due to the fact that the seats do not recline there and the armrests are blocked, it is not included in the list of the most comfortable. Also, the conversations of flight attendants and their walking are constantly heard there, because there is a room for flight attendants nearby.

The 50th row is located near the emergency exit block. If you are afraid of flying, then the seats in this row are just for you. In the event of a crash, you will have the opportunity to be the first to leave the emergency aircraft. However, the chairs there are not very comfortable, as they do not recline. Passengers in the 51st row are also limited in this ability. That is why the 50th and 51st rows can be safely called the most uncomfortable, since a sitting position for 4-5 hours causes great discomfort. Also uncomfortable places in the 55th row due to the lack of free legroom.

Some disadvantages are present in rows such as 78, 79, 65 and 66. They are located near the toilets, and the chairs are not equipped with reclining backs.

Thus, getting to such places is extremely inconvenient, especially since unpleasant odors and constant queues in the toilet interfere with rest. Seats in row 67 are suitable for those who travel together. The fact is that there are only two chairs in a row, and it is also possible to recline your legs and straighten your knees. However, there is also a minus - the close location of the latrines, which makes it difficult to get a good night's sleep.

One of the not very convenient places is in the 87th row, because there are also latrines nearby. The places in the 88th row are restless due to non-reclining backs, stairs and a toilet, which do not allow you to fully relax. That is why you should not buy tickets for these places. But on the other hand, they are cheaper, so they are chosen by adherents of budget transportation.

Seat parameters in the cabin

If you go deeper into the numbers, there are 12 seats in first class, 66 in business class, and 399 in economy class. Seat spacing is 83 inches in first class, 74.5 inches in business and 32 inches in economy. Other data:

1. First grade. The monitor has an HD extension.
2. Business Class. Monitor 15.6 inches.
3. Economic class. Monitor 11 inches.

So, we examined in detail the layout of the cabin of the A380 aircraft. Obviously, this is a very spacious and comfortable liner, on which you can quickly and comfortably fly to your destination. Now let's figure out what people who have already flown on this plane think about the conditions in the Airbus cabin.

Salon Airbus A380-800

Advantages and disadvantages of A380-800

As we have already found out, this aircraft is very spacious and large-scale. No wonder, because it is the largest aircraft in the world. It was specially created so that it could carry a large number of passengers. We can safely say that the Airbus A380 returned the romance of flight and excitement to seasoned travelers. Everyone who has flown this air transport will confirm that it has its own characteristics and flies to the most favorite places of tourists, namely London, Los Angeles, Paris, New York, Moscow, Dubai, Tokyo, Beijing, etc. It is precisely because of this geography that passengers prefer this aircraft, regularly flying on it. IN holiday season especially frequent flights on this Airbus.

Speaking about the advantages of the A380, it is necessary to note its spaciousness and spaciousness. It also takes off easily and lands just as easily. Flying over the mountains or the sea, the vibrations are almost imperceptible. Moreover, the salons are equipped with wide and comfortable chairs. This is especially noticeable in those places where there are armrests, a folding backrest and legroom. In addition, passengers note that the salons are always very clean and comfortable. All maneuvers in the air are easy and pleasant.

Also, many travelers note that there are very tasty lunches and breakfasts on board, and flight attendants are always friendly and polite. I must say that not every aircraft has such good conditions for passengers. Many passengers refer to the A380 as an airship whose conditions are comparable to the best car brands.

Summing up, it must be said that the Airbus A380-800 is a powerful aircraft in which everything is thought out to the smallest detail so that passengers can fly in comfort. Those who want to fly in comfort choose business class. There you can not only sleep, but also surf the Internet, reading e-books, listening to music and watching videos. It is very important to choose seats in time so that you can relax on the plane.

You can buy tickets both at the box office and through the official website of the airline that operates the flight. After reviewing the above information, you can decide in advance which place is better and make a purchase. In general, we got acquainted with the technical characteristics of the A380, and the photos of the A380 will allow us to visually assess the capabilities of this aircraft. Today, many people prefer to fly on it, as compared to other liners, it is one of the most convenient and comfortable. That is why, if you want to get to your desired destination in comfort resort place, then choose the A380, because it was specially created for large passenger traffic.

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Airbus A380 is the largest aircraft in the world. More precisely, a passenger plane.

The height of this giant is 24 meters (~ 8th floor of a residential building), the length and wingspan are almost 80 meters each. On 2 decks in the cabin of three classes, 525 passengers are freely accommodated, in a single-class configuration - 853!

The development of the Airbus A380 spent 12 billion euros. It can make non-stop flights over a distance of up to 15,400 km, and the maximum take-off weight of the aircraft is amazing - 560 tons.

welcome aboard the largest passenger aircraft in the world!

At the beginning of October, another dream related to aviation came true. Airline Lufthansa invited on a press tour to show one of her new Airbus aircraft A380. The demonstration flight took place as part of the promotional campaign for the A380 show in European capitals.

It was possible not only to board the scheduled A380, but also to make a circular trip on a giant plane on the route Frankfurt - Prague - Budapest - Frankfurt, to stay with the pilots in the cockpit and film the work of the pilots during takeoff, flight and landing.

In ordinary life, these giants will not land at any such airport, so many people were waiting for the arrival of the A380 in the capitals of the Czech Republic and Hungary. Looking ahead, I will say that I did not even expect such solemn meetings and such a large number of spectators.

"Our" A380 had just arrived from Johannesburg and while the cleaning team was putting the salons in order. At this time, the co-pilot walked with a flashlight and examined the engine blades:

The sun came up, it was time for us to fly:

The first floor of the aircraft modification A380-800- these are three economy class cabins for 420 passengers. In total, such an A380 takes on board 526 passengers. By the end of the year, Lufthansa will already have 8 of the 18 ordered aircraft of these aircraft. The company invests about five billion euros in aircraft and airport infrastructure, maintenance, and crew training.

passenger seats for the economy class "Lufthansa" was developed by the famous German company Recaro. To be honest, I didn’t really like them - the backs are too thin and any movement in front of the seated passenger affects the comfort of the seated one.

Well done design portholes. With their standard external dimension inside the aircraft, they look large due to the enlarged internal frame. This large oval gives the impression open space inside the salon.

The plane is very "quiet", the engines are almost inaudible. I was surprised by the short takeoff run - I followed the takeoff in Budapest, I thought that we would run for a long time along the runway, and the plane took off almost immediately.

The multimedia center with a 9″ screen is very good. In addition to the standard set with music, movies and games, the monitor displays a picture from three external cameras and full information about the flight. Seat spacing 79 cm, seat width 52 cm:

For the duration of the flight, the aircraft cabins were completely at our disposal - it was possible to walk everywhere, sit, lie down, press buttons, climb into all holes.

Standard sets for breakfast and lunch were demonstrated. Special thanks for the metal appliances in Lufthansa economy class, of course. It would be high time for Aeroflot to switch to them.

For the convenience of photographing, he asked the flight attendant to turn on full lighting in the cabins. Not much better, but still:

On the second floor- two business class lounges. They say that these seats do not really like the company's management and they will be changed. There are 98 of them here - incredible amount for an ordinary passenger liner. The set of options is standard for a modern business class - almost horizontal unfolding, individual light, socket and USB port for each:

Business class monitors size 10.6″, distance between chairs from 145 to 152 cm, seat width 67 cm:

Between the business class and first class cabins there is a huge vestibule with a kitchen and seats for flight attendants:

The subject of special pride of any serious airline - first class cabin. In the A380 Lufthansa, it is designed for eight passengers. Here everything is done practically, but without frills, like separate cabins. Eight chairs transforming into beds, each seat has a 17″ monitor. Seat spacing 213 cm, seat width 80 cm:

Lufthansa calls these chairs the best in their class:

Each first class passenger has his own wardrobe for clothes and belongings:

First class passengers have two such toilet rooms. There is no soul here, the Germans consider it superfluous, according to their experience, few people use a shower cabin during a flight.

A flight from Frankfurt to Tokyo and back will cost a first-class passenger 10,000 euros:

So we fly to Prague. They are already ready for the solemn meeting of the A380 megaliner:

Lufthansa chief pilot Werner Knorr:

The cockpit equipment resembles that installed in the A330 or A321 - in front of the pilots there is only a keyboard and a joystick on the side:

There are hundreds of people below, along the entire landing route - people are standing on the field, on the hillocks, on the roofs of houses:

I asked one of the Czech photographers at the airport to send me a couple of shots of our flight. Thank you Vojtech.

The cost of one A380 is $345 million.

To the right of the entrance to the cockpit is the crew cabin:

On the second floor you can climb two stairs - in front and behind the economy class:

A380 at Budapest Airport:

Airbus A380- wide-body double-deck jet passenger aircraft, created by Airbus S.A.S. (previously Airbus Industry) is the largest serial airliner in the world.

The height of the aircraft is 24.08 meters, the length is 72.75 (80.65) meters, the wingspan is 79.75 meters. A380 can make non-stop flights at a distance of up to 15,400 km. Capacity - 525 passengers in the cabin of three classes; 853 passengers in single class configuration. A cargo modification of the A380F is also provided with the ability to carry cargo up to 150 tons over a distance of up to 10,370 km.

Among the big ships Airbus A380 is the most economical: 3.0 liters of fuel per passenger per 100 kilometers (54 nautical miles) of travel.

Maximum takeoff weight the liner is 560 tons (the weight of the aircraft itself is 280 tons). Today, the A380 is also the largest passenger aircraft in the world, surpassing the Boeing 747 in capacity, which can carry up to 525 passengers. The latter was the most big liner for 36 years, while the absolute record for commercial use still belongs to the An-225 Mriya.

For development Airbus A380 took about 10 years, the cost of the entire program amounted to about 12 billion euros. Airbus says it needs to sell 420 aircraft to recoup its costs, although some analysts estimate the figure should be much higher.

According to the developers, the most difficult part in the creation of the A380 was the problem of reducing its mass. It was possible to solve it through the widespread use of composite materials both in load-bearing structural elements and in auxiliary units, interiors, etc.

Advanced technologies and improved aluminum alloys were also used to reduce the weight of the aircraft. So, 11-ton center section for 40% of its mass consists of carbon fiber. The top and side panels of the fuselage are made from Glare hybrid material. On the lower fuselage panels, laser welding of stringers and skin was used, which significantly reduced the number of fasteners.

According to Airbus, per passenger Airbus A380 burns 17% less fuel than the “largest aircraft today” (apparently referring to the Boeing 747). The less fuel burned, the less carbon dioxide emissions. For an aircraft, CO2 emissions per passenger are only 75 grams per kilometer. This is almost half the carbon dioxide emission limit set by European Union for vehicles manufactured in 2008.

The first A320 aircraft sold was handed over to the customer on October 15, 2007 after a lengthy acceptance testing phase and entered service on October 25, 2007 on a commercial flight between Singapore and Sydney. Two months later, the president of the company Singapore Airlines Chu Chong Seng stated that Airbus A380 performs better than expected and consumes 20% less fuel per passenger than the company's existing Boeing 747-400s.

The second A380 for Singapore Airlines was handed over by the company on January 11, 2008. Until 18 March 2008, Singapore Airlines operated its two aircraft in a 471-seat configuration between Singapore and Sydney. After the arrival of the third aircraft, it was decided to expand the number of air routes on the Singapore-London route.

January 25, 2008 Airbus A380 Qantas (the second airline to order the A380) made its first flight. Qantas said it will initially use the A380 in a 450-seat configuration on its Melbourne-Los Angeles route. Subsequent routes may include Sydney-Los Angeles, as well as Melbourne-London and Sydney-London.

The first aircraft powered by the GP7270 engine from Engine Alliance (ordered by Emirates Airline) made its maiden flight on 4 September 2007. At the disposal of Emirates Airline, he should come in September 2008 and make its first flight to New York. As of January 2011, five various airlines There are 43 Airbus A380s in operation worldwide.

Airbus A380 can be equipped with two types of engines: A380-841, A380-842 and A380-843F with Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine, and A380-861,A380-862,A380-863F,A380-864F with Engine Alliance GP7000 engine. The Trent 900 is the successor to the Trent 800, with the GP7000 descending from the GE90 and PW4000. At its core, the Trent 900 is a scaled-down version of the Trent 500, but it also uses technology from the stillborn Trent 8104. Only two of the four engines have thrust reversers.

Noise reduction was an important requirement in the design of the A380, which was partly reflected in the design of the engines. Both engine types enable the aircraft to meet QC/2 departure and QC/0.5 arrival noise limits set by London Heathrow Airport, which is expected to be a key destination for the A380.

The A380 can fly on a blend of aviation kerosene with natural gas GTL. A three-hour test flight on 1 February 2008 between Airbus' facility at Filton Bristol in the UK and Airbus' main plant in Toulouse, France was successful. One of the Airbus A380's four engines used a mixture of 60 percent aviation kerosene and 40 percent GTL fuel supplied by Shell.

The aircraft does not require modification to use GTL fuel, which is designed to be blended with regular jet fuel. GTL does not contain sulfur compounds, which compares favorably with conventional kerosene.

Noise level in the cabin Airbus A380 50% less than the Boeing 747. Also, a higher air pressure is maintained inside the aircraft (equal to the pressure at an altitude of 1,500 meters versus 2,500 for the 747). Both of these factors are expected to help reduce passenger fatigue while traveling.

The upper and lower decks of the aircraft are connected by two ladders, at the fore and aft of the aircraft, wide enough to accommodate two passengers shoulder to shoulder. In a 555-passenger configuration, the A380 has 33% more passenger space than a Boeing 747-400 in standard three-class configuration, but has 50% more space and volume, resulting in more space per passenger.

The maximum certified capacity of the aircraft is 853 passengers when configured with a single economy class. The announced configurations range from 450 seats (for Qantas Airways) to 644 (for Emirates Airline, with two comfort classes).

Emirates currently has the largest fleet of Airbus aircraft in the world. And it was this airline that made the world's first order for the supply of the double-deck giant A380. In total, there were 95 Airbus A380-800 aircraft in the Emirates fleet as of April 2018.

The largest carrier in international Emirates destinations Airlines has existed since 1985. Regular flights have been established to 150 airports in 80 countries, including daily flights to Russia at Domodedovo and Pulkovo airports.

In addition, from Moscow and St. Petersburg, Emirates operates flights on international destinations: to the Asia-Pacific region, to the Middle East, to Africa, to Europe, to South and North America.

Airbus A380-800

The Airbus A380-800 is a double-deck long-haul passenger airliner with four engines. Among commercial passenger aircraft, it is in third place in terms of size and in first place in terms of the number of passengers. Produced by Airbus.

The longest flight was made by Airbus A380-800 Emirates in March 2016 from Dubai to Auckland ( New Zealand). The liner covered 14,200 km without landing in 16 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight performance

• Crew: 2-3 pilots and 22 flight attendants
• Designer: Airbus
• Manufacturer: Airbus
• First flight: 27 April 2005
• Produced: since 2007

Dimensions

• Length: 72.72 m
• Wingspan: 79.75 m
• Fuselage diameter: 7.14 m
• Height: 24.09 m

Other data

• Engines: 4 x turbofan Rolls-Royce Trent 900
• Cruising speed: 850 km/h
• Flight range: 15 200 km
• Passenger capacity max: 853 (one class of service)

Airbus A380-800 Emirates cabin map

Airbuses A380-800 Emirates have two types of cabin layout: three and two classes. Moreover, the number of passengers with a three-class layout varies depending on the distance of the route. On long-haul routes - 517 passengers, on ultra-long - 489. When arranged into two classes, the Airbus 380-800 of Emirates airlines can accommodate 615 passengers.

Let's take a closer look at the layout of the Airbus 380-800 Emirates cabins (see diagram) into three classes for ultra-long flights, i.e. for 489 passengers.

Let's start with upper deck. Two privileged classes of service are located here: first and business class.

First class private cabins

In the first class there are 14 individual cabins for VIP passengers: maximum comfort and everything you need for leisure or work. Cabin dimensions: three meters long and one and a half meters wide. The relaxation area includes: a fully reclining massage chair, a wardrobe for personal belongings, a mirror, a dressing table. All finishes in the cabin are natural polished wood. Chair upholstery - genuine leather. On the outside of the cabin are a closet and luggage compartment.

Fine wines and champagne in a personal mini-bar.

For work, there is a sliding work table, sockets, 2 USB inputs for charging electronic devices, Wi-Fi during the entire flight. Lighting is adjustable from bright to minimal. The cabin has a 27" personal screen with a wide range of entertainment programs, videos and games.

Business Class

According to airbus scheme Emirates A380-800 business class cabin offers 76 passenger seats. Each chair folds out into a horizontal bed almost 2 meters long and 50 cm wide.

The seats are arranged so that each passenger has his own individual exit to the corridor. Between central places there is a partition that can be lowered or raised at the request of the passenger. Each seat has a personal mini-bar, a table and a luggage compartment. In addition: socket, USB input, shoe compartment and noise-isolating headphones.

Entertainment system: LCD monitor 23 inches. In addition to the entertainment program provided by the airline, you can display video files from your electronic device on the screen.

Wi-Fi during the entire flight allows you to work on a personal computer or communicate with colleagues, family and friends.

Economy class

The economy class of the Emirates Airbus 380-800 is located entirely on the lower deck and includes 399 seats distributed over 4 cabins. Seat configuration: 3-4-3 and 3-3 in the last rows (check the diagram). The width of the seat cushions is 45 cm. The backrests recline by 15 cm. back side backs. All monitors are connected to central system entertainment, which includes more than 2,500 channels in several languages: movies, programs, games, shows. In addition, there is an interactive map with which you can follow the flight.

On each economy class seat, passengers will find: a small travel pillow, a blanket, stereo headphones, as well as bright stickers that passengers can stick on the back of the seat to warn flight attendants:

• "Do not disturb" - pink.
• "Wake me up during lunch" - green.
• "Wake me up when you sell products duty free» - orange.

Wireless Internet is available during the entire flight.

For children there is a special entertainment, toys and children's menu.

The menu for adults can be selected on the official website. You can choose dishes national cuisine the country you are flying to, the dietary menu, etc.

Comfortable seats are highlighted in green on the diagram, less comfortable ones are green-yellow, and the most uncomfortable ones are yellow and pink.

The location of the seats in the rows: where it is more convenient to sit

Places 43 rows quite comfortable, but they have one drawback: there is a partition with toilets in front of them. The distance to the partition is large enough, but these places are not suitable for people of large stature and massive build. In addition, people going to the toilet can cause some disturbance.

45 D, E, F, G– Comfortable seats with plenty of space ahead.

50 A, B, C, H, J, K and 51 D, E, F, G- places where the backrest deviates by a small angle (in the interior diagram they are yellow).

Before 52 and 68 rows there is a barrier. These are places of average comfort. The space in front of the seats is increased, but not enough for tall people.

In places 65 A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and 66 H, J, K seat backs are locked.

Before 67 and 80 rows are emergency exits. Some categories of passengers cannot fly on the seats of this row. Restrictions apply to:

• children;
• pregnant women;
• disabled people;
• passengers with animals.

81 A, K and 82 D, E, F, G – comfortable places with more space in front of the seats.

88 row- inconvenient places of the last row, behind which are the toilet rooms. The backs of these places deviate at a small angle.

Best Places

In Emirates Economy Class, the best seats offer more comfort. This is a large space in front of the chairs and the ability to recline. In the cabin of the Airbus A380-800 (see diagram) these are:

• 45 and 54 D, E, F, G
• 68 and 81 A, K

good places

Nice place with a little downside. The partition in front of these rows can bring some inconvenience to people of high stature. This.