07.01.07
Airbus A380 –Will it rule or not?
Many people say that it is a big mistake. I have read about Superjumbo on many different review blogs. There is a confusion that what will happen next. After Paris air show there is not even a single order. On the other hand Boeing 747 has 16 orders since that time. It annoyed me that airbus a380 hasn’t a single order. As at April 30 2007, Boeing 747 had
Total of 182 orders from 26 customers as compared to Airbus a380 which had 14 customers for the A380 ordering a total of 156. This fact is very confusing. How we can say that Airbus a 380 will take lead over Boeing 747?
Someone ordered Airbus a380 for personal use
Airbus sales director John Leahy revealed that Airbus a380 has a buyer who is spending $100 million extra for customization of Superjumbo. Airbus a380 costs $300 million in standard form. Although person who has paid for Superjumbo is not revealed but he disclosed that he is not an American.
Aage Duenhaupt, communications director for Lufthansa said that most clients for private airliners came form Middle East. We already know that Emirates Airline has ordered maximum Airbus a380. Does it mean that Superjumbo will rule in Middle Easy only?
Having an Airbus 380 for private use is just like charging your mobile with a filthy coal-fired power station but this world is full of passion and madness. A380 will have three bedrooms, a lounge and dining area, a sauna and exercise bikes.
We know that Airbus can’t land on all airports and many airports around the world need modification to allow Superjumbo for landing so who is he? This is a big question and will be answered after delivery.
Long-haul flights or capacity
Airbus A380 is capable of carrying 840 passengers and is idea for long-haul flights die to its capacity and fuel efficiency. Who will have more benefit, Airline with long distance destinies or most crowded airlines? Superjumbo can travel more than 10,000 miles but it will be more beneficial for Airlines who are operating in most crowded area. Obviously they can more people for different short distance destinies.