Airbus A380 touching down at Farnborough 2006
A380 Airbus F WWOW registration number at touch down on the main runway at Farnborough Airshow 2006 its wheels emitting a puff of smoke as the herculean aircraft comes in after its flying display flight . Flaps at the rear and slats on the leading edge of the enormous wings both down for landing . This Airbus is the largest flying passenger airliner in the world . The twin deck aircraft can carry about 555 people which is more than the Boeing 747 jumbo built by Airbus main competitor . Built by a consortium of French British German and Spanish it is truly a symbol of international cooperation . It is a joint venture between European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS and BAE Systems . This wide bodied double deck aircraft flew everyday in the air display at the Farnborough Airshow in July . Many of the world s busiest airports are having to change their terminal buildings to accommodate the A380 . Airbus headquarters is in Toulouse France .
Size: 5007px × 3333px
Location: Farnborough Airfield Hampshire England Great Britain United Kingdom GB UK
Photo credit: © Christopher Barnes - Aviation / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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