Most airports only have a limited number of taxiways which are wide enough to take the A380. However, it does pose a problem when manoeuvring the A380 on the ground. This amazing and beautiful wing gives the A380 phenomenal performance in terms of lifting power, the ability to climb to high altitude far earlier in the flight than other large aircraft, and lower approach speeds than most jets regardless of size, which is why it almost appears to float towards the runway for landing. Most airports around the world have been made with the 65m wingspan of the Boeing 747 in mind. By this I don’t mean it’s weight, which per wheel is no higher than other large jets, but the wingspan does cause issues. From a technical point of view there is the problem of physically fitting it in to airports. However, the A380 has a couple of problems. So you would think all would be rosy for the aircraft’s future. It is quieter, smoother, more spacious, extremely popular with passengers, and rides turbulence better than anything else in the skies. I also believe it offers the best passenger experience of any aircraft flying today. It has the best and quietest flight deck, superb systems, an amazing level of redundancy in those systems, and is a beautiful aircraft to fly both through the automatics and manually via the side stick. From a pilot’s perspective it is without equal. The A380 is, without doubt, the best airliner I have flown. ![]() ![]() So I thought I’d put down a few thoughts and points about my experience of flying the A380 and the decision which has been taken. I’ve had lots of questions online and also recently from Kay Burley while we were waiting for the BOAC liveried 747-400 to arrive at Heathrow about the decision by Airbus to stop making the A380.
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