Wake Vortex, Weight Issues Could Benefit From A380 Delay

Credit: AIRBUS
Airbus likely will take advantage of the extra time resulting from the delayed first customer delivery in October by paying special attention to concerns about the A380's weight, reliability and wake vortex. Although the program's near-term engineering focus remains on type certification, slated for...

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