Airbus A380 Nearing First Flight
The first Airbus A380 was slated to be handed over to the manufacturer's flight test department late last week--an indication that the mega-transport's maiden flight could occur in the next 10 days. Engine ground tests will be followed by system verifications and taxi runs at increasing speeds on...
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