Airbus has completed crosswind
Airbus has completed crosswind testing with its A380 at the Keflavik Airport in Iceland. Six landings and five takeoffs were performed at above 40 kt.--the certification requirement is for them to be above 23 kt.--with gusts up to 56 kt. Certification of the A380 is targeted for mid-December.
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