Why is the A380 so bad?
In February 2019, Airbus announced it would be ceasing production of the behemoth in 2021, ending a remarkably short stint for the airliner. When Airbus launched the A380 program in 2000 it was hoping to take on the dominance of Boeing’s 747, which had been a staple long-haul aircraft since the early 1970s.
How much is an A380 plane worth?
With a price tag of $445.6 million, the A380 is one of the most expensive and lavish airplanes ever built, with room for as many as 800 passengers. Thus, the program ends with just 251 planes.
Can you visit the Airbus factory?
Plane-spotters can arrange a guided tour of Toulouse’s massive JL Lagardère Airbus factory, near the airport in Blagnac, 10km northwest of the city centre. The main factory tour includes a visit to the A380 and A350XWB production lines. You’ll also be able to go inside an A400M.
Will there be a bigger plane than the A380?
For now, the upper limit for current and proposed aircraft seems to be around the 400-seat mark. Many current A380s are likely to be phased out over the next decade, if not sooner. As such, it seems very unlikely that we will see another aircraft of its size any time soon.
Is there a tram from Airbus to Aeroscopia?
After a swift journey, the Tram is designed by Airbus of course, we arrived at the stop for Aeroscopia. As there are some construction works going on we had to take a longer route to walk to the museum, so currently it would be faster to travel one stop further down the line to Aeroconstellation as that is a shorter walk to the museum.
Why was Airbus chosen for the Aeroscopia Museum?
“Airbus’ contribution to Aeroscopia reflects the company’s great fondness for celebrating its roots and its different phases of aircraft development and production over the years,” said Jacques Rocca, Airbus’ Deputy Head of Media Relations and Heritage, who also is a member of the museum’s technical committee.
When did the Aeroscopia Museum in Toulouse Open?
The Aeroscopia Museum is brand new, only having opened in January 2015. The museum is housed in a large hangar, near the Airbus A380 facilities, and features 25+ restored planes, including two examples of the famous super-sonic jet, Concorde.