The Airbus A380: A History
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.90 (706 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1783030410 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This double-decker, wide-body, 4 engine jet airliner promised to redefine expectations when it came to commercial flight. Five years on from its launch, Graham Simons provides us with this, an impressively illustrated narrative history of the craft, its achievements, and the legacy it looks set to provide to a new generation of aviation engineers, enthusiasts and passengers.Operated by airlines such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Quantas and Lufthansa, the story of the A380 could be said to represent the story of modern-day travel itself, characterized by major technological advances across the world that constantly push the boundaries of expectation. Yet scores of aviation engineers and pilots worked to get the design off the ground and the Airbus in our skies. Sure to appeal broadly across the market, this is very much a commemorative volume, preserving the history of this iconic craft in words and images.. Ambitious in design, the undertaking seemed mammoth. Every 7 minutes, an A380 takes off or lands somewhere in the worldThe Airbus was initially designed and developed in order to provide a contender to the Boeing's growing monopoly of the skies in the biggest large-aircraft m
. About the Author Graham M. Simonsis an author and military historian who specialises in aviation of World War II
. Graham M. Simonsis an author and military historian who specialises in aviation of World War II
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Just a dry run-through the A380's specs Boring. Just a dry run-through the A380's specs, and even that didn't really say much about the aircraft. Just an extended Airbus promo, no real story, nothing about the designers, no back-story. No photos of the interiors - it was obvious that this book was completed before the aircraft entered commercial service. After the excellent story about the 7Boring. Just a dry run-through the A380's specs Graeme R. Grieve Boring. Just a dry run-through the A380's specs, and even that didn't really say much about the aircraft. Just an extended Airbus promo, no real story, nothing about the designers, no back-story. No photos of the interiors - it was obvious that this book was completed before the aircraft entered commercial service. After the excellent story about the 747 development. 7 development. 80's specs, and even that didn't really say much about the aircraft. Just an extended Airbus promo, no real story, nothing about the designers, no back-story. No photos of the interiors - it was obvious that this book was completed before the aircraft entered commercial service. After the excellent story about the 7Boring. Just a dry run-through the A380's specs Graeme R. Grieve Boring. Just a dry run-through the A380's specs, and even that didn't really say much about the aircraft. Just an extended Airbus promo, no real story, nothing about the designers, no back-story. No photos of the interiors - it was obvious that this book was completed before the aircraft entered commercial service. After the excellent story about the 747 development. 7 development. Marco De Montis said The AThe A380 fascinating story The Airbus A380 is more than an aircraft. Also for the layman, it became the new icon of the air transport, replacing the legendary 7The A380 fascinating story Marco De Montis The Airbus A380 is more than an aircraft. Also for the layman, it became the new icon of the air transport, replacing the legendary 747 from its throne.This nice book by Pen & Sword describes in a detailed way all peculiarities and innovations of this mega jetliner, enriching the text with beautiful photos.Author Graham Simons traces the complex genesis of this plan. 7 from its throne.This nice book by Pen & Sword describes in a detailed way all peculiarities and innovations of this mega jetliner, enriching the text with beautiful photos.Author Graham Simons traces the complex genesis of this plan. 80 fascinating story. The Airbus AThe A380 fascinating story The Airbus A380 is more than an aircraft. Also for the layman, it became the new icon of the air transport, replacing the legendary 7The A380 fascinating story Marco De Montis The Airbus A380 is more than an aircraft. Also for the layman, it became the new icon of the air transport, replacing the legendary 747 from its throne.This nice book by Pen & Sword describes in a detailed way all peculiarities and innovations of this mega jetliner, enriching the text with beautiful photos.Author Graham Simons traces the complex genesis of this plan. 7 from its throne.This nice book by Pen & Sword describes in a detailed way all peculiarities and innovations of this mega jetliner, enriching the text with beautiful photos.Author Graham Simons traces the complex genesis of this plan. 80 is more than an aircraft. Also for the layman, it became the new icon of the air transport, replacing the legendary 7The A380 fascinating story Marco De Montis The Airbus A380 is more than an aircraft. Also for the layman, it became the new icon of the air transport, replacing the legendary 747 from its throne.This nice book by Pen & Sword describes in a detailed way all peculiarities and innovations of this mega jetliner, enriching the text with beautiful photos.Author Graham Simons traces the complex genesis of this plan. 7 from its throne.This nice book by Pen & Sword describes in a detailed way all peculiarities and innovations of this mega jetliner, enriching the text with beautiful photos.Author Graham Simons traces the complex genesis of this plan. "Five Stars" according to Guillermo Elias. Good book. Nice color photographs, fine paper and well documented text.