Well, they finally did it. After years of production delays and dealing with interal "management issues", the Airbus A380 has finally entered commercial service with Singapore Airlines completing its maiden voyage yesterday. The short hop from Singapore to Sydney Australia ushered in the age of the Super Jumbo.
I have to admit my pride is a little bruised as a red-blooded American. Whether or not the A380 becomes a commercial success remains to be seen, however, the technological achievement here is outstanding. The fact that it did not come from the U.S., where we typically tout our bigger and better everything, is kind of wierd.
So I say "Congratulations" to Airbus and all of Europe on this, one of your finest days in aviation history.
Steve
(photo courtesy of Rueters)
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