The first A380, registered F-WWOW, was unveiled in Toulouse 18 January 2005. [42] It first flew on 27 April 2005. [ 43 ] This plane, equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, flew from Toulouse–Blagnac Airport with a crew of six headed by chief test pilot Jacques Rosay . [ 44 ]

Apr 5, 2021 · This month will mark the 16th anniversary of the Airbus A380's first-ever test flight, an event that attracted immense media attention. The type went on to enter service with Singapore Airlines just over two years later, in October 2007.

Oct 12, 2021 · The first Airbus A380 was delivered exactly 14 years ago today, on October 12th, 2007. The aircraft, registered as 9V-SKA, was delivered by Airbus with the serial number 003 at over a year old. It had first flown on May 7th, 2006, according to data from ch-aviaion.com.

Nov 29, 2023 · Following five years of research, design, and development, the first A380, registered F-WOWW, was unveiled to the public at Airbus’ Toulouse facility in early 2005. Its first flight was conducted four months later, departing Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) on April 27 under the command of test pilot Jacques Rosay.

Apr 27, 2023 · See the full history of the Airbus A380 superjumbo from marvel to reject. The Airbus A380 is the largest passenger airliner in the world, taking its first-ever flight on April 27, 2005. The...

Oct 27, 2022 · The first Airbus A380, registration F-WWOW, made its first flight on April 27, 2005. In March 2006, evacuation tests were performed, where 853 passengers and 20 crew were able to exit a darkened A380 with 16 random exits blocked in just 78 seconds.

May 1, 2020 · There’s nothing quite like seeing an Airbus A380 for the first time. It’s so big – the largest passenger plane ever built – that its wingspan almost runs the length of a soccer field, and...

Apr 27, 2023 · The A380's first flight drew a large number of aviation journalists, as all eyes were anticipating the arrival of the newest Airbus jet, which was set to redefine the passenger experience on a plane. The type's maiden flight took off today in 2005 at 10:29 am local time with six passengers on board.

Apr 7, 2025 · The A380 made its first flight on April 27, 2005, and was introduced into commercial service in October 2007 with Singapore Airlines. Over the next few years, the A380 was embraced by a number of airlines and became a popular choice for long-haul flights.

Dec 25, 2023 · After over a decade since the concept was first broached, the A380 was given the go-ahead by the Airbus supervisory board in December 2000.