The superjumbo was to be the largest passenger jet ever built. ❋ Unknown (2007)
A record 18 Airbus A380s were delivered in 2010, and 24 more of the world's largest passenger airliner - a 525-seat double-decker dubbed the superjumbo - are due this year. ❋ SARAH STAPLES (2011)
The so-called superjumbo jet, filled with posh suites and double beds, runs on four Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines. ❋ Unknown (2010)
In early 2006, the Airbus A380 "superjumbo" failed a stress-test of its wings as the two-deck plane was in flight tests and just months before it was slated for certification and first delivery. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Would that we could do the same with the European Union which once so proudly took ownership of the project, that other lame-duck "superjumbo". ❋ Richard (2006)
EU Referendum: Lame duck "superjumbo" skip to main | skip to sidebar ❋ Richard (2006)
But what it highly entertaining is the analysis of the company's decision to build the A380 "superjumbo". ❋ Richard (2006)
Following on from the shock announcement of a six-month delay in the Airbus A380 "superjumbo" programme, shares of the parent company EADS plummeted yesterday, wiping nearly $7 billion off its market value. ❋ Richard (2006)
"This is a great day for London, a great day for Britain, a great day for British manufacturing and a great day for European co-operation," said Gordon Brown on the occasion of the first visit from the Airbus A380 "superjumbo" to London Heathrow. ❋ Richard (2006)
"There is the tradition of good old Europe that has made this possible," boasted Gerhard Schröder at the ceremonial unveiling of the first Airbus A380 "superjumbo" way back in January 2005. ❋ Richard (2006)
: Airbus said it has been approached by potential Asian buyers who are looking to turn an A380 "superjumbo" aircraft into a flying casino for high-rolling gamblers. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Even as we left it though, on 18 May when the "superjumbo" arrived in London and little Gordy was prating about its arrival being, "a great day for London, a great day for Britain, a great day for British manufacturing and a great day for European co-operation," the project was already flying into stormy weather – and it ain't got got any better. ❋ Richard (2006)
But this aircraft had been delayed by the troubles over the Airbus A380 "superjumbo", leaving the Luftwaffe with ancient and inadequate Transall airlifters that must be replaced. ❋ Richard (2007)
Its A380 "superjumbo" is late to market by more than six months, customers are hopping mad and the company is tarrying over the redesign of a mid-size plane to take on Boeing's 787. ❋ Unknown (2006)
Emirates airline said Thursday it plans to receive its sixth Airbus A380 "superjumbo" next week and another before year's end after lining up more than US$1 billion in financing. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Boeing's answer to the "superjumbo" takes off flight, paving the way for the only competitor to the enormous Airbus A380 to enter service. ❋ Unknown (2010)
