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By: 9th May 2006 at 10:51 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-In terms of keeping everything functional...they can use a ground power unit to power the electronics and electronic based systems. The article (from which you've taken that diagram) does state that the APU and air generation units will be switched ON!
By: 9th May 2006 at 12:20 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Its basically going to be a flight without the flying. Should be "quirky" for the people onboard. Pity the actual Long Haul is only going to be for Airbus employees!
By: 9th May 2006 at 12:26 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Are they going to have pictures of clouds rotating outside the windows...thats what I want to know!
By: 9th May 2006 at 23:07 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Do you mean they are going to pay people to sit and do nothing for 5 hours??????
I don't believe it!
Paul
By: 10th May 2006 at 17:17 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-It happened!
The test took place:
http://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2006/05/10/Navigation/177/206552/Pictures+First+images+of+Airbus+A380+safety+briefing+and+evacuation.html
See the lower image, with first class...
By: 10th May 2006 at 22:13 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Is it just me or does the economy class look rather "cosy."
By: 12th May 2006 at 20:59 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-think its just the camera angle to be honest - seats always look more cramped from above. Much better than TCX economy for sure!!
By: 12th May 2006 at 22:14 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Is it just me or does the economy class look rather "cosy."
http://www.flightglobal.com/assets/getAsset.aspx?ItemID=12679
Have to agree there :D :D
By: 13th May 2006 at 01:55 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-I like the layout....but.......WHERE is the bar?! And the dutyfree shop?! And the spa?!
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By: chornedsnorkack - 9th May 2006 at 10:28
See:
http://www.flightglobal.com/Assets/GetAsset.aspx?ItemID=12637
474 seats in 6 different configurations... the default 555 seat interior has 4 configurations.
Next week, 474 passengers are supposed to sit there for 5 hours and never start engines. However, they are supposed to keep APU, IFE and other amenities functional...