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Guess Who's Got an A380?

So tonight I'm killing time at a bookstore in between picking up and dropping off from various kid functions, and I stopped by the magazine rack for a quick look at this months offerings in the way of Aircraft Magazines ( known as "Air Porn" by my wife).

Airlines Magazine may 2006 issue - Cover Story Building the A380. Centerfold - The Airbus A380, Worlds Largest Passenger Aircraft - Wearing the colors of United Arab Emirates Airlines.

I laughed out loud. You just wait till that baby lands at JFK.

UPDATE: Apparently Emirates Airlines plans on being the first and the largest owner of Airbus A380s. They plan on taking delivery of 45 of these babys.

So, they can buy and fly 45 of the biggest aircraft in the world, which they fly at will through American Airspace, own terminal gates in Americas Most Premiere Airport(JFK), which they can load and unload God knows what, but they can't own the company that owns the company that drives the forklifts in Bayonne, New Jersey.

Posted @ April 03, 2006 09:18 PM | Current Affairs

Comments

Yes! You've understood that perfectly. I didn't know you were a Senator from Nevada...

Posted by: Kerry at April 5, 2006 03:42 AM

Back in the day, you had a post on the overcapacity of airline seats, based on the number of 747's in the boneyards.

Have you revised your opionion on whether or not the A380 is likley to make a big impact?

Posted by: RPD at April 5, 2006 06:55 AM

no, I still stand by that. I actually think the A380 is in more trouble than just that, its run into a bit of problem on the certification end that has cost the company a few million dollars in late fees. I find it hilarious that Emirates air is going to run 45 A380s.

I still stand by the idea that the A380 will eventually cause airbus to go bankrupt.

Posted by: frank martin at April 5, 2006 08:10 AM