Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #89046 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-15
• Original language: German
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

Synopsis
The controversial aircraft behind the biggest story in civil aviation today. The first commercial flight of the Airbus A380 fast approaches - and rarely has a debut been so hotly debated and keenly anticipated. Tensions run high as airlines push for add-ons, manufacturers fret over weight and performance standards, and designers make the mundane but critical decisions over such details as seats and food-service carts that may well determine the success of this $13 billion project. This book provides a complete picture of the Airbus A380, as well as a revealing behind-the-scenes look at the development of the biggest commercial aircraft ever built. With 200 color photos, Airbus A380: Superjumbo of the 21st Century takes readers through the drama of the A380 project, introducing all the key players and unraveling the controversies surrounding its development, from battles over construction materials and on-board technologies to alleged mudslinging by Boeing and other competitors.

Customer Reviews

Airbus A380
First class Early Overview of an amazing (and I don't use the word lightly) international project. 'Early Overview' because it only goes up to June 2005 and it's time for another version to highlight the trials, tribulations and successes since then. Norrris and Wagner's well written and easily read book is packed full of 'need to know' information about the A380 - from the conception, early history, manufacturing partners, some of the many problems, through to detailed specifications. It is a good straight read or excellent to dip in here and there and come again. The next book needs to include information about the financing and resolution of the multifarious political problems which were encountered and (mostly) resolved.