Matt Molnar
2008-02-13, 10:24 PM
Airbus in talks to create A380 casino (http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/cd8fab4a-da62-11dc-9bb9-0000779fd2ac.html?nclick_check=1)
By Raphael Minder in Hong Kong
Published: February 13 2008 22:02 | Last updated: February 13 2008 22:02
High-rolling gamblers may soon be cashing in their chips with the great casino in the sky.
Airbus has been approached by potential Asian buyers who are looking to turn its A380 “superjumbo” aircraft into a flying casino, says the European aircraft-maker.
François Chazelle, who heads the Airbus executive and private aviation division, said: “Discussions are under way, and not just with casino operators.” Should the talks lead to an order soon, a fully-fitted casino A380 could be delivered between 2012 and 2017, he said. Read more... (http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/cd8fab4a-da62-11dc-9bb9-0000779fd2ac.html?nclick_check=1)
By Raphael Minder in Hong Kong
Published: February 13 2008 22:02 | Last updated: February 13 2008 22:02
High-rolling gamblers may soon be cashing in their chips with the great casino in the sky.
Airbus has been approached by potential Asian buyers who are looking to turn its A380 “superjumbo” aircraft into a flying casino, says the European aircraft-maker.
François Chazelle, who heads the Airbus executive and private aviation division, said: “Discussions are under way, and not just with casino operators.” Should the talks lead to an order soon, a fully-fitted casino A380 could be delivered between 2012 and 2017, he said. Read more... (http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/cd8fab4a-da62-11dc-9bb9-0000779fd2ac.html?nclick_check=1)