Matt Molnar
2008-09-19, 02:01 PM
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Airbus Affirms A380 Target as Qantas Receives First (http://www.aviation.com/business/080919-ap-a380-target-qantas.html)
By The Associated Press
posted: 19 September 2008 12:48 pm ET
TOULOUSE, France (AP) — Airbus will meet its target of delivering 12 A380 super jumbo aircraft this year, the company's chief executive pledged Friday, brushing aside reports that manufacturing and engineering difficulties had again put the project behind schedule.
The 525-seat, A-380 has been plagued by delays due to missteps, technical setbacks, communication failures and financial improprieties that have tarnished Airbus' image. The first in a series of costly delays was announced in June 2005. [Full Article (http://www.aviation.com/business/080919-ap-a380-target-qantas.html)]
First flight to America will be to LAX on October 20th. No word on when NY service will start.
Airbus Affirms A380 Target as Qantas Receives First (http://www.aviation.com/business/080919-ap-a380-target-qantas.html)
By The Associated Press
posted: 19 September 2008 12:48 pm ET
TOULOUSE, France (AP) — Airbus will meet its target of delivering 12 A380 super jumbo aircraft this year, the company's chief executive pledged Friday, brushing aside reports that manufacturing and engineering difficulties had again put the project behind schedule.
The 525-seat, A-380 has been plagued by delays due to missteps, technical setbacks, communication failures and financial improprieties that have tarnished Airbus' image. The first in a series of costly delays was announced in June 2005. [Full Article (http://www.aviation.com/business/080919-ap-a380-target-qantas.html)]
First flight to America will be to LAX on October 20th. No word on when NY service will start.