Is this the sign that we could be flying on the Airbus A380 plane, quicker than we think, with over 400 “test dummies” currently flying to destinations across the World including the North and South Pole.

The Airbus A380 has had a controversy-riddled start with major airlines threatening to pull their order. As of writing they are 13 airlines who have placed an order for the Airbus A380, these including, Virgin Atlantic, Qantas, and Malaysian Airways.

Would you feel safe flying on a plane of this size?

A lot of the controversy is due to electrical wiring problems – what’s worrying is that whilst Airbus are trying to make the plane one of the safest ever built, airlines are cancelling orders. Is this going to mean that the planes are going to be rushed into production and therefore jeopardising safety?

It would certainly make flying much more comfortable with 49% more floor space, and only 35% more seating than the previous largest aircraft. More to come on this subject I am sure.

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