As the A380 arrived in Dubai on Friday 18 November, it proudly displayed the full Emirate livery with Emirates colours on its tail and the word “Emirates” on a bright red background on its belly.
Second A380 makes first Dubai appearance 19 November 2005
Just over a month after the maiden flight of the second Airbus A380, the aircraft touched down in Dubai for its first appearance at an air show outside of Europe.
The A380 arrives in Dubai following Asia-Pacific tour 18 November 2005
The A380 comes to the Dubai Air Show following a successful nine-day Asia-Pacific tour that saw the aircraft visit Changi Airport in Singapore, followed by Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne airports in Australia and finally Kuala Lumpur airport in Malaysia.
Airbus flies high at Dubai 2005 19 November 2005
Airbus once again has a strong presence at the Dubai Air Show, held this year from 20 – 24 November at the Airport Expo.
Airbus A380 on schedule for 2006 entry into service 18 November 2005
The recent Asia-Pacific tour and successful airport compatibility tests completed prior to Dubai 2005 mark the latest milestone in the Airbus A380 programme.
A380 compatibility proven at four Asian-Pacific airports 18 November 2005
Following the first airport compatibility tests at Frankfurt airport, Airbus has successfully demonstrated the A380’s compatibility at four more airports during the recent Asia-Pacific tour.