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An A380 performed the first ever flight by a civil aircraft using liquid fuel processed from gas on February 11 |
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| Airbus offers customers a range of the latest software tools to help them get the most out of maintenance and flight operations |

Airbus also provides the latest in in-flight connectivity for passengers, including text-messaging from seat screens, e-mail from personal laptops and WiFi connection. Other connection facilities expected to be available soon are web browsing and live television. In the near future Airbus plans to make it possible for passengers to use mobile phones during flight.
Software available to help operators include AIRMAN, a unique diagnosis tool designed to optimise fleet maintenance, improve dispatch reliability and reduce turnaround times by providing live data checks between in-flight aircraft and ground support teams. Another is AirN@v, a seamless one-stop consultation tool for Airbus technical data, incorporating all the main technical manuals. |

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