http://www.airbus.com/video/tests/page/5/rss The Airbus video gallery invites you to discover how innovation and excellence drive our company, and allows us to share Airbus’ passion in manufacturing and flying our civil and military aircraft. en-us © Copyright 2013 Airbus Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:01:24 +0200 tests RSS 2.0 Airbus Video Gallery http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlXj.html Duration: 1 minute 31 seconds

During the A380’s 2006 technical route proving campaign, the aircraft stops at China’s Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on 22 November. Highlights from the ceremony marking the occasion include remarks from Airport President Liu Zijing; Laurence Barron, President of Airbus China; and Liu Shaoyong, President of China Southern Airlines – which is the Chinese launch customer for the 21st century flagship jetliner.

Events, Tests, A380 Family
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlXj.html Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlXs.html Duration: 1 minute 32 seconds

Airbus flight test pilot Frank Chapman is interviewed at the controls for the A380’s third route proving mission, calling the 21st century flagship jetliner “a delight to fly.” Chapman and his crew are given an enthusiastic welcome at China’s Guangzhou Airport.

Tests, A380 Family, Interviews and testimonials
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlXs.html Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlXr.html Duration: 1 minute 24 seconds

This interview with flight test engineer Jean-Michel Merle, filmed aboard the A380 during its second technical route proving mission, provides a behind-the-scenes look at a development aircraft and the evaluations taking place. This 18 November 2006 flight takes Airbus’ 21st century flagship jetliner from Toulouse, France, to Hong Kong and Tokyo, Japan.

Tests, A380 Family, Airbus activities worldwide
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlXr.html Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlXV.html Duration: 51 seconds

Follow the activities of A380 maintenance team member Sandrine Couillard during the jetliner’s visit to Tokyo’s Narita Airport on 20 November 2006. Airbus’ 21st century flagship jetliner is in Japan on the second mission of its technical route proving campaign.

Tests, A380 Family, Airbus activities worldwide
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlXV.html Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlXv.html Duration: 1 minute 11 seconds

During the A380’s first flight to Korea in November 2006 for technical route proving, test pilot Armand Jacob is interviewed aboard the aircraft at 40,000 feet. Crowds await the arrival of Airbus’ next-generation jetliner at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport, which is the largest hub of A380 customer Korean Airlines.

Tests, A380 Family, Airbus activities worldwide
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlXv.html Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlX2.html Duration: 2 minutes 43 seconds

The A380 departs Toulouse on 13 November 2006 for its initial technical route proving mission.  Airbus’ 21st century flagship jetliner travels to Changi Airport in Singapore, then on to Seoul, Korea, on 15 November before returning to France. Among the goals of this flight is the certification requirement that involves an assessment of crew workload.

Tests, A380 Family, Airbus activities worldwide
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlX2.html Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlXZ.html Duration: 1 minute 10 seconds

Flight test engineer Jean-Paul Lambert is interviewed during the A380’s first technical route proving mission, which takes the jetliner from Toulouse, France to Singapore and Seoul, Korea. Describing himself as the “babysitter” of the aircraft, Lambert outlines activities taking place on this test flight.

Tests, A380 Family, Interviews and testimonials
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlXZ.html Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIl6a.html Duration: 2 minutes 46 seconds

The A380 leaves Toulouse, France on the first leg of a 69,000-nautical mile, 152-flight hour technical route proving evaluation in November 2006. Activities include the boarding process, pilot preparations in the cockpit, and takeoff for Singapore.

Tests, A380 Family, Airbus activities worldwide
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIl6a.html Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlQv.html Duration: 1 minute 9 seconds

The A380’s comprehensive flight test programme evaluated the aircraft’s safety and performance under a broad range of operational conditions. Airbus’ double-deck jetliner performed well during wake vortex studies, as well as low-speed takeoff, flutter and water ingestion tests – all of which are required for certification.

Tests, A380 Family
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlQv.html Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlQ2.html Duration: 1 minute 32 seconds

During the A380’s certification campaign, the aircraft undergoes a range of tests to determine safety and performance in extreme weather conditions. Airbus’ 21st century flagship jetliner successfully completes high-altitude trials in Medellin, Colombia; cold weather testing in Iqaluit, Northern Canada; and hot weather evaluations at Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

Tests, A380 Family, Airbus activities worldwide
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlQ2.html Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlQg.html Duration: 1 minute 30 seconds

The A380’s innovative cabin systems – including in-flight entertainment, water and climate control – are fully evaluated during several tests in 2006. A ground-based trial simulated a typical 15-hour flight, allowing for a full-scale assessment of the cabin. Later, during four “early long” test flights, employee-passengers had the opportunity to test out the jetliner’s interior features.

Tests, A380 Family, Cabin and comfort
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlQg.html Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIl6y.html Duration: 1 minute 40 seconds

The A380 arrives at Al Ain Airport in the United Arab Emirates in July 2007 for a week-long mission to test its four Engine Alliance GP7200 engines in hot climate conditions.  Airbus’ 21st century flagship jetliner successfully completes these trials, which evaluated systems and performance in temperatures as high as 50 degrees Celsius.

Tests, A380 Family, Airbus activities worldwide
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIl6y.html Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIl6L.html Duration: 1 minute

Powered by Engine Alliance GP7200 engines, the A380 arrives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in October 2006. The city’s airport is situated at 7,500 feet above sea level, allowing flight test personnel to evaluate the aircraft’s performance at high altitudes.

Tests, A380 Family, Airbus activities worldwide
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIl6L.html Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIl6H.html Duration: 6 minutes 22 seconds

In this video from 2006, four A380 test aircraft taxi together, then fly in formation over Toulouse, France in an impressive display that underscores this 21st century flagship jetliner’s size and maneuverability

Tests, A380 Family, Innovation & technology
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIl6H.html Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIl6d.html Duration: 1 minute 28 seconds

This video features an interview with Airbus head of flight tests Claude Lelaie while aboard the A380 during one of its “early long” test flights. Lelaie outlines the purpose of these flights, and explains the series of airborne evaluations that Airbus’ 21st century flagship jetliner will undergo in preparation for its certification and entry into service.

Tests, A380 Family, Interviews and testimonials
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIl6d.html Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlcY.html Duration: 1 minute 4 seconds

This clip features a brief interview with Airbus flight test pilot Frank Chapman as he prepares to command the 21st century flagship A380’s first flight with passengers on 4 September 2006. An important step towards the aircraft’s entry into service, this flight from Toulouse, France allows Airbus employees and experts to evaluate the cabin.

Tests, A380 Family, Interviews and testimonials
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlcY.html Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIl6E.html Duration: 3 minutes 30 seconds

This video provides an overview of the A380’s “early long” test flight campaign, during which Airbus employee-passengers put the jetliner’s cabin through its paces. Four early long test flights were performed from Toulouse, France in 2006, lasting seven, 10, 12 and 15 hours, respectively – with one night flight to cover a range of operational conditions.

Tests, A380 Family, Operations
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIl6E.html Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlA3.html Duration: 1 minute 37 seconds

The first A380 powered by Engine Alliance engines successfully completes its maiden flight on 25 August 2006, touching down at Blagnac International Airport in Toulouse, France after a 4-hour flight. This A380 – designated MSN 009 – is powered by four Engine Alliance GP7200 engines which have the capability of delivering a thrust up to 81,500 pounds (37 tonnes) each.

Tests, A380 Family, Historical milestones
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlA3.html Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0200 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlct.html Duration: 2 minutes 5 seconds

During a 2006 demonstration flight over Toulouse, France, a quartet of A380s soar in perfect formation. Airbus’ 21st century flagship jetliner is remarkably agile and eco-efficient as the world’s largest commercial jetliner. 

Tests, A380 Family, Operations
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlct.html Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0200 nospam@kewego.com http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlQu.html Duration: 1 minute 59 seconds

Murray Crockett was the first Qantas pilot to complete the A330 transition course for the A380 and to fly Airbus’ 21st century flagship jetliner. During this 2006 interview, he explains his role as an A380 project pilot, who will assist in training other pilots in the Qantas network how to operate this new aircraft.

Tests, A380 Family, Interviews and testimonials
]]> http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIlQu.html Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200 nospam@kewego.com