Eye on the future: Enhancing ground operations

Duration: 00:03:03 | 299 views

In this video clip, test pilot Jean-Michel Roy details a number of Airbus initiatives and systems to improve ground operations, with an emphasis on the A380 – which has to deal with factors such as [...]

Dubai Airshow 2009: from ground level

Duration: 00:03:10 | 173 views

This video clips provides a first-hand look at the 2009 Dubai Airshow, from Airbus’ high-profile activities on its exhibit stand to the week-long visit from the 21st century flagship A380.

The Future by Airbus - Airbus unveils its 2050 vision for "Smarter Skies"

Duration: 00:02:18 | 20776 views

Airbus’ “Smarter Skies” vision – which was unveiled during September 2012 – consists of five concepts that could be implemented in all phases of an aircraft’s operation to reduce waste in [...]

Airbus’ electrical hoist kit demonstrates its capabilities

Duration: 00:04:24 | 8067 views

In this video clip, the electrical hoist kit developed by Airbus’ Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team is used to install a Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine on the A350 XWB flight testbed aircraft. The [...]

First flight of Singapore Airlines A380

Duration: 00:02:18 | 5431 views

This video provides a spectator’s view of the first flight of Singapore Airlines’ initial A380, from ground crews closing up the engines to taxi operations, take-off and landing.

A380 undergoes compatibility testing at Dubai Airport

Duration: 00:02:01 | 1215 views

Emirates Vice President of Operation Services Clive Clemson describes the A380’s excellent performance during a rigorous campaign of compatibility tests at the airline’s Dubai International [...]

Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport welcomes the A380

Duration: 00:02:34 | 820 views

In June 2007, the A380 lands at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, France for the first time. EADS Chief Executive Officer Louis Gallois; Pierre Graff, Chairman and CEO of Paris Airports; and Air [...]

The A380 achieves speedy turnaround in Frankfurt

Duration: 00:01:42 | 662 views

When the A380 returns to Frankfurt, Germany from Hong Kong during commercial route proving in March 2007, the aircraft completes its first full turnaround during realistic operating conditions in just [...]

Qantas’ maturity and testing team evaluates the A380

Duration: 00:02:14 | 578 views

The A380 visits Sydney, Australia in December 2007 for a week of maturity and operability testing by Qantas. During these trials, ground handling and support equipment is evaluated and key elements of [...]