Despite a successful first flight for the all-new A300 on 28 October 1972, Airbus faced a challenge – convincing airlines that it had designed the world’s most economical, innovative and comfortable aircraft. The solution? Take the A300 on a six-week odyssey across the Americas to show off Airbus’ new creation to customers, pilots and executives. Early Airbus leaders Bernard Lathiere, Felix Kracht, Bernard Ziegler and Roger Beteille are interviewed.