So what about the A380

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27/04/2005, 1:37 PM
fosterdollar

So what about the A380

Some machine wha'?
27/04/2005, 1:43 PM
Dublin12

Wouldn't fancy it myself just seems too big,it's bound to go pear shaped at some stage :(
27/04/2005, 1:57 PM
fosterdollar

You'd go for the 787 quicker so? Or the 7E7 if you're a bit of a tree hugger. Nah, i like it. The fact that its stupidly massive i like.
27/04/2005, 1:59 PM
Peadar

Sure it's all crap anyway. We'll be driving flying cars in a few years anyway, like. :)
27/04/2005, 2:02 PM
Green Tribe

Wouldn't say no to a spin in it.. :D
27/04/2005, 2:06 PM
Macy

Sod that, put the money into developing a transporter a la Star Trek, that'd solve the traffic problems....
27/04/2005, 2:08 PM
fosterdollar

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macy

Sod that, put the money into developing a transporter a la Star Trek, that'd solve the traffic problems....

..and, in turn all of MAcy's posts in the 'What annoys you?' thread ;)
27/04/2005, 2:08 PM
dahamsta

I actually found myself muttering "Go Europe" at the telly earlier, much to my own embarassment. And I was on my own.

adam
27/04/2005, 2:26 PM
dublinred

It will cause all kinds of logisitical problems at knock , they will have to park sideways and run planks fromm the upstairs bar to board the upper decks.
27/04/2005, 2:29 PM
noby

*penny drops*

Oh right, the plane. Not this A380 then
27/04/2005, 2:38 PM
monkey magic

Quote:

Originally Posted by dahamsta

I actually found myself muttering "Go Europe" at the telly earlier, much to my own embarassment. And I was on my own.

adam

go europe indeed, why shouldent we compete those americans *******s. dey tink dere great with their big houses, big cars and big airpl... wait a minute! ;)
27/04/2005, 2:57 PM
fosterdollar

Quote:

Originally Posted by londonred

It will cause all kinds of logisitical problems at knock , they will have to park sideways and run planks fromm the upstairs bar to board the upper decks.

The good people at Abbeyshrule are bulldozing out more runway as we speak.
27/04/2005, 2:58 PM
Metrostars

I'd hate to be at that gate with 549 other people trying to get on the plane.
27/04/2005, 3:00 PM
Peadar

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metrostars

I'd hate to be at that gate with 549 other people trying to get on the plane.

They'll load through multiple gates.
27/04/2005, 3:03 PM
fosterdollar

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metrostars

I'd hate to be at that gate with 549 other people trying to get on the plane.

Judging by the size of it the gate, check-in, security - in fact, the whole airport - will probably be inside the plane anyway.
27/04/2005, 3:06 PM
Green Tribe

One of those will do nicely to take us to Germany next year, what a party on board that!! :eek: :D ;) :D
27/04/2005, 3:07 PM
Macy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magoo

..and, in turn all of MAcy's posts in the 'What annoys you?' thread ;)

Yeah, it's only commutting that has me a grumpy sod...
27/04/2005, 7:28 PM
CollegeTillIDie

Europe we have the biggest plane in the World. The strongest currency in the World... and to paraphrase The Strawbs.....
You won't get me I'm in the European Union/ You won't get me I'm in the European Union/ You won't get me I'm in the European Union/ Till the day I die.. :D
27/04/2005, 7:37 PM
dahamsta

Channel 4 News had a clip of a Boeing UK guy saying that there was no way Airbus could recoup the investment, and then a clip of the Airbus chief at a press conference saying, in heavily accented english, but loudly and clearly:

"Zat is... complete bullsh1t."

I nearly wet myself laughing.

adam
28/04/2005, 4:23 AM
Snoop Drog

I kid you not, TV News here in Sydey reported that it would have a jacuzzi & a billiards table in it.

Iv'e been thinking- " How the hell can you play billiards in a plane???". But they defo said it. Idiots :p
28/04/2005, 8:45 AM
Aberdonian Stu

The CNBC reporter was nearly creaming himself, apparently he's a big aviation nut.
28/04/2005, 5:05 PM
monkey magic

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magoo

The good people at Abbeyshrule are bulldozing out more runway as we speak.

:D :D i love it! :D
28/04/2005, 5:26 PM
pete

Apparently the larger international airports will be adding multi-layer boarding ramps so people can enter at top layer too. I think can still be used at conventional ramps but will take long timne to board everyone.

Airbus definitely have the edge on Boeing but both companies are getting massive investments from EU & US governments. I think Airbus have common flightdeck whereas Boeing have to re-design for each new plane.

Go Europe indeed,
28/04/2005, 11:49 PM
A face

Jebus .... the A-3-80 you say .... a great yolk altogether ... until it starts falling out of the sky, then it'll just be a glorified biscuit tin hurtling through the sky with 500 suckers on board, all with their numbers most definitely up and calling out loudly to them !! :eek: .... then it'll be the O-Please-SaveMe !! .... The A-3-80 indeed !!