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Giant of the Skies - Building The Airbus A380

Giant of the Skies - Building The Airbus A380

2005•46m•NR•Documentary
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Examining the construction of the massive jet and the engineering and logistical challenges faced by its builders.

StatusEnded
Runtime46m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 1, 2005

Episodes

E1

The Race to Build

The A380's wing is made in the U.K., the tail fin in Spain and the fuselage in Germany. But how will each of these giant jigsaw pieces be transported to Toulouse, France, for final assembly? The answer lies in the construction of a new ship, a series of barges and the world's biggest truck convoy. Plus, learn how Rolls Royce engineers designed, tested and built the mega engines capable of hauling and lifting this massive aircraft.

Jan 1, 2005

E2

Coming Together

With the maiden flight scheduled to take place in less than 12 months, the team in Toulouse knows it must pick up the pace. While they slowly assemble the massive fuselage sections and giant wings, production snags threaten to ground the entire project - and the pressure begins to show.

Jan 1, 2005

E3

Getting Off the Ground

After months of preparation, the Airbus A380 thundered down the runway and into the air for the very first time - and landed in the record books as the world's biggest airliner. See how the engineers and test pilots made this incredible feat possible.

Jan 1, 2005

E4

Testing the Airbus A380

At nearly 50 per cent biggest than its nearest rival, the Airbus A380 is unlike anything the skies have ever seen. But before this behemoth soars into commercial aviation history, it must undergo rigorous testing and safety checks.

Jan 1, 2005

E5

Delivering the Airbus A380

The test-flight crew push the plane to its limits, verifying its performance, safety and airport compatibility - to accommodate its huge wingspan, runways will require adjustments.

Jan 1, 2005

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