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Category: Airbus A380 Plane Specifications | 12/12/2006 - 09:38:08

Heathrow , Airbus A380 lands at Heathrow making its British debut for airport compatibility checks, 18 May 2006. Photo © BAA Limited Heathrow, Airbus A380 taxiing to stand at T3, Pier 6, on its British debut for airport compatibility checks, 18 May 2006. Photo © BAA Limited

BAA Heathrow welcomed the world's largest commercial airliner, the Airbus A380, on 18 May 2006, when it made its British debut to carry out airport compatibility checks.

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The Airbus A380 aircraft is designed to carry 555 passengers in a typical seating configuration, including an Economy, a Business and a First class in a typical three-class configuration, and able to fly for almost 15,000 km (8,000 nautical miles) non-stop.

Heathrow, Airbus A380 on stand at T3, Pier 6 on its British debut for airport compatibility checks, 18 May 2006. Photo © BAA Limited Heathrow, Airbus A380 taxiing to stand at T3, Pier 6, on its British debut for airport compatibility checks, flight crew waving union jack flag from cockpit, 18 May 2006. Photo © BAA Limited

During its UK visit, BAA and Airbus carried out ground handling and airport compatibility trials, which helped to ensure that everything was ready for the aircraft's entry into service.

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The A380 arrived on Heathrow's Southern Runway and parked at Terminal 3, Pier 6 - a new, purpose-built £100 Heathrow, Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 comes in to land on first UK commercial flight, 18 March 2008. Photo © BAA Limitedmillion facility that is a 280 metre long, three-storey-high pier which can accommodate up to four A380s at a time, with four gate rooms which together seat 2,200 passengers.

The Airbus A380 made it’s first commercial flight to the UK in 2008. The Singapore Airlines A380 flight touched down on 18 March 2008 at Heathrow Airport and taxied to the purpose built stand at Terminal 3, Pier 6.

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