Airbus A380 is the largest aircraft in the world. More precisely, a passenger plane.

The height of this giant is 24 meters (~ 8th floor of a residential building), the length and wingspan are almost 80 meters each. On 2 decks in the cabin of three classes, 525 passengers are freely accommodated, in a single-class configuration - 853!

The development of the Airbus A380 spent 12 billion euros. It can make non-stop flights over a distance of up to 15,400 km, and the maximum take-off weight of the aircraft is amazing - 560 tons.

welcome aboard the largest passenger aircraft in the world!

At the beginning of October, another dream related to aviation came true. Lufthansa is invited to a press tour to showcase one of its new Airbus A380 aircraft. The demonstration flight took place as part of the promotional campaign for the A380 show in European capitals.

It was possible not only to board the scheduled A380, but also to make a circular trip on a giant plane on the route Frankfurt - Prague - Budapest - Frankfurt, to stay with the pilots in the cockpit and film the work of the pilots during takeoff, flight and landing.

In ordinary life, these giants will not land at any such airport, so many people were waiting for the arrival of the A380 in the capitals of the Czech Republic and Hungary. Looking ahead, I will say that I did not even expect such solemn meetings and such a large number of spectators.

"Our" A380 had just arrived from Johannesburg and while the cleaning team was putting the salons in order. At this time, the co-pilot walked with a flashlight and examined the engine blades:

The sun came up, it was time for us to fly:

The first floor of the aircraft modification A380-800- these are three economy class cabins for 420 passengers. In total, such an A380 takes on board 526 passengers. By the end of the year, Lufthansa will already have 8 of the 18 ordered aircraft of these aircraft. The company invests about five billion euros in aircraft and airport infrastructure, maintenance, and crew training.

passenger seats for the economy class "Lufthansa" was developed by the famous German company Recaro. To be honest, I didn’t really like them - the backs are too thin and any movement in front of the seated passenger affects the comfort of the seated one.

Well done design portholes. With their standard external size inside the aircraft, they look large due to the enlarged internal frame. This large oval gives the impression of an open space inside the cabin.

The plane is very "quiet", the engines are almost inaudible. I was surprised by the short takeoff run - I followed the takeoff in Budapest, I thought that we would run for a long time along the runway, and the plane took off almost immediately.

The multimedia center with a 9″ screen is very good. In addition to the standard set with music, movies and games, the monitor displays a picture from three external cameras and complete information about the flight. Seat spacing 79 cm, seat width 52 cm:

For the duration of the flight, the aircraft cabins were completely at our disposal - it was possible to walk everywhere, sit, lie down, press buttons, climb into all holes.

Standard sets for breakfast and lunch were demonstrated. Special thanks for the metal appliances in Lufthansa economy class, of course. It would be high time for Aeroflot to switch to them.

For the convenience of photographing, he asked the flight attendant to turn on full lighting in the cabins. Not much better, but still:

On the second floor- two business class lounges. They say that these seats do not really like the company's management and they will be changed. Here there are 98 of them - an incredible number for an ordinary passenger liner. The set of options is standard for a modern business class - almost horizontal unfolding, individual light, socket and USB port for each:

Business class monitors size 10.6″, distance between chairs from 145 to 152 cm, seat width 67 cm:

Between the business class and first class cabins there is a huge vestibule with a kitchen and seats for flight attendants:

The subject of special pride of any serious airline - first class cabin. In the A380 Lufthansa, it is designed for eight passengers. Here everything is done practically, but without frills, like separate cabins. Eight chairs transforming into beds, each seat has a 17″ monitor. Seat spacing 213 cm, seat width 80 cm:

Lufthansa calls these chairs the best in their class:

Each first class passenger has his own wardrobe for clothes and belongings:

First class passengers have two such toilet rooms. There is no soul here, the Germans consider it superfluous, according to their experience, few people use a shower cabin during a flight.

A flight from Frankfurt to Tokyo and back will cost a first-class passenger 10,000 euros:

So we fly to Prague. They are already ready for the solemn meeting of the A380 megaliner:

Lufthansa chief pilot Werner Knorr:

The cockpit equipment resembles that installed in the A330 or A321 - in front of the pilots there is only a keyboard and a joystick on the side:

There are hundreds of people below, along the entire landing route - people are standing on the field, on the hillocks, on the roofs of houses:

I asked one of the Czech photographers at the airport to send me a couple of shots of our flight. Thank you Vojtech.

The cost of one A380 is $345 million.

To the right of the entrance to the cockpit is the crew cabin:

On the second floor you can climb two stairs - in front and behind the economy class:

A380 at Budapest Airport:

There are a huge number of different airliners in the world, but the Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft that is really worth paying attention to. There are not very many such liners on the planet. The fact is that this is the largest passenger wide-body aircraft equipped with two decks. Let's consider what technical characteristics the A380 has, as well as what layout of the cabin of the A380 aircraft.

In order to understand how large and roomy the Emirates A380 is, you need to understand in detail its technical characteristics. Let's start with how much the Airbus A380 weighs. So, the mass of the aircraft is:

• without passengers - 276 thousand kg;
• without passengers and fuel - 361 thousand kg;

As for other parameters, the capacity of the Airbus A380 is 853 people in a one-class model and 525 passengers in a three-class cabin. The length of the aircraft is 72.7 meters, the height is 24 meters, and the wingspan is 79 meters.

Extra options:

• wing area - 844 m 2;
• takeoff run - 2000 m;
• run length - 3000 m;
• the path that can overcome - 15,000 km, subject to full load;
• fuel tank capacity - 310 thousand liters.

This airliner has a special cockpit for pilots, where the most modern technologies have been introduced. The A380 is equipped with a glass cockpit and remote rudder control for electric operation. As for the devices on which the data is displayed, this aircraft has 9 interchangeable LCD screens, of which:

• 2 are for navigation data;
• 2 main for flight information;
• 2 indicators of functioning of fuel units;
• 2 - multifunctional;
• 1 main, which shows general information.

If we talk about motors, they are heavy-duty and modern. The fuel used is mixtures of aviation kerosene with GTL from environmentally friendly gas. And in the design of this aircraft, composite materials were used. Weldable aluminum alloys are also used.

Detailed scheme of the aircraft Airbus A380-800

As for the noise level, the operation of the engines is almost inaudible in the Emirates A380. This greatly exalts him against the background of the Boeing 747. The airliner also has high air pressure, which is another of its features. Both decks are connected by a comfortable and spacious staircase. Although it is not easy for passengers whose seats are located near this staircase, it is very difficult to fall asleep under the condition of constant walking. But some still buy tickets for them.

The width of the cabin is 5.9-6.5 m. In the one-class version, passengers are offered 700 seats, and in the three-class version - 555 seats. There is also a shower, lounge, bar and shop on board. Let's take a closer look at the layout of the cabin of this aircraft, as well as what are the best places for long-distance flights.

Airbus A380-800 Emirates: cabin layout

Thanks to the photo of the cabin of the Airbus A380 attached to this article, you can see how the passenger seats are located. The ship has two floors in total. On the 2nd there are places for tourists of the first and business classes. The 1st floor is designed for those who fly in economy class. First class is very comfortable. Even those passengers who are hard to endure the flight, getting this class, will be able to relax and forget about their poor health.

Rows 1-4 are just used for the first class. There, everyone can comfortably reach their destination, because everyone is placed in a separate compartment with a door, so you can completely retire. Also, travelers have comfortable chairs that can fold out 180 degrees, thus transforming into a bed. In addition, the first-class cabin has free Internet access, sockets for recharging mobile gadgets, a mini-bar and, of course, individual lighting, which allows you to read books, magazines, newspapers.

Those who order food in advance have the opportunity to have a hearty lunch or dinner with gourmet dishes, as well as enjoy cold or warm drinks. Among other things, there is a shower where you can freshen up. First class is like a real five-star all-inclusive hotel. In such comfort, the flight goes unnoticed. Moreover, there are places where it is especially convenient to stay. You need to know about this if you want to get to the right place as comfortably as possible. So, the most convenient places are farther from the kitchen and the toilet, as it is always quiet, calm and comfortable there: it is there that you can read books, listen to music or chat via e-mail.

Travelers who have chosen business class are placed on rows 6-26. These places are also distinguished by special comfort. If you want to easily and discreetly make a flight, then business class is a very suitable option. The only thing, it is undesirable to occupy rows 7, 20, 21 and 23, since then you will have to sit near the toilets, bar and kitchen. There are always a lot of people near these premises, and activity does not decrease even at night, which is why it is unlikely that you will be able to fully relax. The rest of the places are distinguished by increased comfort and have all the necessary amenities. Passengers can charge their gadgets, watch movies on them, play video games, chat on social networks and much more thanks to Internet access.

Economy class is an option for those who want to save on flights. For such passengers, there are as many as 399 seats in rows 43-88. Of course, it is difficult to call them comfortable. However, all these places have outlets for charging electronic devices, a separate screen and a video and audio entertainment system. However, those who want to get to the desired place in silence will have to get used to some noise, passenger activity and conversations. But on the other hand, for a special fee, it is possible to connect to the Internet, turn on loud music, put on headphones and “go crazy” until the very arrival. Rows are 80 cm apart.

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Airbus A380-800 cabin layout: the best seats in economy class

If we talk about what are the most convenient places here, then these are the places in rows 45, 54 and 82. The 45th row is distinguished by additional legroom, which allows for a more comfortable ride. This advantage is especially noticeable if the flight is long. The 54th row also allows you to freely stretch your legs, lean back in your chair, and there is also a kitchen and no restroom, so that unpleasant odors are not as noticeable as on the 67th row. Row 82 is reminiscent of row 45, as there is an opportunity to stretch your legs and visit the galley.

As for other places, the 43rd row is considered one of the most comfortable, but due to the fact that the seats do not recline there and the armrests are blocked, it is not included in the list of the most comfortable. Also, the conversations of flight attendants and their walking are constantly heard there, because there is a room for flight attendants nearby.

The 50th row is located near the emergency exit block. If you are afraid of flying, then the seats in this row are just for you. In the event of a crash, you will have the opportunity to be the first to leave the emergency aircraft. However, the chairs there are not very comfortable, as they do not recline. Passengers in the 51st row are also limited in this ability. That is why the 50th and 51st rows can be safely called the most uncomfortable, since a sitting position for 4-5 hours causes great discomfort. Also uncomfortable seats in the 55th row due to the lack of free legroom.

Some disadvantages are present in rows such as 78, 79, 65 and 66. They are located near the toilets, and the chairs are not equipped with reclining backs.

Thus, getting to such places is extremely inconvenient, especially since unpleasant odors and constant queues in the toilet interfere with rest. Seats in row 67 are suitable for those who travel together. The fact is that there are only two chairs in a row, and it is also possible to recline your legs and straighten your knees. However, there is also a minus - the close location of the latrines, which makes it difficult to get a good night's sleep.

One of the not very convenient places is in the 87th row, because there are also latrines nearby. The places in the 88th row are restless due to non-reclining backs, stairs and a toilet, which do not allow you to fully relax. That is why you should not buy tickets for these places. But on the other hand, they are cheaper, so they are chosen by adherents of budget transportation.

Seat parameters in the cabin

If you go deeper into the numbers, there are 12 seats in first class, 66 in business class, and 399 in economy class. Seat spacing is 83 inches in first class, 74.5 inches in business and 32 inches in economy. Other data:

1. First grade. The monitor has an HD extension.
2. Business Class. Monitor 15.6 inches.
3. Economic class. Monitor 11 inches.

So, we examined in detail the layout of the cabin of the A380 aircraft. Obviously, this is a very spacious and comfortable liner, on which you can quickly and comfortably fly to your destination. Now let's figure out what people who have already flown on this plane think about the conditions in the Airbus cabin.

Salon Airbus A380-800

Advantages and disadvantages of A380-800

As we have already found out, this aircraft is very spacious and large-scale. No wonder, because it is the largest aircraft in the world. It was specially created so that it could carry a large number of passengers. We can safely say that the Airbus A380 returned the romance of flight and excitement to seasoned travelers. Everyone who has flown this air transport will confirm that it has its own characteristics and flies to the most favorite places of tourists, namely London, Los Angeles, Paris, New York, Moscow, Dubai, Tokyo, Beijing, etc. It is precisely because of this geography that passengers prefer this aircraft, regularly flying on it. During the holiday season, flights on this Airbus are especially frequent.

Speaking about the advantages of the A380, it is necessary to note its spaciousness and spaciousness. It also takes off easily and lands just as easily. Flying over the mountains or the sea, the vibrations are almost imperceptible. Moreover, the salons are equipped with wide and comfortable armchairs. This is especially noticeable in those places where there are armrests, a folding backrest and legroom. In addition, passengers note that the salons are always very clean and comfortable. All maneuvers in the air are easy and pleasant.

Also, many travelers note that there are very tasty lunches and breakfasts on board, and flight attendants are always friendly and polite. I must say that not every aircraft has such good conditions for passengers. Many passengers refer to the A380 as an airship whose conditions are comparable to the best car brands.

Summing up, it must be said that the Airbus A380-800 is a powerful aircraft in which everything is thought out to the smallest detail so that passengers can fly in comfort. Those who want to fly in comfort choose business class. There you can not only sleep, but also surf the Internet, reading e-books, listening to music and watching videos. It is very important to choose seats in time so that you can relax on the plane.

You can buy tickets both at the box office and through the official website of the airline that operates the flight. After reviewing the above information, you can decide in advance which place is better and make a purchase. In general, we got acquainted with the technical characteristics of the A380, and the photos of the A380 will allow us to visually assess the capabilities of this aircraft. Today, many people prefer to fly on it, as compared to other liners, it is one of the most convenient and comfortable. That is why, if you want to get to the desired resort place in comfort, then choose the A380, because it was specially created for large passenger traffic.

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Passengers enjoy flying the Airbus 380-800, no matter what class they fly. This wide-body double-deck monster is used not only on long-distance routes, but also on regional routes with high traffic density. The capacity of the liner is from 400 seats to more than 800 passengers. The aircraft can fly 15,000 kilometers non-stop, but fully loaded for 12,000 kilometers.
It seats 42% more passengers and uses 22% less fuel per passenger than the Boeing 747-400.

Airbus A380-800

The double-deck wide-body airliner appeared on airlines in 2007, setting a high bar for competitors, which no one has yet been able to overcome. Airbus flies higher, farther and quieter, requiring low fuel consumption and operating costs per passenger carried. The main thing is that the flight is fully loaded.
Russian design bureaus and enterprises also take part in the development and production of the A380. More than half of the concern's needs for ultralight titanium are provided by the VSMPO production association in Verkhnyaya Salda.

The price of the aircraft is about 400 million dollars.

This is the first aircraft in the world with two independent decks, called "upper deck" (located on the upper level) and "main deck" (located below the upper deck).
Unlike the Boeing 747-400, the A380 provides direct access through two or three doors to the lower and upper decks.

The liner is equipped with four GP7200 or RR Trend 900 engines with a thrust of 311 kN.

Airports for A380

To understand what airports wishing to receive the A380 have to prepare for, just look at the landing gear alone: ​​the aircraft needs a parking space of 80 by 80 meters. It is necessary to expand the waiting rooms, as well as rebuild the terminals so that hundreds of passengers can go to boarding on two decks at once. The runways also need improvement: for this aircraft, their width must be at least 45 meters, and the ledges - 7.5 meters on both sides.

Airports that accept A380 in Russia: Domodedovo Moscow, Pulkovo St. Petersburg. In Dubai, for the world's largest fleet of double-deck Airbuses, Emirates built a separate terminal in 2012 with the ability to serve twenty aircraft simultaneously.

Specifications A380

The table shows the main technical characteristics of the liner. Interior dimensions, noise level can be found in the articles dedicated to this.

Cockpit A380

The cockpit of the largest wide-body aircraft has been further developed with the latest advances in display technology, navigation and flight control systems. The main instrument panel contains 8 large LCD displays. Traditional paper documentation is becoming a thing of the past and has been replaced by an electronic library. In the cockpit there are no familiar steering wheels. Joysticks appeared instead. The crew station is almost identical to the cockpits in other Airbus aircraft of the A320, A330, A340 and A350XWB families. This unification allows airlines to save significant funds on retraining and payroll. The conversion course for A320, A330, A340 takes 15 days, and the transition to A350XWB is a record low 5 days.

Salon Airbus A380

Comfort for all passengers - whether they are premium customers in first and business class, or tourists in an economy class cabin.

Airbus has gone to great lengths to make long-haul flights aboard the A380 feel more natural, with wider seats, more personal carry-on storage and wider stairways and walkways.
The air in the cabin is completely renewed every three minutes to keep the atmosphere fresh, and natural light is provided by a large number of portholes. There are two hundred and twenty.

The noise level in the cabin of the 380th is lower than that of the A340-600 and significantly lower than that of the Boeing 777-300ER, 747-400.

Operators

Emirates' largest fleet of 380s. A separate terminal was built especially for him in Dubai.

There are no direct flights from Russia to the A380. Only during transfers at other airports, such as Dubai.

- the flagship of Airbus and the largest passenger airliner in the world, which took this title from the Boeing 747.

The first flight took place on April 27, 2005, and two and a half years later, on October 25, 2007, the aircraft was put into operation.

In addition to winning the “largest passenger aircraft” nomination, the Airbus A380 set a number of equally significant records:

the most economical among the largest- When the liner is fully loaded, per passenger, only about 3 liters of aviation fuel per 100 kilometers are consumed. According to Airbus, this is 20% less than that of its main competitor, the Boeing 747.

the most environmentally friendly among the largest Naturally, the less fuel is burned, the less carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. Also, in the manufacture of the liner, modern lightweight and durable composite materials are used, developed according to environmental standards.

Airbus A380 can rightly be called the flagship of modern passenger aviation, it is comfortable for both the crew and passengers:

• comfortable chairs
• wide aisles and stairs
• always fresh and clean air - the ventilation and air conditioning system “refreshes” the air in the entire cabin every three minutes
• 220 portholes that provide natural light
• low noise level - the noise level in the cabin of the A380 is 50% lower than that of its main competitor
• the air pressure is maintained in the aircraft equal to the pressure at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level, in the Boeing-747 - 2500

All this provides a comfortable flight and low fatigue for all passengers, regardless of class. “Further, quieter, more convenient and more economical” - this is the motto that perfectly characterizes the A380.

The Airbus A380 solves not only the tasks of long-distance and ultra-long haul routes, but quite successfully copes with regional tasks. After all, an economical giant can replace other liners on short flights with a high passenger flow density.

And with its capacity from 400 to 853 passengers, it is the solution to alleviate congestion at busy airports and carry more passengers without additional flights and at a much lower cost.

Main characteristics of the Airbus A340-600 (Airbus A340-600)

• The number of seats varies (depending on the model) from 525 passengers in a three-class cabin to 853 people in a one-class cabin.
• The maximum range of the a380 is 15,400 kilometers
• Fuel tank capacity - 320,000 liters
• Cruise speed - 890 km / h

Wingspan A380-800- 79.75 meters

Length A380-800- 72.72 meters

Height A380-800- 24.09 meters

A380 cabin layout and seating arrangement

The flagship Airbus A380 sets new standards in cabin layout and overall passenger comfort by making full use of its two-story deck.

The aircraft was designed taking into account the needs of modern passengers and, in comparison with its competitors, provides:

• wider and more comfortable chairs
• more storage space for personal items
• spacious walkways and stairs

The number of seats varies from 525 (in a comfortable three-class configuration) to 853 in one class.

The A380 is very flexible in terms of configurations and, therefore, aircraft layouts vary greatly.

As an example, we will give a diagram of the aircraft of the German carrier giant LuftHansa. The liner has a three-class cabin and the number of seats is 526.

Airbus, with its A380, has raised the level of comfort in flight to a height unattainable by other aircraft. The entire second floor is given over to business and first classes. Armchairs are laid out in beds and passengers are given mattresses for convenience. Each passenger next to the seat has his own refrigerator with drinks, and in the tail you can sit in a full-fledged bar, lazily discussing the problems of launching a hadron collider with a talkative bartender. What can we say, if 2 spacious shower cabins are installed in the nose of the aircraft. For the first time in my life, I didn't want the flight to end.

Before going to the air show in Le Bourget, my friend Sergei aviator_ru Martirosyan issued me a journalistic ID, which I showed to the flight attendants and they gave me a real tour of the plane ...

Economy class and business class passengers enter the aircraft through different boarding bridges and are separated from each other during the flight:

There are only 4 seats in each row:

Passengers are given socks, a sleep mask and seat stickers so that the flight attendant knows how to behave in case you fall asleep:

For shoes there is a special compartment under the mattress in the footwell:

The armchair unfolds into an almost horizontal bed. My height is 182 cm, but I did not rest against the wall with my feet. There was enough space

After dinner, they put a mattress on me and put a pillow:

Each passenger has a 17-inch touchscreen, an electrical outlet, 2 USB ports (I don’t know what for), a triple headphone jack and a multimedia system control panel combined with a satellite phone:

Also, each chair has its own large control panel, which also controls the lighting, the position of the chair and turns on the massage mode of the back and seat:

There are several external cameras installed on the aircraft and the passenger can choose any of them:

It is especially interesting to observe the flight through the tail chamber. You can see how the plane dives into the clouds when landing:

At the airport, with the help of the same camera, you feel (what a hissing word!) the dimensions of the A380:

There is also a mode that shows the location of the aircraft on the map:

At the tail there is a bar where hot and cold drinks are poured for free:

Trays with sandwiches and cakes were constantly updated on the counter:

Along the walls there are 2 sofas, with seat belts:

Flying "in the bar" is insanely pleasant and convenient. The flight goes unnoticed:

For dinner, I chose a light shrimp salad:

The A380 has 5 toilets on the second floor and 10 on the first floor, in economy class:

In addition to the toilets, there are two shower rooms in the bow for first class passengers. True, you need to order them an hour before use and the water flows only 5 minutes:

First class passengers have their own bar, where drinks are more exclusive, but there is no bartender:

Next to the showers, the main staircase descends down, leading to the first floor, to the cockpit and to the economy class cabin:

The pilots have a separate room:

And at the end, a few facts about this aircraft:

The aircraft has 14 first class seats, 76 business class seats and 396 economy class seats. The 7-hour flight is served by a team of 27 people:

2 pilots
4 senior flight attendants
4 flight attendants in first class
8 flight attendants in business class
8 flight attendants in economy class
1 attendant preparing showers

During the 14-hour flight, 2 more pilots and 1 bath attendant are added to the team. A total of 30 people.

Wingspan - 80 meters. Fuel reserve - 240 tons. In the air, the A380 must diverge from other aircraft at a distance of at least 10 kilometers, since even a humpbacked Boeing 747 can roll over in its aerodynamic flows.

During the flight, the noise of the engine is almost inaudible. The cabin is very quiet and only ventilation rustles from the ceiling. All flight attendants are friendly and constantly smiling. Even when they are in the kitchen and think that no one sees them. In the salon you plunge into the atmosphere of celebration and luxury: