Airbus 380.....the giant of the sky

Picture: Singapore Airlines Airbus A380........

Airbus 380 is the newest passenger aircraft in the market. This is a widebody, four-engine Aircraft. After introduction to the commercial market with Singapore Airlines as the launch customer this april, this aircraft would be the largest passenger aircraft in the aviation industry, with the capacity of 550 passengers in the 3 class configuration. Boeing 747, which has been holding the position as largest passenger aircraft for last 4 decades, will be demoted to number two position. The most exciting feature of Airbus 380, to a layman like me, is its double decker configuration throughout the whole fuselage. Reports are saying that large airports around the globe will need enhanced handling facilities to accomodate these big birds.
Hope to ride on this in near future.