How to build an Airbus A380 – the Malaysia Airlines way

Posted by Damian Francis | Nov 3, 2011 | Lifestyle

Ever wanted to know how Airbus put together the A380? Malaysia Airlines has released a great video of its first super jumbo being delivered to the Airbus factory and being put together.

It’s an astonishing process that starts with delivery of the separate parts on the purpose-built Airbus Beluga, a modified A300-600 which in itself is an amazing plane. It’s then all put together piece by piece until it’s ready for it’s test flight.

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Damian Francis has previously edited Australian T3 and F1 Racing magazine and wrote for GQ Australia and Men's Health. Unlike Nick and Trev, he has no kids, no mortgage and no wife, but lives happily on Sydney's North Shore with his girlfriend.