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New Dimension of flight
Airbus A380: The dream of flying takes a new dimension

With 73 meters length and 80 meters wing span, the Airbus A380 is the biggest civilian aircraft in the world and the first modern jet with two decks from front to back. Airlines have an option of a number of different configurations, depending on market demand and conditions. The cargo holds below the main deck also extend over the full length of the fuselage.

Despite its size and weight the A380 does not put any extra strain on airport runways and aprons. Its landing gear is designed to spread the load over a large area. The A380 requires less runway length for takeoff and landing than a B 747-400, whilst the flight profile ist mainly the same. The landing approach conforms to the common airport standard, which is predetermined by the instrument landing system's radio beam with a glide path of about three degrees.

A new epoch of civilian aviation started with the first delivery of the A380 to Singapore Airlines. With the Airbus A380, a new generation of widebody jets is being launched, which will carry significantly more passengers and freight over even longer distances.

Fraport AG, the owner and manager of Frankfurt Airport (FRA), considers the launch of the A380 necessary and trendsetting. The new aircraft type will feature many usefully innovations which will benefit not only passengers and airlines but also airports and the people living in the airport neighborhood. The Airbus A380 will be a true advancement, because it has larger passenger and cargo capacities, allows non-stop flights over longer distances and, in addition, will produce less noise than the Boeing 747, according to data published by Airbus. Thanks to its economic and environmental benefits, the A380 is the aircraft of the future.
Inauguration of Pier C/D
Pier C/D
The new terminal section connecting Terminals 1 and 2 at Frankfurt Airport has been inaugurated by the end of March 2008. The new Pier C/D enables boarding via two levels.


A380-related projects at FRA

Frankfurt Airport prepares

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Capacity
 
A380-800
A380-800F
Typical passenger/ Cargo Load555150 t
First + Business + Economy Layout22+96+437-
Maximum passenger load840-
Number of LD3 Cargo container38xxx
Range (Kilometers)14800 (with 555 passengers)10400 (with 150 t payload)
Powerplants
 
A380-800
A380-800F
Number of engines44
Type of enginesTrent 900Trent 900
GP7200GP7200
Engine thrust (kN)311342
The A380 can be equipped either with Trent 900 powerplants by Rolls-Royce or with GP7200 powerplants by The engine Alliance (a joint undertaking of General Electric and Pratt & Whitney).
Dimension & Speed
 
A380-800
A380-800F
Fuselage diameter (m)7,147,14
Overall length (m)72,772,7
Wingspan (m)79,879,8
Overall height (m)24,124,1
Wing area (m²)845845
Wing sweep (°)39,539,5
Typical cruise speed (Mach)0,850,85
Max. operating speed (Mach)0,890,89
Weights und Fuel
 
A380-800
A380-800F
Max. tak off weight (t)560590
Max. landing weight (t)386427
Operating weight (empty) (t)277252
Max. payload (structural) (t)83150
Max. fuel capacity (t)310310