Airbus last week flew A380 test aircraft MSN004 to Iqaluit – Canada’s northernmost city – for cold weather tests. After its return to Toulouse, the aircraft was expected to have Singapore Airlines’ colours applied ahead of flying to Singapore for its appearance at next week’s Asian Aerospace show.
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Airbus A380 in Iqaluit for cold weather tests |
Source: Flight International
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