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PICTURES: Airbus A380 lands in UAE for engine testing and pilot training

By Barbara Cockburn2007-07-30T16:43:00+01:00

The Airbus A380 landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport in the United Arab Emirates for heat testing.

The A380 paid a short visit to Abu Dhabi International Airport on 29 July, landing at 9.22, and took off again 10min later.

The visit was part of a week-long engine testing and pilot training programme from its selected base at Al Ain International Airport. Abu Dhabi International Airport will have a second runway operational by March 2008 which can accommodate all wide-bodied aircraft, including the A380.

Airbus was testing the Engine Alliance GP700-powered version of the A380.

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For more news, pictures and information about the Airbus A380 please visit our A380 page

Source: FlightGlobal.com

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