Airbus to end A380 production

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02-15-2019, 06:58 AM

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A380 role changed to military troop carriers too.

02-15-2019, 07:33 AM

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Wonder if you could make a go with a main deck cargo / upper deck pax combi?

02-15-2019, 07:55 AM

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Wonder if you could make a go with a main deck cargo / upper deck pax combi?

Combi certification in the future is pretty much non existent, it’s been made clear by the FAA it wouldn’t happen.

02-15-2019, 09:00 AM

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Combi certification in the future is pretty much non existent, it’s been made clear by the FAA it wouldn’t happen.

Interesting. Why? Fire suppression issues?

02-15-2019, 09:03 AM

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FedEx did have the A380 on order. But, with endless delays on delivery dates and charted available versus required lift expected to cross, the order was canceled and the company went with the 777.
IIRC the main differences between the cargo and pax versions were a slightly lowered upper deck, where the carbon fiber was replaced with aluminum, and a steerable aft main body gear.
The hangar is a fact.

As far I know the steerable aft main body gear, a la 777, is a standard feature for the A380 on all current & previously proposed models. I'm almost certain I had seen pictures of pavement tests(towing etc.) they had conducted during testing, with the aft main gear steering disabled and it did noticeable damage to the pavement/tarmac.