Airbus showcases the A400M, A380, and A330 Freighter at Farnborough

    July 9, 2010
    FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, 9 July 2010. Airbus will showcase the A380 passenger aircraft and the A400M military transport aircraft at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show July 19 through 25. The A380 will fly every day while the A400M will be displayed from Monday to Thursday of the air show. 
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    Posted by John McHaleFARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, 9 July 2010. Airbus will showcase the A380 passenger aircraft and the A400M military transport aircraft at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show July 19 through 25. The A380 will fly every day while the A400M will be displayed from Monday to Thursday of the air show.Both aircraft will be on static display alongside Airbus' newest aircraft, the A330 freighter which will enter service later this summer, and the C295 twin-turboprop military transport aircraft. On Saturday July 24th, the smallest member of the Airbus Family range, an A318 will also be on static display, Airbus officials say. The Airbus Press Conference, followed by an Airbus Military briefing will take place on Monday July 19th at 11:00 in the Cody Room at the air show Media Center. Media are welcome to visit the EADS Press Chalet located at Row C, 24-26. Notice of any announcements during the week will be posted in the Media center as well as the EADS Press Chalet. During the week, visitors can see Airbus' range of aircraft products in Hall 4 (stand G12). The stand will feature a 1:20 scale cut away section model of the A350 XWB and also an A350 XWB surround vision cinema. There will also be interactive tools highlighting the entire range of Airbus products including the freighter family. On the military side, there will be a 1:25 scale model of the refuelling aircraft, the A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport), and an actual size A400M fuselage section with videos showing the aircraft's operational capabilities. Also, a multimedia surface demonstrates the deployment capabilities of the entire Airbus Military aircraft family, which also includes the Light and Medium C212, the CN235, and the C295. The Airbus tent next to the static displays will also host an exhibit of photographs taken by school children to highlight the United Nation's International Year of Biodiversity, which Airbus is supporting.

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