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How the World’s Biggest Plane Was Built

Meet the Airbus A380 the largest passenger airplane ever created. Here’s the incredible story of how it came to life!

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A Big Dream

In the 1990s, Airbus wanted to create a plane to rival the Boeing 747 — but even bigger, carrying up to 850 passengers. They called it the A380.

– Wings in the UK – Fuselage sections in Germany – Tail in Spain – Final assembly in France

A Massive Challenge

The A380 was so big, no single factory could build it. Parts were made in different countries:

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Transporting the Parts

Putting It Together

At the Toulouse factory, skilled workers assembled the giant wings, fuselage, tail, and landing gear — like putting together a massive 4-story puzzle.

Inside the Cabin

The A380’s interior was designed to feel like a luxury hotel in the sky — with two full decks, quiet cabins, wide seats, and even bars and showers on some airlines.

First Flight

On April 27, 2005, the A380 took its first flight — a stunning success watched by millions around the world.

A Modern Icon

Today, the A380 remains a symbol of engineering brilliance and luxury air travel. A true giant of the skies!

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