AIRBUS UNVEILING PAINT SCHEME A-380

Historical Note:    Our Airbus A380 model airplane is made of the finest grade materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding, carving and modeling to its original form.  Our craftsmen and artisans ensure finely handcrafted Airbus A380 model airplane with precise blueprint details of the original airplane.  The Airbus A380 model airplane’s paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely accurate and complete, reflecting the true original Airbus A380 model airplane.  It also comes with a sturdy, durable base with a chrome steel support mounting rod.  This top-quality Airbus A380 model airplane will surely mesmerize anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift.

Scale:    1:100
W/S:      18.0    inches
Lgth:        16.0      inches

Item Number:    TMC-KAB380                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Price:    $189.95

Historical Note Cont'd:    The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine airliner, the largest passenger airliner in the world. It made its maiden flight on April 27, 2005 from Toulouse, France, and made its first commercial flight on October 25, 2007 from Singapore to Sydney with Singapore Airlines. The aircraft was known as the Airbus A3XX during much of its development phase, but the nickname Superjumbo has since become associated with it.

The A380 is offered in passenger and freighter versions. The A380-800 was originally designed to carry 555 passengers in a three-class configuration or 853 passengers in a single-class economy configuration. In May 2007, Airbus began marketing the same aircraft to customers with 30 fewer passengers traded for 370 km more range, to better reflect trends in premium class accommodation. The second model, the A380-800F freighter, will carry 150 tonnes of cargo 10,400 km.

The first aircraft sold, MSN003 registered 9V-SKA, was handed over on October 15, 2007, following a lengthy acceptance test phase, and entered into service on October 25, 2007 with a commercial flight between Singapore and Sydney (flight number SQ380). Two months later Singapore Airlines CEO Chew Choong Seng said that the A380 was performing better than both the airline and Airbus had anticipated, burning 20% less fuel per passenger than the airline's existing 747-400 fleet. The second A380 for Singapore Airlines, MSN005, was handed over by Airbus on January 11, 2008 and registered as 9V-SKB. Singapore Airlines currently operates its first two aircraft, in a 471-seat configuration, between Singapore and Sydney.

Our Airbus A380 scale model is a faithful reproduction of the original aircraft. Handcrafted and hand-painted, it boasts of accurate details that are protected by a coat of clear lacquer. All models undergo various stages of quality control before reaching our customers. More than just a replica, it is a true work of art. The Airbus A380 model aircraft is perfect as an addition to a growing collection or as an exquisite gift to a loved one.