First Flight, First person

A flight journal on the first commercial flight of the Airbus A380, a magnificent achievement in aerospace design. Just so you know, this will be written from the perspective of a self-confessed aluminum enthusiast. There is, after all, a heck of a lot of aluminum on this big silver bird.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Covering the Coverage

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This was what they call a media event. The best mainstream media may have been Richard Quest's CNN stuff . The man is as entertaining in...
Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Now you can relive the whole flight -- along with me

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I've posted a wrap-up video on youtube that's pretty much the ultimate story of this amazing trip, from start to finish, with commen...
Monday, October 29, 2007

Oh, My Darling

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Here's a bit of a left turn: I had dinner with some miners last night. That's right, miners, as in bauxite miners. Alcoa miners who ...
Sunday, October 28, 2007

Just how cushy? Readers want to know

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Mike C of Round Rock, Texas writes: "My son wants to know if the seats are more comfortable. What's your opinion?" Mike: Tell...
Friday, October 26, 2007

Film at 11

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I've posted some video clips from the flight on YouTube . Here's a link to the playlist . Alcoans who want to see these may have t...
Thursday, October 25, 2007

The Big event

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Well, now I know. There are no bowling alleys. No pool tables. If there was a cocktail bar, I was unable to find it. Just lots and lots of ...
Wednesday, October 24, 2007

How Big is it, anyway?

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I'm filing one more post before the Big Event tomorrow morning. And it has to be the one about Big-ness. There are few aircraft in hist...
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