Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, Antonov An-124/224.
These are currently the three largest giants of the aviation world in the area of heavy lifting, as yet there no cargo version of the civil Airbus A380 on the cards. Lifting of oil and drill rigs parts are the main uses today, apart from the ability to Carry ICBM (Inter-continental Ballistic missile) components. Russia, Canada and Australia along with the Amazon in Brazil are the areas for this type of work.
We do not hear much about this, because these aircraft really are military more than they are civil. But now with exploration and the ever increasing demand of fossil fuels by developing nations, such as China, India and Brazil there is a demand for commercial contract flying.
Showing posts with label A380. Show all posts
Showing posts with label A380. Show all posts
Thursday, 4 June 2015
Thursday, 7 June 2012
A380 V B747-8.
Today the U.S. Boeing 747-8i and European Airbus A380 are two largest civilian passenger carrying aircraft in the world.
But which one is better than the other?
These super large aircraft were developed to carry large numbers of people over the huge distances and to have less refueling stops or as in the case today none. I suppose it is the preference for the operators in choosing which aircraft that suites or can meet their needs of comfort and facilities.
It looks like that both types have further potential if needs do demand and will they both will be developed and improved with time.
But it is the A350 and B-777 that looks more promising and competitive in the near future.
But which one is better than the other?
These super large aircraft were developed to carry large numbers of people over the huge distances and to have less refueling stops or as in the case today none. I suppose it is the preference for the operators in choosing which aircraft that suites or can meet their needs of comfort and facilities.
It looks like that both types have further potential if needs do demand and will they both will be developed and improved with time.
But it is the A350 and B-777 that looks more promising and competitive in the near future.
Friday, 27 January 2012
Cracks...
A380 Wing Cracks.
It is now reported that all 29 European Airbus A380's have been grounded, after hairline cracks were found in their wings.
We have been reassured that its not serious. But I think it is very serious, because it is usually those small things that lead to big disasters.
Does the problem lie in the design or the workforce at the Flintshire factory in Wales?
Another question is do we today still need such giant passenger aircraft, such as the A380 and the Boeing 747-8?
It is now reported that all 29 European Airbus A380's have been grounded, after hairline cracks were found in their wings.
We have been reassured that its not serious. But I think it is very serious, because it is usually those small things that lead to big disasters.
Does the problem lie in the design or the workforce at the Flintshire factory in Wales?
Another question is do we today still need such giant passenger aircraft, such as the A380 and the Boeing 747-8?
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