Construction has begun on British Airways (BA) first super jumbo, the Airbus A380, due for delivery next year.
The airline has ordered 12 of the world’s roomiest aircraft, the A380, and 24 Boeing 787s, which means it is on track to be first airline in the world to have both aircraft types in its fleet.
The routes for the airline’s first A380 and B787 will be announced in due course according to its management.
Keith Williams, British Airways’ chief executive said, “We’re really excited that work has started on building the first of our 12 Airbus A380s.
“They represent a significant part of a huge investment by British Airways, of £5billion over the next five years in new aircraft, smarter cabins, elegant lounges, and new technologies to make life more comfortable in the air and on the ground.
“Our teams across the airline have been working in partnership with Airbus to ensure that preparations are well underway for us to receive this pioneering and leading edge aircraft, so that it goes smoothly into service for British Airways for the first time next year.
“Until then, we’ll continue working toward the successful delivery of both the A380 and B787, to ensure our customers have a fantastic flying experience on these amazing aircraft,” said Williams.
The first parts of the A380 to be constructed are the forward fuselage and the aft fuselage sections which are being assembled and equipped in Hamburg.
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