The world's largest airliner landed at Domodedovo

24 October 2009

To the Moscow airport "Domodedovo" came the world's largest passenger aircraft Airbus A380, which made its first visit to Russia.
The A380 in the original color of the European group Airbus first flew specifically for journalists over the runway of "Domodedovo", and then went to the second round. The airliner touched the land at approximately 11:57 Moscow time in 7 minutes after the first flight.

A380 will stay at the airport until 17 October, after what it will fly to the international aerospace exhibition in Seoul. In "Domodedovo" will be produced a full ground handling airliner.

It is worth noting that the airport "Domodedovo" has become a 90-th airport in the world,which has adopted this ship.
Currently, the ship is used for training crews of airlines, for testing of advanced systems and equipment, participates in exhibitions and presentations.
Airport "Domodedovo" - the first and only so far in Russia, which is certified to receive this type of aircraft. Configuration of the runway and the airport taxiway allows for takeoff, landing and taxiing on the airfield by A380 on the draft of its own engines.
The basic version of the A380 is designed to carry 525 passengers in a typical three-class layout over the distances of up to 15200 km.