PARIS - The Airbus' A380 is embarking on a series of demonstration tours starting on 30th August. Key airports in Southeast Asia and the U.S. will be visited.
The Asia A380 tour will be conducted with flight-test-aircraft MSN (Manufacturer's Serial Number) 007, powered by four Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines. The MSN 007 is equipped with a full passenger cabin, which can carry 520 passengers in an extra quiet and relaxing three class cabin environment. The International Airports to be visited are:
Thailand, Bangkok and Chiang Mai -- August 31 - September 2;
Vietnam, Hanoi -- September 2-3;†
China, Hong Kong (Asian Aerospace) -- September 3-5; and†
Korea, Seoul -- September 5-7.