A380 wake turbulance issues

[syscom3]

I wonder what the ramifications will be to Airbus if the various airport authorities around the world require the A380 to land during non peak time slots as to not interrupt the other aircraft coming into land. Noone is concerned about the smaller aircraft, but regional commuter flights could be very well impacted. Even if the larger aircraft are required to maintain more seperation, it could play havoc on national schedules.

Remember also that it also has a huge wingspan that will require (at some airports) shutting down adjacent runways and taxiways while the A380 is landing or taxiing.

This a serious issue. If airlines are told they must adjust their schedules around the A380 flights, the outcry will be deafening. While I dont think this would cripple the A380 program, it might cut into their orders quite a bit.

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I have actually seen the Antonov at the Paris Airshow, years ago.

[R988]

I saw an An124 take off from Bangkok in December while I was waiting for a connection, damned impressive, and thats the 'little' brother of then An225, it still flys a lot, you can charter it from Antonov, it gets used quite a bit for hauling stuff most other aircraft can't, they are apparently working on getting the second one up and running due to demand for it's services.

It will be interesting to see how things with the A380 work out, it could be a huge flop for airbus as they have taken quite a risk and not many airlines have decided whether they want it or not yet, opting for the wait and see approach. Boeing is focusing on smaller more efficient aircraft though I heard they are going to make an even higher capacity version of the 747 to compete with the A380. Add in factors like the price of oil and concern over emissions output and it certainly looks like some very interesting times ahead for the airline industry.