Airbus was not hit by a 104 km / h shock

In Iceland, the world's largest commercial jetliner, the A380, has successfully tested 104 km / h of take off and landing.

MSN004, one of five new A380s, made six landings and five takeoffs with winds of around 40 knots (74 km / h), pulling up to 56 knots (104 km / h). ), much stronger than the required wind speed of Type Certification.

Throughout the trials, the A380 has completed its speeds and demonstrates that it can operate easily under very strong wind conditions under normal operating conditions. This is the first time an Airbus has performed tests in such cross-wind conditions.

'The operations and handling of the aircraft are very smooth and especially easy to land, although the wind blows across is very strong.' Says Claude Lelaie, Senior Vice President, Flight Operations. "This is the first time we have conducted such tests in such strong wind conditions and once again, the A380 has done well even under such difficult conditions."

So far, five A380s have been taken off. Four aircraft, one of which was powered by the Engine Alliance GP7200, has been added to the extensive flight test program, carrying over 730 flights with over 2300 flight hours. The fifth plane is being installed cabin in Hamburg.

An Airbus A380 (Photo: Nationalgeographic)

Lan Anh