British Airways A380the first of a new generation of British Airways doubledecker superjumbos has arrived at Heathrow, bringing the promise of the quieter, fuel-efficient flying sought by passengers, airlines, and the airport's neighbours alike.
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The 469-seatAirbus A380, the first to be owned by a UK airline, was signed over in a ceremony at the manufacturer's Toulouse airport base before departing for London.
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Airbus claims that the giant planes, with an upper deck six feet wider than the Boeing 747s they will replace, will each save the airline £100m in fuel costs over their lifetimes. The fuel bill for one long-haul flight runs into six figures and the A380 is said to be 16% more efficient.
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