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A380's First Flight 'Phenomenal'

After long delays, the A380 delivers staggering experience

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 25, 2007 8:24 AM CDT

(Newser) – The Airbus A380 touched down in Sydney this morning, completing the festive maiden voyage of the world's largest jet. After a 2-year delay, passengers who boarded in Singapore say the champagne-fueled, 7-hour trip was worth the wait. “It's going to make everything else after... Read full story »

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