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Old Jun 20, 2017, 7:31 pm
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Business Insider: Airbus A380plus to have 80 more seats
Airbus has redesigned the A380 and calls it the A380plus. They have fit in 80 new seats by making the following changes:
  • Split winglets for 4% more fuel efficiency
  • Grand staircase replaced with a space-efficient version
  • Pilot's rest quarters moved together with FA rest area
  • Removing the side storage bins in business class
  • Premium economy in a 3-3-3 configuration
  • Economy in a 3-5-3 configuration

http://www.businessinsider.com/airbu...ir-show-2017-6
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Old Jun 22, 2017, 11:58 am
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Seriously though, a 13% cost per seat reduction (running costs? purchase cost?) is a big change.
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