It appears that parallel runways/taxiways would have to be widened ( up to 50' wider) to make sure that wings did not clip the other widebodied a/c at the airports that will be certified to accept the A380's.

Since most major airports have n/s and e/w runways to compensate for prevailing winds this widening project would require at least (1) taxiway and (1) runway for n/s and another pair of widened runways for the e/w.

How can anyone seriously believe there will not be any airport runway/taxiway/jetbridge widening/re-ramping projects required prior to the A380 going into service?

Also the A380-900 will stick out another 29' further than the 747-400 which may also require additional space.


RC


[This message has been edited by Radiocycle (edited Jan 11, 2004).]