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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 5:51 pm
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scottishbride
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is the A380 really that fuel efficient?
is the A380 really that fuel efficient? (in real life, day-to-day airline operation)
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 5:59 pm
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Ok, I may not be impartial, but Yes, it really is. Its performing better than the specifications that Airbus required of the engine manufacturers.

And its incredibly quiet. I could hardly believe it when I heard it-- or didn't hear it!

I'm specifically speaking abou the GP7000 powered A380 (Emirates)
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 6:00 pm
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Compare it one to one to 737NG and it will look like it is guzzling fuel, compare it per seat and it looks good
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