Airbus unveils world's largest passenger jet A380 in Toulouse
Airbus unveiled the A380 superjumbo at a ceremony in Toulouse attended by European leaders and 14 airline buyers. The double decker jet, with a 262 foot wingspan and a 13 billion development cost, aims to reshape long haul air travel and boost European aerospace prestige.
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Airbus A380 Debut Expands Global Supplier Network
Airbus unveiled the A380 the world's largest passenger plane with a 262 foot wingspan and a seven story tail. Lown angle Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids supplies comms and navigation gear while Alcoa Davenport Works makes skin panels including 130 foot wing pieces. Executives project breakeven after 250 sales within three years and see strong long term demand.
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Airbus A380 surpasses 747 as world's largest passenger jet
Airbus claims the A380 becomes the jumbo king with dual decks for about 555 passengers and nearly 80 feet tall, eclipsing Boeing’s 747 which stands under 64 feet. Airbus targets 750 sales for long haul hubs in Asia while Boeing forecasts about 400 jets larger than the 747 in the next twenty years.
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Melania Knauss to Wed Donald Trump in Dior Gown
Melania Knauss wears a Dior gown in her Palm Beach wedding with Donald Trump. The strapless gown required 550 hours of embroidery and the engagement is featured in Vogue with 14 pages of coverage. Trump, host of The Apprentice, will marry for the third time in Florida.
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Scorsese Plans Dylan Biopic Without Direct Dialogue
Martin Scorsese outlines a Dylan biopic focused on Bob Dylan's early years, citing a preference to locate the story first and then depict it. The film is set to air this summer in PBS American Masters series.
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Model denies she made money from tsunami photos
Petra Nemcova denies reports she earned 1.5 million dollars from tsunami photos. The Czech supermodel, 25, says she refused payment and asked Us Weekly to donate all money to UNICEF. She remains bedridden in Prague after injuries from the Southeast Asia tsunami.
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Obituaries for Mayo Rankin White and Carlton noted performers editors
Virginia Mayo 84 of Thousand Oaks Calif an icon of 1940s 50s Technicolor musicals died Monday Nell Rankin 81 NYC Met Opera mezzo-soprano known for Carmen Amneris died Thursday Thelma White 94 Los Angeles Reefer Madness actress died Jan 11 Jack Warne Carlton 71 Greensburg Pa editor died Friday of heart failure
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Birthdays Today Highlight Stars Across Arts and Sports
Actress Jean Stapleton turns 82 and Dolly Parton remains a country icon at 59. Tippi Hedren is listed, while Phil Everly is 66. Michael Crawford 63. Destinasiae and Paul Rodriguez 56. Katey Sagal 49. Shawn Wayans 34. Drea de Matteo 32. Jodie Sweetin aged 32.
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