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Airbus Unveils New Jumbo Jet

By Michele Norris
Published January 17, 2005 at 9:00 PM PST
This story was published more than 20 years ago.

In an elaborate ceremony, Airbus debuts the A380 jet in Toulouse, France. The super jumbo jet can hold up to 800 passengers and airports need altering to account for its size. Michele Norris talks with BBC reporter Tom Simons.

Copyright 2005 NPR

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