1. Which of the following was the launch operator of the A330-300?
a) Air New Zealand
b) Air Inter
c) Air India
d) Air Mauritius
Explanation: Air Inter was the launch operator of the A330-300. The aircraft came into service on 17 January 1994. Air Inter was a semi-public French airline.
2. What is the typical seating arrangement in an A330 business class?
a) 2-1-2
b) 1-2-1
c) 1-1-1
d) 2-2-2
Explanation: The typical seating arrangement in an A330 business class is 2-2-2. The typical economy class seating is 2-4-2.
3. Which of the following is not an A330 variant?
a) A330-200
b) A330 MRTT
c) A330-100
d) A330-200F
Explanation: The A330-100 is not an A330 variant. However A330-200, A330 MRTT and A330-200F are all part of the A330 family. These are referred to as A330ceo, after the launch of A330neo.
4. When was the A380 program launched?
a) 19 January 2010
b) 19 December 2010
c) 19 January 2000
d) 19 December 2000
Explanation: The A380 program was launched on 19 December 2000. It was introduced by Airbus to challenge the Boeing 747, in the long haul market.
5. Which of the following was the last airline to place an order for the A380?
a) Air Canada
b) Air Asia
c) Emirates
d) Etihad Airways
Explanation: Emirates was the last airline to place an order for the A380, it reduced its A380 orders in favor of the A350 and the A330neo. Subsequently, Airbus announced that A380 production would end by 2021.
6. Which of the following aircraft has 2 flight decks?
a) A380
b) A350
c) 777
d) 787
Explanation: The Airbus A380 has two flight decks and is a full length double decker aircraft. A350, 777 and 787 all have a single flight deck.
7. Which of the following is the longest A380 route?
a) Dubai-Muscat
b) Singapore-New York
c) Dubai-Auckland
d) Delhi-Frankfurt
Explanation: The longest A380 route is from Dubai to Auckland. The flight is operated by Emirates and it covers a distance of 14,203 kilometers.
8. Which of the following is not an operator of the A380?
a) Thai Airways
b) Air India
c) British Airways
d) Malaysia Airlines
Explanation: Air India is not an operator of the A380. However, Thai Airways, British Airways and Malaysia Airlines all have A380 aircrafts in their respective fleets.
9. Airbus proposed an A380plus, at the June 2017 Paris Air Show.
a) true
b) false
Explanation: True, the A380 plus was proposed by Airbus at the June 2017 Paris Air Show. However, the aircraft has not been produced till date and stands as an undeveloped variant.
10. Airbus uses liquid crystal displays in the cockpit of an A380.
a) true
b) false
Explanation: True. There are 8 liquid crystal displays in the cockpit of an A380. The displays are 15cm by 20cm in size, all physically identical and interchangeable.