1. What is the typical economy class layout in an A380?
a) 3-2-3
b) 3-3-3
c) 3-4-3
d) 2-4-2
Explanation: The typical economy class layout in an A380 is 3-4-3. The typical business class and first class layout are 2-2-2 and 1-2-1 respectively.
2. Which of the following airlines introduced shower spas in first class on its A380s?
a) Singapore Airlines
b) Emirates
c) Qatar Airways
d) Lufthansa
Explanation: Emirates introduced shower spas in first class on its A380s. It allowed each first class passenger five minutes of hot water
3. The Airbus A380 offers a range of 6000nmi.
a) true
b) false
Explanation: False. The Airbus A380 offers a range of 8000nmi, which is approximately 14,800kms. The aircraft is mostly used on long haul routes.
4. The Airbus A380 is certified for up to __________ passengers.
a) 753
b) 653
c) 553
d) 853
Explanation: The Airbus A380 is certified for up to 853 passengers. Although, it offers a typical seating capacity of 525 passengers. It can be configured into different class configurations.
5. What is the maximum design speed of the A380?
a) Mach 0.96
b) Mach 0.096
c) Mach 9.6
d) Mach 96
Explanation: Maximum design speed of the A380 was Mach 0.96. It was successful in attaining this speed on 1 December 2005.
6. Airbus delivered the 100th A380 to __________
a) Air Canada
b) Malaysia Airlines
c) Vistara
d) Emirates
Explanation: Airbus delivered the 100th A380 to Malaysia Airlines. The aircraft was delivered on 14 March 2013. Delivery of the Airbus A380 aircraft takes place in Hamburg, Germany for customers based in Europe and the Middle East.
7. The first A380 was revealed on __________
a) 18 December 2010
b) 18 December 2005
c) 18 January 2010
d) 18 January 2005
Explanation: The first A380 was revealed on 18 January 2005. The aircraft was revealed in Toulouse, France and was registered F-WWOW. It first flew on 27 April 2005 and went on to obtain its EASA and FAA type certificates on 12 December 2006.
8. What is the maximum takeoff weight of the A380?
a) 600 tonnes
b) 6000 tonnes
c) 60 tonnes
d) 60,000 tonnes
Explanation: The maximum take-off weight of the A380 is more than 600 tonnes. The aircraft typically seats 525 passengers and offers a range of about 8000nmi. It is the world’s largest passenger aircraft and is typically flown on long haul routes.
9. Which of the following is the world’s largest twinjet?
a) Boeing 777
b) Boeing 747
c) Boeing 737
d) Boeing 787
Explanation: The Boeing 777 is the world’s largest twinjet. The aircraft is commonly referred to as Triple Seven and is powered by 2 jet engines, thus the name twinjet.
10. When is the 777X scheduled to enter service?
a) 2025
b) 2030
c) 2020
d) 2022
Explanation: The 777X is scheduled to enter service by 2020. Boeing announced the development of the third-generation of the 777, in November 2013.