What Airline Was The Launch Operator Of The Airbus A380? – Simple Flying

Having the official title of ‘Launch Customer’ comes with both risk and reward. Unveiling a new aircraft type to the world can be a great marketing opportunity that could draw a lot of positive attention and additional business to the airline. Of course, there are also the uncertainties of program delays and unexpected technical difficulties after entry into service. So, which airline took this risk with the Airbus A380 and became the aircraft’s first customer? Let’s find out.
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