World's Biggest Airliner: Building the Airbus A380

World's Biggest Airliner: Building the Airbus A380

2005 · 103 min · Documentary

The compelling story of the multi-billion-pound gamble to build the world's biggest airliner, the Airbus A380. Provides insight into the unique challenges of building an airliner on such a large scale, and includes footage of its grand unveiling and its maiden voyage.

Directed by Ben Bowie

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