Looks interesting. If he has the means, why stop him?
Hopefully we'll see more interior shots of the more interesting apspects (such as the spa) in the coming months.

That aircraft will have a lot of modifications from a standard 380, including rear ramp for vehicles, elevator lift that will go to the ground when parked, etc.  I wonder if they will need a different type certificate.

DaveSims wrote on Apr 5^th, 2010 at 6:50pm:



Yes they will. Any mollification that deviates from the original certified model will require a new type certificate. That includes believe it or not right down to adding or removing the number of seats that an aircraft has. It will also have its own dedicated maintenance and operating manuals.

Matt


PS a bit of an old story. I think that this is the second or third A380 Bizjet.

Good evening all...

I just ordered two of them...could not make up my mind on the colour scheme...

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug
P.S. anyone got his e-mail I am wondering if he will GIVE me his 747

DaveSims wrote on Apr 6^th, 2010 at 10:00pm:


I thought the same thing. Maybe he's hiding a G550 inside the A380 and it deploys out the back mid-flight so he can land. 

DaveSims wrote on Apr 6^th, 2010 at 10:00pm:


Underestimate here. A big private aircraft does not need upper deck jetbridges (the few passengers go to their red carpets and limousines by main deck doors and airstairs, or maybe airstairs to underbelly), it is relatively easy to deal with separation of taxiway and runway (runway can be temporarily shut for occasional visit) etc.

There are obstacles, such as total weight limited tunnels/bridges to cross, but most airports that can receive 747 can receive A380.

DaveSims wrote on Apr 7^th, 2010 at 4:46pm:


All very true, but remember the places where these people will be visiting that own a VIP A380, want there money since they will be willing to drop some series cash either investing in something, or flat out buying something. So as a show of good faith they will accommodate them some how. Just look at the places that Air Force One goes, 10-25% of the places don't get 747's and yet the USAF flies it there, and the host Air port just makes room. Just like when the An-124 is Contracted to some places, there wings are either over hanging something, or the wing tips are near the tree line.

Also most air ports will eventually except the A380 in time, after all they did it when the 747-100 first entered service, remember the DC-8, 707, & Comet were the biggest planes flying back then, and Boeing introduces the 747, and now there is not many places that want the business that can't except that plane. So it is only a matter of time.