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520 seats on All Nippon Airways’s first A380, the second highest seating capacity on the type

520 seats on All Nippon Airways’s first A380, the second highest seating capacity on the type.

Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) said to configure its three Airbus A380s on order with 520 seats each. The four class cabin configuration with 520 seats will be the second highest seating capacity on A380s after emirates, which has 13 A380s equipped with 615 seats.

The four class configuration includes 383 economy class seats on the main deck, and 137 seats on the upper deck with eight in first class, 56 in business, and 73 in premium economy.

According to ANA, business class seats will be supplied by Zodiac Aerospace and ZIM supplies both economy and premium economy.

All Nippon Airways is the Japan’s largest and only 5-Star airline, to introduce Japan’s first Airbus A380, launching in spring 2019. The aircraft will be introduced on ANA’s Tokyo – Honolulu service named ‘FLYING HONU’.

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Western Sydney Airport Welcomes Its First Plane After 6 Years of construction

In a historic milestone for Australia’s aviation sector, the first plane has officially taken off and landed at Western Sydney Airport after six years of construction, much to the delight of a small but enthusiastic group of dedicated planespotters.

A test pilot made the inaugural landing using a Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, successfully completing a series of take-off and landing runs on the newly built tarmac. This crucial test paves the way for larger passenger aircraft, which are expected to start using the runway in two years.

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The Piper PA-30 was employed to assess the airport’s approximately 3,000 Aeronautical Ground Lights (AGLs) by executing operations in various conditions, including daylight, dusk, and evening. This testing ensures that the lighting system is fit for purpose and ready to welcome aircraft when the airport opens to commercial flights in late 2026.

The pilot also highlighted that the rapid exit taxiways have been designed at a 45-degree angle, allowing for quicker transitions on and off the runway. Once operational, the airport will feature a single runway capable of handling up to 10 million passengers annually right from day one.

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As the construction phase nears completion, the airport’s main terminal, apron, and supporting infrastructure will be ready to accommodate around 81,000 flights each year. This milestone marks a significant moment for Western Sydney Airport, the first new airport to open in Australia since Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport more than two decades ago.

Major airlines, including Qantas and Jetstar, have already committed to operating from the 24/7 facility, signaling strong support for this new hub. By 2033, the airport aims to handle up to 10 million passengers and facilitate extensive air traffic movements annually.