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Airbus will auction off 500 A380 parts in October 2022.

As we all know, the Airbus A380 is one of the world’s largest aircraft, and it has captured the interest of many aviation passengers. However, due to reduced market demand for routes and traffic, this aircraft is progressively being phased out of manufacturing.

Airbus will sell 500 A380 parts for the benefit of the Airbus Foundation and the AIRitage organisation on October 13, 14, and 15, 2022.

The MSN 13 A380 aircraft was decommissioned from Emirates Airlines. Following the breakdown of MSN 13 by TARMAC Aerosave, the auction’s partner, these parts were chosen. Lamps, the bar, steps, handrails, trolleys, seats, paddles, and even the cockpit rescue rope: almost 500 things, largely from the interior of this iconic aircraft, will be auctioned off in Toulouse and online under the hammer of Maître Labarbe.

The vast bulk of the pieces are from the Airbus A380 MSN13, which entered service in 2008 and was methodically dismantled in 2021 by TARMAC Aerosave, the world leader in the sustainable management of aircraft end of life, from maintenance to recycling, as seen in the video below.

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TARMAC Aerosave has been implementing the most environmentally friendly techniques for the dismantling and recycling of aircraft and engines since its founding in 2007 by Airbus, Safran, and Suez. According to current European rules, the techniques used allow for a recovery rate of more than 90% of the aircraft.

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TARMAC Aerosave is the European leader in storage and a key player in aircraft transition and maintenance, in addition to its aircraft and engine recycling activities. Here’s a video of these four activities.

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Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.