Airbus Confirms Japanese A380 Breakthrough

By Max Kingsley-Jones kingsley.jones@aviationweek.com
LONDON

Airbus has landed its first order for the A380 from Japan, confirming the much- speculated deal from Skymark Airlines for four aircraft.

The Tokyo Haneda-based domestic operator, which is Japan’s third largest airline, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for four A380s. Skymark will begin receiving its A380s in 2014 and use the aircraft for new ...

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