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New Superjet Flies Twice as Many Rich People into JFK
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Billy Parker
Published Aug 2, 2008
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The world's largest passenger airliner touched down at JFK yesterday. The NY Daily News has a thorough description of the "superjumbo jet" that includes amenities such as an on-board lounge with a massage system, bathrooms where passengers can shower, and an entertainment system with more than 1,200 channels to choose from. The Emirates Airbus A380 completed its 13 1/2 hour flight from Dubai in such comfort that passengers "felt like they had just emerged from a heavenly limousine ride. " The A380 burns 20% less fuel and costs 17% less to fly than the standard 747-400.
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