Work begins on British Airways superjumbos

Published on 10/04/2012 15:10

WORK has begun on the first of a a new fleet of superjumbos for British Airways.

It is part of the company’s plans to fly more long-haul passengers.

The first of a dozen A380s - capable of seating up to 853 people - should be delivered next year, according to estimates.

They will be the largest civil aircraft ever when completed.

Work to construct various sections of the plane across the world started today.

The engines which will be made by in Derbyshire by Rolls-Royce and the wings by Airbus in North Wales.

The first of the aircraft will help BA fly more passengers from Heathrow.