On 13, 14 and 15 October, 380 lots from an #A380 will be auctioned by Airbus with proceeds going to the Airbus Foundation and the AIRitage association. Some items have even been remade completely, using parts of the original A380 material to create new pieces, such as longboards, skateboards, and surfboards. All these elements are perfectly associated with the emblematic A380.” “In particular, Toulouse, travel and freedom, technology, and finally, commitment and human experience. Sophie de Lacroix, one of the auction’s organisers, said: “We have chosen to give carte blanche to Kellymiti, Méro, Miadana Randriamorasata, Sabha, O’Rabbit, Spot and Xerou, artists with varied profiles, who share certain experiences, themes, and inspirations. Some pieces have even had an upgrade, and been painted by local artists on Airbus’ request, adding a creative flourish to what would otherwise be fairly standard pieces of aircraft (such as a metal meal trolley). See what else is up for auction: /1sOgy5PsEh- Flightradar24 October 6, 2022 Or hundreds of other items from Airbus A380 MSN 013. Or an engine cowling, fan blade, sets of seats, and even overhead bins. Photo credits: Marc Labarbe Maison de Vente Original sketch of the A380 cabin layout.An orange suit worn by A380 test pilot Claude Lelaie during the maiden flight.The majority of the items come from the aircraft's cabin and include: Don't miss out, register today! #avgeeks /kB6BgMaVCh- Airbus SeptemFrom seatbelts to surfboards 13th-15th, and get your own piece of this iconic legend ! There is something for everyone, including a unique collection designed in collaboration with amazing artists. Most of the pieces were selected after the dismantling of the former Emirates A380 MSN13 by auction partner and leading end-of-life aircraft management company Tarmac Aerosave. Profits will go to the company humanitarian charity the Fondation Airbus and the aeronautical heritage association AIRitage. The sale is being organised by the auction house Labarbe in Toulouse and will also be available online. There will be 380 lots, with 500 pieces for sale in total, including a business class cabin bar and an emergency cockpit rope, during the auction from October 13, 14, and 15. Hundreds of parts of the world’s largest aircraft, the once-groundbreaking Airbus ‘superjumbo’ the A380, are being sold via an auction in Toulouse, southern France, this week.
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