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- Status: Ended
- First Aired: January 1, 2005
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 5
- Genres: Documentary
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Giant of the Skies - Building The Airbus A380(2005)
Overview
Examining the construction of the massive jet and the engineering and logistical challenges faced by its builders.
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5 episodes • 2005
Season 1
5 episodes • 2005
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Race to Build | Jan 1, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Coming Together | Jan 1, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Getting Off the Ground | Jan 1, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Testing the Airbus A380 | Jan 1, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Delivering the Airbus A380 | Jan 1, 2005 | 0.0 |
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