Airbus Jetliners (Enthusiast Color Series) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Mark Wagner (Author) "The roots of Airbus Industrie go back to a hot, humid day in June 1965 when the first of a series of unusual meetings took..." (more)
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Product Description

Since introducing the A300 in 1974, Airbus Industrie has launched several successful aircraft and survived an industry that has dwindled to two Western manufacturers. The acclaimed avionic duo of Guy Norris and Mark Wagner trace the history of all Airbus models and show how the European consortium went toe-to-toe with Boeing and revolutionized the industry. Also covered are the high-capacity A3XX currently in development and Airbus' 300-600ST super transporters. The aircraft are captured in flight and from dramatic vantage points inaccessible to most enthusiasts. Paint schemes featured are from European airlines as well as the large number of North American carriers that count themselves among Airbus customers: Northwest, American, Canadian, United, and USAir, for example.

About the Author

Author Guy Norris and photographer Mark Wagner have also collaborated on Boeing Jetliners, Boeing 777, Giant Jetliners, and the bestselling Boeing. Both work for the UK-based aviation magazine Flight International.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Zenith Press (October 3, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076030677X
• ISBN-13: 978-0760306772
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,141,881 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars rich and detailed description, August 18, 2006

By	Hillel Avihai "Synergic consulating" (Israel) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Recommended for everyone who is interested in the aviation industry. Rich and proffessionally presented.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Summary, May 7, 2009

By	Roman P. Dolinsky (New Jersey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great book with a nice overview of Airbus Industries, from the company's origins to the present, as well as a look ahead. As the world's only true competitor to the USA's Boeing, Airbus has solidified their ground in the world marketplace as a premier commercial aircraft designer and builder. A must for any enthusiast.

3.0 out of 5 stars ok book on Ok aircraft., February 14, 2009

By	Jose Lopez "Jose Lopez" (Miami,Florida USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although In my honest Opinion Boeing is a Superior product to Airbus, I still wanted to read into Airbus, I got this book as a bargain, it's a Ok book, Good on history and pics... Airbus is owned by several Governments and Entities,Representing Spain,France,England, and so fourth. Part of A EU monopoly if you will. still interesting to read, but one should read up On Boeing.