Airbus delivers first A318 with 'steep approach' capability

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1 September 2009

British Airways brings scheduled long-haul flights to city centre airports 

Airbus has delivered the first of two A318 aircraft equipped with 'steep approach' capability to British Airways. The A318 is the largest commercial aircraft certified to land at steeper than usual gradients and has the potential to transform long haul travel between city centres, saving time and cost to the business traveller.