The full-scale model of a component of an Airbus A380 leaves the
harbour of Langon, southwestern France, November 3, 2003. European
aircraft manufacturer Airbus starts road transport testing between
Langon and Toulouse. The six components of the biggest aircraft ever
built, the Airbus A380, would be transported by boat from each
production site to Langon and from there to Toulouse by road for
assembly. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

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