Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Airbus A380" in Portuguese language version.
Some believe the IMA concept originated in the United States with the new F-22 and F-35 fighters and then migrated to the commercial jetliner arena. Others say the modular avionics concept, with less integration, has been used in business jets and regional airliners since the late 1980s or early 90s
Clark points out that "the faster you fly [the A380], the more fuel-efficient she gets; when you fly at [Mach] 0.86 she is better than at 0.83."
Some systems, like the electromagnetic thrust reversers are a first for a commercial aircraft
Stopping performance eliminates requirements for 2 thrust reversers
More than 20% of the A380 is made of lightweight-but-strong composite materials, mainly carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic
