In Photos: The Airbus A380’s Inaugural Passenger Flight

The world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, remains a joy for pilots, passengers, and aviation enthusiasts who enjoy spotting airplanes. While the quadjet may not be ideal from an operational viability standpoint, a handful of large airlines continue to use the aircraft on some of their most coveted routes. The aircraft performed its maiden flight on May 7, 2006, in Airbus colors.