Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – There is nothing better than keeping a souvenir of a place you loved, and if you are a fan of airplanes and have had the experience of flying aboard the passenger plane more largest in the world, the Airbus “A380”, now you can own a part of which
Airbus, the aircraft manufacturer, has announced the sale of over 500 pieces of one of its famous giant aircraft.
MSN13 first flew from Emirates in 2008, withdrew from service during the pandemic and was scrapped in October 2021.
Parts of the plane, mostly from the cabin, were split into 380 pieces, which are expected to be auctioned in three days, between 13 and 15 October.
The auction will be held in Toulouse, France, and bids will also be allowed online.
All proceeds from the auction will go to humanitarian and heritage missions through the Airbus Foundation and the AIRitage Foundation.
And if you’re looking for an item that reminds you of the largest plane in the world, the auction includes many of the items commonly used on a plane, from seat belts to headlights, as well as round windows, rows of seats, and ladders.
There are also Emirates-specific details, such as emergency exit lights in Arabic and English.
For airplane fanatics, the auction offers items like cribs, light bulbs, and latches to hold food carts in place.
And if standard airplane devices aren’t stylish enough for you, technical options are also available.
Some elements, such as the motor blades, have received a new look from contemporary artists to make them works of art in their own right.
Other items, such as surfboards, have no visual connection to the aircraft but were made from raw materials from the Airbus A380.
Estimated prices start at around $ 80 for an emergency exit sign.
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