Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — There is nothing better than keeping a souvenir from a place you loved, and if you are a fan of aircraft, and had the experience of flying aboard the largest passenger plane in the world, the Airbus “A380”, you can now own a part Of which
Airbus, the aircraft manufacturer, announced the sale of more than 500 pieces of one of its well-known giant planes.
MSN13 first flew by Emirates in 2008, retired from service during the pandemic and was scrapped in October 2021.
Parts of the plane, mostly from the cabin, were divided into 380 pieces, which are scheduled to be auctioned over three days, between October 13 and 15.
The auction will be held in Toulouse, France, and bidding 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 world’s largest plane, the auction includes many of the items commonly used on a plane, from seat belts to headlights, as well as round windows, seat rows and stairs.
There are Emirates-specific details as well, such as illuminated emergency exit signs in Arabic and English.
For airplane geeks, the auction offers items like cribs, light bulbs, and latches to hold food carts in place.
And if standard airplane fixtures aren’t elegant enough for you, there are technical options available as well.
Some elements, such as the engine blades, have been given a new look by 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 the raw materials of the Airbus A380.
Estimated prices start around $80 for an emergency exit sign.
