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A model of an onboard duty-free shop shows a possible use for the Airbus A380's extra room. The new European-made plane has 49 percent more floor area but only 35 percent more seats (in a 555-seat configuration) than the 747-400, the biggest model produced by U.S. based competitor Boeing.

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