With seating for up to 555 passengers, the Airbus 380 is the world’s largest commercial aircraft. It’s also one of the most fuel-efficient, thanks to Eaton.

Working closely with Airbus, Eaton designed and created a groundbreaking 5,000-pounds-per-square-inch (psi) hydraulic system for the massive airliner, compared to the 3,000 psi systems on other commercial airplanes.

The innovative high-pressure design—pioneered by Eaton on military aircraft—helped reduce the weight ofthe A380 by one metric ton, making it far more economical to operate without compromising power, performance, or control. And the aircraft’s significantly reduced noise and emission levels will help to minimize effects on the environment, while its lightweight materials also make it highly fuel-efficient.