Archive for the ‘2012’ Category

A380 Production Update: May 2012 (#9)

2012, Final Assembly, Korean Air, MSN096, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
May 21 2012

Late last week, Korean Air’s sixth A380 (MSN096) completed final assembly and was towed to the flightline.


She took just twelve weeks to complete assembly, and has been given test registration F-WWAP.

Her civilian registration will be HL-7619.

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A380 Production Update: May 2012 (#8)

2012, Hamburg, Lufthansa, MSN072, MSN073 | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
May 17 2012

Yesterday, Airbus delivered Lufthansa’s ninth A380 (MSN072) at a ceremony in Hamburg.


This is Lufthansa’s first A380 delivery for the year, with another one (MSN073) expected in a few weeks.

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A380 Production Update: May 2012 (#7)

2012, China Southern, Convoy, MSN120, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
May 12 2012

China Southern’s fifth A380 (MSN120) has been confirmed as the new frame being carried on Convoy #11/2012.

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Just the main fuselage pieces were carried on this convoy, with the wings and tailplane sections scheduled to arrive later this month.

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A380 Production Update: May 2012 (#6)

2012, Emirates, Ferry Flight, First Flight, Hamburg, MSN109, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
May 11 2012

Earlier today, Emirates’ twenty-eighth A380 (MSN109) performed her first (and ferry) flight.


She landed in Hamburg at approximately 14:35 local time.

Delivery to the airline is scheduled for Q4 2012.

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A380 Production Update: May 2012 (#5)

2012, Hamburg, Malaysia Airlines, MSN078, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
May 09 2012

Earlier today, Malaysia Airlines’ first A380 (MSN078) was ferried to Toulouse in preparation for delivery.


At the time of posting, MSN078 was still in the air, with Toulouse as her destination on the flight plan.

She will wear civilian registration 9M-MNA, and will be delivered to Malaysia Airlines in mid-June.

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A380 Production Update: May 2012 (#4)

2012, Hamburg, Lufthansa, MSN073 | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
May 08 2012

Yesterday, Lufthansa’s tenth A380 (MSN073) started her engines for the first time since completing outfitting.


Cabin flight testing is scheduled to begin later in the month.

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A380 Production Update: May 2012 (#3)

2012, Emirates, MSN109, Taxi Tests, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
May 07 2012

Late last week, Emirates’ twenty-eighth A380 (MSN109) began engine and taxi tests.


She is expected to perform her first flight in the next few days.

Delivery to the airline is scheduled for Q4 2012.

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