Archive for the ‘Air France’ Category

A380 Production Update: July 2011 (#19)

2011, Air France, Final Assembly, MSN099, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
Jul 29 2011

Air France’s eighth A380 (MSN099) has been spotted in the final assembly line.


She is expected to complete assembly in the next two weeks.

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A380 Production Update: July 2011 (#16)

2011, Air France, Final Assembly, MSN067, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
Jul 25 2011

Yesterday, Air France’s seventh A380 (MSN067) completed final assembly.


MSN067 took eleven weeks to complete assembly, tying for the shortest assembly time.

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A380 Production Update: July 2011 (#15)

2011, Air France, Final Assembly, MSN067, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
Jul 22 2011

Air France’s seventh A380 (MSN067) has been spotted inside the final assembly line.


With all four engines attached, she is expected to be moved to the flightline in the next few days.

Delivery to the airline is scheduled for Q2 2012.

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A380 Production Update: May 2011 (#11)

2011, Air France, Hamburg, MSN052 | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
May 18 2011

Yesterday, Airbus delivered Air France’s fifth A380 (MSN052).

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A380 Production Update: May 2011 (#2)

2011, Air France, Convoy, MSN099, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
May 04 2011

Air France’s eighth A380 (MSN099) has been confirmed as the new frame, being carried on Convoy #9/2011.


The forward fuselage and wings were the only components convoyed, the rest will arrive later in May.

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A380 Production Update: April 2011 (#5)

2011, Air France, Convoy, MSN067, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
Apr 14 2011

Air France’s seventh A380 (MSN067) has been confirmed as the new frame, being carried on Convoy #8/2011.


The forward fuselage and wings were the only components convoyed, the rest will arrive in early May.

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A380 Production Update: November 2010 (#14)

2010, 2011, Air France, Hamburg, MSN064, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
Nov 30 2010

Earlier this week, Air France’s sixth A380 (MSN064) was transferred from Toulouse to Hamburg for outfitting and a coat of paint.


MSN064 first flew in late August, but at the request of Air France she was put into long term storage for three months.

Delivery is currently scheduled for Q2 2011.

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