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A380 Production Update: May 2009 (#16)

2009, 2010, Air France, Convoy, Emirates, Final Assembly Line, Hamburg, MSN007, MSN021, MSN025, MSN040, MSN047, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
May 29 2009

Well a big week for the A380 this week. MSN021 for Singapore Airlines was delivered and is now making its way to Singapore. MSN007 on the 28th May made its first flight after refurbishment and went straight to Hamburg for outfitting.

In other news both MSN025 for Emirates and MSN047 for Qantas were rolled out of the Final Assembly Line this week. MSN040 for Air France should make its first flight either today or early next week. No photos are around yet. MSN047 has the new QANTAS scheme appiled to the tail. And finally convoy #8 2009 has been anmouned for a start on 8th June.

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A380 Production Update: May 2009 (#15)

2009, A380 Releated Links, Hamburg, MSN019, MSN021, MSN027, MSN034 | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
May 27 2009

Here is a shot of MSN019, MSN021 and MSN034 in fully painted in Hamburg last week. Only small photo is available SORRY.

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A380 Production Update: May 2009 (#14)

2009, MSN021, Singapore Airlines, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
May 24 2009

Quick update MSN021 (Singapore Airlines) arrived in Toulouse on the 23rd May and delivery will most likely be Thursday.

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A380 Production Update: May 2009 (#13)

2009, 2010, Air France, Convoy, Emirates, Final Assembly Line, Hamburg, MSN007, MSN021, MSN025, MSN040, MSN047, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
May 23 2009

Here is a great shot of MSN007 and the work which has been done with (right click and click “View Image” for a bigger size”).

Work of 007

Convoy #7 2009 has been confirmed as MSN046 for the center fuselage. Other components yet to be confirmed.

In other news MSN040 (F-WWSE) second for Air France had its first engine run on May 16 and should start taxi tests very soon. MSN021 for Singapore Airlines will be transfered from Hamburg to Toulouse this week. It is currently on a flight right now May 23rd GMT 13:36 this well may be the ferry flight. Still no news on the next A380s to come out of the FAL. MSN025 for EK and MSN047 for Qantas.

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A380 Production Update: May 2009 (#11)

2009, 2010, Air France, Emirates, Final Assembly Line, Hamburg, MSN019, MSN021, MSN023, MSN026, MSN027, MSN029, MSN033, MSN034, MSN045, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz
May 21 2009

Hamburg Update:

From my sources I have compiled information on the status of Hamburg. Here are the current stages of the aircraft in Hamburg.

MSN019: Is currently in the interior hall and will be the next to come out. Paint scheme has been applied.

MSN021: Sitting on the flightline. Paint sheme appiled.

MSN023: Waiting outside for spot in interior hall.

MSN026: Was not seen. (in a different hanger)

MSN027: Currently getting buffed for painting

MSN029: In the interior hall.

MSN033: In the interior hall. Paint scheme appiled.

MSN034: In the interior hall. Paint scheme appiled

MSN045: Currently being painted.

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