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A380 Production Update: May 2009 (#16)

Oliver Gigacz — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:18:23 +0000

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.

A380 Production Update: May 2009 (#15)

Oliver Gigacz — Wed, 27 May 2009 05:17:52 +0000

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

A380 Production Update: May 2009 (#14)

Oliver Gigacz — Sun, 24 May 2009 02:16:08 +0000

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

A380 Production Update: May 2009 (#13)

Oliver Gigacz — Sat, 23 May 2009 13:38:40 +0000

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”).

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.

A380 Production Update: May 2009 (#11)

Oliver Gigacz — Wed, 20 May 2009 23:31:07 +0000

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.

A380 Production Update: May 2009 (#6)

Oliver Gigacz — Sun, 10 May 2009 02:51:35 +0000

Very little news this week on the A380 front. MSN023 (F-WWST) will probably be transfered to Hamburg soon. MSN040 (F-WWSE) and MSN007 (F-WWJB) will move to the next stages of production, engine tests within the next 14 days. In Hamburg it is still MSN021 on the flightline. MSN034 should be coming out of the paint hangers this week to. The next covoy is due to start tomorrow.

A380 Production Update: April 2009 (#11)

Oliver Gigacz — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:58:43 +0000

Just got from one of my sources a production list for A380 deliveries in 2009 and 2010.

(This was created with current information presumed on 2009 and 2010)

17 (Most likely 15)

Emirates 7x (5x) = 017, 023, 007, 028, 025, ( 009, 030 probably in 2010)
Singapore 4x = 021, 019, 034, 045
Qantas 4x = 026, 027, 029, 047, (050 most likely 2010)
Air France 2x = 033, 040

And for the 2010 a total of 19 plus probably a few more.

Lufthansa 7x = 038, 041 (Q1-2010), 044, 048 (Q2-2010), 061, 066, (Q3-2010) 076 (Q4-2010)
Singapoure 4x = 051, 065, 071, 073
Emirates 7x = 042, 046, 056, 057, 059, 060, 063 ( 03-2010 – 03-2011)
Qantas Not Known in 2010
Air France Not known in 2010
VIP Prince Al 1x = MSN002

And the 6th airline Korean Air there first aircraft MSN035 is unknown.

Thanks to Oldfly1 for the info

A380 Production Update: April 2009 (#10)

Oliver Gigacz — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:02:35 +0000

As I stated last week MSN019 was out of the hangers in Hamburg. But in-fact it is MSN021 not MSN019. We apologies for any inconvenience.

A380 Production Update: April 2009 (#9)

Oliver Gigacz — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:22:21 +0000

More photos of Emirates’ MSN007 have emerged showing newly installed doors and windows, along with new engines in Emirates livery.

The new doors are visible here; the escape slides have not yet been installed.

In other news, Singapore’s MSN021 has left the Hamburg paint shop and is sitting next to Emirate’s MSN017 (to be delivered this week) in preparation for delivery.

This week, Singapore’s MSN034 moved into the paint hall, where Singapore’s MSN019 is nearing completion. MSN019 will probably be the next to leave the paint hall, after Qantas’ MSN026, or it could be delayed so that MSN009 can come out first.

We also have confirmation that the next convoy on April 20-24th will carry MSN041, the second A380 for Lufthansa.

A380 Production Update: April 2009 (#2)

Oliver Gigacz — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:19:00 +0000

MSN027 (F-WWSY) and MSN029 (F-WWSA) have finally arrived in Hamburg.

The Hamburg site is now looking quite full, with MSN017, MSN019, MSN021, MSN026, MSN027, MSN029, MSN033, MSN034, and MSN045!

MSN017 for Emirates (A6-EDE) will most likely be delivered April 24th.

Back in Toulouse, MSN023 for Emirates will be starting engine tests shortly.