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A380 Production Update: September 2009 (#5)

Oliver Gigacz — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:41:36 +0000

Here are some more updates from the Hamburg open day.

The rear section for the 6th A380 for Lufthansa (MSN066) is looking close to finishing.

Also the fifth A380 (MSN061) for Lufthansa’s forward fuselage is taking shape.

Here is the forward fuselage for MSN055 the ninth A380 for Qantas.

And here is the forward fuselage for MSN057 (Emirates)

Back to Toulouse one of our forum members mhettic went on a production tour and gave us a little report in the current situation. (

(Report: Saturday 5th September)

MSN038 (Lufthansa)
There is no scaffolding around, except behind the wings and besides the vertical fin. Nacelles have been completed since we saw the last pictures and she looks like she will be rolled out of the FAL in the next few days.

MSN046 (Emirates)
There is only a small part of the vertical fin uncovered the rest is complete.
No engines installed and no engines around in working places. The pylons of engines #3 and #4 are open, number 1 and 2 not visible (behind fuselage). Belly fairing structure is installed, but uncovered. All flaps and slats seem to be installed.

MSN030 (Emirates)
The vertical fin is partially uncovered. Belly fairing is missing, no engines installed and
lots of scaffolding around.

And last but not least MSN045 for Singapore Airlines was delivered on Sunday.

A380 Production Update: September 2009 (#1)

Oliver Gigacz — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:25:17 +0000

MSN045 for Singapore Airlines should be delivered this week. This makes Singapore capable of now flying to Melbourne and will start on September 29th with daily flights.

We have still yet to see the first A380 for Lufthansa (MSN038) on the flightline but it should be the end of the week or the start of next.

MSN051 for Singapore Airlines is still scheduled to make its first and ferry flight on the 7th September.

A380 Production Update: August 2009 (#18)

Oliver Gigacz — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:53:49 +0000

The first A380 for Air France MSN033 is now back on the flightline in Hamburg and will remain there untill delivery next month.

MSN045 for Singapore Airlines has made its way back to Toulouse for a delivery next week.

Image Courtesy of jacquesaero

A380 Production Update: August 2009 (#2)

Oliver Gigacz — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:03:59 +0000

MSN045 for Singapore Airlines has been rolled out of the halls in Hamburg last month and will be delivered sometime in September.

A380 Production Update: July 2009 (#10)

Oliver Gigacz — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:57:37 +0000

MSN045 has sent its first ACARS in 5 months and is now on the flightline in Hamburg. Pictures to come.

A380 Production Update: July 2009 (#7)

Oliver Gigacz — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:47:44 +0000

MSN025 for Emirates made its first flight on the 13th July and should be ferried shortly. MSN043 should follow very soon. MSN026 will be ferried to Toulouse this week. While MSN045 and MSN027 will be coming out of the hangers over the next month.

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: 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: March 2009 (#5)

Oliver Gigacz — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:04:00 +0000

Well it looks like the A380s were not grounded. If we here any news we will update you. What we know is that Qantas have all three in service. Although one landed tonight in Avalon (YMAV) which is a maintence base for Qantas. But it could be to do with upcoming Australian International Airshow which is held there. Emirates and Singapore also have all of them in service.
Getting back to the production we have very little news. MSN027 was moved back into the sheds like MSN045 to have its escape slides attached. The next convoy will be MSN028 for Emirates from March 9-12.

CHAT ABOUT IT HERE

A380 Production Update: February 2009 (#12)

Oliver Gigacz — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:30:00 +0000

MSN045 (F-WWSG) for Singapore Airlines made its first flight yesterday and flew straight to Hamburg for outfitting. It will be delivered late this year.