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A380 Production Update: August 2010 (#14) A380 Milestone

2010, 2011, Air France, First Flight, Hamburg, Lufthansa, MSN052, MSN064, MSN066, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz

Aug 29 2010

Yesterday, Air France’s sixth A380 (MSN064) performed her first flight. This was no ordinary first flight, in fact it marked a major milestone for the A380 program. MSN064 just happens to be the fiftieth A380 constructed.

All of us here at A380 Production would like to congratulate Airbus and everyone involved in the A380 program on getting to this milestone.

Both MSN064 and MSN052 (Air France #5) will be stored in Toulouse until a spot opens up in the outfitting bays in Hamburg.

Final Assembly Line – Update:

Lufthansa’s sixth A380 (MSN066) had it’s first engine installed this week. We don’t expect to see MSN066 on the flightline until the end of September.

Image Courtesy of A380Spotter

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A380 Production Update: June 2010 (#8)

2010, 2011, Final Assembly, Korean Air, Lufthansa, MSN035, MSN058, MSN061, MSN062, MSN064, MSN065, MSN066, MSN069, MSN071, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz

Jun 16 2010

As it is a slow news week, We have decided to post a small update on the frames that will roll out in the near future.

Frames in Final Assembly, Stage 1:
MSN035 (Korean Air #1): Roll out Currently Scheduled for September.
MSN069 (Lufthansa #7): Roll out Currently Scheduled for Late September.

Frames in Final Assembly, Stage 2:
MSN058 (Singapore Airlines #12): Roll out Currently Scheduled for Next Week.
MSN061 (Lufthansa #5): Will Roll out late This Week, Early Next Week.
MSN062 (Qantas #10): Will Roll out in Two Weeks.
MSN064 (Air France #6): Roll out Currently Scheduled for Late August, Early September.
MSN065 (Singapore Airlines #13): Roll out Currently Scheduled for Late June.
MSN066 (Lufthansa #6): Roll out Currently Scheduled for Late August, Early September.
MSN071 (Singapore Airlines #14): Roll out Currently Scheduled for Next Week.

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A380 Production Update: April 2010 (#17)

2010, 2011, Beluga, Convoy, Hamburg, Korean Air, Lufthansa, MSN035, MSN066 | Posted by FabienA380

Apr 25 2010

The tail of MSN066 (Lufthansa #6) has now arrived in Toulouse, With Body Join beginning on Thursday. Body Join should take about two weeks to finish.

The tail of MSN035 (Korean Air #1) is scheduled to arrive in Toulouse in two weeks, On board the Beluga.

A video of Convoy #2010/07 is now available under this link convoy 2010/07.

Finally a picture of MSN065 (Singapore Airlines #13) in full view.

Image Courtesy of Clement R, Footage Courtesy of Blackbear

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A380 Production Update: April 2010 (#16)

2010, 2011, Hamburg, Lufthansa, MSN066, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz

Apr 24 2010

Just a quick note.

The tail of MSN066 (Lufthansa #6) is currently on it’s way to Toulouse, Being transported by an A300 Beluga.

The tail will be joined the the body of MSN066 in the coming weeks.

Image Courtesy of paraglider

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A380 Production Update: April 2010 (#13)

2010, 2011, Air France, Convoy, Final Assembly, Hamburg, Lufthansa, MSN033, MSN048, MSN064, MSN066, Toulouse | Posted by Oliver Gigacz

Apr 20 2010

Yesterday MSN064 (Air France #6) completed Body Join and was subsequently transferred to Final Assembly. MSN064 completed Body Join in just under a month.

The next A380 to begin Body Join will be MSN066 (Lufthansa #6) when it’s last major components are Convoyed to Toulouse late this week.

MSN048 (Lufthansa #4) successfully completed it’s first engine run on Friday. Taxi tests are scheduled to start tomorrow.

MSN033 (Air France #1) made it’s first visit to Toulouse in over 14 months. The unscheduled stop was due to Iceland’s Volcano.

All Images Courtesy of Marc Schieferdecker

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A380 Production Update: April 2010 (#8)

2010, 2011, Convoy, Lufthansa, MSN066 | Posted by Oliver Gigacz

Apr 09 2010

Convoy #7/2010 has been announced and is currently scheduled to start on April 19th.

The Convoy will be carrying a Center and Rear fuselage for MSN066 (Lufthansa #6), Plus a wing pair, tailplane, forward fuselage and an extra rear fuselage for an unknown MSN.