MSN014, the first A380 for QANTAS, will be making its maiden flight on or around January 14th from Toulouse to Hamburg for interior fitting and wiring rework. The aircraft, which is currently registered as F-WWSK will enter service with QANTAS as VH-OQA in October of 2008 connecting Los Angeles to Melbourne. This will be the 12th A380 to fly.
MSN007, the promotional A380 that is registered as as F-WWJB is now at XFW being fitted with the interior for Etihad. Delivery to Etihad is not anticipated until 2013. The aircraft joins F-WWSH (MSN011 – Emirates) and F-WWSB (MSN005 – Singapore) in Hamburg. The second A380 for Singapore should be delivered early this month.
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