I’ve added the following updates to the main A380 production post.
F-WWSI, MSN012 taxis for the first time today. Image courtesy David Barrie.
FLIGHT TESTING
MSN004 was repainted and flown using GTL (gas-to-liquid) synthetic fuel from Toulouse to Filton in the UK. It was the first flight of a commercial aircraft using alternative fuels.
PRODUCTION
MSN012 – Singapore Airlines – F-WWSI – 9V-SKF
The aircraft was spotted taxiing for the first time on February 11, 2008. The first flight typically happens within two weeks of the first taxi tests.
MSN014 – QANTAS – F-WWSK – VH-OQA
The aircraft was ferried to XFW on the 30th of January.
MSN020 – Emirates – F-WWSS – A6-EDE
This aircraft was seen being towed between assembly hangars at TLS on December 20.
MSN029 – QANTAS – F-WW** – VH-OQF
FlightBlogger has confirmed that parts for this aircraft were delivered to Toulouse in complete convoy over four days from January 21-24, 2008.
MSN033 – Air France – F-HPJA
FlightBlogger has confirmed that this aircraft has been assembled and was towed around the ramp at TLS on the 8th of February.
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This post originally appeared at Flightglobal.com from 2007 to 2012.