A380 Production Updates - February 2008

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.