This is the first A380 for Air France, MSN033. It will wear F-HPJA when it enters service with the French Flag Carrier. The parts for this aircraft were delivered in December to Toulouse for final assembly.
Special thanks to David Barrie for assisting with the image.
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on February 13, 2008 6:20 AM | Reply
Great photo...
Something special to see the A380 with the French flag on its tail...
Thank you Jon!
on February 15, 2008 6:13 AM | Reply
Is this the first A380 to have the wiring installed as it would when full production is underway? Or are the wiring looms still being compiled by hand?
on August 15, 2009 4:03 AM | Reply
When is this A380 be delivered to Air France? When is the first commercial flight?