Josh T 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2011 We are not sure when the first one will arrive. Estimates vary between April to July. Once the first plane is delivered, the next four are due in quick succession - almost at the rate of 1 per month. The final aircraft will come in 2013. Thanks. I'm planning to fly to London in October next year and I really really want to be on the new A380. Hopefully, there'll be at least 3 in service by then and my fingers are tightly crossed that the A380 will be coming to Sydney. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neilson 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2011 This is what i saw when i visit to Toulouse past few day.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michgyver 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 First flight test Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 First flew on 20 October 2011. Another pix from planespotters.net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 Really wanted to say beautiful, but I just can't. Never find it attractive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zamir 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 Nicee the 2nd picture make me go WOW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michgyver 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) Nicee the 2nd picture make me go WOW hope their final products will makes us really Wow Edited October 21, 2011 by michgyver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 I hope that they will make a big do when the A380 comes home on its delivery flight. A better idea might be to try to organise a charity flight on its delivery flight - send it from TLS to CDG and then come home with a full load of pax flying for charity... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 Really wanted to say beautiful, but I just can't. Never find it attractive This is not the finished article yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 How I wish I could join the first MH A380's flight... I haven't even got to sit on B747 yet... sigh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 This is not the finished article yet. Can't get past its forehead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y. J. Foo 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) CZ's A380 interior pics for F and J class cabins have been published on Business Travel Guru. Will MH's similar to these? Edited October 21, 2011 by Y. J. Foo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 From Airbus: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 CZ's A380 interior pics for F and J class cabins have been published on Business Travel Guru. Will MH's similar to these? Hope not.. Looks bland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Tan 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2011 Malaysia Airlines First A380 takes off from Toulouse for its maiden flight The first A380 for Malaysia Airlines (MAS) took off for its maiden flight on 20th October after completion of the final assembly and system tests in Toulouse, France. After a successful flight of five hours, the aircraft returned to Toulouse to be prepared for its next journey to the Airbus facilities in Hamburg, Germany for cabin installation and painting. Powered by four Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, the aircraft is the first of six A380s ordered by Malaysia Airlines, scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2012. Malaysia Airlines will be the 8th airline to operate the A380. http://www.aviationnews.eu/2011/10/21/malaysia-airlines-first-a380-takes-off-from-toulouse-for-its-maiden-flight/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2011 China Southern Airlines cabin layout is uninspirational. Hope MH can do a better job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2011 That looks quite dense, especially in Y. But I think they will only use this aircraft on domestic routes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2011 China's A380 is better and more profitable to be deployed by domestic due to high demand of passengers travelling in domestic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy 1 Report post Posted October 24, 2011 Surprised that no PR from MH so far. Hoping AK dosen't get a say in the interior, and MH still gets to splurge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michgyver 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) MH A380 in Hamburg thanks to fabien and linie 9 Edited October 25, 2011 by michgyver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2011 Video of the crosswind landing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2011 Video of the crosswind landing Fantastic! Massive beast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikman Ikreza 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Update by MH's FB page..A380 now at Hamburg to undergo interior finishing and body painting Malaysia Airlines Our first A380 aircraft touched down safely in Hamburg, Germany to undergo interior finishing and body painting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikman Ikreza 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2011 Another video in HD first MH A380 aircraft touched down in Hamburg, Germany to undergo interior finishing and body painting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2011 The plane is definitely ready, just doubt about the interior design and seats configuration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
