THAI’s first A380 makes maiden flight from Toulouse
Next phase will be cabin installation and aircraft painting
6 MARCH 2012 PRESS RELEASE
The first A380 for Thai Airways International (THAI) took off for its maiden flight on 5th March following completion of the airframe assembly and system tests in Toulouse, France.
After a successful flight of more than four hours, the aircraft landed in Hamburg, Germany, where it is entering the next phase of production, covering cabin installation and painting.
THAI will become the ninth operator of the A380 when it takes delivery of its first aircraft in the third quarter of 2012. The airline has firm orders for six A380s and will operate the aircraft on its premier routes from Bangkok to Europe.
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Thai Airways A380 First flight yesterday.
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Posted 07 March 2012 - 03:58 AM
Hopefully in July I'll be on one of these !!
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 11:31 PM
Flown on these big boys several times lately, most recently the other day on Korean Airlines. They ride like Cadillacs, takeoffs and landings like butter. Good in-seat entertainment. Stand-up bar in first class on Emirates! :cheers:
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Posted 10 March 2012 - 04:47 AM
Bruce Mangosteen, on 09 March 2012 - 11:31 PM, said:
Flown on these big boys several times lately, most recently the other day on Korean Airlines. They ride like Cadillacs, takeoffs and landings like butter. Good in-seat entertainment. Stand-up bar in first class business class on Emirates! :cheers:
That's business class for us Europeans. Agree with you 100% Bruce a really cool flight.
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