QANTAS A380 VH-OQJ Operates Delayed QF94.
QANTAS A380 VH-OQJ operated QF93 Melbourne – Los Angeles today, then turned around to operate yesterday’s delayed QF94 Los Angeles – Melbourne as QF94D.
Emirates A380 A6-EEC Positions to Beijing Maintenance.
Airbus A380-861 MSN110, Emirates A6-EEC, positioned Dubai – Beijing for maintenance this afternoon as EK3650.
QANTAS A380 VH-OQI Damaged in Los Angeles Ground Incident.
QANTAS A380 VH-OQI was under tow from the maintenance facility to the terminal at Los Angeles this evening when its wingtip struck the wingtip of a company Boeing 747-400ER. As a result the aircraft had to be removed from service and QF94 Los Angeles – Melbourne was delayed overnight.
QANTAS Further Defers A380 Orders.
QANTAS today announced that it has further deferred delivery of the final 8 A380s that it has on order.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Unavailable for Hong Kong Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC, which arrived into London Heathrow as BA56 from Johannesburg yesterday, was delayed in maintenance today and was therefore unable to operate the BA25/BA26 London Heathrow – Hong Kong rotation this evening.
Emirates A380 A6-EDZ Returns from Munich.
Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, /Emirates A380 A6-EDZ positioned Munich – Dubai late tonight as EK3002.
Emirates A380 A6-EDK Returns from Beijing Maintenance.
Emirates A380 A6-EDK, like this which has been under maintenance at Beijing since 5th January, positioned Beijing – Dubai this morning as EK3651.
Emirates A380 A6-EDZ Munich Technical Issue.
Emirates A380 A6-EDZ operared EK49 Dubai – Munich today, however the return EK50 was cancelled due to a technical issue with the aircraft.
Emirates A380 A6-EDA Operates Delayed Sydney Circuit.
Emirates A380 A6-EDA operated EK414 Dubai – Sydney with a nine hour delay this morning as EK414D.
Emirates A380 A6-EDG Returns from Jeddah.
Following its overnight fog delay, A380 A6-EDG departed Jeddah this morning operating yesterday’s delayed EK806 Jeddah – Dubai as EK806D.
Emirates A380 A6-EEP Overnight Los Angeles Delay.
Emirates A380 A6-EEP operated EK215 Dubai – Los Angeles today, however the return EK216 has been delayed overnight and will operate tomorrow as EK216D. It is not clear whether this is due to a technical issue or to the fog at Dubai.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Delayed in Maintenance.
Airbus A380-841 MSN095, British Airways G-XLEA,, which arrived into London Heathrow as BA26 from Hong Kong early this morning, was delayed in maintenance and was unable to operate the BA269/BA268 London Heathrow – Los Angeles rotation as scheduled. A Boeing 747-400 was substituted in.
Emirates A380 A6-EDG Overnight Jeddah Delay.
Emirates A380 A6-EDG operated EK805 Dubai – Jeddah this morning, however the return EK806 has been delayed overnight due to fog at Dubai.
QANTAS A380 VH-OQL QF2 Bahrain Diversion.
QANTAS A380 VH-OQL operating the London Heathrow – Dubai sector of QF2 London Heathrow – Dubai – Sydney (depart London 21st February) diverted via Bahrain this morning due to fog at Dubai. The complete routing was London Heathrow – Bahrain – Dubai – Sydney.
Emirates A380 A6-EDN Returns from Munich.
Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN056, Emirates A6-EDN, departed Munich this afternoon operating yesterday’s delayed EK50 Munich – Dubai as EK50D.
Emirates A380 A6-EEF Takes Over EK354.
Following the earlier A380 technical return to Dubai, EK354 Dubai – Singapore was subsequently operated by A380 A6-EEF.
Emirates A380 A6-EDB EK354 Dubai Technical Return.
Airbus A380-861 MSN013, Emirates A6-EDB, operating EK354 Dubai – Singapore turned back to Dubai around 90 minutes after take off this morning due to a suspected door seal leak.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC BA269 Keflavik Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC operating BA269 London Heathrow – Los Angeles diverted via Keflavik due to a medical emergency on board. The aircraft landed overweight but was cleared to continue after around three hours on the ground. This was the first appearance of a BA A380 at Keflavik.
Emirates A380 A6-EDN Munich Technical Issue.
Emirates A380 A6-EDN operated EK49 Dubai – Munich this morning, however the return EK50 has been delayed overnight due to a technical issue with the aircraft.
British Airways Announces A380 Service to Singapore.
British Airways today announced that it will commence A380 service on the London Heathrow – Singapore route from 28th October 2014. A380s will take over the BA11/BA12 London Heathrow – Singapore rotation departing London Heathrow on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and returning on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. A380 service is planned daily from February 15th.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Positions to Toulouse.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE, wearing test registration F-WWAS, positioned Finkenwerder – Toulouse this morning for final pre-delivery preparations.
Emirates A380 A6-EEX First Flight.
Emirates A380 A6-EEX made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWAN and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.
Emirates A380 A6-EEQ Enters Service.
Emirates A380 A6-EEQ entered service this morning operating EK414 Dubai – Sydney. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/399Y configuration with the main deck crew rest area.
Emirates A380 A6-EDU Returns from Dubai Maintenance.
Emirates A380 A6-EDU, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 21st January, returned to service this morning operating EK17 Dubai – Manchester.
Emirates A380 A6-EDI Enters Dubai Maintenance.
Emirates A380 A6-EDI entered the Dubai maintenance facility in the early hours of this morning after arriving as EK2 from London Heathrow.
Emirates A380 A6-EEQ Delivered.
Emirates A380 A6-EEQ was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai as EK7380 this afternoon. This brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 45 aircraft.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Returns from Door Repair.
British Airways A380 G-XLED, which has been under maintenance at London Heathrow since 10th February undergoing repairs to a door, returned to service this evening operating BA25 London Heathrow – Hong Kong.
Emirates A380 A6-EEB Positions to Abu Dhabi Maintenance.
Emirates A380 A6-EEB positioned Dubai – Abu Dhabi for maintenance this morning as EK8001.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Starts Regular A380 Johannesburg Service.
British Airways began regular A380 service on the London Heathrow – Johannesburg route today with Airbus A380-841 MSN095, British Airways G-XLEA operating the BA55/BA56 rotation.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Finkenwerder Cabin Test Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE, wearing test registration F-WWAS, undertook its first test flight from Finkenwerder today following cabin outfitting.
Qatar Airways A380 A7-APC First Flight.
Qatar Airways A380 A7-APC made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWAL and positoned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Unable to Operate Los Angeles Rotation.
British Airways A380 G-XLED was unable to operate the BA269/BA268 London Heathrow – Los Angeles rotation today due to a damaged door. The flight was instead switched to Boeing 747-400 operation.
Emirates A380 A6-EDV Returns from Abu Dhabi Maintenance.
Emirates A380 A6-EDV, which has been under maintenance at Abu Dhabi since 17th December 2013, positioned Abu Dhabi – Dubai this morning as EK8002.
QANTAS A380 VH-OQD QF11 Honolulu Medical Diversion.
QANTAS A380 VH-OQD operating QF11 Sydney – Los Angeles diverted via Honolulu today due to a medical emergency on board.
Emirates A380 A6-EEH Returns from New York JFK.
Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Emirates A380 A6-EEH departed New York JFK early this morning operating yesterday’s delayed EK204 New York JFK – Dubai as EK204D.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Positioning Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLED positioned Durban – Johannesburg this morning as BA9160. The aircraft will operate back to the UK tomorrow in service as BA56.
Emirates A380 A6-EEH New York JFK Technical Issue.
Emirates A380 A6-EEH operated EK203 Dubai – New York JFK this morning, however the return EK204 has been delayed overnight due to a technical issue with the aircraft.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Cape Town Publicity Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLED operated a Durban – Cape Town – Durban flight for publicity purposes this afternoon as BA380.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Durban Training Flights.
British Airways A380 G-XLED operated training circuits from Durban today as BA9160 – BA9168.
Emirates A380 A6-EDC Positions to Bordeaux Maintenance.
Emirates A380 A6-EDC positioned Dubai – Bordeaux for maintenance this morning as EK3073.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Durban Training Flights.
British Airways A380 G-XLED operated training circuits from Durban today as BA9160 – BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Durban Training Flights.
British Airways A380 G-XLED operated training circuits from Durban today as BA9160 – BA9169.
Emirates Commences A380 Service to Barcelona.
Emirates commenced A380 operation on the Dubai – Barcelona route today with the EK185/EK186 rotation switching over from Boeing 777-300ER operation. Today’s first A380 rotation was operated by A6-EDP.
Emirates A380 A6-EDB Returns from Bordeaux Maintenance.
Airbus A380-861 MSN013, Emirates A6-EDB,, which has been under maintenance at Bordeaux since 6th December 2013, positioned Bordeaux – Dubai this afternoon as EK3074.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Durban Training Flights.
British Airways A380 G-XLED operated training circuits from Durban today as BA9160 – BA9169.