A380 in DXB

[biggles39]

Afternoon,

I see that F-WWJB A380 ( msn007) is parked at EK Maintenance.

Anybody know how long it is here for? and we she be flying today?


Cheers
biggles39

[Ace Springbok]

Probably on a route proofing run. In SIN, it was recently used to test Changi's readiness for the inaugural flight due later in the year.

[Thylakoid]

I saw her landing in DXB. I must remind you that she is an Airbus and as such, after any flight, she must go for some maintenance and/or repairs

[BahrainLad]

According to Flight, it is for airport compatability testing and will include a couple of flights with EK staff (527+ of them). The testing will include loading with airbridges and also buses (!).

[JayK]

^Yep you're right. From today onwards Emirates and Airbus will be testing the airbus in hot weather conditions and route proving.

[sbh684b]

Some lucky emirates staff will be flying on one of the 4 flights scheduled on the 17th and 18th. Lucky buggers, why my name wasnt chosen, ill never now.

[Not too small]

A380

Was it with EK logo on.
And do you know how many pilots started training for it.

[wednesday10]

It is in the A380 livery and departs on the 21st 4 flights over the weekend 2 fri and 2 sat.

[PositiveRate876]

And do you know how many pilots started training for it.

The plane is not being delivered for another year.
Pilot training will not start until 3 months before the first plane gets on property.