A380 in DXB
 

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

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.

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 :E:E

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 (!).

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

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.:(

A380
 

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

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

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