Old lady in new livery
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Departing Manchester a little late and with the setting winter sun illuminating the top of those massive wings.
An early build A380 (Line No:007), this aircraft was the 4th prototype, first flown as F-WWSD on 09-Feb-06, originally as an A380-841 with Rolls Royce Trent engines. It was re-registered F-WWJB ['JB' = 'James Bond' 007, gettit?] in Dec-06.
The aircraft was used for route proving flights as part of the A380 certification programme and appeared at the Paris Air Show in Jun-07 in full Airbus House Colours.
It was originally destined for Etihad Airways after development but that wasn't taken up. It was re-engined with GE/P&W Alliance engines, becoming an A380-861 in May-09 and delivered to Emirates Airline as A6-EDF in Dec-09.
As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the aircraft was withdrawn from service and stored at Dubai-World Central in Mar-20. It was moved back to Dubai-International in Dec-23. The aircraft never returned to service and was broken up for spares in mid 2024. Updated 03-Mar-25
With additional 'Rugby World Cup 2015 - England 2015' titles and graphics.
An early build A380 (Line No:007), this aircraft was the 4th prototype, first flown as F-WWSD on 09-Feb-06, originally as an A380-841 with Rolls Royce Trent engines. It was re-registered F-WWJB ['JB' = 'James Bond' 007, gettit?] in Dec-06.
The aircraft was used for route proving flights as part of the A380 certification programme and appeared at the Paris Air Show in Jun-07 in full Airbus House Colours.
It was originally destined for Etihad Airways after development but that wasn't taken up. It was re-engined with GE/P&W Alliance engines, becoming an A380-861 in May-09 and delivered to Emirates Airline as A6-EDF in Dec-09.
As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the aircraft was withdrawn from service and stored at Dubai-World Central in Mar-20. It was moved back to Dubai-International in Dec-23. The aircraft never returned to service and was broken up for spares in mid 2024. Updated 03-Mar-25
Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport (MRU) - juillet 2015
It's hulking frame towering over the taxiway, an Emirates Airbus A380 prepares to return to Dubai after pushing off the gate at Los Angeles International Airport.
London Heathrow (LHR / EGLL) - 06/05/2013.
London Heathrow (LHR / EGLL) - 06/05/2013. Climbing away from 27L is this Emirates Airline, Airbus A380/861, A6-EDF, c/n 7.
London Heathrow (LHR / EGLL) - 06/05/2013.
Emirates Airline
Airbus A380-861 A6-EDF
Departing Manchester Airport
02/04/2013 - Spotting CDG
02/04/2013 - Spotting CDG
A6-EDF, Emirates A380 landing at Heathrow, 03 September 2014,
29-3-2012 - Emirates, Airbus A380-861.
Heading home to Dubai as EK2.
Info:
The aircraft was built in 2006 and carried the test reg. F-WWJB. It was originally used by Airbus for part of the A380 testing program. It was delivered to Emirates on 12-12-2009. It has been parked since March 2020.
C/n - 7
