Qantas A380's 2nd and 3rd Deliveries

[Andrew M]

Okay, so from memory the 2nd QF A380 arrives around the 13th of this month and the 3rd around the 30th ?

Still on track ?

[Rhys Xanthis]

I believe so.

Heard nothing different from a departure from France on 12-12, arriving 13-12.

[Tracey S]

VH-OQB arrives Sydney 17 December.

[Matthew Green]

are there any photos of her yet?? looker on airliners.net and nothing under vh-oqb

Matthew:)

[Rhys Xanthis]

are there any photos of her yet?? looker on airliners.net and nothing under vh-oqb

Matthew:)

Here you go:)

http://flickr.com/photos/21746387@N06/2459331817

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30949611@N03/3019361864/

and my favourite:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30949611@N03/3019362006/

Rhys

[Shameel Kumar]

VH-OQB arrives Sydney 17 December.

G'day Tracey,

No intention to come across as being rude, but I'm just curious as to where you got this information ?

Any idea about a rough arrival time? I will be flying out on Dec. 17 at midday, so I'm hoping for a morning arrival if it is indeed a Dec. 17 delivery. :)

[Tracey S]

Hi Shameel,
That is the latest date available, but everything is always fluid of course until she actually arrives.
See my PM.

~ Tracey

[Matthew Green]

Thanks Rhys, none of her fully painted yet, possible different livery???:eek:

OJB
VXB
OQB???

Matthew

[BradR]

No special liveries for OQB or OQC. Here they are together in Hamburg last week.

Brad

http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/flightblogger/2008/12/qantas-a380-fleet-grows-in-ham.html

[Joseph Saragozza.]

by the look of the names of the aircraft, i dont think any of them will be paint in a special scheme.
which is a shame.

[Matthew Green]

I agree joseph, it is a shame:(, thanks for the link Brad.

Matthew

[matthew mcdonald]

Does anybody have an arrival time for this Wedneasday the 17th?

[Shameel Kumar]

Does anybody have an arrival time for this Wedneasday the 17th?

Not as yet. We probably won't get one till the end of the weekend.. and even then things might switch around since there will be no fan-fare publicity schedule to follow like -OQA had to.

Would they show this delivery flight on the Sydney Airport Arrivals web page..maybe as QF6xxx.. or would it not even show up on that ? :confused:

[Nigel C]

It will probably show up, although if it goes straight to the jetbase it possibly might not show.

[Mike W]

It will probably show up, although if it goes straight to the jetbase it possibly might not show.

I think QF ferry flights show up as QF6***

[Sarah C]

VH-OQC is due to arrive on December 29 at this stage.

[Stu M]

Some pics....
VH-OQB (Hudson Fysh) and VH-OQC (Paul McGinness)

[Oliver Gigacz]

If anyone wants to know the 4th is due around late Q1 2009.

[Tim Bowrey]

VH-QOB will arrive at 7:05am from TLS via SIN as QF6008 again this Wednesday.

[Andrew M]

Yep she is now showing on the sydneyairport website

QF6008 Toulouse
Singapore 17/12/2008
07:05am 17/12/2008
07:05am -na-

[Sarah C]

VH-QOB will arrive at 7:05am from TLS via SIN as QF6008 again this Wednesday.

They are behind on the delivery as we speak. It will be a miracle if they get it away on time. I think those times listed are optomistic.

[Michael Morrison]

Does anyone know if it left Toulouse? Looks like it will be delayed if it hasnt left already.

[Andrew McLaughlin]

SYDNEY, 16 December 2008: Qantas took delivery of its second A380 aircraft in Toulouse, France, overnight.
The Executive General Manager of Qantas, Mr John Borghetti, said the aircraft would arrive in Sydney tomorrow morning, 17 December, and begin operating services between Melbourne and Los Angeles and Sydney and Los Angeles on 22 December.
Qantas’ third aircraft is scheduled to be delivered on 27 December. Its arrival will allow the airline to commence A380 services between Sydney and London via Singapore on 16 January 2009.
“The first Qantas A380 has been operating up to three services a week between Melbourne, Sydney and Los Angeles since October, and its performance has more than matched our expectations, with customer feedback extremely positive,” Mr Borghetti said.
“This second aircraft will allow us to increase frequency to Los Angeles to as many as six return services each week.
“The delivery of aircraft three will see Qantas commence of three return services per week between Sydney and London Heathrow in January.”
Mr Borghetti said the second A380 had been named Hudson Fysh in honour of one of the founders of Qantas and the airline’s first Managing Director.
“All of our A380s are being named after pioneers of Australian aviation. Our third aircraft will honour another Qantas founder, Paul McGinness, while aircraft four, to be delivered in the first half of 2009, will be named after Fergus McMaster, the third founder of Qantas and its first Chairman,” he said.
Qantas is scheduled to take delivery of a further four A380s in 2009, and a fleet of 20 aircraft is scheduled to be in service by the end of 2013.
.

[Michael Morrison]

Good to see it in service within a week (and just before christmas).

[Tim Bowrey]

So its 9:45am tomorrow? SydneyAirport.com changed.

[Gerald A]

QF6008 Toulouse/Singapore Due in SYD tomorrow morning STA 07:05am ETA at this time 09:45am.

[Shameel Kumar]

QF6008 Toulouse/Singapore Due in SYD tomorrow morning STA 07:05am ETA at this time 09:45am.

Thanks for the time update guys!

I'll be flying out to LAX with NZ... I wasn't planning on getting to the airport for the STA of 7:05am, but now with this later arrival I'll be at the Observation Deck waiting in anticipation. :D

[Brenden S]

That's not to many new aircraft next year, only a total of 7 by the end of 2009....

[Gerald A]

At 6:30am this morning its ETA is now flight planed for arrival at 10:25am.

[Sarah C]

Just touched down on 16R - it is taxiing by the INTL terminal so I dare say it is doing the same thing as VH-OQA did and would go straight into the hangar.

[Matt R]

I just caught a glimpse of it on approach from my office window. very cool.

Was it flying down the river from Parramatta? It seemed to be headed right for the CBD, then made a turn for the runway.

[Marty H]

Just touched down on 16R - it is taxiing by the INTL terminal so I dare say it is doing the same thing as VH-OQA did and would go straight into the hangar.

You had this page open and ready to post didnt you:p

[Sarah C]

You had this page open and ready to post didnt you:p

Not quite but I was thinking about it when I saw it land ;):p

[Bernie P]

Just touched down on 16R - it is taxiing by the INTL terminal so I dare say it is doing the same thing as VH-OQA did and would go straight into the hangar.

Oh come on Sarah... Where's the photos? Given your PRIME location, don't let a little thing called WORK stop you getting the 'scoop'!!! :D :D :D

[Sarah C]

Oh come on Sarah... Where's the photos? Given your PRIME location, don't let a little thing called WORK stop you getting the 'scoop'!!! :D :D :D

Sorry Bernie - I realised when I got to work I didn't have my camera (and home is an hour away from Mascot)..........or else I would have put a photo up :p

[Stu M]

Hudson Fysh flying past Marrickville Metro, sorry not the best of pics:(

[Bernie P]

Sorry Bernie - I realised when I got to work I didn't have my camera (and home is an hour away from Mascot)..........or else I would have put a photo up :p

Excuses excuses... lol lol lol

Never mind, I am sure that TIM will be posting something for us later today... Right Tim?

[Benny Zheng]

Here's my shot. The colour seem to be dark though.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2/zwgbenny/IMG_5957A800.jpg

[Andrew McLaughlin]

Here she (he?) is on short finals from Qantas Drive.

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewqueued_b.php?id=2262086

Cheers

[Nigel C]

Taking the kids out of school early again Andrew?

You know, your daughter really does take a good shot!

[Sarah C]

Lovely photos Benny and Andrew! :)

[Kieran Wells]

Can we play spot the differece with Benny and Andrew's photo?

I have noticed one difference between the 2...And when you notice it - explain why it has occured?

[Anthony J]

Can we play spot the differece with Benny and Andrew's photo?

I have noticed one difference between the 2...And when you notice it - explain why it has occured?

It is flying in Andrew's and on the ground in Benny's? :confused:

[Grahame Hutchison]

Benny's has reverse thrust on.

Why not on Andrew's? Not a good idea to deploy it on short final.

[Adam P.]

your daughter really does take a good shot!


Be careful Nige, I've been told that joke is getting old... ;)

[Andrew McLaughlin]

Be careful Nige, I've been told that joke is getting old... ;)

Nah, it's cool....the kids read this forum too now and love the occasional banter....and I stress, OCCASIONAL!

Actually, my son was with me today and he got some crackers too...when he wasn't playing his bloody DS...:rolleyes:

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p402/Magoodotcom/A380_QF_VH-OQB_YSSY_17DEC08_Hayden_.jpg
http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p402/Magoodotcom/A380_QF_VH-OQB_YSSY_17DEC08_Hayd-1.jpg

[Tim Bowrey]

Great pics Andrew and Benny! Qantas Drive acctually would have been the better choice because the heat haze was terrible! I dont know how Benny's turned out so good:P

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i191/Marlb0ro/Tims%20Stuff/vhoqb.jpg

OQA arriving! Second Qantas A380 of the day. Feels good to say that:D
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i191/Marlb0ro/Tims%20Stuff/vhoqa.jpg

Tim

[Damian N]

Has anybody noticed....when Qantas changed their livery a year or so ago they stated one of the reasons was that on the A380 there was a section around where the horizontal stab met the fuselage that could not be painted red/white....and this would have meant the roo's leg was prematurely truncated? In the press-type "photo-illustrations" of the A380 in the "old" livery they showed this area as not being painted....yet since the actual aircraft have arrived in the new livery this section is painted red?

[Kieran Wells]

Benny's has reverse thrust on.

Why not on Andrew's? Not a good idea to deploy it on short final.


Ta Thanks..Makes me sound like a bit of an idiot, but hey i didn't know that was the part of the engine that did reverse thrust!
Obviously i do agree its not good to deploy whilst on short finals...:p

[Andrew McLaughlin]

Has anybody noticed....when Qantas changed their livery a year or so ago they stated one of the reasons was that on the A380 there was a section around where the horizontal stab met the fuselage that could not be painted red/white....and this would have meant the roo's leg was prematurely truncated? In the press-type "photo-illustrations" of the A380 in the "old" livery they showed this area as not being painted....yet since the actual aircraft have arrived in the new livery this section is painted red?

It wasn't necessarily the A380 they were talking about. John Borghetti was purposely non-specific on the type that had that issue, but later hinted that it may be the 787. Plus, I think the main issue was that on some types the roo's leg is split by the stab, so they styled it to come down ahead of the stab.

[Andrew McLaughlin]

OK, here's one for the detail devils amongst us...looking at Tim's two pics on the previous page, who can tell me the actual difference between the two aircraft? And it's not reverse thrusters or anything like that.

I'll reveal it this arvo.

Cheers

[Darren Butterworth]

The Rego....

[Tim Bowrey]

Im going to say theres an extra window on the front upper deck on OQA and the Tail Kangeroo and a different shaped tail on OQB(more up-swept)

[Bernie P]

OK, here's one for the detail devils amongst us...looking at Tim's two pics on the previous page, who can tell me the actual difference between the two aircraft? And it's not reverse thrusters or anything like that.

I'll reveal it this arvo.

Cheers

Looking at the 'leg' of the roo, in OQA, it seems to be aligned nicely with the little 'curve' near the Horizantal stablizer whereas in OQB, the bottom of the 'leg' is in this area...??? So a 'slight' misalinged painting of the roo!

[Darren Butterworth]

But if you have a look at Andrew's photo it has 11 windows above the Qantas livery (same as OQA), but I think the sun glared out the forward most window on your pic.

I think I agree on the tail though, but it might be the angle.

Go on Andrew give us a clue, I need to do some work today after skipping out to see OQB arrive yesterday.

Darren

[Dave Powell]

it might just be a trick of the light but are the "Spirit of Australia" titles slightly less bold on OQB?

[Andrew McLaughlin]

The Rego....

Ok...and besides the rego too!
:rolleyes:

[Andrew McLaughlin]

Im going to say theres an extra window on the front upper deck on OQA and the Tail Kangeroo and a different shaped tail on OQB(more up-swept)

Tim's got it...the extra window on the forward upper deck.

It might be a trick of the light, or it might be missing one of those false windows they stick on to give a more balanced look.

[Bernie P]

Award for the a couple of Board members... Didn't know where to put it, but I think here is relevant by the TV footage...

Congratulations to all!!!

I couldn't believe it when I spotted you on the news last night. Well done - it was a great story.

In case you didn't catch it you'll be pleased to know I recorded it. You can view it here: World Business Awards (http://www.themessagegroup.com.au/last-nights-news.php?title=20081216-Sarah C, Kurt Ams-Nigel C, Tim Bowrey_create.html)

Congratulations again.

I could ONLY add a few, so to all I have missed, apologies...

[Tim Bowrey]

Award for the a couple of Board members... Didn't know where to put it, but I think here is relevant by the TV footage...

Congratulations to all!!!

I couldn't believe it when I spotted you on the news last night. Well done - it was a great story.

In case you didn't catch it you'll be pleased to know I recorded it. You can view it here: World Business Awards (http://www.themessagegroup.com.au/last-nights-news.php?title=20081216-Sarah C, Kurt Ams-Nigel C, Tim Bowrey_create.html)

Congratulations again.

I could ONLY add a few, so to all I have missed, apologies...

Hahahaha!!! Thats funny as!!

[phil.l]

Does anyone know where OQB is, SYD or MEL ? Are there two 380`s going to LAX tomorrow from SYD and MEL?

[Dan Hammond]

Does anyone know where OQB is, SYD or MEL ? Are there two 380`s going to LAX tomorrow from SYD and MEL?

According to the schedule on the Qantas website, both QF11 SYD-LAX and QF93 MEL-LAX are both A380 ops tomorrow.

[phil.l]

Thanks Dan, as OQA came in this morning does that mean OQB to be in MEL?

[Dan Hammond]

Hi Phil, 16 Right ACARS picked up the following:

VH-OQA QF0093 22/12/2008 13:35 Qantas A380-842 Melbourne-Los Angeles

so from that you can tell that OQB is QF11

[phil.l]

Thanks Dan.

[Tim Bowrey]

Whens OQC due? Tomorrow I have been told by my uncle who works for Qantas yet it isnt on the SydneyAirport.com website for the next few days or anything. Hes not really in the position to really know this kind of info but I was under the impression it was due the same day I flew out to London(BA10, for anyone spotting Boxing Day)

Cheers!

[Bob C]

I don't think it's even been accepted yet by QANTAS but the date 29 December rings a bell - either for acceptance in France or arrival in Sydney.

[Tsen Tsan]

QF6022 from TLS-SIN, originally scheduled on 27Dec08, has been retimed to arrive SIN 28Dec08 0535 hrs, departing for SYD at 0705 hrs local. This should be VH-OQC.

[matthew mcdonald]

Sorry, but what time would that mean it would arrive into Sydney?

[Bob C]

The Sydney Airport International Arrivals Page is showing QF6022 due from Toulouse at 0610 on 29 December.

Of course this could be subject to change.

[Andrew M]

Great news!

The 3rd A380 on track for delivery :D

QF6022 Toulouse 28/12/2008
Scheduled: 07:05am 29/12/2008
Estimated: 06:10am -29/12/2008

Keep an eye on the Sydney airport website!

Very impressed that finally the A380's are coming for Qantas

I am sure Qantas is VERY happy to finally have them and to relieve the stress on the 747 fleet.

Lots of planes in for maintenance at the moment, yesterday I saw
MEL - At least 2 737-800's, and an A332 being towed away from the airport
SYD - 2 x 747-300's in the hangar
3 x 747-400's around the hangars
1 x 747-400 in the hangar
1 x 737-800 around the hangars
1 x A330-200 VH-EBL parked close the pond, looking VERY shiny and nice - Has she flown any flights yet ?

Was a good day for a few quick flights to retain Gold status for next year :D :cool:

[Nigel C]

and an A332 being towed away from the airport
I guess it would make a good garden ornament. Nice Xmas present!

1 x 747-700 in the hangar
Wow, a new model! How did I miss that one?!

1 x A330-200 VH-EBL parked close the pond, looking VERY shiny and nice - Has she flown any flights yet ?
I believe she has done TLS to SYD.

:D

[Andrew M]

I guess it would make a good garden ornament. Nice Xmas present!


Wow, a new model! How did I miss that one?!


I believe she has done TLS to SYD.

:D

1. Yep stuff the garden gnomes - At least an A332 couldn't be stolen from the garden that easily.

2. :cool:

3. :rolleyes: and :D

[Nigel C]

You forgot the :p

:D

[Tsen Tsan]

QF6022 from TLS-SIN, originally scheduled on 27Dec08, has been retimed to arrive SIN 28Dec08 0535 hrs, departing for SYD at 0705 hrs local. This should be VH-OQC.

Now, QF6022 is confirmed for an arrival into SIN @ 1535 hrs 27th DEC 2008, departing at 0705 hrs on 28th Dec 2008.
This would make QF6022 arrive into SYD around 1700 on 28th Dec 2008 (SUNDAY).


All times subject to change... our CAAS isnt very efficient.

[Mark B]

QF6022 Toulouse 28/12/2008
Scheduled: 07:05am 29/12/2008
Estimated: 06:10am -29/12/2008


Actually, scheduled was 28/12/2008

[Sarah C]

VH-EBL did MEL/SYD positioning sector and last week did SYD/NRT/SYD. It wouldn't surprise if it has done the sector again. 16right.com will tell us.

[matthew mcdonald]

Speaking of 16R acars, every time I get onto it it comes up with Bandwidth limit exceeded so I cant see it. Does anybody know what that means

[Grahame Hutchison]

www.16Right.com (http://www.16Right.com) temporarily down, see http://yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=2160

[Tsen Tsan]

Now, QF6022 is confirmed for an arrival into SIN @ 1535 hrs 27th DEC 2008, departing at 0705 hrs on 28th Dec 2008.
This would make QF6022 arrive into SYD around 1700 on 28th Dec 2008 (SUNDAY).


All times subject to change... our CAAS isnt very efficient.

Seems that our CAAS is a screwed up authority on flight timings.

QF6022 has now been retimed to arrive 28DEC08 @ 1535. Its departure is said to be retimred to 28DEC08 @ 0705.. go figure. I give up on flight board, it seems to be clueless.

[Beau Chenery]

Anyone know her where abouts? Has she passed through SIN yet?

Many Thanks
Beau

[Tsen Tsan]

Confirmed arrv in SIN @ 1530 hrs local with a 1935 hrs scheduled departure. Parking gate C25.

[Tsen Tsan]

Arrived 1525 hrs in 'great' conditions.

http://www.tungsten.per.sg/images/planes/vhoqc-small.jpg

[Grahame Hutchison]

Ready to depart Singapore ...

19:35 http://appserver1.caas.gov.sg/CaasWebFiNew/images/airlines/QF.gif (http://appserver1.caas.gov.sg/CaasWebFiNew/DoDptFlights.do;jsessionid=JXtJh0QS8dhRpZG5jGXdN0Y t5lQ0hvmHG8LKQqTjHYX2p1mTq3NL!-1525063717?flighttype=DEPARTURE#) QF6022 Sydney 1 C25 Last Callhttp://appserver1.caas.gov.sg/CaasWebFiNew/images/flashFis.gifhttp://appserver1.caas.gov.sg/CaasWebFiNew/images/empty2.gif

Now 2316 local YSSY

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

VH-OQC is due into Sydney at 0700 (29/12/08) from Singapore

[Krzysztof M]

She has just landed on 16R and is currently taxying to Intl bay 9.


Edit: pics!
http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/N495QS/Aviation/VHOQCDec291900.jpg

[David C]

I have always been surprised why Airbus went with a forward tilted bogie. I assume it is probably due to design constraints?

Unless you get the pitch right on flare to level the bogie as much as possible the landing is always firmer as the rear wheels hit home subject to sink rate.

The A330 is always a good example of rearward bogie tilt that enables a smoother contact and settle.


It's not just a Airbus thing .... Boeing has forward canted bogies too on the 767 .

Dave C

[Steve Crook]

I was just looking at the reference to -OQC parking at bay 9 at the T1 and it struck me that I am out of touch with where the terminal is regarding A380 compliant parking bays. Which bays are now able to handle this aircraft? Thanks

[Bill S]

Well aware. My question was related to why Airbus when for the forward canter on the A380 considering no other Airbus aircraft does.

You mean apart from the A340-600?

http://widebodyaircraft.nl/a346viri.jpg

[Sarah C]

Here are my photos - the light wasn't the best.

[D Chan]

Well aware. My question was related to why Airbus when for the forward canter on the A380 considering no other Airbus aircraft does.

Incorrect. A310 (interestingly A300s don't) and the Air India A320s with double bogey mains have them.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Pakistan-International-Airlines/Airbus-A310-308/1449462/L/
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Air-India/Airbus-A320-231/1445346/L/

I don't know the specifics but I assume the forward tilting gear could be to do with space constraints / tugging the gear into the bay (that's the story with the 767 anyway).
Though I wouldn't say that forward canter automatically gives a rougher touchdown than the 'conventional' tilting configuration. I have been on a 777 and I thought the impact was rough despite the flare being quite good. With the A380 - I think the triple bogey hits the runway first and then the outer double bogey then touches the runway - so I think the outer double bogey landing gears would soften the impact? But then again there are a lot of variables and a lot depends on the folks in the cockpit.


Nice photos Sarah - did you take the shots from the Jetbase or Stamford?

[Brenden S]

I was told that when Boeing was designing the 767/757 that it was a fuel saving idea.

[Raymond Rowe]

You got me there. I assumed the gear was level and not cantered as with the A300.

An A320 with a double bogie...I have never seen this before. Surly this is not common on A320's?

India has been the only country to order the bogie on the A320.

[Mark Grima]

India has been the only country to order the bogie on the A320.

I was looking at that Air India photo for a few minutes thinking that something didn't look right!

Any ideas why Air India want a bogie on their A320s? Surly it would add unnecessary weight, which in turn would increase fuel burn and thus costs?

Cheers

M

[Andrew P]

from another board

The aircraft were intended to be used as a replacement for some high altitude airports with low pavement strength that were previously serviced by a B737-200 which has a lower ACN.

The routes are now being flown by A subsidiary (Alliance Air) using 737-200s so the aircraft are progressively beig retrofitted with standard A320 landing gear.

[Grahame Hutchison]

OQA and OQB tracking across the Pacific about 90 minutes apart when you allow for the YMML-YSSY part of QF93.

VH-OQA QF0093 02/01/2009 13:37 Qantas A380-842 <-<--- Melbourne-Los Angeles
VH-OQB QF0011 02/01/2009 15:56 Qantas A380-842 <-<--- Sydney-Los Angeles

[Bernie P]

OQA and OQB tracking across the Pacific about 90 minutes apart when you allow for the YMML-YSSY part of QF93.

VH-OQA QF0093 02/01/2009 13:37 Qantas A380-842 <-<--- Melbourne-Los Angeles
VH-OQB QF0011 02/01/2009 15:56 Qantas A380-842 <-<--- Sydney-Los Angeles

Ahhh... That will explain why OQA departed Syd this morning RIGHT before OQB landed...:

[Dan Collins]

VH-OQC as QF11 suffered some sort of problem this afternoon. It taxied out to 34L with a Malaysia B744 and Wunala Dreaming behind and something occured at the holding point.

The Malaysia B744 made an early entry to 34L and took off, but Wunala remained. The A380 taxied back via 34L and re-entered the taxiway allowing Wunala to depart.

No details as to the problem but the aircraft returned to the gate and was still there at 18:00 when we left.

Dan

[Anthony J]

VH-OQC as QF11 suffered some sort of problem this afternoon. It taxied out to 34L with a Malaysia B744 and Wunala Dreaming behind and something occured at the holding point.

The Malaysia B744 made an early entry to 34L and took off, but Wunala remained. The A380 taxied back via 34L and re-entered the taxiway allowing Wunala to depart.

No details as to the problem but the aircraft returned to the gate and was still there at 18:00 when we left.

Dan

It departed at 2014.

[Nigel C]

Something a little different today...2 of the 3 QF A380's were on the northern apron at YSSY today for (possibly) the first time. SQ's A380 was also parked on Bay 57 at the time.

They (OQA and OQB) were programmed to be parked on Bays 10 and 9 respectively, but an aerobridge mechanical problem on Bay 9 requiring the cannibalisation of a part off the "C" bridge on Bay 10 meant OQA had to use Bay 24 instead.
It was probably a unique photo opportunity for anyone on the observation deck.

[matthew mcdonald]

Can somebody please tell me if OQC landed at Sydney today ?

Thanks in advance

[Lukas M]

Can somebody please tell me if OQC landed at Sydney today ?
Nope. Came into Melbourne from LA this morning as QF94 and then left around Lunchtime as QF93 back to LA.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Check the YMML WebTrak at 1259 today.

http://mel.webtrak-lochard.com/template/index.html

ACARS mode: 1 Aircraft reg: VH-OQC [ ]
Message label: ** Block id: @ Msg no: 0d69
Flight id: QF0093 [YMML-LAX] [Qantas]
Message content:-
SBS-1 Callsign: QFA93
----------------------------------------------------------[ 05/01/2009 02:57 ]- UTC

[Michael Mak]

Check the YMML WebTrak at 1259 today.

http://mel.webtrak-lochard.com/template/index.html

ACARS mode: 1 Aircraft reg: VH-OQC [ ]
Message label: ** Block id: @ Msg no: 0d69
Flight id: QF0093 [YMML-LAX] [Qantas]
Message content:-
SBS-1 Callsign: QFA93
----------------------------------------------------------[ 05/01/2009 02:57 ]- UTC
I saw her overflying SYD on Planeplotter today, I think she was at FL380.

[Grahame Hutchison]

The A380 are becoming so common now ...

9V-SKB SQ0222 07/01/2009 17:18 Singapore Airlines A380-841 <----- Sydney-Singapore
VH-OQB QF0011 07/01/2009 17:20 Qantas A380-842 <-<--- Sydney-Los Angeles

First ACARS pickup only 2 minutes apart.

Is Sydney the only two airline A380 airport at present ?

[Dan Collins]

London Heathrow gets 2 A380 airlines as well. Singapore Airlines and Emirates.

All going to plan, Sydney will be the first with three airlines.

Dan

[Arthur T]

Hope it won't be get off this topic...

As QF's 4th A380 is due to arrive in 2009 Q1, anyeone here can give me any confirmation about the actual delivery date and its expected route of service?

Any chance for VH-QOD on QF29/30?

[Ash W]

London Heathrow gets 2 A380 airlines as well. Singapore Airlines and Emirates.

All going to plan, Sydney will be the first with three airlines.

Dan

Unless Ek is starting A380 ops to Sydney next week, London will get that honor as Qantas starts flights to LHR next week. First flight of QF31 with an A388 leaves Sydney Friday 16th Jan and gets to London on 17th. Flights are 3 days a week, Fri, Sat and Tue QF31 ex Sydney and Sat, Sun and Wed QF32 ex London.

Hope it won't be get off this topic...

As QF's 4th A380 is due to arrive in 2009 Q1, anyeone here can give me any confirmation about the actual delivery date and its expected route of service?

Any chance for VH-QOD on QF29/30?

I think you will find the next few are planned to increase levels on existing services rather than add new A380 routes.

[AdamC]

Just a question for someone, has anyone photographed all three a380's together as yet. EK, QF and SQ's. Maybe when Qf starts LHR services it will happen.

Cheers

Adam

[Rhys Xanthis]

Am i correct in saying the a380 only ops mel-lax on monday and wednesday qf93/94?

in mel til 18/1 and want to see an a380 for the first time:p

[Robert Zweck]

A close relative is travelling on the inaugural A380 QF 31 to SIN on Friday 16th.

Booked the A380 especially.

[Dan Collins]

Unless Ek is starting A380 ops to Sydney next week, London will get that honor as Qantas starts flights to LHR next week. First flight of QF31 with an A388 leaves Sydney Friday 16th Jan and gets to London on 17th. Flights are 3 days a week, Fri, Sat and Tue QF31 ex Sydney and Sat, Sun and Wed QF32 ex London.

Whoops, thanks for that correction, I had forgotten about Qantas starting London Heathrow so soon. Sheesh time's flown by.

Just a question for someone, has anyone photographed all three a380's together as yet. EK, QF and SQ's. Maybe when Qf starts LHR services it will happen.

Only airport to have that opportunity would've been Toulouse so far, but as you said, some photos from London could be likely depending on the schedules each airline has.

Dan

[James Smith]

According to "Airline Route Updates" today's (14/1/09) QF73 to SFO is to be operated by the A388.

A bit of promotion perhaps?

[Sarah C]

According to "Airline Route Updates" today's (14/1/09) QF73 to SFO is to be operated by the A388.

A bit of promotion perhaps?

It is for the GDay USA Week/Festivities. I thought it might be operating a joyflight during the day before flying back to SYD but I could be wrong.

[Mario Facchini]

Only airport to have that opportunity would've been Toulouse so far, but as you said, some photos from London could be likely depending on the schedules each airline has.

Dan

I have photgraphed OQB and OQC together, that same day, OQA was in hangar 59 and SKB was in town. so sydney did have 4 A380s at the airport at the same time, that was last friday (09/01/09).

i will find the photo of OQB and OQC together and post it later

[Nigel C]

I have photgraphed OQB and OQC together, that same day, OQA was in hangar 59 and SKB was in town. so sydney did have 4 A380s at the airport at the same time, that was last friday (09/01/09).

i will find the photo of OQB and OQC together and post it later

Hangar 59? How come nobody told me about this one?!


Last Sunday or Monday saw OQA and OQB in the Qantas East area parked nose to nose, and OQC was in Hangar 96.

[Michael Rychter]

I think OQC has been parked near the pond for many days - something amiss?

[Sarah C]

I think OQC has been parked near the pond for many days - something amiss?

Doubt it - the LHR service starts on Friday (I think) so that is when it will be deployed.

OQC is operating the service to SFO this afternoon (apparently)

[Bernie P]

Doubt it - the LHR service starts on Friday (I think) so that is when it will be deployed.

OQC is operating the service to SFO this afternoon (apparently)

Any ideas (ye) as to what aircraft is doing the inaugral 'Kangaroo Route'? Anyone??

[Dan Hammond]

OQC is operating the service to SFO this afternoon (apparently)

VH-OQC QF0073 14/01/2009 16:50 Qantas A380-842 <-<--- Melbourne-Sydney-San Francisco

[Rhys Xanthis]

Went to the airport and saw it, any idea of the rego of todays qf93 mel-lax?

photo's didnt turn out at all :( , and couldnt see it from either end of the airport at the gate.

[Michael Mak]

VH-OQC QF0073 14/01/2009 16:50 Qantas A380-842 <-<--- Melbourne-Sydney-San Francisco
Did it operate the domestic leg of MEL-SYD?

[Dan Hammond]

Did it operate the domestic leg of MEL-SYD?

Dont think so, that was a straight copy and paste from 16 right ACARS. As someone said earlier that it was in Sydney i think it just did SYD-SFO

[Michael Mak]

Dont think so, that was a straight copy and paste from 16 right ACARS. As someone said earlier that it was in Sydney i think it just did SYD-SFO
Thanks Dan.

[Benny Zheng]

Is anyone travelling on the SIN - LHR inaugural flight? :)

[Tim Bowrey]

Is anyone travelling on the SIN - LHR inaugural flight? :)

Geez Benny no need to brag or anything! Il try and catch her in LHR. Im doing LHR-HKG tomorrow night so i might catch her during the day sometime. Have a great trip through to Canada mate!

Tim

[Anthony J]

any ideas (ye) as to what aircraft is doing the inaugral 'kangaroo route'? Anyone??

vh-oqc

[Anthony J]

went to the airport and saw it, any idea of the rego of todays qf93 mel-lax?

Photo's didnt turn out at all :( , and couldnt see it from either end of the airport at the gate.

vh-oqb

[Andrew M]

Let us not forget the 4th A380 due in March either ;)

[Robert Zweck]

Currently I am sitting in the ADL QF Club....the cappucino is nice.

As I write my brother is on his way on QF 736 VH-VYE ADL-SYD to join QF31 later this afternoon.

At the ADL check in he was told VH-OQC

His seat numbers are 13 J and K

Is that upper or lower deck?

[Jon Harris]

Hi Robert - 13J/K is the last row of front upper deck cabin...

I'm getting ready to go to the airport to catch the QF31...pretty exciting.

[Robert Zweck]

When they did the bus transfer from the Domestic to the International, VH-OQA was in the hangar and VH-OQB and VH-OQC were at the terminal.

[Anthony J]

As I posted at the top of the page OQC is to operate QFA31. OQB is operating QFA11.

[Michael Mak]

As I posted at the top of the page OQC is to operate QFA31. OQB is operating QFA11.
I saw VH-OQC (QF31) lifting off from Runway 16R today at Towra Point Reserve.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Starting to be common place these days ....

9V-SKF SQ0221 20/01/2009 07:07 Singapore Airlines A380-841 <----- Singapore-Sydney
VH-OQB QF0012 20/01/2009 07:08 Qantas A380-842 <-<--- Los Angeles-Sydney

Only one minute apart but from different directions.

[Ash W]

London Heathrow gets 2 A380 airlines as well. Singapore Airlines and Emirates.

All going to plan, Sydney will be the first with three airlines.

Dan

Dan didn't manage to get all 3 A380 operators on the ground at the same time, but yesterday I went spotting at Heathrow and got pics of all 3 within 30 minutes of each other. If the EK flight had arrived 10 mins earlier and QF32 had left on time it may have been possible for a bit of a group shot. But not to be.

Anyway here is my effort...

PS Where I was standing, which was on the fence between Hatton Cross Tube and T4 you could really hear the difference in engine noise of the A380 compared to everything else. They are just so quiet, it made A330's and 777's sound loud. Ineed the BMI ERJ that left just before Qantas for some reason sounded louder!

[Dan Collins]

Ash, thanks for the photos! They look great in any case. Can't wait to get up close to an Emirates A380 when they start coming to Sydney :) They're definitely quiet birds and as you noted the 777's seem loud nowadays. It's amazing how perception changes with technological advances.

Did you see the Emirates leave? I'm just wondering if their engines sound different to the RR's on Qantas and Singapore's birds...

Dan

[Ash W]

Ash, thanks for the photos! They look great in any case. Can't wait to get up close to an Emirates A380 when they start coming to Sydney :) They're definitely quiet birds and as you noted the 777's seem loud nowadays. It's amazing how perception changes with technological advances.

Did you see the Emirates leave? I'm just wondering if their engines sound different to the RR's on Qantas and Singapore's birds...

Dan

Nah did wait around for EK to leave, it was freezing cold out there yesterday. Maybe in a few months time when it starts to warm up and we get some decent sunlight I might go out again.

[Bernie P]

In my blog feeder, Flightblogger is reporting that QANTAS 8th aircraft has arrived in Toulouse!

In the wee hours of January 15th in the South of France, an A380 made its way (in pieces) to the Airbus facility in Toulouse. If my math is correct, this is the 32nd structural delivery of a flying A380 to the Final Assembly Line. The aircraft will eventually be the 8th for QANTAS as VH-OQH (MSN050). In addition to the video below (taken by my colleague Max Kingsley-Jones), photographer BlackBear_31 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackbear_31/sets/72157612532198871/) captured the convoy winding through a French village. The convoy carried the horizontal stabilizer, wings, forward, center and aft fuselage for the super jumbo.

Direct video link (if you don't want to go to John's ;Flight Blogger' page is here (http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1847329143/bctid8586699001).

Source: flightblogger (http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/flightblogger/2009/01/qantass-8th-a380-arrives-in-to.html)

Rather than simply start another thread, I thought it best to continue within this QF 'delivery' themed thread (even if there is 4,5,6 & 7 missing somewhere... ;) ).

Pretty cool video showing how 'tight' it is through the village, and BlackBear_31 has some great images as well!!!

[Grahame Hutchison]

Playing cat and mouse across the Pacific again this morning ...

VH-OQA QF0012 30/01/2009 08:31 Qantas A380-842 <-<--- Los Angeles-Sydney
VH-OQC QF0094 30/01/2009 08:32 Qantas A380-842 <-<--- Los Angeles-Melbourne

One minute apart for their first ACARS transmission.

[Brad Myer]

When is the 4th A380 due?

Anyone know?

[Malcolm Parker]

4th A380, scheduled to arrive on 7th June. Qantas have also advised this aircraft will be placed on QF31/32 which will increase frequency from 3 services p/w to 5 services p/w.

[Philip Argy]

Rather than simply start another thread, I thought it best to continue within this QF 'delivery' themed thread (even if there is 4,5,6 & 7 missing somewhere...




We know no 4 is due on 7 June. Do we have any arrival dates for Qantas' 5th to 8th A380s?

[Andrew M]

http://plane.spottingworld.com/A380_production_list is good as a general guide.

I am hoping that at least one or two of the 5/6/7th A380's go on the MEL-LAX route :)

[NickN]

I hope one of them features a special scheme.

[Kieran Wells]

I hope one of them features a special scheme.

From memory i read somewhere, that the A380's werent going to have any special schemes...would have been nice thou..