Bangkok--9 Mar--Total Quality PR
The first of five Airbus A380s for China Southern Airlines has made its maiden flight recently after completion of the final assembly and system tests in Toulouse.
The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, flew from Toulouse, France to Hamburg, Germany, where the cabin will be installed and the aircraft will be painted in full China Southern livery.
The green colour of the aircraft shown is a protective coating against corrosion.
China Southern Airlines will become the seventh A380 operator Delivery of the aircraft is scheduled later in 2011.
1. The first A380 for China Southern Airlines takes off from Toulouse, France, for Hamburg, Germany, for cabin installation and painting.
2. The first A380 for China Southern Airlines has successfully completed its maiden flight as it touched down at Hamburg airport.
3. The first A380 for China Southern Airlines being prepared at Toulouse airport for its maiden flight to Hamburg airport
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