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Korean A380 Ready for Flight Test (October 26, 2010)

Korean Air has released pictures of its first Airbus A380 from the Toulouse production line, complete with the carrier’s livery on the tailfin.

The first of four Korean Air A380 aircraft is now in the middle of final assembly process at the Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse. An A380 aircraft, featuring the Korean Air logo, is waiting for its first test flight, after which it will be sent to the manufacturing plant of Airbus in Hamburg in November to go through the final production process such as cabin facility attachment and body painting. Delivery to Korean Air is scheduled next May.

The second, third and fourth A380s, which are scheduled to be delivered to Korean Air respectively next June, July and August, are now at different assembly stages.

Korean Air is the sixth carrier to introduce A380 to its service - and the first airline to fly A380 between the US and Asia.

Korean Air will introduce a total of five A380 aircraft by the end of next year. Also, from 2012 to 2014, an additional five aircraft will be introduced, bringing the total to ten aircraft.