Tag Archives: A380

From my inbox: A380 updates, Philippine passport renewal and Cebu Pacific’s latest promo

Posted on Tuesday, 9 October 2007 by nina

G’day! I’ve been a bit busy settling this past few days in Melbourne. I know, I know, I’ve been here before so I should know how things work. But I actually haven’t really gone out yet, except for that trip … Continue reading →

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A380 to land in NAIA on October 11 at 2:45pm

Posted on Friday, 5 October 2007 by nina

The Daily Tribune gives us more details on the October 11 arrival of the world’s biggest commercial jet, as well as tips where to get the best view of the Airbus A380.

Local aircraft enthusiasts will have a closer look at the super jumbo jet which is scheduled to arrive at 2:45 p.m. and land at the NAIA’s longest runway, the 3,700-meter long 06/24 runway.

The giant aircraft, which requires only 1,500 meters of landing space, will line up for its final approach in the vicinity of Antipolo flying toward the South Luzon Expressway.

The aircraft can be clearly seen at The Fort in Taguig City but can be best viewed at the east-west service roads of the South Luzon Expressway near the gates of Villamor Airbase and Merville Subdivision.

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Confirmed: A380 in the Philippines in October

Posted on Thursday, 27 September 2007 by nina

I guess those guys really knew what they were talking about MSN009’s third tour will take it to Dubai, Melbourne and the Philippine cities of Manila and Luzon from 8-13 October. From Toulouse the jet will then travel again to … Continue reading →

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A380 to land in Clark?!

Posted on Monday, 24 September 2007 by nina

Found the link to this forum over at PEX: Confirmed test A/C A380 will be in Manila Oct 11 and Clark on Oct 12 – plane is full of test equipment so no rides – they want to prove out … Continue reading →

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Auction for tickets on Singapore Airlines A380′s first flight has started

Posted on Saturday, 1 September 2007 by nina

…and it’s crazy! Crazy I tell you! The world’s first commercial flight of the A380 will take off from Singapore on 25 October 2007 and return from Sydney on 26 October 2007. Singapore Airlines is auctioning seats on both legs … Continue reading →

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