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Post by FabienA380 on Mar 6, 2017 2:08:01 GMT 1
It might be a special livery that takes some time to either get a paint shop ready, either long time to get painted, either both?..
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Post by a380admirer on Mar 6, 2017 9:21:48 GMT 1
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philidor
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Post by philidor on Mar 6, 2017 9:22:58 GMT 1
Everithing we know points to a special livery, or a special painting or decal feature, being applied in some paint shop outside TLS. There have been such cases before. Do you remember MH A380 paint job being completed outside TLS because a special paint was being used ?
While we don't know why a special treatment is required, I believe N° 100 to be a perfect suspect. MSN 232 could have been selected for the aircraft to have time to go back to the paint shop and be back before delivery.
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Post by peter on Mar 6, 2017 11:09:10 GMT 1
Did RTO with max speed 86 kts (on FR24). |
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XWB
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Post by XWB on Mar 6, 2017 11:40:52 GMT 1
A plane without company titles is usually an indication of long-term storage. Perhaps MSN 232 is one of the deferred A380s?
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Post by stealthmanbob on Mar 6, 2017 11:49:40 GMT 1
Did RTO with max speed 86 kts (on FR24). So it's going to fly out somewhere ? Either for painting or storage ? |
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kronus
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Post by kronus on Mar 6, 2017 12:57:27 GMT 1
In my opinion msn 232 maybe be temporary leased to another airline (as 4 Latam a350 to Qatar AW).
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philidor
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Post by philidor on Mar 6, 2017 13:23:59 GMT 1
A plane without company titles is usually an indication of long-term storage. Perhaps MSN 232 is one of the deferred A380s? That would be the case of a not taken up plane wating for a buyer. In this case, the livery is recognisable enough, and there is no doubt EK is taking the plane, so why not complete the livery ? |
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philidor
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Post by philidor on Mar 6, 2017 13:26:33 GMT 1
In my opinion msn 232 maybe be temporary leased to another airline (as 4 Latam a350 to Qatar AW). I would like this idea to be true, as it would mean another airline is in need of A380s as soon as possible. Unfortunately, it seems unlikely for the moment. |
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Linie 9
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Post by Linie 9 on Mar 6, 2017 13:33:41 GMT 1
A plane without company titles is usually an indication of long-term storage. Perhaps MSN 232 is one of the deferred A380s? That's correct. Delivery 2018. Tail will be painted again and the missing stuff added then. |
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