4 days after my last visit, an interesting insight into the speed of production.  On foot, but a 'Mach II' tour allowed access to the main St. Martin du Touch site for 320 and 330/340 production and some of the ATR area. Shots at:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/a380spotter/sets/72157608176012976/      Reference shot: H. ZIEGLER DC       ... Continue Reading →

My latest log this time with chum and car so everything that could be seen was seen. Shots at:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/a380spotter/sets/72157608009027577/  and http://www.flickr.com/photos/digitalairliners/sets/72157608113219752/     Reference shot: H. ZIEGLER DC       Reference shot: l'aubrevouir       A320-214 MSN3690 enters the ATE paintshop       A340-542 MSN0912 F-WWTL       The sad... Continue Reading →

My latest log from the Airbus Theme Park, this time solo and on foot with views limited to approach/ departure, the terminal area and covert visits to the car park. The 'Mach II' tour option was taken to gain covert access to the main plant in-lieu of the much-missed Clement Ader (A330/40) tour.  To round things off the... Continue Reading →

My latest log from Airbus-land, this time solo and on foot with views limited to approach/ departure, the terminal area and covert visits to the car park. Shots at: http://flickr.com/photos/a380spotter/sets/72157606378561457/   The usual disclaimers apply: Brackets indicate assumed reg. from previous intelligence.  No brackets = positive sighting.  All times are French local. All frames parked-up all day,... Continue Reading →

A solo visit, to take my last tour of the Clement ADER facility (A330/A340 production).  The tour guide confirmed that the tour has been cancelled - at the instruction of Airbus - for good.  No reason given, and it was suggested that we 'ask Airbus'!   No car, so views limited from the terminal area,... Continue Reading →

A briefer than usual visit to Airbus World, prior to taking the 'navette' north to CDG, this time with the benefit of a car so everything that could be seen was noted.   Shots at http://www.flickr.com/photos/a380spotter/sets/72157605666917178/ The usual disclaimers apply: Brackets indicate assumed reg. from previous intelligence.  No brackets = positive sighting.  All times are French local.... Continue Reading →

Flying solo again this visit so views were limited to terminal area, car park and while on (penultimate) Clement Ader (330/340) AIRBUS VISIT tour.    Shots at http://www.flickr.com/photos/a380spotter/sets/72157605326596587/     The usual disclaimers apply: Brackets indicate assumed reg. from previous intelligence.  No brackets = positive sighting.  All times are French local. All frames parked-up all day, unless noted.... Continue Reading →