February's visit, a week after my team mate's, with a Mach II tour taken to provide access to the plant.  My luck was in as the ADER production line was partially open affording a view of 4 out of the 6 widebody frames under construction (details below).  As the Airbus Visit tour of the hall is now restricted to... Continue Reading →

A rare trip to TLS without A380Spotter so not the normal log taking detail!  Full set of photos can be found here http://flickr.com/photos/digitalairliners/sets/72157614077516250/    A320 0659  320-232  F-WWDB  DLR, testbed.  Parked on main apron at St. Martin du Touch.  (3621)  320-232  (F-WWIK)  Kingfisher Airlines, full colours EXCEPT for tail logo.  Parked on main apron at... Continue Reading →

My second visit of the month, primarily to catch the first Air France A380 in daylight ...I wasn't disappointed!.   Mach II and A380 tours were taken to help compensate for the lack of a chauffeur so I'm confident this is a pretty comprehensive account of the inhabitants.   Shots at:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/a380spotter/sets/72157613204985900/   Toulouse: Blagnac -... Continue Reading →

A full day with my team mate and part-time chauffeur so that everything that could be seen was duly noted.  Plenty of A380 flying plus taxi runs for MSN0034 witnessed at close quarters made for things even more interesting than usual.    Shots at:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/a380spotter/sets/72157612253726680/     l'aubrevouir from Parc Auto P3: closer (1) 05/01/2009     A330-343E MSN0990 F-WWKK... Continue Reading →

  A flying visit (via Frankfurt both ways to sample the delights of Lufthansa CityLine (out) and Cirrus Airlines(back)) with car so everything that could be seen was noted.  An interesting perspective on the DC was witnessed (see photos) as a result, including the repositioning of the second A380 for Qantas during the early hours.    Shots at: ... Continue Reading →

On foot, but an A380 tour with the addition of Concorde No.1 provided access to the main St. Martin du Touch site and a glimpse at 330/340 production.   Credit due to 'Yogi Bear' for his help with tie-ups. Shots at:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/a380spotter/sets/72157610231844495/   H. ZIEGLER DC from Parc Auto P3     L'Aubrevouir from Parc Auto P3:... Continue Reading →

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 →