Emirates A380 testing at LAX

[aero-engineer]

A380 to be tested at LAX
By Art Marroquin, Daily Breeze Staff Writer
Article Launched: 07/14/2008 09:55:11 PM PDT

Emirates Airlines will fly the massive Airbus A380 to Los Angeles International Airport on Aug. 5 to conduct a series of ground and flight tests, officials said Monday.

The so-called familiarization flight will come two days after Emirates launches commercial service aboard the Airbus A380 between Dubai and New York's John F. Kennedy Airport. A similar test flight is scheduled for Aug. 4 at San Francisco International Airport.

"The A380 familiarization flights will give guests from San Francisco and Los Angeles a chance to feel and experience the new aircraft, as well as learn more about Emirates' world-class amenities and comforts," said Nigel Page, Emirates' senior vice president of commercial operations for the Americas.

"We are very proud to be the first airline to bring the A380 to North America as a commercial service and consider this a milestone for the aviation industry," he said. "We are also delighted to be able to offer access to the aircraft on both the East and West coasts of the United States."

The super-jumbo jet will be stocked with showers, a full-service bar and two lounge areas where passengers can mingle during a demonstration flight up and down the West Coast.

Kevin
aero-engineer

[Midnight Mover]

This is soon , thanks for the heads up Will try to make it over there.

[phantomphan1974]

This is soon , thanks for the heads up Will try to make it over there.

Thanks Kevin, any time schedule?

[robin990]

Is there a time and runway for this landing ?

[NikonGuy]

It might be landing on the south side like last time, not sure though.

[Midnight Mover]

It might be landing on the south side like last time, not sure though.

Trying to get time off

[NikonGuy]

whos going tomorrow?

[phantomphan1974]

thanks for the reminder.  Might stop by and see what I can see.  No time frame yet?

[NikonGuy]

I dont think so, a landing schedule would be great and landing runway too.

[Midnight Mover]

I got this from one of "gfydad" posts on fencecheck: A big thank you from APSC

The Emirates Airlines A380 is due into LAX Tues.

Here's the scoop...

WHEN:           Tuesday, August 5, 2008

8:00 a.m.: Media arrival and reception at the Flight Path Museum
9:15 a.m.: A380 lands, followed by water cannon salute, VIP welcome and red carpet ceremony
9:45 a.m.: Introductory remarks and press conference
11:15 a.m.: A380 take off/photo op
1:15 a.m.: A380 landing/photo op

WHERE:        Los Angeles International Airport
                   Flight Path Learning Center and Museum

Los Angeles' first fully outfitted and branded Airbus A380 arrival and departure. 

There will be no tours or access to the interior of the aircraft. Also, please note business attire for photographers is appropriate for Tuesday's event.

Also, frontage road will be closed but figure that the hill will be first come, first served. 

Departure should be between 11am & 12noon Wednesday.
Arrivals & Departures will be on Runway 25 LEFT

Link:    http://www.fencecheck.com/forums/index.php/topic,2412.225.html

[NikonGuy]

Very nice, Thnx Robert! This really is a big help. BTW I will be going tomorrow morning. If anyone is going my cell # is 310 946 6516.

[Midnight Mover]

Very nice, Thnx Robert! This really is a big help. BTW I will be going tomorrow morning. If anyone is going my cell # is 310 946 6516.

Don't know if I can go, but I will call you if I do,work is 

[robin990]

Does this mean if you dress nice and look the part you can get into this event ?

[robin990]

And where is the Museam ? 

[Midnight Mover]

Does this mean if you dress nice and look the part you can get into this event ?

You would have to have credentials. Something I think most of us including me don't have