Airbus A380 at Logan

[murphcc1]

Hi guys, The largest passenger aircraft in the world touched down at Logan today. I am not sure how long it's gonna be here, but I expect it to be gone by the snow on Wednesday. It is at the North gate, near Signature Aviation. they are giving tours to all the media and politicos. ( Who says "Politicos" anymore....sheeesh)

Like I said, I think it might leave sometime Tuedsay, it' s just here to show off.

[N1BHH]

Who says politicos anymore? I read it nearly every day: http://www.politico.com/

[murphcc1]

I got some good information that the Airbus will be leaving for France tomorrow morning at 0800 local time. Anyone with their scanner on or camera ready please get some shots.

[Scott SNE Webmaster]

I wonder if I saw it today on my Kinetic SBS-1. I'll have a look and follow up if so.

[Scott SNE Webmaster]

I do have an A380 in the database, Air France 007, but it shows out of JFK to LFPG, which is Charles de Gaulle Airport in France. Since 1/14 I've seen it and Air France 006 just about each day.

[Joe SNE Moderator]

...it' s just here to show off.

Media reporting that it is transporting an unmanned submarine to assist in the recovery of the crashed Air France flight from last year.

[murphcc1]

http://nycaviation.com/2010/02/08/ph...-boston-today/


Some times ya just gotta dig......

[KB1NVI]

I wonder if I saw it today on my Kinetic SBS-1. I'll have a look and follow up if so.

Scott, the flight was blacked out on flighttracker, its registered under airbus so not sure what that call would be. I did listen to it talking to the tower but I can't remember what call they used. Something followed by Super I think. They had chase cars follow it down the runway to check for debris/damage, kind of like a FOD walk.

[BRS2195]

"Airbus 501 Super" was the callsign

[Scott SNE Webmaster]

Hopefully I'll grab it Tuesday when it leaves. It's got to be using ADS-B, I would think.

[OPS1]

Wow. That is a crapload of airplane right there!

[N1KMC]

MassPort has some photos up on it's Facebook page. You can find them here:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php...id=18560027980

Local media outlets are saying it'll be leaving around 8AM this morning (Tuesday). If it uses 33L, I'll try to have my camera ready.

[david rosario]

whdh was calling it a compatibility test to see if it actually fit on the tarmac. what would've happened if it didnot fit? would the do a touch and go even if they can do one?

[N1KMC]

I've been listening to the Airbus talk to Boston Ground, and they were calling it a compatability test too. This thing is late, but looks like it should be launching before too long...Probably before 9AM.

[david rosario]

what frequency are they using? or frequencies

[Scott SNE Webmaster]

Any updates? I'm networked into my SBS-1 but I don't see it on screen. I suppose it might not have ADS-B but I can't really imagine a new aircraft, especially one of this nature, not having it. If it's up there I should see it.

[chiefj]

Would like to see a pix of it next to a 747 or C5 Galaxy to get a true idea of its size.

[Scott SNE Webmaster]

I think I have it now maybe. I have AIB502 at flight level 230 enroute to France.

[pete]

I just heard that a few minutes ago on 128.200. wasn't sure if it was the same plane. the tx was "airbus 502 climbing to 230"

[Scott SNE Webmaster]

Here's a screenshot from the SBS-1:

[Maine45]

Would like to see a pix of it next to a 747 or C5 Galaxy to get a true idea of its size.

A large aircraft indeed!

Comparison with a 747

[N1BHH]

The new 747-8 is actually the longest at 253 feet now. The passenger version will carry 500. It took flight yesterday in Seattle.