British Airways Airbus A380 Fleet
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British Airways A380 Routes
Routes flown by the British Airways A380 fleet in the past 30 days including diverted, maintenance, positioning and charter flights.
British Airways A380 Fleet Maintenance History
Maintenance stops of 5 days or greater and all maintenance stops at outside bases since 2012.
British Airways Airbus A380 Fleet
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British Airways A380 Routes
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British Airways A380 Fleet Maintenance History
Maintenance stops of 5 days or greater and all maintenance stops at outside bases since 2012.
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British Airways A380 Fleet News History
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC positioned London Gatwick – Manila for maintenance early this morning as BA9170.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Positions to London Gatwick.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC positioned London Heathrow – London Gatwick as BA9171 this evening. This is to be in place to position London Gatwick – Manila for maintenance early tomorrow. The required arrival time in Manila meaning a middle of the night departure from London which is not possible from London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Returns from Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB, which has been under maintenance at Manila since 6th January, positioned Manila – London Heathrow in the early hours of this morning as BA9171.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Operates Delayed Hong Kong Service.
Following the technical return of BA27 London Heathrow – Hong Kong to London Heathrow yesterday evening, the delayed flight was operated this evening by British Airways A380 G-XLED as BA27D and will operate today’s BA28 Hong Kong – London Heathrow tomorrow as BA28D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA BA27 London Heathrow Technical Return.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA operating BA27 London Heathrow – Hong Kong stopped the climb at 12,000ft this evening due to a technical issue, then positioned off the coast at Clacton to burn fuel before returning to London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Operates Delayed Singapore Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ operated last night’s delayed BA11 London Heathrow – Singapore rotation late this afternoon as BA11D/BA12D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB positioned London Gatwick – Manila in the early hours of this morning as BA9170.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Positions to London Gatwick.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB positioned London Heathrow – London Gatwick as BA9171 this evening. This is to be in place to position London Gatwick – Manila for maintenance early tomorrow. The required arrival time in Manila meaning a middle of the night departure from London which is not possible from London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Returns from Heathrow Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC, which has been under maintenance at London Heathrow since 20th December, returned to service this afternoon operating BA269 London Heathrow – Los Angeles.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Enters Heathrow Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC entered the London Heathrow maintenance facility this morning after arriving as BA54 from Johannesburg.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Returns from Johannesburg.
Following the technical issue it encountered on 16th December, British Airways A380 G-XLEB returned to service this evening operating BA54 Johannesburg – London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Returns from Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA, which has been under maintenance at Manila since 22nd October, positioned Manila – London Heathrow in the early hours of this morning as BA9171.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Johannesburg Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB arrived into Johannesburg this morning as BA57 from London Heathrow (depart London Heathrow 15th December), however this evening’s return BA54 was cancelled due to a technical issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC BA208 Boston Medical Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC operating BA208 Miami – London Heathrow (depart Miami 15th December) diverted via Boston in the early hours of this morning due to a medical emergency on board.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK BA209 Goose Bay Medical Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK operating BA209 London Heathrow – Miami diverted via Goose Bay this afternoon due to a medical emergency on board.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE BA269 London Heathrow Technical Return.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE operating BA269 London Heathrow – Los Angeles was to the north-west of Benbecula this afternoon when it encountered a technical issue requiring it to turn back to London Heathrow for a safe landing following a lengthy hold to the east of Oxford..
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Returns from Singapore.
Following the technical issue it encountered on 29th October, British Airways A380 G-XLEI positioned Singapore – London Heathrow this afternoon as BA9170.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Singapore Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI arrived into Singapore as BA11 from London Heathrow (depart London Heathrow 28th October) this afternoon, however the return BA12 was cancelled due to a technical issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA positioned Angeles City Clark – Manila for maintenance as BA9173 in the early hours of this morning.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Positioning Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA positioned Singapore – Angeles City Clark as BA9172 this evening after arriving as BA11 from London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Returns from Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI, which has been under maintenance at Manila since 17th September, positioned Manila – Angeles City Clark in the early hours of this morning as BA9170. The aircraft remained on the ground at Angeles City until late in the afternoon when it positioned Angeles City Clark – Singapore as BA9171 then returned to service operating BA12 Singapore – London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Returns from Los Angeles.
Following the damage it sustained yesterday, British Airways A380 G-XLEJ positioned Los Angeles – London Heathrow this evening as BA9176.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Los Angeles Damage Cancellation.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ operated BA283 London Heathrow – Los Angeles this morning, however the return BA282 was cancelled due to aircraft damage.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB BA268 Chicago Medical Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB operating BA268 Los Angeles – London Heathrow (depart Los Angeles 18th October) diverted via Chicago early this morning due to a medical emergency on board.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB BA11 Delhi Medical Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB operating BA11 London Heathrow – Singapore (depart London Heathrow 15th October) diverted via Delhi this morning due to a medical emergency on board.
British Airways Announce Limited A380 Dubai Series.
British Airways today announced that it will switch operation the BA107/BA106 London Heathrow – Dubai rotation to A380 equipment from 16th April – 4th May 2019. During the same period the BA109/BA108 rotation will not operate. This is due to scheduled runway works at Dubai reducing movement capacity.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Returns to Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH, which positioned to Singapore yesterday after maintenance at Manila, returned to service in the early hours of this morning operating yesterday’s delayed BA12 Singapore – London Heathrow with a five hour delay. This was reportedly due to on board medical equipment being missing following the maintenance visit.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI positioned Singapore – Manila for maintenance late tonight as BA9172 after arriving as BA11 from London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Leaves Manila Maintenance, Positions to Angeles City Clark.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH, which has been under maintenance at Manila since 11th August, positioned Manila – Angeles City Clark in the early hours of this morning as BA9170. During the evening the aircraft positioned Angeles City Clark – Singapore as BA9171.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55D and will operated tonight’s BA56 Johannesburg – London Heathrow after midnight as BA56D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH positioned London Heathrow – Manila for maintenance this morning as BA9170.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Operates Delayed Johannesburg Sector.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg early this afternoon as BA55D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55X.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Operates Delayed Johannesburg Sector.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK Operates Delayed Johannesburg Sector.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Operates Delayed Los Angeles Rotation.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF operated yesterday’s delayed BA269/BA268 London Heathrow – Los Angeles rotation early this afternoon with both flights using callsign BA9606.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB BA32 Moscow Domodedovo Medical Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB operating BA32 Hong Kong – London Heathrow (depart Hong Kong 15th June) diverted via Moscow Domodedovo early this morning due to a medical emergency on board.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Returns from San Francisco.
Following the technical issue it encountered on 10th May, British Airways A380 G-XLEH positioned San Francisco – London Heathrow in the early hours of this morning as BA9176.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH San Francisco Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH operated BA287 London Heathrow – San Francisco this afternoon, however the return BA286 was cancelled due to a technical issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC BA12 Dubai Medical Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC operating BA12 Singapore – London Heathrow (depart Singapore 6th May) diverted via Dubai in the early hours of this morning due to a medical emergency on board.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL Operates Heathrow – Chicago A380 Inaugural.
British Airways commenced A380 service on the London Heathrow – Chicago route today with G-XLEL operating the BA297/BA296 rotation.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL Returns from Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL, which has been under maintenance at Manila since 10th April, positioned Manila – London Heathrow early this morning as BA9171.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Operates Delayed Los Angeles Service.
Following the technical return of BA269 London Heathrow – Los Angeles to London Heathrow yesterday, yesterday’s delayed BA269/BA268 rotation were operated as BA9608/BA9609 this afternoon by British Airways A380 G-XLEB.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG BA269 London Heathrow Technical Return.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG operating BA269 London Heathrow – Los Angeles was just over two hours into the flight this evening when it turned back to London Heathrow for a safe landing following a technical issue causing all the toilets to fail. Passengers have been accommodated overnight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL positioned Singapore – Manila for maintenance this evening as BA9172 after arriving as BA11 from London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG Returns from Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG, which has been under maintenance at Manila since 26th February, positioned Manila – Clark as BA9170 in the early hours of this morning. The aircraft continued Clark – Singapore early in the evening as BA9171 then returned to service operating BA12 Singapore – London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Operates Delayed Johannesburg – Heathrow Sector.
Following the knock-on effects of the BA57 technical return to London Heathrow on 19th March, British Airways A380 G-XLEJ operated yesterday’s delayed BA54 Johannesburg – London Heathrow this evening as BA54D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
Following the technical return of BA57 London Heathrow – Johannesburg to London Heathrow yesterday evening, the delayed service was operated late this afternoon as BA57D by British Airways A380 G-XLEJ.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC BA57 London Heathrow Technical Return.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC operating BA57 London Heathrow – Johannesburg was at 35,000 ft to the north-east of Chateauroux this evening when it turned back to London Heathrow for a safe landing due to a technical issue. The flight has been delayed overnight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Returns from Johannesburg.
Following its rejected take off on 9th March, British Airways A380 G-XLEC positioned Johannesburg – London Heathrow late tonight as BA9176.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Johannesburg Rescue Mission.
Following the A380 rejected take off at Johannesburg on 9th March, British Airways A380 G-XLEJ positioned London Heathrow – Johannesburg as BA9151 this morning in order to operate the delayed BA54 Johannesburg – London Heathrow of 9th March as BA54D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC BA54 Johannesburg Rejected Take Off.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC operating BA54 Johannesburg – London Heathrow rejected take off due to a technical issue this evening and returned to the terminal. The flight has been delayed overnight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG positioned Singapore – Manila for maintenance as BA9172 this evening after arriving as BA11 from London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Leaves Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF, which has been under maintenance at Manila since 22nd January, positioned Manila – Angeles City in the early hours of this morning as BA9170. The aircraft continued Angeles City – Singapore early in the evening as BA9171 then returned to service operating BA12 Singapore – London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF positioned Singapore – Manila for maintenance as BA9172 this evening after arriving as BA11 from London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK Returns from Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK, which has been under maintenance at Manila since 3rd January, positioned Manila – Kuala Lumpur in the early hours of this morning as BA9170. Early in the evening the aircraft positioned Kuala Lumpur – Singapore as BA9171 then returned to service operating BA12 Singapore – London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Returns from Johannesburg.
Following the technical issue it encountered on 6th January, British Airways A380 G-XLEI departed Johannesburg late tonight operating an additional Johannesburg – London Heathrow service as BA1154.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Johannesburg Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI arrived into Johannesburg this morning as BA57 from London Heathrow (depart London Heathrow 5th January), however its scheduled return to London Heathrow as BA54 this evening was initially delayed overnight then subsequently cancelled due to a technical issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK positioned London Heathrow – Manila for maintenance this morning as BA9170.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Returns from Johannesburg.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC, which has been at Johannesburg since 29th December, positioned Johannesburg – London Heathrow this morning as BA9150.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Returns from Johannesburg Store.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF, which has been in short term storage at Johannesburg since 27th December, returned to service this evening operating BA54 Johannesburg – London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Enters Johannesburg Short Term Store.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC entered short-term storage at Johannesburg this morning after arriving as BA57 from London Heathrow (depart London Heathrow 28th December).
British Airways A380 G-XLEL Returns from Johannesburg.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL, which has been in short term storage at Johannesburg since 23rd December, returned to service this evening operating BA54 Johannesburg – London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Enters Johannesburg Short Term Store.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF entered short-term storage at Johannesburg this morning after arriving as BA57 from London Heathrow (depart London Heathrow 26th December).
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Returns from Johannesburg.
Following the technical issue it encountered on 12th December, British Airways A380 G-XLEA departed Johannesburg this evening operating today’s scheduled BA54 Johannesburg – London Heathrow. The aircraft has a new #1 engine which was ferried in from London Stansted.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL Johannesburg Temporary Storage.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL arrived into Johannesburg this morning as BA57 from London Heathrow (depart London Heathrow 22nd December), however the return BA54 was able to operated with another aircraft which was spare at Johannesburg following an earlier technical issue. British Airways delayed an A380 going for maintenance at Xiamen owing to that issue and now has an extra aircraft to accommodate. As London Heathrow will be full over Christmas aircraft will be temporarily be rotated in and out of parking at Johannesburg.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Returns from Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE, which has been under maintenance at Manila since 9th November, positioned Manila – London Heathrow early this morning as BA9171.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK Johannesburg Flight Switch.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK arrived into Johannesburg this morning as BA57 from London Heathrow (depart London Heathrow 12th December), then operated yesterday’s delayed BA56 Johannesburg – London Heathrow this evening as BA56D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Johannesburg Rescue Mission.
Following the A380 technical issue at Johannesburg yesterday, British Airways A380 G-XLEF positioned London Heathrow – Johannesburg early this afternoon as BA9154 in order to operate today’s BA54 Johannesurg – London Heathrow after midnight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Johannesburg Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA arrived into Johannesburg this morning as BA55 from London Heathrow (depart London Heathrow 11th December), however tonight’s return BA56 was delayed overnight due to a technical issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE positioned Singapore – Manila for maintenance at BA9172 this evening after arriving as BA11 from London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Returns from Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLED, which has been under maintenance at Manila since 2nd October, positioned Manila – Kuala Lumpur in the early hours of this morning as BA9170. The aircraft spent the day at Kuala Lumpur then positioned Kuala Lumpur – Singapore as BA9171 this evening and returned to service operating BA12 Singapore – London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK Returns from Hong Kong as BA1032.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK operated last night’s BA32 Hong Kong – London Heathrow as BA1032 in the early hours of this morning due to the clocks changing in the UK.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Returns from Boston as BA9601.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB operated BA213 London Heathrow – Boston this evening with an eight hour delay, then returned to London Heathrow late tonight operating the return BA212 using callsign BA9601.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55D.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLED positioned Singapore – Manila for maintenance as BA9172 this evening after arriving as BA11 from London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Positioning Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ, which has been at Kuala Lumpur since 28th September after returning from maintenance at Manila, positioned Kuala Lumpur – Singapore as BA9171 early this evening then returned to service operating BA12 Singapore – London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Returns from Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ, which has been under maintenance at Manila since 10th September, positioned Manila – Kuala Lumpur in the early hours of this morning as BA9170.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE London Heathrow Damage.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE arrived into London Heathrow as BA282 from Los Angeles this morning, however the aircraft sustained minor damage at some pointduring the day causing tonight’s BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg to be delayed overnight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE BA286 Minneapolis-St Paul Medical Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE operating BA286 San Francisco – London Heathrow (depart San Francisco 10th September) diverted via Minneapolis-St Paul in the early hours of this morning due to a medical emergency on board.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ positioned Singapore – Manila for maintenance as BA9170 this evening after arriving as BA11 from London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Leaves Manila Maintenance for Kuala Lumpur.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC, which has been under maintenance at Manila since 2nd August, positioned Manila – Kuala Lumpur as BA9172 in the early hours of this morning. This was the first British Airways A380 at Kuala Lumpur. During the evening the aircraft positioned Kuala Lumpur – Singapore as BA9171 then returned to service operating BA12 Singapore – London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC positioned London Heathow – Manila for maintenance this morning as BA9170.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Returns from Vancouver.
Following its diversion on 25th July, British Airways A380 G-XLEI positioned Vancouver – London Heathrow in the early hours of this morning as BA9601.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI BA287 Vancouver Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI operating BA287 London Heathrow – San Francisco operated via Vancouver this afternoon due to aircraft defects. The aircraft initially climbed to 38,000 ft but a technical issue required it to descent to 30,000 ft two hours into the flight and the increased fuel burn required the diversion. However due to the issue the flight was terminated at Vancouver and BA286 San Francisco – London Heathrow was cancelled.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI BA56 Barcelona Medical Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI operating BA56 Johannesburg – London Heathrow (depart Johannesburg 6th July) diverted via Barcelona early this morning due to a medical emergency on board.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Operates Delayed Hong Kong Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI operated yesterday’s delayed BA31 London Heathrow – Hong Kong this afternoon as BA31D. The aircraft will then operate today’s delayed BA32 Hong Kong – London Heathrow as a day flight BA32D tomorrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLED London Heathrow Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLED encountered a technical issue at London Heathrow this morning after arriving as BA56 from Johannesburg which has caused the BA217/BA216 London Heathrow – Washington rotation to be delayed overnight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG Operates Delayed BA11.
Following the fuel leak it encountered at London Heathrow yesterday evening, British Airways A380 G-XLEG operated yesterday’s delayed BA11 London Heathrow – Singapore this afternoon as BA11D. The aircraft will then operate today’s delayed BA12 Singapore – London Heathrow as a day flight BA12D tomorrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG Heathrow Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG encountered a fuel leak at London Heathrow this evening which has caused BA11 London Heathrow – Singapore to be delayed overnight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Returns from Boston.
Following its overnight delay, British Airways A380 G-XLEA departed Boston this morning operating yesterday’s delayed BA212 Boston – London Heathrow as BA9605.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Overnight Boston Stay.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA operated BA213 London Heathrow – Boston this morning, however the return BA212 has been delayed overnight, this appears to be due to a lack of rested crew at Boston following yesterday’s FLY computer outage.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Returns from Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB, which has been under maintenance at Manila since 13th April, positioned Manila – London Heathrow in the early hours of this morning as BA9171.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB positioned London Heathrow – Manila for maintenance early this morning as BA9170.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Returns from Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA, which has been under maintenance at Manila since 7th March, positioned Manila – London Heathrow in the early hours of this morning as BA9171.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Operates Boston A380 Inaugural.
British Airways commenced A380 service on the London Heathrow – Boston route today with G-XLEE operating the BA213/BA212 rotation.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA positioned London Heathrow – Manila for maintenance this morning as BA9170.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Returns from Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI, which has been under maintenance at Manila since January 2nd, positioned Manila – London Heathrow in the early hours of this morning as BA9171.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Returns from Miami.
Following the technical issue it encountered on 18th January, British Airways A380 G-XLEF departed Miami in the early hours of this morning operating the delayed BA208 of 18th January as BA9602.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Miami Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF operated BA209 London Heathrow – Miami this afternoon, however the return BA208 returned to the gate at Miami and was subsequently delayed overnight due to a technical issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Operates Delayed Hong Kong Rotation.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA operated yesterday’s delayed BA31 London Heathrow – Hong Kong early this evening as BA31D and will turn around immediately tomorrow to operate today’s BA32 Hong Kong – London Heathrow as a day flight BA32D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Positions to Manila Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI positioned London Heathrow – Manila for maintenance early this morning as BA9170.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Operates BA32 Without Running Water.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA operated tonight’s BA32 Hong Kong – London Heathrow with a short delay due to problems with the water system. No running water was available and the aircraft was stocked with bottled water and hand sanitising wipes. Passengers were offered the opportunity to rebook onto other services though without any expenses.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF operated last night’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA57D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA operated yesterday’s delayed BA57 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this evening as BA57D. The aircraft will then operate tonight’s delayed BA54 Johannesburg – London Heathrow as a day flight BA54D tomorrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLED operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg early this afternoon as BA55D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK Returns from Shannon.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK positioned Shannon – London Heathrow this morning as BA9179.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK Shannon Training Mission.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK positioned London Heathrow – Shannon late this afternoon as BA9177 in order to operate a training circuit at BA9178.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Returns from Hong Kong, Operates Delayed Jo’Burg.
Following its overnight delay, British Airways A380 G-XLEE departed Hong Kong in the early hours of this morning operating the delayed BA32 Hong Kong – London Heathrow of 25th October as BA32D. The aircraft then operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg as BA55D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Returns from Vancouver.
Following its crew illness diversion early yesterday morning, British Airways A380 G-XLEB positioned Vancouver – London Heathrow this evening as BA9176.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Overnight Hong Kong Delay.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE arrived into Hong Kong as BA31 from London Heathrow this afternoon, however the return BA32 has been delayed overnight. It is not yet clear whether this is due to a technical or a crew issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB BA286 Vancouver Crew Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB operating BA286 San Francisco – London Heathrow (depart San Francisco 24th October) was close to Calgary in the early hours of this morning when it diverted to Vancouver after several cabin crew members were taken ill.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Operates Delayed Johannesburg Charter.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Operates Delayed Hong Kong Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF operated yesterday’s typhoon delayed BA31 London Heathrow – Hong Kong late this morning as BA31D. The aircraft will operate tonight’s BA32 Hong Kong – London Heathrow as a day flight BA32D tomorrow morning.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Returns from Singapore Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH, which has been under maintenance at Singapore since 25th September, positioned Singapore – London Heathrow early this afternoon as BA9174.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Operates Delayed Los Angeles Rotation.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE operated yesterday’s delayed BA269/BA268 London Heathrow – Los Angeles early this afternoon as BA9606/BA9607.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Enters Singapore Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH entered the Singapore maintenance facility this evening after arriving as BA11 from London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG Returns from Singapore Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG, which has been under maintenance at Singapore since 5th September, returned to service late tonight operating BA12 Singapore – London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Operates BA12 Without Running Water.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC operated tonight’s BA12 Singapore – London Heathrow with a two and a half hour delay due to problems with the water system. No running water was available and the aircraft was stocked with bottled water and hand sanitising wipes.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Returns from Washington.
Following the technical issue it encountered on 15th September, British Airways A380 G-XLEC positioned Washington – London Heathrow early this morning as BA9170.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ operated last night’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Washington Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC operated BA217 London Heathrow – Washingon this morning, however the return BA216 was cancelled after boarding due to a technical issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG Positions to Singapore Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG positioned London Heathrow – Singapore for maintenance this morning as BA9173.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH BA286 Boston Medical Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH operating BA286 San Francisco – London Heathrow (depart San Francisco 20th July) diverted via Boston early this morning due to a medical emergency on board.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB BA268 Boston Medical Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB operating BA268 Los Angeles – London Heathrow (depart Los Angeles 19th July) diverted via Boston this morning due to a medical emergency on board.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55KD.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Returns from Washington.
Following the ramp damage it received yesterday, British Airways A380 G-XLEB departed Washington this evening operating yesterday’s delayed BA216 Washington – London Heathrow as BA9603.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Washington Damage.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB operated BA217 London Heathrow – Washington this morning, however the return BA216 has been delayed overnight due to aircraft damage caused by a ramp incident.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG operated last night’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55X.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL Test Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL made an eight hour London Heathrow – London Heathrow test flight this morning routing north towards Greenland and back.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL Enters Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL entered service this evening operating BA31 London Heathrow – Hong Kong.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK Operates Delayed Los Angeles Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK operated yesterday’s delayed BA283/BA282 London Heathrow – Los Angeles rotation this afternoon as BA9609/BA9601.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL Delivered.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL was delivered Toulouse – London Heathrow this evening as BA9156. The aircraft is in White Union Flag with Crest livery and 14F/97J/55W/303Y configuration. This brings the British Airways A380 fleet up to twelve aircraft and is the final aircraft currently on order.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Keflavik Medical Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ operating BA282 Los Angeles – London Heathrow (depart Los Angeles 9th May) diverted via Keflavik this morning due to a medical emergency on board.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ BA84 Goose Bay Medical Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ operating BA84 Vancouver – London Heathrow (depart Vancouver 6th May) diverted via Goose Bay this morning due to a medical emergency on board.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Operates Vancouver A380 Inaugural.
British Airways switched operation of the BA85/BA84 London Heathrow – Vancouver rotation today with A380 G-XLEJ operating the inaugural A380 service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Returns from Heathrow Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA, which has been under maintenance at London Heathrow since 24th April, returned to service this evening operating BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Enters Heathrow Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA entered the London Heathrow maintenance facility this morning after arriving as BA12 from Singapore.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Returns from Singapore Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF, which has been under maintenance at Singapore since March 27th, positioned Singapore – London Heathrow this morning as BA9174.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Operates Delayed Singapore Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA operated yesterday’s delayed BA11 London Heathrow – Singapore this afternoon as BA11X.
British Airways A380 G-XLED BA56 Shannon Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLED operating BA56 Johannesburg – London Heathrow (depart Johannesburg 27th March) diverted via Shannon this morning due to high winds at London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC BA12 Manchester Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC operating BA12 Singapore – London Heathrow (depart Singapore 27th March) diverted to Manchester this morning due to high winds at London Heathrow. The aircraft positioned Manchester – London Heathrow early in the evening as BA9155.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Positions to Singapore Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF positioned London Heathrow – Singapore for maintenance early this afternoon as BA9173.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Returns Following Water Leak Repairs.
Following the water leak incident on 12th March, British Airways A380 G-XLEF returned to service this morning operating BA283 London Heathrow – Los Angeles.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Returns from Heathrow Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH, which has been under maintenance at London Heathrow since 7th March, returned to service this evening operating BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF BA56 Water Leak.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF operating BA56 Johannesburg – London Heathrow (depart Johannesburg 11th March) was around an hour and a half away from London this morning when a water leak from the upper deck leaked into the main deck Business Class cabin. The aircraft was removed from service on arrival at London Heathrow for repair and dehumidification.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB BA208 Shannon Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB operating BA208 Miami – London Heathrow (depart Miami 10th March) diverted via Shannon this morning due to long fog based hold times at London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Enters Heathrow Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH entered the London Heathrow maintenance facility this morning after arriving as BA32 from Hong Kong.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG Operates Delayed San Francisco Rotation.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG operated yesterday’s delayed BA287/BA286 London Heathrow – San Francisco rotation this afternoon as BA9606/BA9607.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Returns from Johannesburg.
Following its overnight delay, British Airways A380 G-XLEB departed Johannesburg this evening operating yesterday’s delayed BA56 Johannesburg – London Heathrow as BA56D.
British Airways A380 G-XLED London Heathrow Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLED encountered a technical issue at London Heathrow this afternoon causing the overnight delay of BA287 London Heathrow – San Francisco.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Overnight Johannesburg Delay.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB arrived into Johannesburg this morning as BA55 from London Heathrow (depart London Heathrow 1st March), however tonight’s return BA56 has been delayed overnight due to bird strike damage sustained on arrival.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Returns from Johannesburg.
Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, British Airways A380 G-XLEA departed Johannesburg this evening operating yesterday’s delayed BA56 Johannesburg – London Heathrow as BA56D.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Johannesburg Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA arrived into Johannesburg this morning as BA55 from London Heathrow (depart London Heathrow 14th February), however tonight’s return BA56 has been delayed overnight due to a technical issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL First Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEL made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWAL and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder for cabin outfitting.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Returns from Singapore Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE, which has been under maintenance at Singapore since January 24th, positioned Singapore – London Heathrow this morning as BA9174.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG Returns from Washington.
Following its overnight crew delay, British Airways A380 G-XLEG departed Washington this morning operating yesterday’s delayed BA9604 Washington – London Heathrow as BA9604.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG Washington Crew Delay.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG operated BA217 London Heathrow – Washington this morning, however the return BA216 has been delayed overnight due to crew illness.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK Enters Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK entered service this evening operating BA31 London Heathrow – Hong Kong.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK Delivered.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK was delivered Toulouse – London Heathrow this evening as BA9156. The aircraft is in White Union Flag with Crest livery and 14F/97J/55W/303Y configuration. This brings the British Airways A380 fleet up to eleven aircraft.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Returns from Miami.
Following its collision with a jet bridge on 19th January, British Airways A380 G-XLEA positioned Miami – London Heathrow in the early hours of this morning as BA9179. The aircraft had been fitted with a new #1 engine cowl which was ferried to Miami aboard an AN124.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Returns from Singapore Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLED, which has been under maintenance at Singapore since January 3rd, returned to service tonight operating BA12 Singapore – London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Enters Singapore Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE entered the Singapore maintenance facility this evening after arriving as BA11 from London Heathrow (depart London Heathrow 23rd January).
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Miami Jet Bridge Collision.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA arriving into Miami as BA209 from London Heathrow was approaching the gate at very low speed with it struck a jet bridge with the #1 engine. As a result the return BA208 was cancelled.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI BA56 Barcelona Medical Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI operating BA56 Johannesburg – London Heathrow (depart Johannesburg 18th January) diverted via Barcelona this morning due to a medical emergency on board. The Barcelona – London Heathrow sector operated as BA56X.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Positions to Singapore Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLED positioned London Heathrow – Singapore for maintenance this afternoon as BA9173.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Returns from Heathrow Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE, which has been under maintenance at London Heathrow since 24th December, returned to service this evening operating BA11 London Heathrow – Singapore.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
Following the A380 technical issue at London Heathrow yesterday, British Airways A380 G-XLEH operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg late this morning as BA55X.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB BA55 London Heathrow Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB preparing to operated BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg encountered a technical issue at the gate this evening requiring all passengers to be offloaded and accommodated overnight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Enters Heathrow Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE entered the London Heathrow maintenance facility this morning after arriving as BA32 from Hong Kong.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Returns from San Francisco.
Following the technical issue it encountered on 20th December, British Airways A380 G-XLEH departed San Francisco in the early hours of this morning operating the delayed BA286 San Francisco – London Heathrow as BA9606.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI operated last nights delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55KX.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH San Francisco Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH operated BA287 London Heathrow – San Francisco this afternoon, however the return BA286 has been delayed overnight due to a technical issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Returns from Singapore.
Following the landing gear door issue it encountered yesterday, British Airways A380 G-XLEE departed Singapore tonight operating yesterday’s delayed BA12 Singapore – London Heathrow as BA12X.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Singapore Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE arrived into Singapore as BA11 from London Heathrow (depart London Heathrow 18th December) this evening, however the return BA12 has been delayed overnight due to a landing gear door issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ BA209 Orlando Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ operating BA209 London Heathrow – Miami diverted via Orlando this evening due to weather at Miami.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Returns from Johannesburg.
Following its weather radar failure and return to Johannesburg on 15th November, British Airways A380 G-XLEH positioned Johannesburg – London Heathrow in the early hours of this morning as BA9172.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH BA56 Johannesburg Technical Return.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH operating BA56 Johannesburg – London Heathrow had reached 34,000 ft to the north of Gabarone when it encountered a weather radar failure. The aircraft entered a hold to burn fuel before returning to Johannesburg for a safe landing via a further hold to the north west of Johannesburg. The flight was initially delayed overnight but subsequently cancelled.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Enters Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ entered service this evening operating BA31 London Heathrow – Hong Kong.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Delivered.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ was delivered Toulouse – London Heathrow this evening as BA9156. The aircraft is in White Union Flag with Crest livery and 14F/97J/55W/303Y configuration. This brings the British Airways A380 fleet up to ten aircraft.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Returns from Miami.
Following its overnight crew delay, British Airways A380 G-XLEE departed Miami early this evening operating yesterday’s delayed BA208 Miami – London Heathrow as BA9608.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Continues from Washington.
Following its medical diversion and subsequent overnight delay, British Airways A380 G-XLEH departed Washington this afternoon continuing yesterday’s diverted BA209 London Heathrow – Miami, routing Washington – Miami as BA9605. The aircraft then operated yesterday’s delayed BA208 Miami – London Heathrow as BA9604.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Overnight Miami Delay.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE operated BA209 London Heathrow – Miami this afternoon. However, due to the medical diversion and overnight delay in Washington of yesterday’s BA2o9, there is no rested crew available at Miami. This evening’s return BA208 has therefore been delayed overnight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH BA209 Washington Medical Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH operating BA209 London Heathrow – Miami with a two hour delay diverted to Washington this evening due to a medical emergency on board. Crew did not have sufficient hours to reach Miami so the aircraft will overnight at Washington and the return BA208 will be delayed overnight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Operates Delayed Washington Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB operated yesterday’s delayed BA217 London Heathrow – Washington this morning as BA9602.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Returns from San Francisco.
Following the technical issue it encountered on 26th October, British Airways A380 G-XLEI departed San Francisco this morning operating the delayed BA286 San Francisco – London Heathrow as BA9609.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ Positions to Toulouse.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ, still wearing test registration F-WWAW, positioned Finkenwerder – Toulouse this morning for final pre-delivery preparations.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLED operated last night’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55Y.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI San Francisco Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI operated BA287 London Heathrow – San Francisco this afternoon, however the return BA286 has been delayed overnight due to a technical issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Operates Delayed Hong Kong Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB operated yesterday’s delayed BA31 London Heathrow – Hong Kong early this afternoon as BA31X and will operate tonight’s BA32 Hong Kong – London Heathrow as a day flight BA32X tomorrow.
G-XLEF Operates British Airways A380 Miami Inaugural.
British Airways commenced A380 service on the London Heathrow – Miami route today with G-XLEF operating the BA209/BA208 rotation. This was the first British Airways A380 service to operate from Terminal 3 at Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Returns from Singapore Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC, which has been under maintenance at Singapore since 25th September, positioned Singapore – London Heathrow this morning as BA9174.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ First Finkenwerder Test Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ, wearing test registration F-WWAE, made its first test flight from Finkenwerder following cabin fitting today.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Positions to Singapore Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC positioned London Heathrow – Singapore for maintenance this evening as BA9173.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Returns from Singapore Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB, which has been under maintenance at Singapore since 1st September, returned to the UK today operating a Singapore – London Heathrow cargo flight this morning this morning as BA9174F.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK First Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEK made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWSG and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Positions to Singapore Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB positioned London Heathrow – Singapore for maintenance this morning as BA9172.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Returns from Johannesburg.
Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, British Airways A380 G-XLEH departed Johannesburg this evening operating yesterday’s delayed BA56 Johannesburg – London Heathrow as BA56X.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Johannesburg Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH arrived into Johannesburg as BA55 from London Heathrow (depart London Heathrow 16th August) this morning, however the return BA56 has been delayed overnight due to a technical issue with the aircraft.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Returns to Service.
Following the wheel chock incident at London Heathrow yesterday, British Airways A380 G-XLEC returned to service this evening operating BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Chocks Away at Heathrow Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC was performing engine run tests at the London Heathrow maintenance base this morning when a chock was ingested into an engine, removing the aircraft from today’s flying program.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Returns to Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA, which returned to London from maintenance at Singapore on 21st June, returned to service this morning operating BA217 London Heathrow – Washington.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Returns from Singapore Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA, which has been under maintenance at Singapore since May 31st, positioned Singapore – London Heathrow this morning as BA9171.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ First Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEJ made its first flight from Toulouse as F-WWAE today and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Operates Singapore Extra for Maintenance Check.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA operated an additional London Heathrow – Singapore service as BA1011 this afternoon and will enter the Singapore maintenance facility on arrival tomorrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLED operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55X. We understand the flight was held overnight due to the aircraft requiring fumigation after a mouse was spotted.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Operates San Francisco A380 Inaugural.
British Airways commenced A380 service on the London Heathrow – San Francisco route today with G-XLEA operating the BA287/BA286 rotation.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Returns from Hong Kong.
Following its overnight delay, British Airways A380 G-XLEE departed Hong Kong late tonight operating yesterday’s delayed BA26 Hong Kong – London Heathrow as BA26X.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Overnight Hong Kong Delay.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE arrived into Hong Kong this afternoon as BA25 from London Heathrow (depart London Heathrow 19th March), however the return BA26 has been delayed overnight. It is not yet clear whether this is due to a crew or a technical issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Returns from Heathrow Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLED, which has been under maintenance at London Heathrow since 24th February, returned to service this afternoon operating BA269 London Heathrow – Los Angeles.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this morning as BA55X.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF London Heathrow Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF entered the London Heathrow maintenance facility this morning after arriving from Hong Kong as BA26 for attention following an onboard fumes incident during that flight. The issue had not been rectified before the aircraft’s next scheduled service as BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this evening and this flight has been delayed overnight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Operates BA293/BA292 Washington Rotation.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF operated the BA293/BA292 London Heathrow – Washington rotation today following the cancellation of the earlier BA217/BA216 rotation.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Enters Heathrow Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLED entered the London Heathrow maintenance facility this morning after arriving as BA56 from Johannesburg.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Enters Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI entered service this evening operating BA25 London Heathrow – Hong Kong.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Delivered.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI was delivered Toulouse – London Heathrow early this evening as BA9216. The aircraft is in White Union Flag with Crest livery and 14F/97J/55W/303Y configuration and brings the A380 fleet up to nine aircraft.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG Operates Delayed Los Angeles Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG operated yesterday’s delayed BA269/BA268 London Heathrow – Los Angeles this afternoon as BA9606/BA9607.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Positions to Toulouse.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI, still wearing test registration F-WWSB, positioned Finkenwerder – Toulouse this afternoon in preparation for delivery.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI First Finkenwerder Test Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI, still wearing test registration F-WWSB, made its first test flight from Finkenwerder since cabin fitting this afternoon.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Returns from Johannesburg.
Following its technical return to the gate last night, British Airways A380 G-XLEC departed Johannesburg this evening operating yesterday’s delayed BA56 Johannesburg – London Heathrow as BA56X.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC BA56 Johannesburg Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC operating BA56 Johannesburg – London Heathrow returned to the stand this evening due to a technical issue. The flight has been delayed overnight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Operates BA293 Washington Service.
With the cancellation of the BA217/BA216 London Heathrow – Washington rotation today, British Airways A380 G-XLEA was switched to operate the BA293/BA292 rotation.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Operates Delayed Johannesburg Rotation.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this afternoon as BA55X, and will operate today’s scheduled BA56 Johannesburg – London Heathrow as a day flight BA56X tomorrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Durban Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE positioned Johannesburg – Durban this morning as BA9160 to operate training circuits as BA9161 – BA9163. The aircraft then positioned Durban – Johannesburg as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Durban Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB positioned Johannesburg – Durban as BA9160 this morning in order to operate training circuits s BA9161 and BA9162. The aircraft then positioned Durban – Johannesburg as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Durban Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC positioned Johannesburg – Durban as BA9160 this morning in order to operate training circuits as BA9161 – BA9164. The aircraft then positioned Durban – Johannesburg as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Durban Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB positioned Johannesburg – Durban as BA9160 this morning in order to operate training circuits as BA9161 – BA9164. The aircraft then positioned Durban – Johannesburg as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLED operated last night’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg late this afternoon as BA55X.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB BA55 Heathrow Return to Gate.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB preparing to operate BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg returned to the gate this evening. This was initially due to a security issue and subsequently a technical fault which meant crew would time out before reaching Johannesburg. Passengers have been accommodated overnight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF BA282 Manchester Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF operating BA282 Los Angeles – London Heathrow (depart Los Angeles 3rd November) diverted via Manchester this morning due to long weather based hold times at London Heathrow.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG Operates Singapore A380 Inaugural.
British Airways commenced A380 operation on the London Heathrow – Singapore rotation this evening with G-XLEG operating the inaugural A380 rotation.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Chateauroux Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH operated Chateauroux – Chateauroux training circuits this morning as BA9160 – BA9166. The aircraft then positioned Chateauroux – London Heathrow as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Chateauroux Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH positioned London Heathrow – Chateauroux this morning as BA9160 in order to operate training circuits as BA9161- BA9166 and BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Enters Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH entered service this evening operating BA25 London Heathrow – Hong Kong.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Delivered.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH was delivered Toulouse – London Heathrow early this afternoo as BA9251. The aircraft is in White Union Flag with Crest livery and 14F/97J/55W/303Y configuration and brings the A380 fleet up to eight aircraft.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Operates Washington A380 Inaugural.
British Airways commenced A380 operation on the London Heathrow – Washington route today with G-XLEB operating the inaugural A380 rotation as BA217/BA216.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Positions to Toulouse.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH, still wearing test registration F-WWSM, positioned Finkenwerder – Toulouse this morning for final pre-delivery preparations.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Chateauroux Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA operated training circuits from Chateauroux today as BA9160 – BA9164. The aircraft then positioned Chateauroux – London Heathrow as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Chateauroux Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA positioned London Heathrow – Chateauroux as BA9160 this morning in order to operate training circuits as BA9161 – BA9165.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Chateauroux Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA operated training circuits from Chateauroux today as BA9160 – BA9166. The aircraft then positioned Chateauroux – London Heathrow as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI Positions to Finkenwerder.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI, wearing test registration F-WWSB, positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder for cabin outfitting this afternoon.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Chateauroux Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA positioned London Heathrow – Chateauroux as BA9160 this morning in order to operate training circuits as BA9161 – BA9166 and BA9169. BA9169 is usually used as the flight number for training flights positioning back to London Heathrow but G-XLEA climbed to 10,000 ft and then returned to Chateauroux. It is not clear whether this was planned or due to a technical issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI First Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEI made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWSB.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH Cabin First Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH made its first test flight since cabin fitting from Finkenwerder today.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG Enters Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG entered service this evening operating BA25 London Heathrow – Hong Kong.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG Delivered.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG was delivered Toulouse – London Heathrow early this evening as BA9251. The aircraft is in White Union Flag with Crest livery and 14F/97J/55W/303Y configuration and brings the A380 fleet up to seven aircraft.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Operates Delayed Hong Kong Service.
Following the A380 technical issue at London Heathrow yesterday, British Airways A380 G-XLEF operated yesterday’s delayed BA25 London Heathrow – Hong Kong early this afternoon as BA25X and will operate today’s return BA26 t0morrow morning as BA26X.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Durban Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLED positioned Johannesburg – Durban as BA9160 this morning in order to operate training circuits as BA9161 and BA9162. The aircraft then positioned Durban – Johannesburg as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Heathrow Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE arrived into London Heathrow as BA26 from Hong Kong this morning, however a technical issue became apparent causing the overnight delay of today’s BA25 London Heathrow – Hong Kong.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Durban Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC positioned Johannesburg – Durban as BA9160 in order to operate training circuits as BA9161 and BA9162. The aircraft then positioned Durban – Johannesburg as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Durban Training Mission.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF positioned Johannesburg – Durban this morning as BA9160 in order to operate training circuits as BA9161 – BA9164. The aircraft then positioned Durban – Johannesburg as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Durban Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA positioned Johannesburg – Durban as BA9160 this morning in order to operate training circuits as BA9161 – BA9164. The aircraft then positioned Durban – Johannesburg as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC London Heathrow Technical Issue.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC arrived into London Heathrow as BA56 from Johannesburg early this morning, however a technical issue became apparent which prevented the aircraft from operating an outbound service today. It was decided to switch BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg to Boeing 747-400 operation this evening.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB BA268 Minneapolis-St Paul Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB operating BA268 Los Angeles – London Heathrow (depart Los Angeles 15th July) diverted via Minneapolis-St Paul in the early hours of this morning due to a medical emergency involving a crew member. This is the first appearance of a British Airways A380 at Minneapolis-St Paul.
British Airways A380 G-XLED BA283 Keflavik Medical Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLED operating BA283 London Heathrow – Los Angeles diverted via Keflavik this afternoon due to a medical emergency on board.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Operates Delayed Johannesburg Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE operated yesterday’s delayed BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg early this afternoon as BA55X.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Crew Rest Fire Extinguisher Incident.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF was being prepared to operate BA55 London Heathrow – Johannesburg this evening when two fire extinguishers were accidentally activated in the crew rest area. As a result the flight has been delayed overnight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Durban Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF arrived into Johannesburg as BA55 from London Heathrow this morning then positioned Johannesburg – Durban as BA9160 to operate training circuits as BA9161, BA9162 and BA9163. The aircraft then positioned Durban – Johannesburg as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Durban Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA arrived into Johannesburg this morning as BA55 from London Heathrow, the aircraft then positioned Johannesburg – Durban as BA9160 to operate training circuits as BA9161, BA9162, BA9163, BA9164 and BA9165. The aircraft then positioned Durban – Johannesburg as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Durban Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC arrived into Johannesburg as BA55 from London Heathrow this morning then positioned Johannesburg – Durban as BA9160 to operate training circuits as BA9161, BA9162, BA9163 and BA9164. The aircraft then positioned Durban – Johannesburg as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Durban Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF arrived into Johannesburg as BA55 from London Heathrow this morning then positioned Johannesburg – Durban as BA9160 to operate training circuits as BA9161, BA9162, BA9163 and BA9164. The aircraft then positioned Durban – Johannesburg as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Durban Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE arrived into Johannesburg as BA55 from London Heathrow this morning then positioned Johannesburg – Durban as BA9160 in order to operate training circuits as BA9161, BA9162, BA9163, BA9164. The aircraft then positioned Durban – Johannesburg as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Returns from Heathrow Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB, which has been under maintenance at London Heathrow since 17th June, returned to service this evening operating BA25 London Heathrow – Hong Kong.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC BA282 Toronto and Shannon Diversions.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC operating BA282 Los Angeles – London Heathrow (depart Los Angeles 18th June) diverted via Toronto in the early hours of this morning due to water pressure issues. The aircraft required checks at Toronto due to an overweight landing and continued to London after around four hours on the ground, however crew did not have sufficient hours to reach London and so diverted to Shannon. During the evening the aircraft continued Shannon – London Heathrow, however passengers had already been collected by two Boeing 767-300ERs.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Enters Heathrow Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB entered the London Heathrow maintenance facility this morning after arriving as BA56 from Johannesburg.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Chateauroux Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE positioned London Heathrow – Chateauroux as BA9160 this morning in order to operate training circuits as BA9161, BA9162 and BA9164. The aircraft then positioned Chateauroux – London Heathrow as BA9159.
British Airways A380 G-XLED 5 Hour Hong Kong Catering Damage Delay.
British Airways A380 G-XLED was being loaded at Hong Kong this evening prior to operating BA26 Hong Kong – London Heathrow when catering items were dropped onto the wing causing damage. The flight was delayed by five hours whilst clearance to operate was obtained.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Halted by Mouse.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA was removed from service at London Heathrow after arriving as BA268 from Los Angeles this afternoon after a mouse was spotted on board. As a result the aircraft is unable to operate BA25 London Heathrow – Hong Kong this evening as scheduled.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Chateauroux Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB positioned London Heathrow – Chateauroux as BA9160 this morning to operate training circuits as BA9161 – BA9164. The aircraft positioned Chateauroux – London Heathrow during the afternoon as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Enters Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF entered service this evening operating BA25 London Heathrow – Hong Kong.
British Airways Start Double Daily A380 Los Angeles Service.
British Airways commenced double daily A380 on the London Heathrow – Los Angeles route today with the BA283/BA282 rotation being operated by A380 equipment for the first time today with G-XLEA operating the flights.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH First Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEH made its first flight from Toulouse today as F-WWSM and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder for cabin outfitting.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Delivered.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF was delivered Toulouse – Chateauroux – London Heathrow this afternoon as BA9157. The aircraft is in 14F/97J/55W/303Y configuration and White Union Flag with Crest livery and brings the BA A380 fleet up to six aircraft.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Accepted.
British Airways formally accepted A380 G-XLEF following a test flight from Toulouse this morning.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF Positions to Toulouse.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF, wearing test registration F-WWSI, positioned Finkenwerder – Toulouse this morning for final preparations before delivery.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Chateauroux Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC positioned London Heathrow – Chateauroux as BA9160 this morning to operate training circuits as BA9161 – BA9164. The aircraft then positioned Chateauroux – London Heathrow as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG First Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEG made its first flight from Toulouse this morning wearing test registration F-WWSK and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder for cabin outfitting.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Chateauroux Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB positioned London Heathrow – Chateauroux this morning as BA9160 to operate training circuits as BA9161 – BA9164. The aircraft then positioned Chateauroux – London Heathrow as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Chateauroux Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLED positioned London Heathrow – Chateauroux this morning as BA9160 to operate training circuits as BA9161-BA9164. The aircraft then returned to London Heathrow as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF First Finkenwerder Test.
British Airways A380 G-XLEF made its first test flight from Finkenwerder today with its cabin fully fitted out.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA BA268 7700 Heathrow Medical Emergency Squawk.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA operating BA268 Los Angeles – London Heathrow (depart Los Angeles 3rd April) squawked the 7700 emergency code on approach to London Heathrow this afternoon due to a medical emergency on board and was cleared for an expiditious landing.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB BA268 Lightning Strikes.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB operating BA268 Los Angeles – London Heathrow (depart Los Angeles 26th March) encountered a double lightning strike on approach to London Heathrow this afternoon. The aircraft was removed for checks after arrival but was able to operate its next scheduled flight, BA25 London Heathrow – Hong Kong, with a three hour delay.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLED positioned London Heathrow – Paris Vatry as BA9165 this morning for training purposes. The aircraft the flew a Paris Vatry – Paris Vatry circuit as BA9161, positioned Paris Vatry – Chateauroux as BA9162 then Chateauroux – Chateauroux circuits as BA9163. BA9164, and BA9166. The aircraft then positioned Chateauroux – London Heathrow as BA9168.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB Bird Strike Damage.
British Airways A380 G-XLEB sustainted bird strike damage, presumably whilst on approach to London Heathrow as BA26 from Hong Kong this morning, and consequently was unable to operate BA25 London Heathrow – Hong Kong this evening. The flight has been delayed overnight and will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Enters Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE entered service this evening operating BA25 London Heathrow – Hong Kong.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Chateauroux Training Flights.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE operated training circuits from Chateauroux today as BA9160 – BA9164. The aircraft then positioned Chateauroux – London Heathrow as BA9169.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Chateauroux Training Day.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE positioned London Heathrow – Chateauroux this morning as BA9160 to operate training circuits as BA9161-BA9166.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Delivered, Operates Training Circuits.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE was delivered Toulouse – Chateauroux as BA9157 this afternoon where it performed training circuits as BA9160 – BA9164. The aircraft then continued Chateauroux – London Heathrow as BA9150. The aircraft is in 14F/97J/55W/303Y configuration and White Union Flag with Crest livery and brings the British Airways A380 fleet up to five aircraft.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC Unavailable for Hong Kong Service.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC, which arrived into London Heathrow as BA56 from Johannesburg yesterday, was delayed in maintenance today and was therefore unable to operate the BA25/BA26 London Heathrow – Hong Kong rotation this evening.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Delayed in Maintenance.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA, which arrived into London Heathrow as BA26 from Hong Kong early this morning, was delayed in maintenance and was unable to operate the BA269/BA268 London Heathrow – Los Angeles rotation as scheduled. A Boeing 747-400 was substituted in.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC BA269 Keflavik Diversion.
British Airways A380 G-XLEC operating BA269 London Heathrow – Los Angeles diverted via Keflavik due to a medical emergency on board. The aircraft landed overweight but was cleared to continue after around three hours on the ground. This was the first appearance of a BA A380 at Keflavik.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Positions to Toulouse.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE, wearing test registration F-WWAS, positioned Finkenwerder – Toulouse this morning for final pre-delivery preparations.
British Airways A380 G-XLED Returns from Door Repair.
British Airways A380 G-XLED, which has been under maintenance at London Heathrow since 10th February undergoing repairs to a door, returned to service this evening operating BA25 London Heathrow – Hong Kong.
British Airways A380 G-XLEA Starts Regular A380 Johannesburg Service.
British Airways began regular A380 service on the London Heathrow – Johannesburg route today with G-XLEA operating the BA55/BA56 rotation.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE Finkenwerder Cabin Test Flight.
British Airways A380 G-XLEE, wearing test registration F-WWAS, undertook its first test flight from Finkenwerder today following cabin outfitting.
British Airways A318 G-EUNB Delivered.
British Airways A318 G-EUNB was delivered Finkenwerder – London Gatwick today. The aircraft is in Union Flag livery and 32J configuration.
British Airways A318 G-EUNB First Flight.
British Airways A318 G-EUNB made its first flight from Finkenwerder today wearing test registration D-AUAF.
British Airways A318 G-EUNA Delivered.
British Airways A318 G-EUNA was delivered Finkenwerder – London Gatwick today. The aircraft was delivered in Union Flag livery and 32J configuration.
British Airways A318 G-EUNA First Flight.
British Airways A318 G-EUNA made its first flight from Finkenwerder today wearing test registration D-AUAC.
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