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Last A380 off the production line flies on to Hamburg for finishing work

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March 18th 2021

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Airbus's final A380 has completed its maiden flight, the group’s CEO, Guillaume Faury, said on Twitter overnight. Read More » MSN272 will head to Hamburg for finishing work ahead of delivery to customer Emirates Airline. It will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. "Well done #TeamAirbus for your contributions over the years - looking forward to supporting this iconic aircraft and its customers for many years, delivering best-in-class passenger experience," Faury said. In 2019, Airbus announced production of the double-decker very large aircraft would cease due to insufficient orders for the type.

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