Qantas Receives First A380

[Matt Molnar]

Airbus Affirms A380 Target as Qantas Receives First

By The Associated Press

posted: 19 September 2008 12:48 pm ET

TOULOUSE, France (AP) — Airbus will meet its target of delivering 12 A380 super jumbo aircraft this year, the company's chief executive pledged Friday, brushing aside reports that manufacturing and engineering difficulties had again put the project behind schedule.

The 525-seat, A-380 has been plagued by delays due to missteps, technical setbacks, communication failures and financial improprieties that have tarnished Airbus' image. The first in a series of costly delays was announced in June 2005. [Full Article]

First flight to America will be to LAX on October 20th. No word on when NY service will start.

[Jetinder]

First flight to America will be to LAX on October 20th. No word on when NY service will start.

What about Heathrow Airport, when will the first one be to there ?

[Iberia A340-600]

I believe LHR starts in either January or February. You can check the Qantas website for the full A380 schedule.

I don't believe New York is included in their A380 plans for the near future.