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July 3, 2026
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Airbus reports that the first ANA A380 rolled out today. This one will be the real “whale jet”.

A380 ANA MSN262 rolls out of final assembly line 001

“The first A380 for All Nippon Airways (ANA) has rolled out of the final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse.  The aircraft has now been moved to an outside station where various ground tests will be undertaken in preparation for first flight in the coming weeks.  The aircraft will then be transferred to the Airbus facilities in Hamburg for cabin installation and painting.”

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