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A 13-year-old Qantas Airbus A380 is being scrapped in Victorville.

A 13-year-old Qantas Airbus A380 is being scrapped in Victorville.

The first Qantas A380 is being dismantled. The A380 (registration VH-OQF) is currently being destroyed in California’s Mojave Desert. The A380 parts retrieved will be utilized as spares and stored in Australia, as well as at Los Angeles International Airport.  The plane was delivered in January 2010 and has been in storage in California since March 2020. A second Qantas will be decommissioned in the coming months.

according to simply fling On March 6, 2001, VH-OQF, which was little over 13 years old at the time, was the sixth aircraft ordered by the Australian flag carrier. It was the third ‘Wave 2’ aircraft to be outfitted and powered by the new electric harness. It rolled off the Airbus assembly line as ‘F-WWSA’ on February 18th, 2009, and was accepted by Qantas on January 8th, 2010. The delivery flight from Toulouse to Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport was operated as QF6028, and it served its first revenue flight from SYD to LAX as QF11 on January 17th, 2010.

Notably, after being repainted at the Emirates Aircraft Appearance Centre in Dubai, VH-OQF became the first Qantas A380 to bear the airline’s new “Silver Roo” livery in March 2018.

Charles Kingsford Smith was carried directly to Victorville in July 2020 and has remained there since.

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It comes after Qantas said in August that it would restore 10 of its 12 Airbus A380s to passenger service and retire the remaining two.

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EASA Ends Suspension on PIA, Approves Flights to Europe

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The suspension of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from operating in Europe is finally over, marking a significant turning point for Pakistan’s aviation sector.

After years of scrutiny and stringent safety assessments, the European Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have officially lifted the ban on PIA. This decision also grants Airblue authorization to operate flights to Europe, further enhancing Pakistan’s connectivity with the region.

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PIA’s suspension, initially imposed in June 2020, was a direct consequence of concerns regarding the oversight capabilities of Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). These concerns were triggered shortly after a tragic PIA plane crash that claimed 97 lives, prompting an investigation into the validity of pilot licenses issued in the country.

Now, after four years of continuous efforts and reforms by the PCAA, EASA has expressed renewed confidence in Pakistan’s aviation regulatory framework. In a statement, EASA highlighted that Pakistan has successfully addressed safety compliance issues, enabling PIA to resume its operations within the European Union.

A spokesperson for PIA expressed optimism, emphasizing the airline’s commitment to strictly adhere to EASA’s regulations and guidelines. “This milestone has been achieved after four years of relentless efforts by the PIA management,” the spokesperson said.

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The lifting of the ban is expected to have a profound impact on PIA’s future. The airline, which employs over 7,000 people, has faced criticism in the past for poor management, financial instability, and regulatory challenges.

However, the restoration of European operations is seen as a vital step toward regaining its competitive edge, improving its financial standing, and restoring its reputation on the global stage.

Pakistan’s government, which has been exploring options to privatize the debt-laden national carrier, is hopeful that this development will attract foreign investment and bolster the country’s aviation industry.

With a renewed focus on compliance and safety, PIA is now poised to rebuild its presence in Europe, offering Pakistani travelers and international passengers more connectivity and improved service.

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