Nun mustert Hi Fly den A380 noch in diesem Jahr aus. Hi Fly hat sich längst entschieden: Das Abenteuer A380 soll für den Charter-Spezialisten noch vor Silvester 2020 zu Ende gehen.Nach gerade einmal zweieinhalb Jahren wird sich Hi Fly von ihrem einzigen Superjumbo, der 9H-MIP, wieder verabschieden. The airline claims that the decision not to extend the initial agreed upon lease period comes as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, which has greatly reduced demand for very large aircraft. Der ACMI-Anbieter Hi Fly Malta hat seinen einzigen Airbus A380 ausgemustert, schreibt "CH-Aviation". About Flightradar24. 7. Châteauroux 40. A380 phase-out Hi Fly is planning the phase out of it’s Airbus A380 at the end of the lease term later this year, following almost three years of successful operations worldwide. Cairo • Cairo (7/07/2019) Die Hi Fly war der bislang erste und einzige Kunde, der eine gebrauchte A380 genutzt hatte. Hi Fly even hollowed out the aircraft to make room for more cargo as the pandemic continued, making it the first cargo-configured Airbus A380. Framable Prints and Posters. Hi Fly A380 performing a low pass at Toulouse, where the A380 was built Coming into land at Toulouse, runway 14R for the last time Commander Carlos Mirpuri gave a personal farewell speech after we shutdown. • Reunion (25/08/2018) 9. The decision to not extend the initial agreed lease period came as a consequence of the covid-19 pandemic, that drastically reduced the demand for very large aircraft. Hi Fly today said goodbye to its only Airbus A380 aircraft. Dezember verabschiedete die portugiesische Airline Hi Fly ihren einzigen Airbus A380. Kuala Lumpur United Airlines Boeing 737-824 SSWL N36272 (msn 31590) (Star Wars – The Rise of Skywalker) SNA (Michael B. Ing). Hi Fly is a Portuguese charter airline headquartered in Lisbon. The iconic model aligned perfectly with the company’s sustainability concern, being able to carry more people with less impact on the environment as it combined mass passenger transportation with efficient technologies, resulting in a lower carbon footprint per passenger and per kilometer. Best). This combination of volume, payload and range made it unique for cargo transportation. This campaign was also showcased for more than 400,000 visitors at the famous Farnborough Air Show 2018 and Paris Air Show 2019. The decision to not extend the initial agreed lease period came as a consequence of the covid-19 pandemic, that drastically reduced the demand for very large aircraft. Sunworld International Airways (1st) McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 N741L (msn 47418) TUS (Robert Drum). Three years ago, Hi Fly started operating an Airbus A380 as part of its charter fleet. Was able to carry 68 tons and offered 340m3 of volume capacity. 43. Hi Fly’s unusual Airbus A380 Hi Fly is the first charter airline in the world to have an A380, which is an awesome concept as an avgeek, but questionable otherwise. West Atlantic Cargo Airlines (UK) Boeing 737-83N WL BCF G-NPTB (msn 32609) LGG (Ton Jochems). Orlando Foto: Hi Fly Auch der Umbau zu einem Frachter mit Hilfe von Lufthansa Technik nützte nichts mehr: Hi Fly aus Portugal zieht Corona-Konsequenzen. Image: 943157. PSA (Pacific Southwest Airlines) McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81 (MD-81) N934PS (msn 48042) SJC (Bruce Drum). Photo credits: Sam Chui and  FrenchpainterTLS, Update your browser to view this website correctly. Explore our fleet Hi! Die Fluggesellschaft verlängerte den Leasingvertrag des Flugzeugs nicht, so dass es 2018 als Gebrauchtflugzeug wieder auf den Markt kam. 47. So wurde das Flugzeug teils wochenlang nicht eingesetzt, da man keinen Kunden gefunden hat. Hi Fly A380 in its special livery. Glasgow 51. Hi Fly took over this A380 from Singapore Airlines, which chose not to renew their 10 year lease on the plane. Bangkok Erst am 08. 21. Singapore • Santo Domingo (16/05/2020). Image: 947004. Hi Fly is planning the phase-out their A380 at the end of its current lease term, most likely later this year. Portuguese wet-lease airline Hi Fly will retire their only Airbus A380 before year’s end, as the carrier grapples with COVID-19 and the associated travel impacts. Hi Fly, the Portuguese charter carrier, has announced its intentions to retire its sole Airbus A380 aircraft by the end of the 2020 calendar year. 41. S7 Airlines (Siberia Airlines) Airbus A321-271N WL VQ-BGU (msn 8620) AYT (Andi Hiltl). The decision to not extend the initial agreed lease […] Zuvor war er unter anderem für AviationNetOnline (vormals Austrian Aviation Net) tätig. This A380 has the registration code 9H-MIP, and is in the distinctive “Save the Coral Reefs” livery. Farnborough Local Toulouse PlaneSpotters took some great photos of our arrival. What type of system do you have? Manchester Plus, it could fly direct for over 17 hours. On 9H-MIP most of the economy class seats across both passengers decks have been removed, while the business class and suites remain. Image: 948273. Business Class is located on the upper deck, with extra wide seats that recline into fully flat beds. – Completed an around the world humanitarian mission which lasted four days, starting and ending in Beja, Portugal. Not before leaving a nice drawing in the sky. 48. Dalaman Hi Fly, which is a Portuguese charter airline that primary wet leases planes to other airlines (meaning Hi Fly provides the plane and crew) has announced that it won’t be extending the lease on its Airbus A380.. Beja Antananarivo Photo by @FrenchpainterTLS Photo by @FrenchpainterTLS Photo by @FrenchpainterTLS Photo by … 46. Diass 0100 D-AOLH (msn 11265) ZRH (Andi Hiltl). 17. Die Pressemitteilung: “Hi Fly is planning the phase out of it’s Airbus A380 at the end of the lease term later this year, following almost three years of successful operations worldwide. Airline Photo Galleries and Aircraft Slide Shows, From KOMO News: Report raises new questions about structural integrity of Boeing 787 Dreamliner https://komonews.com/news/local/report-raises-new-questions-about-structural-integrity-of-boeing-787-dreamliner, From Air Live. The Airbus A380 will be replaced in the Hi Fly fleet by additional Airbus A330’s, a smaller and more adequate aircraft for current market conditions. • Dalaman (23/09/2019) At first Hi Fly had a fair number of charters set up, including with Norwegian and Air Austral. 3. The airline decided to end its lease as the COVID-19 crisis meant it was impossible to find customers to book the aircraft. Hi Fly’s A380 will carry a total of 471 passengers, with 12 in first class, 60 in business class and 399 in economy between its two decks. The plane has the registration code 9H-MIP. Best). The iflyA380.com booking assistant and the iflyA380 app are your gateways to the A380 experience. 9H-MIP / 9HMIP (Hi Fly) - Aircraft info, flight history, flight schedule and flight playback. Hi Fly acquired their first A380 last year. https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/5m380/#2655540f. 25. The Portuguese airline, specialised in charter flights and wet-leasing took delivery in July 2018, making it the fourth European operator of the aircraft type at that time. Generell hat man den Airbus A380 bei HiFly auch nur gemietet, wenn man keine andere Alternative gefunden hat, denn der Markt an Wetleasing Anbietern ist nicht gerade groß. Looks like your machine can’t handle the 3D version of the website. Hi Fly has been the only charter company to operate this model, being one of the 15 A380 operators in the world and the first to use them second-handed. Paris-Le Bourget Hi Fly operates worldwide, taking the A380 to all corners of the world, inaugurating airports, routes and surprising passengers with the luxury and infinite possibilities of this remarkable airliner. At Hi Fly service, the aircraft visited 53 different airports, in 33 countries and 4 continents. 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Most recently, the aircraft saw little activity. The aircraft made a show with a fly-by over Lisbon Airport and also Algarve, where Locals and beach vacationers were able to spot the king of the skies, drawing attention to its environmental message “Save the Coral Reefs” A380 was one of the most photographed and loved by spotters all over the world. 6. Arriving in Toulouse the aircraft performed a low pass followed by a full landing. 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I had the good fortune of sitting behind Captain Carlos Mirpuri, who performed several fly-bys and we even drew a "heart" in the sky, on my last A380 flight. Hi Fly explains that the lease is up before the end of the year, following a nearly three year term for the plane. Jazeera Airways Airbus A320-251N WL 9K-CBB (msn 9002) LGW (Antony J. She was able to carry 68 tons and offered 340m3 of volume capacity; plus, it could fly direct for over 17 hours. The 9H-MIP flew under the Singapore Airlines livery for 11 years and then, when switched to the … Buenos Aires The use of #HEPA filters and top to bottom air circulation ensure aircraft cabins continue to be a safe environment for all passengers on-board. Madrid Hi Fly belonged to the very exclusive club of only 15 airlines to ever operate the A380, the largest and most advanced aircraft of all times. Hi Fly ’s A380 was the first to be converted to a cargo version, removing the Economy seats to meet the high demands during covid-19 crisis. Hi Fly has bid farewell to the Airbus A380 with the last flight, HFM380, flying from Beja to Toulouse, France on Thursday morning. Istanbul The A380 is also the only airplane where passengers can mix and mingle in social areas. Hi Fly Malta (HFM, Malta Int'l) completed the previously announced retirement of its only A380-800, 9H-MIP (msn 6), on December 15, 2020. Das findet nicht nur Applaus. 52. It began with humble beginnings, the A380 was working under the livery of Singapore Airlines and ended its lease. On the main deck there … Not to be confused with I-Fly. Hi Fly Cargo Fleet 05 / 06 Images . Baku This combination of volume, payload and range made it unique for cargo transportation. Also onboard this memorable flight was Paulo Mirpuri, President of Hi Fly. Image: 944466. Image: 946950. 24. After almost three years flying worldwide with a sustainability message, the inspiring Hi Fly Airbus A380 took off for the last time but not without amazing us once again with its love for the planet. The most visually-striking livery seen on one in recent years is surely that of charter airline Hi Fly Malta. Hi Fly was the first and only airline to dedicate an Airbus A380 to charter operations and was also the first second-hand operator of the world’s largest passenger aircraft. The decision to not extend the initial agreed lease period came as a consequence of the covid-19 pandemic, that drastically reduced the demand for very large aircraft. SalamAir Airbus A320-251N F-WWDM (A40-OVI) (msn 9197) TLS (Paul Bannwarth). Alitalia (3rd) (Societa Aerea Italiana) Boeing 777-3Q8 ER EI-WLA (msn 35783) JFK (Robbie Shaw). 39. All messages will be showcased on the A380 mural (at our Headquarters in Lisbon) until the last day of this iconic aircraft at Hi Fly service, then they will be placed inside a box and fly onboard 9H-MIP on its final lap with us. 26. Enfidha-Hammamet This combination of volume, payload and range made it unique for cargo transportation. Airbus A380 joined Hi Fly’s fleet in 2018. Aviation Blogger Sam Chui was our special guest, you can see Sam’s article on the flight HERE. The 14-year-old jet was the only aircraft that switched operators after its initial operator withdrew it … After three years of operations European charter specialist Hi Fly intends to retire its A380 from service. NAC-Northern Air Cargo Boeing 767-323 ER WL N379CX (msn 25199) MIA Ken Petersen). Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. By removing the former Singapore Airlines seats, the plane can carry much more valuable cargo than before. Copenhagen Caracas Midwest Connect-SkyWest Airlines Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) N498CA (msn 7792) CLE (Angelo Ballachino). Sundair Airbus A320-214 D-ASMR (msn 2619) AYT (Andi Hiltl). Image: 103289. Aero Continente (Chile) Boeing 767-2Q8 ER CC-CJR (msn 24448) MIA (Bruce Drum). Was able to carry 68 tons and offered 340m3 of volume capacity. Image: 948003. 27. Der Airbus A380 scheint für HiFly nicht der Erfolg gewesen zu sein, welchen man sich erhofft hat. Magma Aviation – Air Atlanta Icelandic Boeing 747-481 (F) TF-AMP (msn 24801) HHN (Rainer Bexten). Image: 951041. The decision to not extend the initial agreed lease period came as a consequence of the covid-19 pandemic, that drastically reduced the demand for very large aircraft. Montréal Image: 952095. Hi Fly subsequently returned the aircraft to its lessor along with its remaining A330-300. Plus, it could fly direct for over 17 hours. 45. Hi Fly is the only airline so far to operate the A380 on the secondary market, taking delivery of 9H-MIP (MSN 006) after its lease expired with Singapore Airlines in 2018. To ensure you access all the information we’ve loaded a lighter version for you. 1. Nach etwas über zwei Jahren in den Diensten der Airline trennt sich die Airline von ihrem Doppeldecker, nachdem das Flugzeug nicht den gewünschten Erfolg einbrachte. • Las Palmas (27/09/2019) It is not everyday that the co-founder of the company personally flies you in an A380. Rome After three years of operations European charter specialist Hi Fly intends to retire its A380 from service. 50. In October 2020, Hi Fly’s A380 operated only three flights, with zero commercial flights the following month. Unfortunately the operations didn’t go so smoothly, with Hi Fly having huge issues operating Norwegian’s flights to New York, and then the plane even sustained some engine damage while operating a flight on behalf of Air Austral. View the Aircraft Airbus A330. Hi Fly is testing [needs update] serving passengers with compostable materials in the food and drink service rather than single-use plastic. Tibet Airlines Airbus A319-115 WL B-6451 (msn 5855) TSN (Michael B. Ing). Image: 947992. Malta Santo Domingo Image: 948198. 28. Über den Autor. 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Air Commerce Sarajevo (JAT) Boeing 727-2H9 YU-AKE (msn 21037) ZRH (Rolf Wallner). Portuguese wet lease carrier Hi Fly is set to retire its only Airbus A380 aircraft later this year. The ex-Singapore Airlines aircraft has only been in Hi Fly’s fleet for three years. Well, at least it’s awesome from the perspective of an aviation geek, but perhaps less awesome for the carrier’s bank account. Image: 944176. ... A380 Farewell Flight 04 / 06 News . 14. Hi Fly’s A380 was the first to be converted to cargo version, removing economy seats to meet the high demands during covid-19 crisis. Cancún Stockholm Image: 105379. Oslo The decision to not extend the initial agreed lease period came as a consequence of the covid-19 pandemic, that drastically reduced the demand for very large aircraft. 37. Of the 15 current A380 operators in the world, Hi Fly was the first airline in Europe and second worldwide in number of landing destinations. Image: 948358. Hi Fly is a leading wet lease specialist airline operating worlwide, offering a diversified fleet to its global customer base. This aircraft was a testimony to how far human being can go in developing something so extraordinary. Image: 946916. See author's posts. Plus, it could fly direct for over 17 hours. Was able to carry 68 tons and offered 340m3 of volume capacity. At Hi Fly service, the aircraft visited 53 different airports, in 33 countries and 4 continents. The livery was comprised of one side painted in dark blue displaying destroyed corals, contrasting with a light blue on the other side representing a pristine ocean, with images of colorful and healthy marine life. Hi Fly acquired this A380 after Singapore Airlines chose not to renew the lease on its first A380 after 10 years. The aircraft made stops in Tianjin, China and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 19. The livery was comprised of one side painted in dark blue displaying destroyed corals, contrasting with a light blue on the other side representing a pristine ocean, with images of colourful and healthy marine life. (iflygo.com) (Mesa Air Group) Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) N407SW (msn 7034) LAX (Ron Monroe). 36. The Hi Fly A380 was significant, according to Captain Carlos Mirpuri. The retirement will come as a blow to … That happened to me on the retirement flight of Hi Fly A380. Just Us Air Airbus A321-231 YR-NTS (msn 1153) PMI (Javier Rodriguez). Hi Fly is currently using its A380 as a converted freighter aircraft. After the drawing, airplane proceeded enroute to Toulouse, overflying Grândola, Lisbon, Santarém, Castelo Branco, Covilhã, Guarda, Salamanca, Zamora, Lerma, Burgos, Logronõ, Sanguesa, Jaca, Pyrenees Mountains, Bagneres de Bigorre, Lannemezan and Muret. 18. Covered 31047km in a flight time of 33 hours and 45 minutes with stops in Tianjin and Santo Domingo. Nice 35. Beim Abschiedsflug steuerte der Superjumbo nicht direkt sein Ziel an. Sky art in the shape of a heart could be seen in Flight Radar 24 (https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/5m380/#2655540f). Las Palmas This aircraft was a testimony to how far human being can go in developing something so extraordinary. Azur Air Boeing 777-31H ER VQ-BZD (msn 32713) AYT (Andi Hiltl). Above all, the iconic 9H-MIP “Save the Coral Reefs” was inspiring, and carried this responsible message to hundreds of millions of people in the four corners of the world. PARIS - Der Airbus A380 von Hi Fly ist am Freitagabend am Pariser Flughafen Charles de Gaulle beim Einparken am Gate mit einer Passagierbrücke zusammengestoßen und beschädigt worden. London Gatwick Hi Fly phased out of it’s Airbus A380 at the end of the lease term, following almost three years of successful operations worldwide. Last year, Portugese charter airline Hi Fly took possession of an ex-Singapore Airlines A380. Larnaca Cabo Verde Airlines Boeing 757-236 WL D4-CCF (msn 25808) IAD (Brian McDonough). This campaign was also showcased for more than 400.000 visitors at the famous Farnborough Air Show 2018 and Paris Air Show 2019. Image: 946349. Im August 2017 wurde bekannt, dass Hi Fly zwei gebrauchte Airbus A380 übernehmen möchte. 31. 53. Paris-Charles de Gaulle This combination of volume, payload and range made it unique for cargo transportation. This A380 will be used for various charter operations as well. The Portuguese carrier, through its subsidiary in Malta, acquired the aircraft that previously was operated by Singapore Airlines. Hi Fly converts A380 to meet cargo demands during covid-19 crisis Hi Fly A380 - Cargo Version Interiors Hi Fly has created extra cargo capacity by temporarily removing economy seats of some of its aircraft, including the iconic A380 “Save the Coral Reefs”, to meet the high cargo demands during covid-19 crisis. Plus, it could fly direct for over 17 hours. The 31,047 kilometers (19,292 miles) route took the A380 over Northwest Europe, crossing countries like Spain, France, Germany, Norway and Estonia, before crossing into Russia and Mongolia […] Seoul 29. Avantiair Fokker F.28 Mk. Top Copyright Photo: Hifly (Malta) Airbus A380-841 9H-MIP (msn 006) (Mirpuri Foundation) FAB (Antony J. View the Aircraft Scroll. Covered 31047 km in a flight time of 33 hours and 45 minutes with stops in Tianjin and Santo Domingo. Hi Flys A380 malt Herz an den Himmel Ein letztes Mal hob der Airbus A380 im Dienste von Hi Fly ab. Update my browser now. 32. 12. Due to the nature of charter, the Hi Fly A380 flew to many airports that had never received an A380 before. Toulouse Then a rapid climb to FL400 headed to the sea, some 100 nautical miles west of Lisbon. Abu Dhabi Weil Hi Fly im Mai 2015 ein leeres Flugzeug in Farben von Saudi Arabian Airlines auf dem israelischen Flughafen Ben Gurion zur Reparatur landen ließ, beendete die saudische Fluggesellschaft den Leasing-Vertrag mit dem portugiesischen Unternehmen. This was interesting for a number of reasons, namely because it was the first ‘second hand’ A380 to commence flying for a second carrier, and Hi Fly retains Singapore Airlines’ seating and configuration. Image: 902983. go! Athens Paris-Châlons Vatry Hi Fly was the 4th European airline and the 14th global operator to fly this magnificent aircraft, becoming also the first wet leasing airline operating an A380 and inaugurating its second hand market. The world’s most popular flight tracker. The sheer size of the Airbus A380 has rendered it one of the most visually-striking airliners of its generation. Iraqi Airways Airbus A330-202 YI-AQY (msn 1339) AYT (Arnd Wolf). Die einstigen Pläne eine kleine Teilflotte aufzubauen wurden ad-acta gelegt. Airbus A340. Reunion Island Singapore had additional A380’s that were newer and more fuel efficient and decided to swap out four of their older craft. Here is his aviation story. Dresden 30. Portuguese wet-lease airline Hi Fly will retire their only Airbus A380 before year’s end, as the carrier grapples with COVID-19 and the associated travel impacts. 22. Hi Fly’s Airbus A380 arrived Monday in Beja, Portugal after four days flying around the world. The decision to not extend the initial agreed lease period came as a consequence of the covid-19 pandemic, that drastically reduced the demand for very large aircraft. The Hi Fly A380 The journey of Hi Fly’s A380 so far. Airline Videos, Route Maps and Aircraft Slide Shows. This combination of volume, payload and range made it unique for cargo transportation. Hi Fly’s A380 was the first to be converted to cargo version, removing economy seats to meet the high demands during covid-19 crisis. It began with humble beginnings, the A380 was working under the livery of Singapore Airlines and ended its lease. highlights. Looks like the website is taking longer to load than expected. "The decision to not extend the initial agreed lease period came as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, that drastically reduced … Hi Fly has operated the Airbus A380 for almost three years. Britannia Airways Boeing 757-204 G-BYAY (msn 28836) LGW (Antony J. New York Hi Fly is planning the phase-out their A380 at the end of its current lease term, most likely later this year. 2. The carrier chose to not renew the lease on 9H-MIP bringing a close to that era.. The “Save the Coral Reefs” aircraft was a record breaker: – Was the first A380 to connect London to New York, – Operated the longest nonstop domestic flight in the world, from St. Denis to Paris, – It’s Marketing campaign received a double award from the magazine Global Transport Finance, – Was the first to land in Wuhan, China, following the coronavirus outbreak. Take-off from Beja at runway 01L was followed by two fly-by over the runway, one at low speed, one at high speed. Hifly beendet das A380-Experiment gänzlich. Hi Fly is the only airline so far to operate the A380 on the secondary market, taking delivery of 9H-MIP (MSN 006) after its lease expired with Singapore Airlines in 2018. Image: 941946. This combination of volume, payload and range made it unique for cargo transportation. Abidjan Today we said farewell to our A380 9H-MIP and in a very special way. • Diass (14/04/2019) Hi Fly’s phase-out of the A380 seemingly closed the second-hand market for the aircraft before it even opened. Singapore had additional A380’s that were newer and more fuel efficient and decided to swap out four of their older craft. Image: 942855. The Portuguese airline, specialised in charter flights and wet-leasing took delivery in July 2018, making it the fourth European operator of the aircraft type at that time. Skybus Airlines (3rd) Airbus A319-112 N553SX (msn 3171) BUR (Michael B. Ing). Das Flugzeug mit der Seriennummer MSN006 war im November 2006 zum ersten Mal geflogen und stand ab 2008 bei Singapore Airlines im Dienst. The Hi Fly A380 The journey of Hi Fly’s A380 so far. Die Airline mit Basis auf La Réunion, einer Insel im indischen Ozean, wird den A380 von Hi Fly auf Flügen nach Paris einsetzen. 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