TAM to take delivery of ex Madagascar 767

Brazil's TAM are due to take delivery of ex Madagascar B767-3S1 msn 25221. The aircraft arrived in Shannon from Filton on July 14th in full TAM colours and wearing taped on registration 5R-MFF. The aircraft is to be registered PT-MSS ( visible under the wings ) once accepted and delivered to Brazil.

On August 4th the aircraft was test flown using registration as flight number but with Brazilian transponder hex code E48178. Following the test flight the aircraft returned to the Air Atlanta hangar where follow up work has continued.

Our photo shows 5R-MFF on Taxiway 7 in bright sunshine on July 19.