Qantas B73H Fleet Cabin Upgrade/Changes

[Brad Myer]

Hi,

All B73Hs will be getting extra seats plus a cabin refresh:

http://m.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/qantas-to-upgrade-737800-feet/story-e6frg95x-1227008702062

[Max C]

http://qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-to-refresh-boeing-737-fleet

6 extra Economy seats made via changes to the galley and lavatory space.

Probably like what QF did with the 717 refresh, pull 1 lav out!

[Mackenzie Davis]

Hooray for Qantas!

Hopefully they replace those foul looking, grey-coloured side panels which were delivered on the ex-American ordered planes! :p

[Ricky T]

An inexpensive upgrade for QF to keep customers happy on the entertainment front. Good job QF!



6 extra Economy seats made via changes to the galley and lavatory space.

Probably like what QF did with the 717 refresh, pull 1 lav out!

Highly doubt this would occur as this would leave one lavatory for 162 economy pax. My guess is that the lavatory would be moved back slightly and take up the current galley space located immediately behind.

[Zac M]

They are using "Slimline" toilets, the galleys could be reduced in size slightly but no a lot because the carts are a tight fit length wise as it is.

[Brad Myer]

Apparently the entire B73H fleet will be getting new style seat covers, curtains etc.

[Jacob L]

Thank God,
Hopefully QF does a good job with it. I personally like the in seat back screens. :D Hope its much like VA's, nice & colourful on the inside

[Adam W]

The upgrade won't feature AVOD in every seat. The older 737s without AVOD will receive Q Streaming but iPads won't be supplied. Passengers will have to use their own device.

[Zac M]

Any idea when this is due to start??

[Mackenzie Davis]

VH-VXR is apparently the first to have the re-config. done. Was in hangar 2 @ Brisbane this morning.

[Christopher Campbell]

finally, how long do you think each one will take to be done?

[Mackenzie Davis]

They plan to do the whole fleet in 1 year... Don't know how many they will do at a time or if they are doing them individually

[Zac M]

Sourced from a Facebook group, it will take 14 days however this will be ramped up to 12 days, 40 aircraft to be done in Sydney remaining to be done in Brisbane.

[Christopher Campbell]

What Facebook group?

[Zac M]

Aircraft Spotters NSW & ACT

[Brad Myer]

Any pics?

And any details on what the actual upgrade includes?

[Alex T]

Here's an AA article published yesterday with a pic of the new seats:
http://australianaviation.com.au/2015/08/qantas-begins-adding-extra-seats-to-737-fleet/

Looking at the last image, it seems the Y seats are being re-upholstered to the charcoal/black theme we saw on the refurbished 767's. The J class "Millennium Seats" are getting a similar purple theme as the refurbished A332 domestic Y seats but are now leather rather than cloth.

[Christopher Campbell]

When VXR supposed to be done? Its been just over three since it went for re-config

[Max C]

Seatmaps are out on the Qantas website

12J/162Y
http://www.qantas.com.au/infodetail/flying/inTheAir/ourAircraft/738-12J162Y.pdf

12J/156Y
http://www.qantas.com.au/infodetail/flying/inTheAir/ourAircraft/738-12J156Y.pdf

Removal of a galley and slimmer toilets has funded the room for row 30

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-VXR has just completed a Brisbane - Brisbane QF6111 test flight

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-VXR returned to service yesterday as the first refurbished 737-838 as 12/162 configuration.

[Christopher Campbell]

Has Sydney maintenance started work on refurbishing any B737s? The second VH-VXB is being refurbished in Brisbane from the 25th August.

[MarkR]

Flew VXM tonight, should be called Harry half a job, got the new seats and IFE but no extra row or slimline toilets

[Christopher Campbell]

What are the new seats like?

[MarkR]

Same seats as the BSI models with power, and video screens.

[Zac M]

Was it VZM? VZL-S were delivered with new seats and entertainment but no BSi. The only aircraft to undergo any modifications under this reconfig program so far are VXR and VXQ

[Rowan McKeever]

Yeah, I didn't think the refit included screens & in-seat power either? Zac is VXQ done or still going?

[Dave C]

It was definitely not VXM.

Wrong again. It was either XZM or VZM. Both of those have the interior you describe.

[Zac M]

VXQ is still in. There may be others getting done, however the seatmap on the QF website has VXQ and R listed against the 12/162 config

[MarkR]

it was VZM my apologies, crew must have misread the plate. I was on my second J flight from DRW do maybe I misheard as well.

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-VXB is refurbished. QF6113 today

[Rowan McKeever]

According to flightaware & FR24 VXQ returned to service today having entered BNE mx on 7 Sept. So in theory that makes 3...???

[Zac M]

Going by the fact it isn't on the seatmap online and VXQ is, I'm gonna say that VXB has not been reconfigured.

[Rowan McKeever]

VXB also had a test flight (QF6113) which VXQ didn't (straight back to revenue service). Suggests 'general' mx for VXB... I'm with Zac.

[MarkR]

VXB also had a test flight (QF6113) which VXQ didn't (straight back to revenue service). Suggests 'general' mx for VXB... I'm with Zac.

VXB is not refurbished going by my bosses experience on her yesterday morning.

[Fred C]

As said previously VXQ and VXR only done.

Sydney will start its first on around the 5th October.

[Rowan McKeever]

Is there one currently underway in BNE? I see XZJ hasn't flown since arriving from ISA on Wednesday night but assume that's just general mx?

[Christopher Campbell]

Have any more 737s been refitted other the VXB and VXR? Or are there are any being refitted currently?

[Zac M]

As previously stated in this thread, VXB was not fitted, VXQ was. It does appear that VZB is the first aircraft to have the refit done in Sydney.

[Rowan McKeever]

VXB has not been refurbished. However VXQ has so, together with VXR, there are currently two completed.

Per Fred's post above, there should be one currently underway in SYD and there may also be one underway in BNE.

I notice from flightaware VYK has been out of service at BNE since 7 Oct & VZE since 23 Sept.

VZB has been out of service at SYD since 5 Oct.

[Christopher Campbell]

sorry yeah i meant VXR

[Christopher Campbell]

ok thank you

[Zac M]

VZB should re-enter service tomorrow with 12J/162Y configuration.

[Christopher Campbell]

Are there any other under refurb:

VZE (23rd September, Brisbane)

[Fred C]

VYG under reconfig in SYD at the moment.

[Christopher Campbell]

Thanks

[Dave Dale]

sorry yeah i meant VXR

Was on QF529 today operated by VXR. The refurbed seats being in all black fabric were a bit of a shock to the yes from the usual patterned fabrics. Curtains are gone and replaced with short hanging clouded patterned plastic divider. Not bad refurb look.

[Christopher Campbell]

Is this refurbishment for the interiors also for Qantas to repaint the B737s that are still in the 1984 livery the Qantas New Roo Livery?

[Zac M]

Interior refurbishment has no connection to the exterior paint job as discussed in the A330 thread, any painting of the exterior is purely coincidental

[Rowan McKeever]

Of the 2 that have the refurb, VXR was already in the new 'Roo and VXQ is still not. So yeah, what Zac said. Different contracts & timelines [emoji5]

[Ash W]

Is this refurbishment for the interiors also for Qantas to repaint the B737s that are still in the 1984 livery the Qantas New Roo Livery?

Actually none are in the 1984 livery. There was a minor change before the new Roo which was the removal of the gold stripe between the tail and fuselage. The change was about as minor as changing the roo shape on the tail.

[Michael Morrison]

I wonder if it's the same style toilets that are on KLMs newer 737's.

Ie no recline in the last row as the recline space is taken up by the loo to provide more elbow room if sitting down. The toilet wall narrow as it gets higher and it has a weird flimsy door that is hard to lock - which results in people thinking the door is locked but it's not!

[Max C]

VZE back in serivce QF511 BNE-SYD on 30/10.

[Christopher Campbell]

And that one has been refurbed?

[Max C]

Showing as 12/162

[Christopher Campbell]

May I ask because I am quite new to this. Where do you find what config it is? And how can you find what aircraft are doing what routes the next day or days?

[Max C]

Most of it is via internal channels unfortunately.

Rego's will change quite frequently (especially domestically) so there's usually no point advertising when a particular aircraft enters service or returns from maintenance until it actually happens.

[Christopher Campbell]

Ok, thanks for info I'll keep that in mind. What do you mean internal channels?

[Rowan McKeever]

He means it's usually people with access to the computer systems of the airline in question or one of the airports which have information about aircraft operating specific flights.

For the rest of us you can try using flightaware etc but you're limited to the reliability of their information & your own interpretation.

[Zac M]

VYG reentered service today, it appears VYH is now undergoing the refit

[Christopher Campbell]

So VYG is refitted not just maintenance? May I ask how do you find out that is?

[Dave Dale]

Chris, I think Max and Rowan have answered this question for you in the previous page (posts 57 & 59 respectively). An almost identical question from you.

[Christopher Campbell]

oh, somehow I think I missed Rowans post. I understand.

[Christopher Campbell]

Was VH-VZT not refurbished whilst in Brisbane, only for maintenance?

[Zac M]

If it was refurbished it would be posted here!

[Christopher Campbell]

ok, im sorry

[Zac M]

STC VYH out on Thursday, VYJ will take its place.

[Christopher Campbell]

Hey Zac what does STC mean?

[Oliver Gigacz]

Subject to change.

[Christopher Campbell]

Ok thanks, I should have known that

[Christopher Campbell]

Refurbished VH-VYH is due take flight Sydney - Cairns quite soon.

When should VXC's refurbishment be completed?

[Zac M]

Who said VXC was getting refurbished? It is a possibility that they will do it at the same time as the heavy check its undergoing but they may not.

[Christopher Campbell]

Well most likely it is?

[NathanJ]

mmmmmm popcorn!

[Fred C]

It would appear as though VXC is indeed undergoing a reconfig as well as heavy. Not 100% sure though.

VYJ next SYD reconfig.

[Christopher Campbell]

What aircraft has/is replacing VH-VYJ which returned from being refurbished at Sydney yesterday?

[Zac M]

Looks like VZD

[Christopher Campbell]

Yeah I agree. I checked the 737s once I posted my previous post.

[Zac M]

According to the online Seat maps the following are now complete:
VXC, Q, R, VYB, G, H, J, VZB, D, E

VXT appears to be getting done in Sydney, whilst VXD is in heavy maintenance along with VZV (and possibly others) in BNE so these may be done when they come out.

[Christopher Campbell]

How many 737s can they fit in bris maintence since 2 A330s are also being refurbed in there as well?

[Zac M]

Theyre two separate facilities. Pretty sure they can fit 3 737s into the 737 hangers.

[Christopher Campbell]

Oh ok thanks, I didn't realise

[MarkR]

Oh ok thanks, I didn't realise

Former Ansett three bay facility they acquired in 2002 just down from their Hanger 3

[Greg Hyde]

Guys,

Did a search on QF source and there has been ten completed

Seq Rego Location Return to Service Date

01 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXR Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.September 3, 2015
02 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXQ Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.September 23, 2015
03 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZB Returns from Sydney Maintenance.October 20, 2015
04 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZE Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.October 30, 2015
05 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYG Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 1, 2015
06 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYH Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 13, 2015
07 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYJ Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 25, 2015
08 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXC Brisbane Test Flight and Return to Service.December 3, 2015
09 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYB Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.December 5, 2015
10 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZD Returns from Sydney Maintenance.December 6,2015

[Steve S... 2]

Hi,

Does anyone have any pictures of the new interiors or know where I could find some please?

Thank you :)

[Steve S... 2]

VH-VXT currently in Sydney for refit.

[Christopher Campbell]

So there should be 14 completed by late December/early January?

[Max C]

Both VZV and VXD did a test flight ex BNE today post config.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVXD
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVZV

[Zac M]

VXD should have it, skeptical as to whether VZV will.

VXT re-entered service last week, haven't checked but I assume that will be it until after the christmas/new year period.

EDIT: The online seat map found here (https://www.qantas.com/travel/airlines/aircraft-seat-map-boeing-738/global/en) has been updated to include VXD in the reconfig list however VZV is not included so safe to assume VZV is not done.

[Adam W]

VXT operated an additional one off QF 77 PER-SIN on Monday. It then went into maintenance in SIN, presumably for a repaint.

[Max C]

VZV not done.

[Steve S... 2]

VXT has arrived back from Singapore paint shop.

VXN is now in Singapore presumably for a paint job.

[Christopher Campbell]

Currently being refurbished:

Brisbane:

VH-VXE 3rd January

VH-VYD 3rd January


Sydney:

VH-VYC 8th January

[Zac M]

Going on past refurbs maybe only one of the Brissy ones will get done? If that is the case id say VXE will be next done.

[Fred C]

1st reconfig for SYD for the year is VYK on the 16th Jan.

[Christopher Campbell]

Ok, so VYC is just in for maintenance check?

[Fred C]

VYC is an "operational spare"

[Christopher Campbell]

Ok

[MarkR]

Hi,

Does anyone have any pictures of the new interiors or know where I could find some please?

Thank you :)

Finally managed to snag one.

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz330/markis100/image_2.jpeg (http://s840.photobucket.com/user/markis100/media/image_2.jpeg.html)

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz330/markis100/image_1.jpeg (http://s840.photobucket.com/user/markis100/media/image_1.jpeg.html)

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz330/markis100/image.jpeg (http://s840.photobucket.com/user/markis100/media/image.jpeg.html)

[Zac M]

It should be noted that these pics are taken onboard VXC which features the trial overhead bins....these are not fitted to any other aircraft.

[Steve S... 2]

Thank you for the pics!

The funny thing is I flew on a Qantas 738 to Hamilton Island a few days ago - it was VH-VXC - I kept looking at the overhead bins wondering why the aircraft had a sky interior feel about it - so that explains the modern spacious feel VXC had. Very nice aircraft and considering it's age of 14.

Thanks again.

[Adam W]

It should be noted that these pics are taken onboard VXC which features the trial overhead bins....these are not fitted to any other aircraft.

Damn, I was hoping they would get rid of those overhaed lockers during the refurb and go back to standard ones.

[Zac M]

VYD is back in service, VZA appears to have entered the hanger in SYD rather than VYK

[Greg Hyde]

From QFSource, 13 done so far

01 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXR Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.September 3, 2015
02 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXQ Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.September 23, 2015
03 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZB Returns from Sydney Maintenance.October 20, 2015
04 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZE Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.October 30, 2015
05 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYG Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 1, 2015
06 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYH Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 13, 2015
07 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYJ Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 25, 2015
08 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXC Brisbane Test Flight and Return to Service.December 3, 2015
09 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYB Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.December 5, 2015
10 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZD Returns from Sydney Maintenance.December 6,2015
11 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXT Returns from Sydney Maintenance. December 16,2015
12 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXD Returns from Brisbane Maintenance. December 24,2015
13 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYD Returns from Brisbane Maintenance. January 19, 2016

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-VZA has completed its refurbishment at Sydney after entering 18th January. Now scheduled to operate QF425.

[Christopher Campbell]

In refurbishment

Brisbane:

VH-VXE - In 3/1/16 (likely c-check as well)

VH-VXP - In 31/1/16

Sydney:

VH-VYE - In 28/1/16

Completed:

01 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXR Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.September 3, 2015
02 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXQ Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.September 23, 2015
03 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZB Returns from Sydney Maintenance.October 20, 2015
04 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZE Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.October 30, 2015
05 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYG Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 1, 2015
06 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYH Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 13, 2015
07 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYJ Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 25, 2015
08 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXC Brisbane Test Flight and Return to Service.December 3, 2015
09 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYB Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.December 5, 2015
10 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZD Returns from Sydney Maintenance.December 6, 2015
11 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXT Returns from Sydney Maintenance. December 16, 2015
12 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXD Returns from Brisbane Maintenance. December 24, 2015
13 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYD Returns from Brisbane Maintenance. January 19, 2016
14 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZA Returns from Sydney Maintenance. January 28, 2016

[Christopher Campbell]

In Refurbishment:

Brisbane

VH-VXP - In 31/1/16

Sydney:

VH-VYE - In 28/1/16

Completed:

01 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXR Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.September 3, 2015
02 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXQ Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.September 23, 2015
03 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZB Returns from Sydney Maintenance.October 20, 2015
04 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZE Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.October 30, 2015
05 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYG Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 1, 2015
06 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYH Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 13, 2015
07 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYJ Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 25, 2015
08 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXC Brisbane Test Flight and Return to Service.December 3, 2015
09 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYB Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.December 5, 2015
10 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZD Returns from Sydney Maintenance.December 6, 2015
11 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXT Returns from Sydney Maintenance. December 16, 2015
12 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXD Returns from Brisbane Maintenance. December 24, 2015
13 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYD Returns from Brisbane Maintenance. January 19, 2016
14 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZA Returns from Sydney Maintenance. January 28, 2016
15 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXE Brisbane Test Flight and Return to Service. February 4, 2016

% Completed:

Total B737s:
15/67 (22%)

Total B737s:Personal Inflight Entertainment:
44/67 (65%)

2002-2008 B737s:Personal Inflight Entertainment:
15/38 (39%)

[Michael C.]

I flew on VH-VXE on the 4th (first flight back in service) and it had a faulty auto-throttle system causing the flight to return to the gate after taxiing out. It was about 1hr late departing Brisbane after engineers came on board and physically disconnected it.

[Christopher Campbell]

In Refurbishment:

Brisbane

VH-VXP 31st January

VH-VYA 3rd February

Sydney:

VH-VYE - In 28/1/16

Completed:

01 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXR Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.September 3, 2015
02 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXQ Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.September 23, 2015
03 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZB Returns from Sydney Maintenance.October 20, 2015
04 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZE Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.October 30, 2015
05 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYG Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 1, 2015
06 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYH Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 13, 2015
07 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYJ Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 25, 2015
08 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXC Brisbane Test Flight and Return to Service.December 3, 2015
09 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYB Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.December 5, 2015
10 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZD Returns from Sydney Maintenance.December 6, 2015
11 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXT Returns from Sydney Maintenance. December 16, 2015
12 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXD Returns from Brisbane Maintenance. December 24, 2015
13 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYD Returns from Brisbane Maintenance. January 19, 2016
14 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZA Returns from Sydney Maintenance. January 28, 2016
15 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXE Brisbane Test Flight and Return to Service. February 4, 2016

% Completed:

Total B737s:
15/67 (22%)

Total B737s:Personal Inflight Entertainment:
44/67 (65%)

2002-2008 B737s:Personal Inflight Entertainment:
15/38 (39%)

[Dave Dale]

Flew VYK & VYL this weekend. Both looking sad inside and out. In need of refurbishment and a bath!

[Christopher Campbell]

In Refurbishment:

Brisbane

VH-VXP - 31st January

VH-VYA - 3rd February

Sydney:

VH-VYK - 7th February

Completed:

01 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXR Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.September 3, 2015
02 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXQ Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.September 23, 2015
03 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZB Returns from Sydney Maintenance.October 20, 2015
04 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZE Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.October 30, 2015
05 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYG Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 1, 2015
06 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYH Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 13, 2015
07 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYJ Returns from Sydney Maintenance.November 25, 2015
08 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXC Brisbane Test Flight and Return to Service.December 3, 2015
09 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYB Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.December 5, 2015
10 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZD Returns from Sydney Maintenance.December 6, 2015
11 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXT Returns from Sydney Maintenance. December 16, 2015
12 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXD Returns from Brisbane Maintenance. December 24, 2015
13 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYD Returns from Brisbane Maintenance. January 19, 2016
14 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZA Returns from Sydney Maintenance. January 28, 2016
15 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXE Brisbane Test Flight and Return to Service. February 4, 2016
16 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYE Returns from Sydney Maintenance. February 7, 2016

% Completed:

Total B737s:
16/67 (24%)

Total B737s:Personal Inflight Entertainment:
45/67 (67%)

2002-2008 B737s:Personal Inflight Entertainment:
16/38 (42%)

[Brandon Giacomin]

Hey guys, I like the idea of having a list to keep track of aircraft that have had/or are in for the refurb. But may I suggest only posting an updated list once a month? In the space of a week the list has been updated and reposted 4 times with minimal changes and its just clogging the thread up.

Cheers

[Christopher Campbell]

Yeah sure

[Christopher Campbell]

Assumed refurbished VH-VXP is set to return to service operating QF513 Brisbane - Sydney

[Max C]

VXP showing as non-refurb

[Christopher Campbell]

you mean on the qantas 737 seat map it is not listed in the new configuration?

[Christopher Campbell]

VXP showing as non-refurb cause if you mean that it may update later in the day

[Max C]

Internal FIDS is displaying 12J/156Y.

It's rarely incorrect as that is used for seat allocation.

[Christopher Campbell]

That's interesting because the first flight of VXP this morning on expert flyer it was showing economy up to row 30?

[Max C]

VXP now showing as 12J/162Y

[Christopher Campbell]

Internal FIDS is displaying 12J/156Y.

It's rarely incorrect as that is used for seat allocation.

What does FIDS stand for?

[Max C]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_information_display_system

[Fred C]

VYK out yesterday. VYF in to SYD for reconfig.

[Christopher Campbell]

Is VYA undergoing a C check as well as refurb in Bris?

[Fred C]

Yes it is Chris.

[Zac M]

VYF was back today.....looks like VXU might be in

[Greg Hyde]

VYF is 19th by my count.

[Christopher Campbell]

VYF is 19th by my count.

It is yes 50% done through the 02-08 737s. VYL should be finished any day now I'm guessing?

[Zac M]

Id say VYL is also in for heavy given the length of time its taking.

[Christopher Campbell]

Ok, yeah I wasn't sure since VYA is also heavy maintence they would be doing 2 HM at the same time.

[Zac M]

I believe there is space for three heavy checks at BNE

[Greg Hyde]

from qf source

20. 02/03/16 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VZX Returns from Brisbane Maintenance
21. 03/03/16 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYL Returns from Brisbane Maintenance.

[Zac M]

VZX is not reconfigured, the only aircraft undergoing the reconfig at present are the non IFE aircraft, others will be done once the non-IFE are complete.

EDIT: I take that back, the online seat map on the QF website does in fact have VZX listed as 12J162Y now.

[Christopher Campbell]

What's happening with VYA? It's been in Brisbane since 3rd February.

[Zac M]

It is more than likely getting the major check C?? (there is a number there after the 'C", basically equivalent to a 747's D-Check), these were done on the VX series aircraft about 2 years ago so I would expect it is VYA's turn now.

[Greg Hyde]

22nd done

QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXU Returns from Sydney Maintenance.
March 10, 2016

QANTAS Boeing 737-838 VH-VXU, which has been under maintenance at Sydney since February 28th, returned to service this morning operating QF739 Sydney – Adelaide. The aircraft has been reconfigured from 12J/156Y to 12J/162Y with Wifi to Passengers’ Device IFE.

[Christopher Campbell]

Refurbished:
Total:
23/67 (34%)
PIFE:
51/67 (76%)
Q streaming IFE upgrade:
22/38 (57%)

VH-VXR
VH-VXQ
VH-VZB
VH-VZE
VH-VYG
VH-VYH
VH-VYJ
VH-VXC
VH-VZD
VH-VYB
VH-VXT
VH-VXD
VH-VYD
VH-VZA
VH-VXE
VH-VYE
VH-VXP
VH-VYK
VH-VYF
VH-VZX
VH-VYL
VH-VXU
VH-VYI

Currently being refurbished:

Brisbane:

VH-VYA 3rd February

VH-VZY 2nd March

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-VXH entered Brisbane maintence for refurb late evening on the 23rd of March.

And VH-VXB is in refurb in Sydney which entered on the 18th March.

So far 25 B737s have be refurbed.

[Greg Hyde]

A few more completed:

23. 19/03/16 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYI Returns from Sydney Maintenance
24. 21/03/16 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VYA Returns from Brisbane Maintenance

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-VXB returned to service yesterday from refurbishment and VH-VYB has returned from Singapore from being repainted.

Painted New Roo:
57/67
85%

Refurbished:
Total:
26/67 (38%)
PIFE:
53/67 (79%)
Q streaming IFE upgrade:
24/38 (63%)

[Zac M]

VYC went for repaint.

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-VXI entered Sydney M for refurbishment Friday late evening.

[Zac M]

VXI will be out as QF411 today. Appears VXJ will take up residence in the hanger for refit.

Meanwhile in BNE we have VXH and VXK on the ground for extended periods, more than likely both undergoing heavy checks/refit

[Greg Hyde]

VXI makes 27 done

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-VXH finished makes 28 done

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-VZC hasn't flown since yesterday afternoon and is in Brisbane.
Repainted VYC is on its way to Brisbane operating QF018.

does anyone know what will be in for refurb since VH-VXK is in for refurb already, unless they can fit 3 737s. or is VZC in Brisbane for only a small maintenance check?

[Zac M]

The BNE heavy maintenance facility can take three aircraft however VYC is due to return to service tomorrow as QF661

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[MarkR]

The BNE heavy maintenance facility can take three aircraft however VYC is due to return to service tomorrow as QF661

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Ground hog day, reckon every 5 pages that gets pointed out!

[Christopher Campbell]

yeah I'm sorry

[Greg Hyde]

29. 22/04/16 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXK Returns from Brisbane Maintenance
30. 22/04/16 QANTAS B737-800 VH-VXJ Returns from Sydney Maintenance.

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-VXS has returned to service from Sydney M
VH-VXL has taken its place.

Refurbished:
Total:
31/67 (46%)
PIFE:
58/67 (86%)
Q streaming IFE upgrade:
29/38 (76%)

[Max C]

VZC scheduled for a test dlight today as QF6114 and is showing as 12J/162Y

[Christopher Campbell]

Refurbished:

34 of 67 51% -- Seatcount increased - VXB-VXE, VXG-VXL, VXP-VYB, VYD-VZE, VZX, VZY
61 of 67 91% -- With SIFE/ Q-Streaming
29 of 29 100% - Setback IFE - VZL-VZZ, XZA-XZP
32 of 38 84% - Q-Streaming - VXB-VXE,VXH-VXL,VXP-VYB,VYD-VZE

In Refurbishment:

35 VH-VXO SYD - In 11/05/16 Exp Out 22/05/16
36 VH-VZZ BNE - In 04/05/16 Exp Out 28/05/16

02-08 Non refurbished B737s remaining:

VH-VXA
VH-VXF
VH-VXM
VH-VXN
VH-VYC

[Steve S... 2]

Duplicated.

[Christopher Campbell]

your right I did from australian frequent flyer

[Steve S... 2]

Sorry what I meant was that I posted something that was already said. My apologies.

[Christopher Campbell]

its ok i understand

[MarkR]

Typical, only 5 left to be done but as per usual, I get one on my flight tonight.

[Jamie D]

I had a quick look around and cant seem to find any pics of the refurbished cabins. Has anyone got some good ones?

[Christopher Campbell]

Refurbished:
Total:
35/67 (52%)
PIFE:
62/67 (92%)
Q streaming IFE upgrade:
33/38 (86%)

Currently being refurbished:

Brisbane:

19th May VH-VXF, expect 30th may

4th May VH-VZZ, expect 28th May

Sydney:

22nd May VH-VXA, expect 2nd June

Remaining 02-08 non refurbished B737

VH-VXM
VH-VXN
VH-VYC

[Zac M]

VH-XZE will reenter service tomorrow as QF824 BNE-DRW tomorrow after getting configured to 12J162Y

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-VXA will return this service this morning from its refurbishment in Sydney as QF512

[Max C]

VZW and XZL have both been refitted.

[Max C]

VXF due for a test flight today showing as 12J/162Y

[Zac M]

According to the Qantas seat map, the following have been reconfigured:
VXA, VXB, VXC, VXD, VXE, VXF, VXG, VXH, VXI, VXJ, VXK, VXL, VXO, VXP, VXQ, VXR, VXS, VXT, VXU, VYA, VYB, VYD, VYE, VYF, VYG, VYH, VYI, VYJ, VYK, VYL, VZA, VZB, VZC, VZD, VZE, VZT, VZW, VZX, VZY, VZZ, XZE, XZL, XZN=43

Currently undergoing refurb/out of service we appear to have:
VXN-BNE, VZL-BNE, VZV-SYD, XZM-BNE=4

So based on that VXM and VYC will be the last aircraft remaining with no Q-Streaming or Seatback.

Aircraft remaining: VXM, VYC, VZM, VZO, VZP, VZR, VZS, VZU, XZA, XZB, XZC, XZD, XZF, XZG, XZH, XZH, XZJ, XZK, XZO, XZP=20

[Ricky T]

VZV returned to service after refurbishment on July 2. XZM returned to service after refurbishment on 4 July.

XZO entered SYD maintenance on 1 July and looks it will be refurbished as well.

VZL had a quick check in BNE it seems as it was back in service in the evening of 30 June.

[Ricky T]

After only spending 7 days in SYD, XZO returned to service on 8 July after refurbishment.

[Christopher Campbell]

After 40 days already refurbished VH-VYB returned to service this morning.

Refurbishments:
Brisbane:
26th June VH-VXN 16th July

Sydney:
4th July VH-VZC

Maintence check:
7th July VH-VXQ 17th July

[Rowan McKeever]

After only spending 7 days in SYD, XZO returned to service on 8 July after refurbishment.

Wow that one was fast!! I admit I had doubts when I read your post (sorry!!!) but it's now on the 12/162 seat map. I guess the seatback IFE aircraft aren't that big a deal as they're pretty much replacing lavs and adding a row of seats?

[Christopher Campbell]

Yeah the newer 737s should be alot quicker given they are not installing Q streaming in them.

[Christopher Campbell]

Does anyone know how long VH-VZC will be in Sydney maintenance for given it was apparently the tail was damaged shown on QF secrets exposed Facebook page? I assume it will also be refurbishment at the same time?

[Ricky T]

VZC has been refurbished already. I think you are referring to VYC which is still in service as of today.

[Ricky T]

Wow that one was fast!! I admit I had doubts when I read your post (sorry!!!) but it's now on the 12/162 seat map. I guess the seatback IFE aircraft aren't that big a deal as they're pretty much replacing lavs and adding a row of seats?

I believe they are also replacing the seat covering in Y, otherwise thats pretty much it.

[Christopher Campbell]

Oh yes so it has, VH-VZC is just getting its tail repaired.

[Ricky T]

VXN, XZF and XZA have been reconfigured to 12J/162Y since the last update.

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-XZI has returned from refurbishment operating QF512 (SYD-BNE). This makes 51/67 completed at a total of 76%. VH-XZP (Retro roo 1) looks to be in for refurbishment. It's the only non refurbished 737 that is in Sydney and hasn't flown since last night.

VH-VZC is still in SYD for tail repairs.

VH-VYC is in BNE for refurbishment and presumably a heavy maintience check.
This makes VH-VXM the last remaining non refurbished non AVOD 737 operating.

[Christopher Campbell]

It seems as if the Jet-Connect Tans tasman b737 fleet is getting a refurb. In the Qantas 737 seat map page there is a new link http://www.qantas.com/infodetail/flying/inTheAir/ourAircraft/738J-12J162Y.pdf

ZK-ZQD is listed on its own in a new 12J/162Y configuration.It is currently in Brisbane maintence.

[Brad Myer]

Good to see the QF jetconnect aircraft also getting the new seat covers etc.

This will mean identical config for all QF B73Hs.

[Fred C]

XZI left SYD after reconfig and XZP entered today.

[Christopher Campbell]

ZK-ZQD is operating a test flight as QF6117

[Christopher Campbell]

ZK-ZQD is scheduled to return to service to operate QF125 BNE-AKL, the first QF Jet Connect 737 from refurbishment.

[Christopher Campbell]

It seems that ZK-ZKE has entered BNE maintenance for refurbishment/(heavy maintenance check?)

[Ash W]

Do you mean ZK-ZQE?

[Christopher Campbell]

Oh yes I did, thanks!

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-XZP returned to service this morning from SYD refurbishment. 52nd completed.
(Already refurbished) VH-VZC returned to service this morning from SYD maintence after sustaining tail damage 46 days ago.
VH-XZJ last night replaced XZP in SYD for refurbishment.

[Zac M]

XZJ will be out in the morning, XZK going in.

[Christopher Campbell]

Refurbished VH-XZK has returned to service this morning.
VH-XZD entered Sydney M for refurbishment Thursday night.

[S.Greaves]

Came across from NZ on a refurb Jet Connect B737 on Sat 17th. Cabin crew said it was one of two that have been refurbed. Very pleasing appearance. Economy seat quite comfortable but still a tight squeeze between rows. Luckily I had an empty seat next to me. The seats "appear" to be of a lighter construction. Business class seats similarly are less bulky. Big difference in the cabin was the lack of curtain between Business and Economy and has been replaced by a plastic bulkhead that comes down to about head height when seated. I tried a seat in Row 4 immediately behind Business and found that while it had more leg room there are fixed armrests between each seat resulting in less wriggle room.

For me, it's back to the EK A380 for SYD-AKL unless my NZ appointments dictate a different timing.

[Zac M]

So it appears that the reconfig program is very close to a close, XZB exited her reconfig today with XZC now in the hanger in BNE and VZS in SYD, this leaves VXM as the only VH registered a/c still with 12J/156Y config. It would appear ZK-ZQA is getting her reconfig leaving ZQG and H as the remaining JetConnect a/c to be done. I would question whether VXM will be done (maybe plans to leave the fleet??) as it is the only remaining VX series to be in original paint scheme and is obviously in original config despite having only main screen entertainment.

XZB also exited the hanger featuring a WiFi satellite, this will be used in an initial trail before I assume roll out to the entire fleet, I was looking for the WiFi thread which I thought existed but it seems not...

http://i63.tinypic.com/35izxco.jpg

[Christopher Campbell]

VXS returned to service this morning.
VXM has replaced it in Sydney M for its refurb.

All operating mainline Qantas 737s are now refurbished.

[Greg Hyde]

XZB is the first B738 fitted with SAT Wifi Internet and will be the trail aircraft.

Qantas finishes wifi installation on trial Boeing 737

Qantas has completed the installation of internet wifi equipment on board a Boeing 737-800 ahead of customers being able to use the service “early next year”.

The 737-800, VH-XZB, was fitted with a satellite antenna, multiple wireless access points in the cabin and other hardware at Qantas’s Brisbane engineering base. The airline said it took 10 engineers about 900 man hours, or 12 working days, to complete the task, with flight tracking websites showing the aircraft was on the ground between October 16 and November 9.

During that time, it was understood VH-XZB also had an extra row of economy class seats added as part of a reconfiguration of Qantas’s 737 fleet.

While the aircraft has returned to service, it will fly with the wifi turned off for passengers “for a few months”, as it conducts further ground and inflight tests with its technology parter ViaSat.

The wifi system was expected to be turned on for customers “early next year”, Qantas said on Tuesday.

“Putting wifi on board the aircraft has been an extraordinary task for the team,” Qantas head of customer experience Phil Capps said in a statement.
“It requires a significant amount of testing to ensure that, first and foremost, the safety of the installation meets Qantas’ stringent standards, as well as ensuring the system will deliver the level of performance we expect at this stage of the trial.

“While we know that customers will want to connect to the wifi, we really do appreciate their patience while we go through our final testing process. We’re just as excited as them to roll this out.”

Full story

http://australianaviation.com.au/2016/11/qantas-finishes-wifi-installation-on-trial-boeing-737/