JQ to lease more A330's due to 787 delays

[Malcolm Parker]

Just seems as if Qantas are sick and tired on the 787 delays they will lease more A330's. No word on type and when though. More info should come through soon.



Jetstar to operate more A330s

Qantas has just announced that it will lease up to six A330 aircraft for Jetstar's international operations.

The announcement follows a revelation overnight by Boeing that its 787 program has been delayed for another six months. http://yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=64

QF ceo Geoff Dixon said the carrier iwas "very disappointed that Boeing has again delayed the delivery schedule" for QF's 65 787s - the first 15 of which were earmarked for JQ's international services.

He said Qantas now expected to receive its first B787-8 15 months after its original delivery date.

"The B787-9 aircraft, which has also been ordered by the Qantas Group, will also be delayed by between 15 and 23 months," he said.