Qantas 787

[James Smith]

Would have liked Qantas to have kept an old rego block, such as VH-OG* (767's) or VH-TJ* (734s).

Yes I agree Jacob. Even older registration blocks such as VH-EA*, VH-EC*, VH-ED*, VH-TA*, VH-TB* would have been iconic for a new step change aircraft such as the 787-9.

It is all VH-X**, VH-Y** & VH-Z** now as other aircraft have been allocated the old blocks. I wonder when Australia will go to four digit registrations such as V-HEAA or VH-*EAA?

[MarkR]

Originally Posted by James Smith

It is all VH-X**, VH-Y** & VH-Z** now as other aircraft have been allocated the old blocks. I wonder when Australia will go to four digit registrations such as V-HEAA or VH-*EAA?

Registration marks can only be reserved for 12 months now, so I dont think Qantas had much choice in the matter. The ZX marks are now mostly AW139s with Hunter Rescue, so they are being recycled quick.

[James Smith]

I am just watching VH-TJJ flying around Sydney as Rescu 207 which is an Agusta Westland AW139 helicopter.

[Jacob L]

A lot of the TJ regos have gone to other operators unfortunately. For example TJI & TJK are now AW139 helicopters with the ANZ bank. Sad to see unfortunately

[MarkR]

The TJ series AW139 were financed by ANZ but operated by Helicorp (Toll), 8 in total looking after the southern region NSW Ambulance contract.

What's interesting is the northern ones also used the ex QF rego as I already mentioned despite being SLSA.

[Christopher Campbell]

What are the chances of QF adding an extra dedicated toilet for Business and an extra 2-3 pitch for Premium Economy? Its clear that many, many people are disappointed with these two aspects of products.

[Yusef D]

If it doesn't work out in the real world, they can change it.

[Kent Broadhead]

Originally Posted by Christopher Campbell

What are the chances of QF adding an extra dedicated toilet for Business and an extra 2-3 pitch for Premium Economy? Its clear that many, many people are disappointed with these two aspects of products.

I must say that I'd be more worried as one of the other 194 people having to share 4 bathrooms than the 40 business seats sharing 3.

But I hadn't realized PE was so measly on pitch. Some others have up to 40"

[MarkR]

Originally Posted by Kent Broadhead

I must say that I'd be more worried as one of the other 194 people having to share 4 bathrooms than the 40 business seats sharing 3.

That ratio is better than the a333, and thank goodness 717s dont do long haul with their 1 toilet for 100 odd y seats.

[Christopher Campbell]

Could there be an revealing of the next 787 routes this Friday at the investor day?