VA MAX8 Arrivals

[Greg Hyde]

Don't know if this is good news:

VH-8IF has been spotted in Renton in primer.

[Yusef D]

...but not 8IE?

[Greg Hyde]

Originally Posted by Yusef D

...but not 8IE?

Yep,

VH-8IF (MSN 66647/8919)

"F" was added to the VH-Reg before "E"

https://www.flickr.com/photos/148006...3/53622448170/

[MarkR]

Originally Posted by Lauren J

Over a component that Boeing did not design or manufacture? Maybe they should've gone with the competition, since the PW1000G is so reliable...

hmm, JBU2220 (A321neo) suffered an engine failure two weeks after delivery, stuff happens

[Rowan McKeever]

Originally Posted by Lauren J

Over a component that Boeing did not design or manufacture? Maybe they should've gone with the competition, since the PW1000G is so reliable...

Assuming 'non-conforming' means what it usually means, compliance is squarely in Boeing's court as the manufacturer/assembler of the finished product. I dare say VA isn't alone in having their patience worn thin by Boeing at this point. Also, there is a second engine option for the A320neo family...

[Yusef D]

Boeing is responsible for the compliance of newly delivered aircraft, even if the stuff up starts with a supplier, whether that supplier is CFM for engines or Spirit Aerosystems for fuselages, doors etc.

[Greg Hyde]

Originally Posted by Yusef D

Boeing is responsible for the compliance of newly delivered aircraft, even if the stuff up starts with a supplier, whether that supplier is CFM for engines or Spirit Aerosystems for fuselages, doors etc.

The contract is with Boeing not the individual part suppliers

[James Smith]

Originally Posted by Yusef D
8ID grounded due to non conforming engine parts, so things are going great, Virgin's patience with Boeing must be wearing thin.

8ID is back in the air currently operating VA685 MEL-PER.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8IF has had its first flight as BOE008 lasting 02:56 at RNT

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8IF has had a second test flight lasting 00:45