JQ A330s back to Qantas from next month

[Alex T]

So apparently the A330 refurbs have started...Anyone have the rego???

I thought it was going to be EBV, but it's still in service as we speak. Done some checks and QPA hasn't flown since 03/11 so maybe that'll be the first refreshed bird!

http://www.ausbt.com.au/qantas-begin...ss-class-seats

[Rowan McKeever]

I was under the impression it was going to be a -300 first, so QPA is a fair bet from that standpoint?

[Ricky T]

Given the QF press release mentioned the new seat is set to debut on the East-West Coast service in early December, my initial thought was a 332 would be refitted first.

EBG was under maintenance in BNE since 26 October and I had expected it to be fit out with the new seats. Alas, it is already back in service so thats not it.

I suspect the next 332 that goes to BNE maintenance would be the first plane to be refitted.

[Rowan McKeever]

As was mentioned earlier today the work has commenced on the first aircraft. EBD is currently in SIN as part of its transfer back to QF from JQ. All other -200s were flying in service today so, unless it's EBD, it's gotta be a -300. FWIW the -300s do fly domestic services, especially over summer.

[Fred C]

QPA is indeed in for a check and a reconfig. It is however a large check and will most likely appear shortly after EBV which is having a smaller check and reconfig.

[Wenglock M]

Presumably EBV is also having a smaller reconfig since the Y class seats are not going to be replaced (and since they already have the 9" seat back screens anyway)?

On a separate note, does anyone know if EBM-V will get an upgraded IFE from the eX2 to the eX3?

[lloyd fox]

EBV was outside today at BNE.

[Adam W]

And back flying today

[Alex Lui]

So is it reconfigured then? Any pictures?

[Zac M]

It is not going to be reconfigured in a day...