Jetstar's 1st B787

[Brian Noldt]

VH-VKH on the 3rd August has done another test flight. Again from Charleston to Charleston. This time 2hr 10min. It's delivery date is listed on All Things 787 as being 8/3/2014. As Dennis posted, must be close.
VH-VKG was moved from Tower Apron to Flightline Stall 101 on 26th July and is listed on the same All Things 787 as a delivery date of 8/26/2014?

Brian.

[Brian Noldt]

From All Things 787

VH-VKH is now listed as "Ready for Delivery".

Brian.

[Dennis McLean]

I see that VKH is now shown for delivery on 11 August.

[Darren Howie]

Given the diabolical serviceability record of the lemon 8 lemon with probably a clear world record holder for most unreliable aircraft it wont arrive a day late but a week or so.
A quick look at flight aware shows a late departure in over 80% of flights and numerous services saved by the A-330 after 78 cancellations.
It seems the trend continues and the complaints from ANA and JAL plus others where warranted.
Jealous eyes where looking at the 350 this week particularly those flying the lemon.
With a world full of unhappy customers Airbus should be out there in force pushing the 350 as the answer to the most unreliable aircraft in history.
JAL has walked away ANA may be about to as well and the fingers of many have been burnt by the new generation of Boeing.

[Thomas Collins]

And how do you know the A350 won't have reliability issues either Darren?

This is very new technology. With a high level of automation and complex computer based systems. This is expected.

The B744 suffered terrible reliability issues when it first launched, and that aircraft is by far less complex than the B787...

[Paul F]

And so did the 747 when it was launched it almost sent Boeing under.

[Ian Gains]

Well I'm currently up in Cairns & I've been impressed with the on time reliability of China Southern's 10 787-8 flights to/from AKL that route over the top here. Not one of the flights this week has has any issues, & some of them turn around in AKL in 2 hrs.
Also, living in Melbourne, I've seen plenty of Air India & Jetstar's come & go, & most are close to their designated schedule, so I'd say that the early teething issues are well under control.

[Ellis Taylor]

Darren, Boeing says that the dispatch rate is 98.5%. Granted they may fudge the figures a little, it seems that things are largely stable. Yes, it is not as good as the 777 or other comparable widebodies, but that will improve. Bear in mind that most operators have had to rethink their approach with this new aircraft.

To be fair, 787s being late is not always the aircraft's fault - there are a number of reasons for delays that are not always technical. And contrary to your statement JAL hasn't walked away from it by any stretch as the A350 will replace larger aircraft in the fleet. Also, ANA just firmed an order for 14 more 787-9s.

Yes, the 787 hasn't had a smooth entry into service by any stretch, but it's a little early to read the last rites just yet.

[Mike W]

Wow, someone's a bit of a Dreamliner hater. As far as "clear world record holder for most unreliable aircraft" I'd wager that's an emotional statement rather than a fact.

I think time will prove this revolutionary aircraft will be looked back on as an industry game changer... for the better!

[Thomas Collins]

He is after all an Airbus driver...