1st Qantas A380 in service to LA

[Shameel Kumar]

Although it's only been flying and in service for a very short time, I'm curious to know how QF's new AVOD system is going (both in terms of reliability compared to the previous sytem, and also in terms of features such as internet browsing and all the other new fancy features)?

[Malcolm Parker]

The new system is the Panasonic (Matsu****a Avionics Systems) eX2 system, same system as installed with EK and SQ. Not quite sure about Qantas, but Singapore airlines have been quite happy with this new system. Although QF has problems with it's Rockwell Collins avionics suite for enteratinment I dont believe they will change systems. To much had already been invested to rectify most of its earlier problems.

[Philip Argy]

Luke's report is excellent for detail and pics. His comment that two Matsu****a/Panasonic technicians travelled on the flight suggests that problems had been uncovered during the joy flights that have still not been fixed.

If SQ is using the same system why is QF having problems - are there differences between the implementations?

If anyone who knows more detail can explain it to us that would be useful.

Just as an aside, whatever censorship software is operating on this board, its masking of the letters s, h, i and t when they occur in that sequence in the middle of a legitimate word is absurd!

[Daniel F]

Originally Posted by Shameel Kumar

Although it's only been flying and in service for a very short time, I'm curious to know how QF's new AVOD system is going (both in terms of reliability compared to the previous sytem, and also in terms of features such as internet browsing and all the other new fancy features)?

When I was on the flight, my AVOD reset by itself once. The internet browsing wasn't turned on... although the network was detected by my laptop. It just came up with a message that the service wasn't currently available.

The map also has a few issues. Apparently Melbourne and Los Angeles are in the same timezone.

But the system as a whole is definitely much better than the older systems. It uses a touch screen and is much more responsive than the system on the 747. The bigger screens are also good as well.

[Daniel F]

Originally Posted by Philip Argy

If SQ is using the same system why is QF having problems - are there differences between the implementations?

I think the most important difference between the SQ and QF systems is the tail camera. SQ does not have the tail camera.

[Nigel C]

The aircraft departed Rwy 34L at 1426, rotating at Twy Kilo and airborne at the runway's intersection.

There were still plenty of spare seats. I presume it either never sold out, or perhaps this was a result of cancellations due to the current world financial situation.

[Sarah C]

Originally Posted by Nigel C

The aircraft departed Rwy 34L at 1426, rotating at Twy Kilo and airborne at the runway's intersection.

There were still plenty of spare seats. I presume it either never sold out, or perhaps this was a result of cancellations due to the current world financial situation.

The SMH website said that it was "90% full". Might have been similar to the MEL service - full in the premium cabins, a few spare in Y. It would have been interesting to see how many were on the 108.

[Nigel C]

It was a bit less than that from the figures I saw, but 80 more than went out on the 107.

[Chris Griffiths]

Originally Posted by Nigel C

The aircraft departed Rwy 34L at 1426, rotating at Twy Kilo and airborne at the runway's intersection.

Nigel,
Did the Patrol break down here or just the view was pretty good?


Cheers

Chris

[Gabriel S.]

Some more shots from LA here if anyone is interested.