Qantas and 777/A380

[Kieran Wells]

I was talking to a QF staff member last night in Melbourne about Qantas future plans for planes, and he bought up the 777. I noticed quickly on A.net last night about discussion about this topic. He was saying that Qantas will be ordering up to approx 30 777 (didn't specify which one) to start replacing the older 767-300's in the fleet.

The other (i thought) interesting thing was that he said once the A380 had done its intitial routes(MEL/SYD/LAX & SYD/SIN/LHR), the next route would be MEL/SIN as SQ are apparently getting ready to run A380 to Melbourne when their next stock are in...

Looks like very interesting times ahead for qantas, especially with the introduction of the new body types..

[Daniel F]

Are you sure that QF staff member didn't mean the 787? That seems like a more natural replacement for the 767.

[Ross Corrigan]

The Australian had a story on this in yesterday's edition. Link here.

I for one would love to see Qantas flying the 777 but would it make sense to have so many types of aircraft in the fleet?

[Shameel Kumar]

I reserve comment for now until something a bit more concrete comes through... *trying hard to keep calm*

[Kieran Wells]

Originally Posted by Daniel F

Are you sure that QF staff member didn't mean the 787? That seems like a more natural replacement for the 767.

No, he mentioned the 787 separately, especially as they wont be here for at least 2-3 years, and that a number of them will be going to Jetstar first, before coming in qantas colours. The mention of 777 was what stood out to me, as i wasn't aware of them looking/ordering them.

[Michael Morrison]

Originally Posted by kieran wells

The mention of 777 was what stood out to me, as i wasn't aware of them looking/ordering them.

They ar elooking at the 777-300er and the A350-1000 as replacements for the remaining 747's not being replaced by the A380. I would then presume these aircraft will operate on routes currently served by 2 class 747-400's.

[Josh F]

I did not think there were any productions slots available for such a mass order in such a short time?

[Michael Morrison]

Originally Posted by Josh F

I did not think there were any productions slots available for such a mass order in such a short time?

Apparently some leasing companies have frames not allocated to customers currently

[Bruce Bramwell]

Originally Posted by Josh F

I did not think there were any productions slots available for such a mass order in such a short time?

GECAS has orders which dont have a customer base.... there are also a few un-identified customers which we dont know about

Also - you have the option of purchasing a.c from other airlines...........


Helps if we think outside the box

[Will H]

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