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Old 1st April 2024, 10:20 AM
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Don't know if this is good news:

VH-8IF has been spotted in Renton in primer.
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Old 1st April 2024, 04:20 PM
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...but not 8IE?
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Old 1st April 2024, 04:52 PM
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...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/
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Old 1st April 2024, 08:22 PM
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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
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Old 2nd April 2024, 09:16 AM
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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...
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Old 2nd April 2024, 12:04 PM
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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.
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Old 2nd April 2024, 03:33 PM
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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
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Old 5th April 2024, 04:40 PM
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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.
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Old 14th April 2024, 10:50 AM
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VH-8IF has had its first flight as BOE008 lasting 02:56 at RNT
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Old 19th April 2024, 01:08 PM
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VH-8IF has had a second test flight lasting 00:45
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