QF announces 787-8s to arrive mid-2012

Jon Harris · #1 14th July 2010, 10:26 AM

Just got this from today's Travel Daily as "breaking news":

Qantas to receive first Dreamliner in mid-2012

Qantas has just confirmed it will receive the first of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners in mid-2012, after sealing an agreement with Boeing to bring forward the delivery of eight B787-8's by about two years.

The carrier said that the first aircraft would be used by Jetstar for its international operations.

QF has 50 787s on order, with ceo Alan Joyce saying the aircraft would "be ideal for point-to-point flying on medium density routes, both short and long-haul and will allow Jetstar to move into southern Europe as well as build on its . network.

"It will also be suitable for Qantas services into Asia, and even for high traffic routes on Qantas' domestic network," Joyce added.

The changed QF B787 order will see the Qantas Group orders remain firm at 50 aircraft - 15 787-8s and 35 787-9s, with the first eight 787-8's delivered from mid-2012. The remaining seven B787-8s, along with 35 B787-9s, will follow from 2014 and allow for the retirement of QF's remaining 787-300ER fleet.

Joyce confirmed that the first 15 787s would go to Jetstar for its international growth "which will also enable the transfer of A330-200s from Jetstar to Qantas".

He said the Jetstar 787-8 fleet would be configured for low-fare international operations to accommodate 313 passengers in two classes.

More information in today's Travel Daily.

Mick F · #2 14th July 2010, 10:34 AM

Looks like it'll be easy for Qantas to adjust to the brand new 787's, already being veteran operators of the 787,

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allow for the retirement of QF's remaining 787-300ER fleet

Whatever happened to proof reading before publishing? Same concept as engage brain before opening mouth.

Mick

Jon Harris · #3 14th July 2010, 11:01 AM

I noticed that too about the 787-300ERs...sent an email to Travel Daily editor -

Oliver Gigacz · #4 14th July 2010, 02:44 PM

Does anyone know where the B787s will be based and where they will receive there maintenance?

Tim Bowrey · #5 14th July 2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Oliver Gigacz

Does anyone know where the B787s will be based and where they will receive there maintenance?

To go with that question, does anyone know the block of regos they will use and if they will be 787-838's or -881's and which names they'll get(cities or people)? I guess it maybe too early to ask.

Bob C · #6 14th July 2010, 08:28 PM

The last information I had was that the first 15 B787s would be -838 models.

Con numbers are 36202 - 36211, VH-XZA to VH-XZJ and 36242 -36246, VH-XZK to VH-XZO.

Of course this information is subject to change and confirmation but is the best I can provide.

As for the other part of your question Tim, I think it's way too early to think about names.

Mick F · #7 14th July 2010, 09:26 PM

As Bob said, I'd say they'll be 787-838's, as they've been ordered by Qantas.

Who's customer number 81 Tim?

Mick

Grahame Hutchison · #8 14th July 2010, 09:43 PM

81 is All Nippon Airways

Tim Bowrey · #9 15th July 2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mick F

Who's customer number 81 Tim?

Mick

Yeah Mick I was looking at previous photos and all of them appear to be -881's.

Bob C · #10 15th July 2010, 07:01 PM

Hi Tim

I read recently that 23 B787s have been built so far of which 5 are in flight testing with Boeing.

I've seen photos of two in Royal Air Maroc colours, several in the ANA scheme and one JAL.

Does anyone know if others have been painted yet ?