There's been talk and discussion of when British Airways will be receiving its new Airbus A380's and Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Well it looks like some time-frames have been announced. For the 787's, British Airways is expecting their first delivery in May 2013, with a further three aircraft to be delivered in to the end of the year. Meanwhile for those who love the A380, … [Read more...]
LOT prepares for Boeing 787 operations
LOT Polish Airines will become the first European airline to launch the Boeing 787 Dreamliner into service. According to Airlineroute.net, LOT is planning to operate the following: Warsaw – Chicago Commences 16th January 2013, Up to 10 times weekly by 20th May 2013 Warsaw – Toronto Commences 1st February 2013, operating 8 times weekly by 6th June 2013 Warsaw – New … [Read more...]
Qantas abandons its first batch of 787-9’s – retains future options
It seems making a loss for Qantas has really hit the airline hard. With CEO Alan Joyce forgoing his bonus and pay rise, and making a net loss of of A$244m ($256m; £161m) for the year ending 30 June, Qantas will be forgoing its first 35 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The move for cancelling the order is to reduce spending, with the impact of high fuel prices, previous industrial … [Read more...]
AeroMexico opens its wallet to Boeing
SkyTeam member AeroMexico has been working with Boeing, and has today announced it has signed a letter of intent for a fleet of aircraft. The letter of intent is up for the following: A mix of 90 737-MAX 8 Series and 737-MAX 9 Series (To be powered using CFM International LEAP-1B engines) Ten Boeing 787-9's (To be powered using GE Aviation GEnx-1B engines) At list … [Read more...]
The Dreamtour comes to the UK – a few more 787 thoughts
So Boeing have finally dragged their Boeing 787 on tour to the United Kingdom on a few stop tour to Heathrow, Manchester and London Gatwick (Oh, and thanks for the lack of a press invite Boeing...) Frame ZA003 - the 3rd Test and Demonstration aircraft, powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 Engines arrived at London Heathrow earlier today to a flurry of British Airways and … [Read more...]
JAL orders more 787’s, tinkers with its orders with Boeing….
JAL seem to be slowly getting back on their feet after the financial disaster they had a year or so back. They have announced they are to order 10 Boeing 787-9 series aircraft, whilst converting 10 existing orders for 787-8s into the 787-9 model. In addition, more options to purchase have been secured. The magic number then for JAL for the 787 series is: 25 Firm … [Read more...]