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Jack B
12th December 2008, 10:32 PM
just saw a picture of Virgin 737 VH-VBT taken on December 3rd...the aircraft has no winglets!

I thought all Virgin a/c had winglets by now?
Tim Bowrey
12th December 2008, 11:07 PM
VBT is the last one without winglets. Its how how DJ have just left it there.
Daniel M
13th December 2008, 12:07 AM
Aircraft is leased and will be returned soonish hence won't be retrofitted with winglets
Jason Carruthers
13th December 2008, 01:13 AM
VBT was initially going to be returned to GECAS a year or two ago. hence why it was not equipped with winglets or live2air. however the lease was extended and VBT remains in the fleet. Another thing I was thinking was that VBT is Currently DJ's oldest aircraft and a number of early NG models had needed a modification to the wing to accomodate winglets. However doing a little research VBT a 2001 production frame was the 776th 737NG off the line. Alot newer then I had previously thought so Thats definatly not the reason.


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Matt Coughran
13th December 2008, 06:14 AM
Im guessing this is the image you were referring to?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/3079258346_4593e12b2f.jpg


Cheers Matt
Andi O
13th December 2008, 07:24 AM
It is also the only (non-PB) aircraft without Live 2 Air.
Ryan Hothersall
13th December 2008, 08:04 AM
when I flew on -VBT ADL-SYD in June, I was surprised not to see the Live2Air screens. Coming back VUO was the same, no screens either.
Marty H
13th December 2008, 10:35 AM
when I flew on -VBT ADL-SYD in June, I was surprised not to see the Live2Air screens. Coming back VUO was the same, no screens either.

VUO is now with Pacific Blue and carries a NZ rego.

VOX and VBU are the other two B737's without live2air.

None of the E170/E190's have it either.
Jack B
13th December 2008, 06:03 PM
Im guessing this is the image you were referring to?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/3079258346_4593e12b2f.jpg


Cheers Matt

most certainly is