QF announces 787-8s to arrive mid-2012

[Jon Harris]

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]

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

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]

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

[Oliver Gigacz]

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

[Tim Bowrey]

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]

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]

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]

81 is All Nippon Airways

[Tim Bowrey]

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]

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 ?

[matthew mcdonald]

When i did the boeing factory tour there was one with the tail painted in LAN colours. Looked pretty hot.

[John Thoroughgood]

Is there still a possibility that the Dreamliner liveried 787 may do a promotional visit Down Under?

[Dave Dale]

Hi all

I was hoping if someone may be able to shed some light as to whether the 787 will replace the A330 from Brisbane to Singapore and Hong Kong in the future? This may have already been answered previously so my apologies if it has.

Dave

[Ash W]

Qantas hasn't made any annoucements for which routes will get the 787's. My guess though is the first batch will be used on domestic runs to replace the 767's and A330's will continue to do the OS routes not served by Jetstar.

[Erik H. Bakke]

Running them up and down the east coast will also allow them to rapidly build experience with the new type, before it sees wider use.