All Things 787

[Grahame Hutchison]

Image from Boeing ... and how good does the "Fern" livery look on the Dreamliner !

Watch the two videos (http://www.newairplane.com/787/787-9/).

http://www.newairplane.com/787/787-9/assets/images/banners/Boeing_787-9_ANZ_1500x400_noTxt.jpg

[Rowan McKeever]

Looks amazing! The only part I don't like is the obvious join on the nosecone, but big deal really!?

[Greg Hyde]

Nice looking aircraft

[Grahame Hutchison]

VH-VKE did her First Flight yesterday http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVKE

VH-VKE B787-8 Jetstar First Flight
L/N 162 C/N 36230 B787-8 VH-VKE JETSTAR
Dep PAE 08:19 PDT Arr PAE 10:38 PDT via MWH
Call Sign BOE218 Hex Code 7C6BBC

[Greg Hyde]

VKF was in the paintshop last time I checked. We'll wait and see how long it takes for her first flight.

[Grahame Hutchison]

VH-VKE did her second flight today from KPAE Paine Field to KMWH Grant County International and return, 27min each way.

[Brian Noldt]

VH-VKE has now done three flights and is now listed as "Ready for Delivery"

Brian

[Grahame Hutchison]

Jetstar #7878 (B788) has just filed a flight plan. It is scheduled to depart from Snohomish County (KPAE) at 17:30 PDT Wednesday heading for Melbourne Tullamarine (YMML/MEL) for an estimated arrival at 03:41 EST.

Just over an hour to departure.

08:59 EST Departed KPAE on the 16Hr 12Min delivery flight Flightaware (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVKE)

[Robert JH]

Jetstar's 4th 787 has just left Boeing field 30 minutes ago

[Grahame Hutchison]

This was VH-VKE on the ramp at the Boeing Delivery Centre this morning, being prepared for today's delivery flight to Melbourne.

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/VH-VKE B787-8 Delivery Centre.jpg

[Stuart Trevena]

Hi All

VKE, is on her way!!

She will touch down in Melbourne around 1.45-2am 25/4 after a direct 16hr+ Flight

Currently South of Canberra at FL430

Stuart

[Stuart Trevena]

Hi All,

Jetstar 7878 (VKE) touched Down at Melbourne Tullamaine on Rwy 27 at approx 1.45am.
After completing a 13200+Km, 16hr 50min Delivery Flight.

Stuart

[Grahame Hutchison]

16Right.com ADSB (http://adsb.16right.com/) was the first FlightAware ADSB station to track VH-VKE in Australian airspace, with initial contact at 0009 EST, some 485km to the north east. Last contact was east of Canberra at 0100 EST, a track distance of 643km over 51min. VH-VKE was off the coast of Sydney around 0040 EST, however cloud out over the ocean blocked any visual contact from our location.

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/VH-VKE B787-8 ADSB Contact.jpg

[Grahame Hutchison]

Air Canada's first B787 Dreamliner C-GHPQ made its first flight on Tuesday 22nd April.

Watch Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLcalKzOYrs&list=UU-oAkZkE0UlaJVwu3Za1iKg)

[Grahame Hutchison]

VH-VKE has departed Melbourne operating JQ17 to Phuket. Not sure if this is the first revenue service, but appears to be the case from FlightAware (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVKE).

Delivery flight from Boeing was of 25th April.

[Grahame Hutchison]

1051 EST VH-VKE is now back in Melbourne after completing the return flight from Phuket

[Greg Hyde]

VKF should be due to start flight testing.

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/389847/vh-vkf-jetstar-airways-boeing-787-8-dreamliner/

[Greg Hyde]

More of VKF (yet to fly)

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Jetstar-Airways/Boeing-787-8-Dreamliner/2439330/L/&sid=7bf251dfc538861bde6723a8967a2450

[Joseph Saragozza.]

Im booked on the Thai 787 from Perth on July 15th, dose anybody know why they have switched it back to the A333?
It appears July 1st has also been changed back to the A333

[Greg Hyde]

Joe,

Thai 1st 787 (HS-TQA/LN190/ZA588) is yet to fly and still in Pre-flight checks as of yesterday.

If you are interested check out http://nyc787.blogspot.com

My guess is that delivery has been delayed and Thai may not make it's 01/07 service launch date.

[Joseph Saragozza.]

Cheers Greg.
I have been following -TQA and figured ths would be the case. I was just wondering if anyone had more info other than what I had figured.
Thanks again mate

[Rowan McKeever]

Looks like 1 September now instead of 1 July...

http://airlineroute.net/2014/05/15/tg-787-update2/

[Greg Hyde]

ADD VKF THE BOEING COMPANY 787-8 36231 16/5/2014 QANTAS AIRWAYS
LIMITED
Building QCA/3,
10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 JETSTAR AIRWAYS PTY LIMITED
10 Bourke Rd,
MASCOT
NSW 2020

ADD VKG THE BOEING COMPANY 787-8 36232 16/5/2014 QANTAS AIRWAYS
LIMITED
Building QCA/3,
10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 JETSTAR AIRWAYS PTY LIMITED
10 Bourke Rd,
MASCOT
NSW 2020

[Grahame Hutchison]

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Delivery Status - 6/6/2014 - 150 Aircraft Delivered

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/B787%20Deliveries%2020140606.jpg

[Greg Hyde]

ADD VKH THE BOEING COMPANY 787-8 36233 26/5/2014 QANTAS AIRWAYS
LIMITED
Building QCA/3,
10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 JETSTAR AIRWAYS PTY LIMITED
10 Bourke Rd,
MASCOT
NSW 2020

[Greg Hyde]

May see some in the big Roo sooner than later

787′s 330min ETOPS could allow Qantas to replace the 747 to Santiago and Jo’burg

http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/06/787s-330-min-etops-brings-santiago-joburg-in-reach-for-qantas/

[Greg Hyde]

Cheers Greg.
I have been following -TQA and figured ths would be the case. I was just wondering if anyone had more info other than what I had figured.
Thanks again mate

TQA had it's first flight on 09/06

[Greg Hyde]

Any news on Jestar's two birds in pre-flight ?

[Grahame Hutchison]

VH-VKF is in the air now, presumably the First Flight, departing Snohomish County (KPAE) 12 minutes ago for a 1hr 19min flight to Grant County International (KMWH).

Looks like they ammended the Flight Plan after departure, to KPAE-KPAE.

FlightAware (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVKF)

[Grahame Hutchison]

B787-9 Certified By FAA & EASA

Full Article (http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2014-06-16-Boeing-787-9-Dreamliner-Earns-FAA-EASA-Certification)


EVERETT, Wash., June 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787-9 Dreamliner has been certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for commercial service. Boeing is now in the final stages of preparing for the first 787-9 delivery to launch customer Air New Zealand.

"Certification is the culmination of years of hard work and a rigorous flight-test program that started with the 787-9's first flight last September," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner. "With this validation that the airplane is ready for commercial operations, Boeing along with our airline and leasing customers now look forward to introducing the newest member of the Dreamliner family to passengers around the world."

To earn certification for the 787-9, Boeing undertook a comprehensive test program with five airplanes and more than 1,500 hours of flight testing, plus ground and laboratory testing. Following the rigorous and thorough certification process, the FAA and EASA each granted Boeing an Amended Type Certificate for the 787-9, certifying that the design complies with aviation regulations and is safe and reliable.

[Greg Hyde]

From Puget Sound:

VH-VKF B787-8 Jetstar First Flight
L/N 175 C/N 36231 B787-8 VH-VKF JETSTAR
Dep PAE 14:49 PDT ETA PAE 17:38 PDT via MWH
Call Sign BOE219 Hex Code 7C6BBD

[Grahame Hutchison]

Jetstar Dreamliner VH-VKF completed another flight today.

[Grahame Hutchison]

The Jetstar Dreamliner VH-VKF flight yesterday was a B3/C where Jetstar pilots are flying the aircraft.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Where Cool Things Happen (http://www.wherecoolthingshappen.com/a-boeing-airplane-transformed-into-a-luxurious-living-space/)

[Grahame Hutchison]

Another return flight for VH-VKF today, KPAE-KMWH-KPAE, around 1hr 13min.

[Brian Noldt]

VH-VKF is now listed as "Ready for Delivery"

Brian.

[Greg Hyde]

VKG must be nearly ready to fly

[Brian Noldt]

According to Flightaware, VH-VKF is to commence its delivery flight in 3 hours. (17.25 PDT)

Brian.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Jetstar Airways 787 VH-VKF was moved from the Everett Delivery Centre back to the Flight Line. Maybe a technical issue.

[Brian Noldt]

VF-VKF is on its way. Showing on Flightaware that it is into the flight 1hr 40min.

Brian

[Greg Hyde]

From Puget Sound:

Wednesday, 2 July 2014
VH-VKF B787-8 Jetstar Delivered
L/N 175 C/N 36231 B787-8 VH-VKF JETSTAR
Dep PAE 10:54 PDT ETA MEL 19:58 EST
Call Sign JST7878 Hex Code 7C6BBD

[Grahame Hutchison]

adsb.16right.com (http://adsb.16right.com/) just picked up Jetstar's new Dreamliner B787 VH-VKF at 17:56 Mode-S 7C6BBD and northwest of Lord Howe Island.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Air New Zealand's first B787-9 Dreamliner was apparently delivered last Monday, and will make its delivery flight to Auckland next week.

[Greg Hyde]

http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/07/air-new-zealand-takes-first-boeing-787-9/

[Grahame Hutchison]

Air New Zealand's first B787-9 Dreamliner ZK-NZE will depart Seattle on Thursday 10th July at 8am local time, arriving in Auckland at 4.45pm on Friday 11th July. First three routes for the ANZ B787-9 will be Perth, Shanghai and Tokyo.

[Brian Noldt]

VH-VKH first flight

from Puget Sound

VH-VKH 787-8 Jetstar First Flight
L/N 200 C/N 36233 B787-8 VH-VKH JETSTAR
Dep CHS 12:24 EDT Arr CHS 14:26 EDT
Call Sign BOE221 Hex Code 7C6BBF
37th Charleston Built Aircraft.

Flightaware also shows a 2 hours 2 minute flight

Brian.

[Brian Noldt]

VH-VKH Second flight

According to Flightaware and Flightradar24 VH-VKH (BOE221) is approximately halfway into a flight from Charleston to Victorville.

Brian.

[Brian Noldt]

Air New Zealand's first 787-9, ZK-NZE, is on its delivery flight and is currently adjacent to Hawaii.

Brian.

[Noel White]

VH-VKH Second flight

According to Flightaware and Flightradar24 VH-VKH (BOE221) is approximately halfway into a flight from Charleston to Victorville.

Brian.

What's VH-VKH doing at Victorville? Isn't Victorville a graveyard/storage area? :eek:

Did some Googling and found that Boeing uses Victorville for B787 testing.

Memo to self - got to keep up with developments. :o

[Brian Noldt]

Noel,

Looking on the All Things 787 blog web site, VH-VKH's location at Victorville is the "Paint Hanger"

Brian.

[Noel White]

Thanks Brian, forgot about that web site.

[Sarah C]

It is there for painting = there are a lot of aircraft going through the paint hangar on a regular basis

[Alan Dent]

I came across this link to a video of the 787 preparing for the Farnborough Air show.

http://www.flixxy.com/i-did-not-think-an-airliner-could-do-this-boeing-787-9-dreamliner.htm?utm_source=nl

[Nigel C]

That is some funky flying!

[Mike W]

Incredible. It's even made the mainstream Australian media

[Grahame Hutchison]

From Flightglobal ...


The A350 (http://www.flightglobal.com/landingpage/Airbus%20A350.html) flew Airbus’s usual impressive aerial display, which included some tight turns and slow flypasts. Boeing’s 787-9’s routine was similar to previous Dreamliner (http://www.flightglobal.com/landingpage/Boeing%20787.html) air-show displays, and initially included an impressive touch-and-go followed by a steep, climbing turn.

But Boeing had to remove this manoeuvre from the routine following Monday’s show after Farnborough’s flying control committee deemed it inappropriate for the display.

Boeing is at a loss to explain why this request came despite the manoeuvre having initially been approved during two display-validation flights flown at Farnborough shortly before the show began.


and from the Seattle Times (http://blogs.seattletimes.com/boeing/2014/07/16/dueling-test-planes-for-airbus-and-boeing-at-farnborough-air-show/)...


On the opening day of the Farnborough Air Show, the Boeing 787-9 did a spectacular touch-and-go in the afternoon flying display, coming down and touching the tarmac as if to land, then powering up and climbing steeply away.

On the second day, the Air Show authorities banned that maneuver.
“They got red-carded,” said Airbus test pilot Frank Chapman, speaking on a tour of his A350 flight test jet on Wednesday.

He said the airport authority won’t allow either Airbus or Boeing to do it again this week.

“We can all climb steeply,” said Chapman. “What you mustn’t do is turn straight away (on take-off). If the wing hits the ground, it’s over. Their wingtip was 15 feet off the ground. They don’t like you being close to the ground.”

[Joe Frampton]

I came across this link to a video of the 787 preparing for the Farnborough Air show.

http://www.flixxy.com/i-did-not-think-an-airliner-could-do-this-boeing-787-9-dreamliner.htm?utm_source=nl


This was filmed at Moses Lake in Central Washington State. Pretty much an airport in the middle of nowhere. Boeing do a lot of test flights around there, but you would have to be really lucky to be there on the right day, almost the same as Everett, where the runway can either be busy, or pretty dead.

[Greg Hyde]

Painting finished

Wednesday, 23 July 2014
VH-VKH B787-8 Jetstar Flown back to Charleston, SC after painting at Victorville, CA
L/N 200 C/N 36233 B787-8 VH-VKH JETSTAR
Dep VCV 08:57 PDT ETA CHS 16:02 EDT
Call Sign BOE221 Hex Code 7C6BBF
37th Charleston Built Aircraft

[Grahame Hutchison]

Air New Zealand B787-9 ZK-NZE will be flying from Auckland to Ohakea Air Base as ANZ6023 at 13:37 NZST.

[Brian Noldt]

Boeing have announced that the 787-10 will only be assembled at their Charleston plant.
This is due to the longer mid section being too long to be transported efficiently in the Dreamlifter.

To date Boeing has 132 orders for the new version and is due to be delivered in 2018.

Press release here:

http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2014-07-30-Boeing-to-Assemble-787-10-Dreamliner-in-South-Carolina

Brian.

[Greg Hyde]

Looks like ANA will beat Air NZ for first B787-9 service.

http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/08/air-nz-787-9-to-debut-0900-aug-9/

[Greg Hyde]

From Puget Sound

8/8/2014

VH-VKG B787-8 Jetstar First Flight
L/N 189 C/N 36232 B787-8 VH-VKG JETSTAR
Dep PAE 08:49 PDT Arr PAE 10:56 PDT
Call Sign BOE220 Hex Code 7C6BBE

[Grahame Hutchison]

Some images of today's ANZ first commercial B787-9 service from Auckland to Sydney.

View The Images (http://yssyforum.net/board/showpost.php?p=90220&postcount=3)

[Paul F]

Some images of today's ANZ first commercial B787-9 service from Auckland to Sydney.

View The Images (http://yssyforum.net/board/showpost.php?p=90220&postcount=3)Great shots Grahame thanks for posting,but I think the black livery looks better on the 777,it doesn't suit the 787.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Jetstar B787-8 Dreamliner VH-VKH has departed KPAE for YBCS (Cairns) on its delivery flight. The flight duration is 13 Hours 46 Min.

Is this a change in the delivery strategy, Cairns instead of Melbourne.

[Michael Mak]

Could be EIS in Cairns? Has JQ got any 787 operation out of CNS?

[Rowan McKeever]

Yeah, they just started NRT this week. And I think I saw KIX goes to 788 soon too? VKH was late being delivered so I'm guessing it'll land in CNS ready for EIS?

[Dennis McLean]

VKG is due for delivery on 26 August, just in time for CNS/KIX early September.

[Grahame Hutchison]

VH-VKH has departed Cairns for Melbourne as JQ7991, currently east of Longreach at FL410 and 472kts.

ETA in Melbourne is 1302EST.

[Paul F]

Looks like a number of Air India 787,s have been grounded due to engine problems and other issues.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Look like Jetstar Dreamliner VH-VKH is about to do its first revenue service - Melbourne to Denpasar.

FlightAware (https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVKH)

[Ray P.]

ANZ's 2nd B787-9 (ZK-NZF). I actually prefer this scheme over the all-black scheme.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Air-New-Zealand/Boeing-787-9-Dreamliner/2493381/L/

[Grahame Hutchison]

Jetstar Dreamliner VH-VKG is set to depart KPAE at 1000PDT Monday for its delivery flight to Cairns.

FlightAware (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVKG)

[Greg Hyde]

From Puget Sound:

Monday, 25 August 2014
VH-VKG B787-8 Jetstar Delivered
L/N 189 C/N 36232 B787-8 VH-VKG JETSTAR
Dep PAE 10:26 PDT ETA CNS 17:32 EST
Call Sign JST7992 Hex Code 7C6BBE

[Brian Noldt]

Jetstar Dreamliner VH-VKG has just landed at Cairns airport

Brian.

[Greg Hyde]

After VKG arriving in Cairns this arvo.

From the Allthings787 site, the next four

Rego S/N L/N Built

VH-VKI 36235 257 Charleston
VH-VKJ 36236 278 Everett
VH-VKK 36237 321 Everett
VH-VKL 36238 344 Charleston

[Grahame Hutchison]

Jetstar Dreamliner VH-VKG looks to be operating its first revenue service, departing Cairns at 12:38EST for Narita ETA 18:35JST.

FlightAware (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVKG)

[Grahame Hutchison]

Air New Zealand Dreamliner ZK-NZE completed its first Auckland-Perth service tonight.

[Stuart Trevena]

Hi All,

It just overflew my place in Lara about 2am, at FL 390.
It was certainly much quieter than the 772s they have been using.

This is my first contact with the 787, as I don't get to the airport very much these days.

Stuart

[Paul F]

at FL 390.
It was certainly much quieter than the 772s they have been using.



StuartHow could you tell at 39000ft:confused:

[Brian Wilkes]

How the hell can you here the difference between the 2 that high up? Really!

[Stuart Trevena]

I am not going to waste my time trying to explain myself to you people!!

I know there is a difference, as I am used to hearing it overfly, directly over my place.

If you can't accept that, then that is your problem!!

Stuart

PS I won't say anything more on this topic!!!

[Grahame Hutchison]

The Etihad B787-9 came out of the paint hanger yesterday sporting the new livery. I quite like the geometric design and unusual colour mix - it will be good to see it in the open in daylight.

See Livery (https://twitter.com/EtihadAirways/status/516054564831629312/photo/1)

[Greg Hyde]

Latest Flight Int.

XIAMEN 787 DAMAGED AFTER HITTING AEROBRIDGE

INCIDENT A Xiamen Airlines Boeing 787-8 sustained damage to its
left engine cowling on 1 October, after coming into contact with an
aerobridge. The aircraft, registered B-2768, was scheduled to operate
a Beijing-Fuzhou service when the incident took place at Beijing
Capital International airport. The carrier says the bridge came into
contact with the left engine and damaged the cowling as it

[Terence W]

Seeing your last post Greg reminded me that I wanted to find out how repairs to the composite fuselage and other parts of the 787 would be done.

I found this article below from Boeing which explains at a high level - so it seems that the use of composites perhaps doesn't introduce any dramas.

http://www.boeing.com/commercial/aeromagazine/articles/qtr_4_06/article_04_2.html

[Grahame Hutchison]

United's Boeing 787-9 gets inflight Internet for Melbourne-LAX

Australian Business Traveller (http://www.ausbt.com.au/united-s-boeing-787-9-gets-inflight-internet-for-melbourne-lax)

[Grahame Hutchison]

CEO Ray Conner used a composite shovel used to break ground for the new Boeing B777X composite wing centre in Everett.

Randy's Journal (http://www.boeingblogs.com/randy/archives/2014/10/sounds_of_progress.html)

[Grahame Hutchison]

United Airlines 787-9 N19951 returned from a B3 flight with hot brakes and will remain on the taxiway until the brakes cool. Also a report of a blown tyre.

Twitter - Paine Field (https://twitter.com/mattcawby)

[Grahame Hutchison]

United Airlines flight UA98 operated by Boeing 787-9 N38950 (http://img.planespotters.net/photo/517000/original/N38950-United-Airlines-Boeing-787-9-Dreamliner_PlanespottersNet_517523.jpg) touched down in Melbourne this morning, completing the longest direct Dreamliner route in the world (6,882 nautical miles Los Angeles to Melbourne),

The next longest Dreamliner route is by Ethiopian, from Toronto to Addis Ababa (6,217 nmi).

We tracked it for almost an hour on ADS-B, from 28/10/2014 06:02:34 to 28/10/2014 06:57:31.

Boeing (http://www.boeingblogs.com/randy/archives/2014/10/record_route.html)

[Alex T]

LAN to operate the 787-8 or 9? on LA801/800 from April -

http://www.ausbt.com.au/lan-to-fly-boeing-787-on-sydney-santiago-route?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=flipper&utm_campaign=home-flipper

With Etihad replacing their x4 weekly A340 EY451/450 service with a 77W from June, it looks like Philippine Airlines will be the last A340 operator to Sydney (not including the A340 HiFly Defence charters).

[Terence W]

Australian Aviation reported today that LAN is probably going to use 787-8s based on the seat count.

http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/11/lan-to-upgrade-sydney-to-787/

[Greg Hyde]

From the latest Flight Int.

FLIGHT-TEST 787 BECOMES MUSEUM PIECE

HERITAGE Boeing on 8 November donated one of its original flight
test 787-8s to the Museum of Flight in Seattle. Rolls-Royce Trent
1000-engined MSN ZA003 was used extensively during the
Dreamliner’s interior certification programme, and circumnavigated
the globe several times during the “Dream Tour” in 2011 and 2012.
The airframer plans to donate two more 787s used in its flight test
programme to other museums around the world.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Dreamliner Fuels the Boom in International Flying


His Dreamliner trip was scheduled to depart for Melbourne at 10:30p.m., the same time as United Flight 839, a Boeing 777-200 which was headed to Sydney. While the journey to Sydney is nearly 45 minutes shorter, the 777 burned 7,500 gallons more fuel getting there.


"They burned 238,000 pounds of fuel compared to our 188,000," Jim told me, taking obvious pleasure in being the man who flies the younger, hipper, and waaaaaay more fuel efficient airplane. "The 777 carries 260 passengers our 787-9 carries 252 passengers, 8 less."


Full article on Flying Lessons (http://christinenegroni.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/dreamliner-fuels-boom-in-international.html)

[Gavin Otto]

From the AV herald this morning

http://avherald.com/h?article=47e28393&opt=0

A Jetstar Boeing 787-800, registration VH-VKB performing flight JQ-25 from Cairns,QL (Australia) to Tokyo Narita (Japan), was enroute at FL430 about 200nm southwest of Guam (Guam) when the crew decided to divert to Guam due a decreasing engine oil quantity indication. The aircraft landed safely in Guam about 30 minutes later.

Maintenance fixed the problem permitting the aircraft to depart Guam after about 3 hours on the ground. The aircraft reached Tokyo with a delay of 3 hours.

The airline reported the crew received some indication prompting the diversion to Guam. Engineers assessed and fixed the issue.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Air India took delivery of their 18th Dreamliner, VT-ANS, on the 11th Dec 2014.

[Dennis McLean]

I have just seen some changes on the expected delivery dates for the next 4 Jetstar 788's in 2015.

VKI - 26 January, VKJ - 15 July, VKK - 1 July, VKL - 31 August

[Greg McDonald]

What's 'business class' like in the Jetstar 787s? Thinking of booking to check it out.

[Greg Hyde]

JQ 788's more

Rego S/n Line Var# Build

VH-VKI 36235 257 ZA222 Charleston
VH-VKJ 36236 278 ZA223 Everett
VH-VKK 36237 321 ZA224 Everett
VH-VKL 36238 344 ZA225 Charleston

[Greg Hyde]

ADD VKI THE BOEING COMPANY 787-8 36235 17/12/2014 QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
Attn: Alan Milne
QCC 2, 10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 JETSTAR AIRWAYS PTY LIMITED
Attn: David Wells
10 Bourke Rd
MASCOT
NSW 2020

[Brian Noldt]

Jetstar VH-VKI has been flown from Charleston to Acadiana (KARA) New Iberia LA for painting on 22 December..

[Brian Noldt]

From All Things 787:

Jetstar VH-VKI is now listed as "Ready for Delivery"

Brian.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Boing and Air Europa announce order for 14 B787-9 Dreamliners.

[Nigel C]

Boing and Air Europa announce order for 14 B787-9 Dreamliners.

They must have had a real spring in their step in making this announcement.....

:D

[Brian Noldt]

From Flightaware:

Jetstar VH -VKI is currently enroute from Charleston to Everett.

Brian.

[Brian Noldt]

From Puget Sound:

Jetstar VH-VKI has been delivered and is enroute to Melbourne. Due to arrive 21:49 AEDT.

Brian

[Greg Hyde]

From Puget Sound:

VKI on the way

Wednesday, 28 January 2015


VH-VKI N787-8 Jetstar Delivered
L/N 257 C/N 36235 B787-8 VH-VKI JETSTAR
Dep PAE 10:23 PST Arr YMML/MEL 21:49 AEDT
Call Sign JST7992 Hex Code 7C6BC0
54th Charleston Built Aircraft

[Grahame Hutchison]

Jetstar Boeing 787-8 VH-VKI as JST7992 is now in Sydney airspace at FL430 and tracking for Melbourne.

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/VH-VKI 20150129.JPG

[Terence W]

Youtube video of VH-VKI (apparently - it's bearing a temporary US registration) landing at Paine field from Charleston. Lots of B787s in the background - Scoot, Aeromexico, LAN Chile, American Airlines, Etihad (that last one has to be my favourite livery, but the Scoot one is pretty cool too!).

http://youtu.be/Z9UHRMdSD30

[Greg Hyde]

Nice video

VKI arrived in Melb at 21:59 with around 27:00 on the clock.

[Brian Noldt]

It looks like Jetstar Dreamliner VH-VKI Is about todo its first revenue service Melbourne to Denpasar

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVKI

[Dennis McLean]

I notice that VKJ is now due for delivery on 15 March. It was shown as late February some time ago then changed to 15 July, now changed again??? VKK still 1 July and VKL 31 August.

[Greg Hyde]

Dennis,

This may explain: Jetstar due to go all-787 for long-haul flying by September

http://australianaviation.com.au/2015/02/jetstar-due-to-go-all-787-for-long-haul-flying-by-september/

[David C]

Air India have 787 VT-ANK sitting on the ground at Birmingham Airport in the UK after going tech after arriving from Delhi since 7th Feb !! .. Apparantly it has a major problem with the thrust reverser mechanism , and the part is not available from the manufacturer ... It would be crippling financially to have such an earner just sitting there idle . Very strange ..

Dave C

[Grahame Hutchison]

It was apparently an Air India engineering issue that caused the problem with the thrust reverser on VT-ANK

[David C]

It was apparently an Air India engineering issue that caused the problem with the thrust reverser on VT-ANK

Yes I heard the same too ..

Dave C

[David C]

VT-ANT was delivered to Air India today direct from Charleston to Delhi , so we should be seeing her soon down here .
Parts arrived today at Birmingham for the repair of VT-ANK , so she should be back in the air soon too .

Dave C

[Ian Gains]

VT-ANI is also back in service after its 'cannibalisation' during part of 2014.

[Emil C]

LAN Airlines last week adjusted planned Boeing 787-9 long-haul operation from late-September 2015. Based on latest adjustment, the -9 will begin operating Santiago de Chile – Auckland – Sydney route from 21SEP15, replacing -8.

The following schedule is effective 25OCT15.

LA801 SCL2310 – 0420+2AKL0620+2 – 0800+2SYD 789 x6
LA801 SCL2320 – 0430+2AKL0620+2 – 0800+2SYD 789 6

LA800 SYD0950 – 1505AKL1655 – 1215SCL 789 D

http://airlineroute.net/2015/03/16/la-aklsyd-sep15/

[Grahame Hutchison]

Boing has delivered Air India's 20th Dreamliner, VT-ANU (36292), and the first B787 in Star Alliance livery. Can't find any images of the aircraft so far, however @B787fans (https://twitter.com/B787fans) has a model (https://twitter.com/b787fans/status/558907744603099137)in the Star Alliance livery.

Hopefully we will see VT-ANU soon on the Sydney-Melbourne services.

Full Story (http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boeing-air-india-celebrate-20th-787-dreamliner-300058855.html)

[MarkR]

Boeing did tweet a photo as part of their PR

https://twitter.com/boeingairplanes/status/583047253390020608

[Justin L]

United now flies Dreamliners to all six inhabited continents (http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2015/04/09/united-now-flying-its-dreamliners-to-six-continents/25529435/):

United's year-round and seasonal Dreamliner routes now include:

Africa

- Houston Bush Intercontinental-Lagos, Nigeria

Asia

- Denver-Tokyo Narita

- Los Angeles-Tokyo Narita

- Los Angeles-Shanghai

- San Francisco-Chengdu, China

- San Francisco-Kansai, Japan

Australia/Oceania

- Los Angeles-Melbourne

Europe

- Houston Bush Intercontinental-London Heathrow

South America

- Houston Bush Intercontinental-Sao Paulo

In addition to the above routes, United also uses its Dreamliners for regularly scheduled service on two intra-North America routes: Houston Bush Intercontinental-Denver and Houston Bush Intercontinental-San Francisco.

As of April 8, United had 12 Boeing 787-8 jets in its fleet and four 787-9s.

[Alex T]

Evening everyone,

Just a friendly reminder that this Saturday (18th) YSSY will see the first LAN Boeing 787-8 operating on LA801/LA800:

http://www.ausbt.com.au/lan-to-fly-boeing-787-on-sydney-santiago-route?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=flipper&utm_campaign=home-flipper

Etihad will be the sole operator of A340's (not including the Air Tahiti Nui defence charters) into YSSY from Saturday (until July 1st).

Cheers.

[Rowan McKeever]

TN is no longer operating the ADF charter & unless something's changed PR is operating A343 at SYD.

http://airlineroute.net/2015/01/22/pr-syd-feb15/

[Alex T]

PR use A330's now for both SYD and MEL:

http://airlineroute.net/2015/01/28/pr-sydmel-feb15/

Sad to see the A340's go!

[Rowan McKeever]

Fair enough, missed that one & it didn't come up when I searched. Apologies!

[Justin L]

ANA's "Star Wars" themed 787 livery in the form on R2-D2 (http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2015/04/17/star-wars-dreamliner-will-feature-likeness-of-r2-d2/25923671/) is pretty cool.

[Tom Lohdan]

Yep, nice 5 year deal too. Plenty of extra images on Google Images.

Just hope you don't hear:
"This is Han Solo and I'll be your Captain today"

;)

[Dennis McLean]

Jetstar VKJ delivery date has been pushed out again, now to 31 May.

[Greg Hyde]

This may firm up delivery date:

VH-VKJ B787-8 Jetstar First Flight
L/N 278 C/N 36326 B787-8 VH-VKJ JETSTAR
Dep PAE 13:23 PDT Arr PAE 15:43 PDT via MWH
Call Sign BOE223 Hex Code 7C6BC1

[Philip Argy]

Beware the avionics bug:
http://www.itnews.com.au/News/403500,critical-software-bug-could-down-boeing-787s-mid-flight.aspx

:(

[Grahame Hutchison]

This bug was mentioned by my sons computing lecturer at UNSW this morning - funny that it has not raised its ugly head in the three or so years of commercial B787 operation.

[Philip Argy]

Unusual permutation of conditions needed, Grahame, so not surprising really. Interesting that Boeing self-disclosed.

I remember when we had the two uncommanded dives near Exmouth with the A330s we were told that it was impractical to test every unlikely permutation in modern avionics. I'm confident that every passenger would consider that rationalisation an absurd proposition! :eek:

[Terence W]

Ah, good old CTRL-ALT-DELETE fixes the problem every time. :-)

Very glad it hasn't been an issue during the last three years of operation!!

[Rowan McKeever]

In this day & age, Boeing would have no choice BUT to disclose the information to the authorities. Imagine if they didn't & something DID go wrong...

In reality, airlines don't leave aircraft for that long without shutting them down, so the chances of anything happening are next to none.

[Dennis McLean]

VKJ's delivery date has been moved again now to 1 July. VKK which is undergoing final assembly is still shown as 1 July as well with VKL 31 August.

[Dennis McLean]

Gentlemen, another delivery date change. VKJ is now shown as "Ready for delivery" with a date of 31 May. VKK still 1 July and VKL 31 August. VKJ has had 5 Pre delivery test flights

[Greg Hyde]

From Paine Field:

ZA223 Jetstar Airways 787-8 VH-VKJ is stored in stall 119. Rumor is VH-VKJ will be here until the end of June.

[Dennis McLean]

All Things 787 now gives 1 July as delivery date

[Greg Hyde]

VKK added to register

ADD VKK THE BOEING COMPANY 787-8 36237 19/5/2015 QANTAS AIRWAYS
LIMITED
Attn: Alan Milne
QCC 2, 10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 JETSTAR AIRWAYS PTY LIMITED
Attn: Mark Bosch
GPO Box 4713
MELBOURNE
VIC 3001

[Grahame Hutchison]

Paris Airshow June 15: Boeing and Garuda announced today that the airline will purchase 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, and up to 30 B737 MAX 8 aircraft

[Mitch G]

Just saw that, hopefully they operate them down here in the future!

[Greg Hyde]

Monday, 29 June 2015

VH-VKK B787-8 Jetstar First Flight
L/N 321 C/N 36237 B787-8 VH-VKK JETSTAR
Dep PAE 10:13 PDT Arr PAE 12:37 PDT via MWH
Call Sign BOE224 Hex Code 7C6BC2

[Dennis McLean]

VKJ ready for delivery 1 July
VKK changed to 31 July for delivery.
VKL roll out day now 28 July, delivery 31 August.

[Greg Hyde]

Will VKK first rev service be to Bali to help with the backlog of PAX ?

[Brian Noldt]

According to FlightAware:
VH-VKJ did JQ35 to Bali yesterday and JQ36 to Melbourne today

[Brian Noldt]

From All Things 787:

VH-VKK is now listed as "Ready For Delivery"

[Ian Gains]

VH-VKK arrived in MEL earlier today, around 00.10, as JST7992. She spent the morning parked out on the taxi-way close to Sunbury Road, visible to those brave enough to face the cold conditions.

[Ian Gains]

VT-ANV 787-8 Air India is operating AIC302/1 today, with an ETA of 09.15. This will be her 1st visit to Sydney & to Australia.

[Ian Gains]

VH-VKK entered service 23/07/15, flying MEL-DPS.

[MarkR]

AA have dinged one of theirs with hail

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2015/07/28/american-airlines-dreamliner-dinged--hail-returns--beijing/30774143/

[Grahame Hutchison]

Air New Zealand's latest B787-9 Dreamliner ZK-NZD (41989) operated the NZ103 service into Sydney this morning. The aircraft was only delivered on July 24th 2015.

Video of the approach and touchdown (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmi_VALO344) (apologies for the 32x Zoom - this was my first attempt at this range)

[Rowan McKeever]

Great video Grahame, thanks for sharing! Love that wingflex :)

[andrew sattler]

Very good Grahame. Thanks for sharing. :)

[MarkR]

No doubt we will see her soon in Syd

https://twitter.com/boeingairplanes/status/642801004778422276

[Brian Noldt]

AA have dinged one of theirs with hail

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2015/07/28/american-airlines-dreamliner-dinged--hail-returns--beijing/30774143/

I found this today. It makes an interesting read.

http://www.dallasnews.com/business/airline-industry/20150810-storm-battered-american-plane-gets-hail-of-a-fix-at-dfw.ece