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Does that suggest SYL is due to leave the fleet?
SWI amen SWJ took on star alliance colours replacing SRE and SRI.
So if another aircraft is needed in Star alliance colours....that means one’s leaving?
We haven’t gotten SQ’s fleet movement plan for the next FY right?
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Originally posted by ell3 View PostDoes that suggest SYL is due to leave the fleet?
SWI amen SWJ took on star alliance colours replacing SRE and SRI.
So if another aircraft is needed in Star alliance colours....that means one’s leaving?
We haven’t gotten SQ’s fleet movement plan for the next FY right?
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Originally posted by flyguy View PostSIA's A330s destined to be returned this year to ther lessor which I believe is Airbus itself and am sure AB would have a few used A330s parked, and it would be fairly easy for SIA to extend its A330s for a short period of time. Or alternatively SIA can lease A330s to cover for the grounded 787s from the open market as jul247 have mentioned that there are plenty of used A330s on the market. However its better for SQ to extend from AB its lease of the A330s as it will have the common seating and interior, unlike if it will to get it from the secondhand market. Believed SQ need a few more A330s to stand-in for the grounding of its 787s for the next several months and the A330s fit in nicely as its a regional aircraft as the 787 except for less seats.
Speaking of returning A330 to lessor, SQ has listed Langdon Asset Management to manage the sale of STU, STV, STY and STZ.
http://www.langdon.aero/A330.php
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Originally posted by 9V-SNA View Post9V-STU has had her leased extended. Painted in Star Alliance Livery for cost saving measures.
I can’t see how doing the star alliance colours represents a meaningful cost saving over doing full SQ colours. If the airline was willing to refurbish an old 772 just to use it another 3 years, I doubt it would care about save a small amount on its paint job. Besides, I’m sure painting star alliance colours involves an agreement with the alliance itself. Hmm.
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Originally posted by ell3 View PostIs this a statement of fact?
I can’t see how doing the star alliance colours represents a meaningful cost saving over doing full SQ colours. If the airline was willing to refurbish an old 772 just to use it another 3 years, I doubt it would care about save a small amount on its paint job. Besides, I’m sure painting star alliance colours involves an agreement with the alliance itself. Hmm.
Michael
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9V-STU doesn't seem to have flown anywhere after the air test despite the supposed tight scheduling of aircraft for SQ/MI/TR. Is the time on ground typical after a repainting or would it suggest something more has been done to the aircraft other than the fresh coat of paint?
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Originally posted by 9V-SML View Post9V-STU doesn't seem to have flown anywhere after the air test despite the supposed tight scheduling of aircraft for SQ/MI/TR. Is the time on ground typical after a repainting or would it suggest something more has been done to the aircraft other than the fresh coat of paint?
Further only 1 777-300ER is on maintainance as compare to 3 earlier in March .
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9V-STU lease has been extended 3 months due to the groundings of the Max and 787s engine issues. It was supposed to fly tonight 7 Apr 19 as one of the Scoot charter flight to Perth but it is currently grounded as they do not have approval from the relevant authorities/agencies.
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Originally posted by SQ957 View PostFYI, 9V-SYL has them. So did 9V-SRI, a retired 772.
Originally posted by wlgspotter View PostI believe 9V-SRE had it too, the same Star Alliance livery as SRI and SPP with the full SQ tail colours and Silver Kris logo...
Originally posted by 9V-SPL View PostThey also had 9V-SPR (former MH B744) in the Star Alliance scheme for a while.
All I said was STU is the first Airbus plane in SQ's fleet to carry the Star Alliance livery and it has mostly been applied on Boeing planes.
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Originally posted by banx007 View Post9V-STU lease has been extended 3 months due to the groundings of the Max and 787s engine issues. It was supposed to fly tonight 7 Apr 19 as one of the Scoot charter flight to Perth but it is currently grounded as they do not have approval from the relevant authorities/agencies.
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Originally posted by sutrakhk View PostThis is a smart move...... just stick the Star logo at the tail, Small SQ logo and "STAR ALLIANCE", could be done in a few hours!
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