If all the A333s are replaced with A350s, where do the 787-10s fit?
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Originally posted by 9V-JKL View PostIf all the A333s are replaced with A350s, where do the 787-10s fit?
Initially, when SQ ordered A330's, I initially thought they were backups before their 787's arrive.
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Originally posted by SQfanatic View PostBoeing 787-10 aircraft are likely replacements for Boeing 772 and 773 regional routes (Possibly including CPT/JNB unless that goes A350).
Initially, when SQ ordered A330's, I initially thought they were backups before their 787's arrive.
Regional routes (SE Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan) = 787-10
Medium-range routes (Middle East, East Asia, Australia) = Medium-range A350
Long-haul routes = Long-range A350, 777X(?), A380neo(?)
ULH routes = A350ULR
Still, I would not be 100% surprised if someone at Boeing was trying to get to convert some of that 787-10 order to 777Fs and/or 747-8Fs.
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Ok, let me re-phrase the question.....
The 78J is some 10+MT lighter than the A359. Clearly that gives it a cost advantage for regional flights in the way the A333 became a cheaper aircraft to operate than the 772/773. Considering the A333s operate up to 8hr+ flights.
So, if the 78J is technically a better regional plane (on paper since its not flown), why would SQ use replace the A333 with the A359? unless the plan is only till 2019 when there's a sizeable 78J fleet?
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Originally posted by 259850 View PostAt end December, SQ had 49 "regional" aircraft: 7 773s, 11 772s and 31 333s. Assuming no growth, makes sense for SQ to use 30 78Js and 20 359s in regional configuration to replace them.
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Originally posted by 9V-JKL View PostOk, let me re-phrase the question.....
The 78J is some 10+MT lighter than the A359. Clearly that gives it a cost advantage for regional flights in the way the A333 became a cheaper aircraft to operate than the 772/773. Considering the A333s operate up to 8hr+ flights.
So, if the 78J is technically a better regional plane (on paper since its not flown), why would SQ use replace the A333 with the A359? unless the plan is only till 2019 when there's a sizeable 78J fleet?
From the passenger perspective, I'd consider it a good thing if the 78J does the shorter routes. Chances are good that SQ will do 9-abreast in Y (only JAL flies it in 8-abreast). That's not a great seat for longer flights. 78J will need some sort of new regional J seat - probably something like the business suites JAL and KE are rolling out is a good bet.
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Based on the unofficial production lists I've seen, the delivery of 9V-SMA will be delayed. There are only two A350s that are believed to be ahead of SMA in the Airbus production line, but the first one of those isn't scheduled for first flight until January 27. At the earliest, I'd say mid-to-late February is a good bet for delivery.
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Originally posted by vasqflyer View PostIs the 1st SQ 350 still on track for delivery this month?
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Originally posted by leops1984 View PostBased on the unofficial production lists I've seen, the delivery of 9V-SMA will be delayed. There are only two A350s that are believed to be ahead of SMA in the Airbus production line, but the first one of those isn't scheduled for first flight until January 27. At the earliest, I'd say mid-to-late February is a good bet for delivery.
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Originally posted by SQKevin View PostIt now appears highly unlikely that the 1st SQ A350 will be delivered in January. It's almost half way through the month and there is still no sign of 9V-SMA being rolled out onto the Flight line. She has spent 3 months in Station 20 for engine attachment & cabin fit. I am not sure why there has been a delay. It takes a minimum of 3 weeks from exiting Station 20 to delivery. So a February delivery is now most likely.
As a result, Zodiac has been "deselected" (i.e., removed) from the interior catalog of the A330neo.
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