787 Production/Delivery Thread - 2018

qf789 · Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:33 pm

pabloeing wrote:
¿30 B787 in the BA fleet now?

28, 10 788 and 18 789

audidudi · Fri Jun 15, 2018 2:15 pm

The next B789 for Korean Air was delivered yesterday:

Boeing 787-9 34815 716 HL7206 Korean Air delivery 14 June 2018 PAE-ICN

EduardoL · Fri Jun 15, 2018 3:17 pm

And the BBJ Dreamliner? Any information from those still standing to set up the cabin? Do you still have a BBJ order? Thankful.

qf789 · Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:22 am

Second 789 for Neos EI-NEW about to depart on its B1 flight

https://twitter.com/royalscottking/stat ... 2162314242

qf789 · Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:23 am

Air Tanzania 788 5H-TCG sits on the flightline awaiting engines

https://twitter.com/mattcawby/status/10 ... 3790638080

LoganTheBogan · Sat Jun 16, 2018 12:24 pm

Any updates on the next Qantas 787?

PlaneBoo · Sat Jun 16, 2018 12:29 pm

qf789 wrote:
Air Tanzania 788 5H-TCG sits on the flightline awaiting engines

https://twitter.com/mattcawby/status/10 ... 3790638080

Looks stunning!

qf789 · Sat Jun 16, 2018 1:02 pm

LoganTheBogan wrote:
Any updates on the next Qantas 787?

Its currently at the fuel dock, I believe it has already been painted as well

iahcsr · Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:58 am

UA’s first 78J for delivery, LN731, now on the CHS FAL. Still no info on Reg#s

razokamek · Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:16 pm

Why reason did Ethiopian swapped from GEnx to Trent 1000 engines on its 789?

Tedd · Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:20 pm

razokamek wrote:
Why reason did Ethiopian swapped from GEnx to Trent 1000 engines on its 789?

Interesting question, since it`s the only time an airline has switched. I`ve heard it argued it was down to
a very hard to resist deal on the Rollers. My take on it FWIW was that the Trent 1000 performed better
for take-off in the thin air of Addis & they went with the engine that suited them best. Subsequent orders
have still gone to RR so I assume they are happy with the change.

Obviously the recent Trent 1000 troubles have caused the airlines hardship, but I think the concensus
amoung AV geeks is that it isn`t very likely for any airline to change because of it, although someone
on these pages mentioned that DY were going to change to GEnx, but I`ve never seen confirmation of it.

berari · Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:03 pm

Tedd wrote:
razokamek wrote:
Why reason did Ethiopian swapped from GEnx to Trent 1000 engines on its 789?

Interesting question, since it`s the only time an airline has switched. I`ve heard it argued it was down to
a very hard to resist deal on the Rollers. My take on it FWIW was that the Trent 1000 performed better
for take-off in the thin air of Addis & they went with the engine that suited them best. Subsequent orders
have still gone to RR so I assume they are happy with the change.

Obviously the recent Trent 1000 troubles have caused the airlines hardship, but I think the concensus
amoung AV geeks is that it isn`t very likely for any airline to change because of it, although someone
on these pages mentioned that DY were going to change to GEnx, but I`ve never seen confirmation of it.

Ethiopian got Trent powered 787-8s when it took on the terrible teens after its initial order and delivery of GE-powered -8 examples. If anything ET has had a taste of both, and perhaps the subsequent orders of -9s are Trent based as a result. It is also worth noting that the teens are leased, and so are the -9s that it has in its fleet thus far.

ivanpaneque · Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:17 pm

the first boeing 787-900 of gulf air inaugural flight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhSPYKF3GJ4

jeffrey0032j · Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:44 pm

jeffrey0032j wrote:
The third 787-10 test plane, N565ZC (LN565/ZC002) is now showing as Sale Reported in the FAA registry. Tests are most likely complete for this frame. This should appear in SQ colours soon.

http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry ... rtxt=565ZC

Registration for N565ZC now shown as cancelled. Possible registration 9V-SCG?

qf789 · Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:23 am

LOT 789 SP-LSC returns to PAE after a customer flight

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 3158781952

qf789 · Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:24 am

El Al 789 4X-EDE returning to PAE after a test flight

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 0902859776

qf789 · Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:25 am

Oman Air 789 A4O-SF at PAE after returning from a test flight

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 0061752320

qf789 · Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:29 am

Qantas 789 VH-ZNE landing at PAE after its B1 flight

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 7911189504

qf789 · Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:34 am

Neos 789 EI-NEW returns to PAE after a test flight

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 8312354816

qf789 · Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:36 am

China Southern 789 B-1297 has been delivered

https://www.flightradar24.com/CSN693/1cdc3c24

qf789 · Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:21 am

First Flight for the first 788 for Biman Bangladesh

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 5789465600

qf789 · Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:34 am

Look's like we could see a number of 787's delivered this week, up to 8 in total, with a 788 to Royal Brunei, 789's to American Airlines, Oman Air, LOT, China Southern, El Al and Neos along with a 787-10 to Singapore Airlines all due for delivery this week

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... dit#gid=19

7BOEING7 · Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:42 pm

qf789 wrote:
Look's like we could see a number of 787's delivered this week, up to 8 in total, with a 788 to Royal Brunei, 789's to American Airlines, Oman Air, LOT, China Southern, El Al and Neos along with a 787-10 to Singapore Airlines all due for delivery this week

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... dit#gid=19

End of the quarter/half.

yochai · Tue Jun 26, 2018 1:17 pm

El Al today reviled that one of the new 787-9's (probably 4X-EDH due in October) will be painted in 1960's retro c/s . A pic of the tail section is on their Instagram page.

KLM747er · Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:41 pm

Also Qantas VH-ZNE is ready for Ddelivery

qf789 · Wed Jun 27, 2018 10:46 am

Overview of flightline at PAE

https://twitter.com/SamChuiPhotos/statu ... 7984183296

Sayan777 · Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:09 am

Etihad 787-9 serial numbr MSN 744 is showing parts arriving.But Etihad 787-10 MSN 743 is showing to be assembled in Charleston.Is there any delay or cancellation of the EY 787-10.

qf789 · Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:26 am

Sayan777 wrote:
Etihad 787-9 serial numbr MSN 744 is showing parts arriving.But Etihad 787-10 MSN 743 is showing to be assembled in Charleston.Is there any delay or cancellation of the EY 787-10.

You are reading too much into this, look at the difference above in production and testing, it is quite normal for parts at CHS to arrive later than subsequent line numbers at PAE

Sayan777 · Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:30 am

Thanks .I am probably reading too much into it.

qf789 · Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:38 am

Oman Air 789 A4O-SF has been delivered

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 1219694592

qf789 · Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:40 am

LOT 789 SP-LSC has been delivered

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 7903066113

qf789 · Thu Jun 28, 2018 7:56 am

Singapore Airlines 787-10 9V-SCF has been delivered

https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/9v-scf

China Southern takes delivery of another 789

https://twitter.com/B787FlightTest/stat ... 4040892417

qf789 · Thu Jun 28, 2018 7:36 pm

El Al 789 4X-EDE has been delivered

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 8162792448

qf789 · Thu Jun 28, 2018 7:42 pm

Air Tanzania 788 5H-TCG undergoes a taxi test

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 2958984192

DY789 · Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:19 am

Some great pictures on here...as always! Thanks for sharing.

I can't help but wonder about the economics of owning/leasing a single aircraft of any fleet group. In referring to Air Tanzania, (which lets be honest, probably haven't got an endless supply of cash) how is it financially viable to operate a single 787?

Please excuse my ignorance, but there have always been discussions with the A380 about needing to operate a certain number for it to be profitable/viable for an airline. Surely the same must be said for a new 787?

Thanks

Momo1435 · Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:17 am

DY789 wrote:
Some great pictures on here...as always! Thanks for sharing.

I can't help but wonder about the economics of owning/leasing a single aircraft of any fleet group. In referring to Air Tanzania, (which lets be honest, probably haven't got an endless supply of cash) how is it financially viable to operate a single 787?

Please excuse my ignorance, but there have always been discussions with the A380 about needing to operate a certain number for it to be profitable/viable for an airline. Surely the same must be said for a new 787?

Thanks

You do need more than 1 plane to make the operation financially viable, but when making money is not your biggest priority....

The Tanzanian government placed the order, not the airline (even though the airline is fully government owned). The government will lease the plane to Air Tanzania, the lease rates will most likely be far below market rates. Making a profit will not be the main priority of this airline, regaining market share and to built national pride is much more important.

ps.
Supposedly there's a 2nd order placed last month.

qf789 · Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:36 am

DY789 wrote:
Some great pictures on here...as always! Thanks for sharing.

I can't help but wonder about the economics of owning/leasing a single aircraft of any fleet group. In referring to Air Tanzania, (which lets be honest, probably haven't got an endless supply of cash) how is it financially viable to operate a single 787?

Please excuse my ignorance, but there have always been discussions with the A380 about needing to operate a certain number for it to be profitable/viable for an airline. Surely the same must be said for a new 787?

Thanks

I guess it also depends on the airline. Prior to Qantas ordering the addition 6 789's they had been on record in saying that a minimum of 12 frames was the bare minimum for it to be economically viable to operate a fleet whether it be 787's or something else

frigatebird · Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:55 am

qf789 wrote:
DY789 wrote:
Some great pictures on here...as always! Thanks for sharing.

I can't help but wonder about the economics of owning/leasing a single aircraft of any fleet group. In referring to Air Tanzania, (which lets be honest, probably haven't got an endless supply of cash) how is it financially viable to operate a single 787?

Please excuse my ignorance, but there have always been discussions with the A380 about needing to operate a certain number for it to be profitable/viable for an airline. Surely the same must be said for a new 787?

Thanks

I guess it also depends on the airline. Prior to Qantas ordering the addition 6 789's they had been on record in saying that a minimum of 12 frames was the bare minimum for it to be economically viable to operate a fleet whether it be 787's or something else

Tanzania needs its own airline for economic development I think. Like Air Namibia, which has a small fleet consisting of 2x A330, 4x A319 and 4x E135. The airline is loss making, and will remain so for the foreseeable future. But the government pays the bill as it wants to offer affordable connections by air, enabling both Namibians and tourist to travel to remote destinations, boosting economic growth in these regions. Nothing wrong with that IMO, and I guess Air Tanzania wants to follow this example. A 2nd 787 is necessary though.

Re QF, I think they ordered the 787s in small batches while fully intending to grow its fleet to more than 12. Just like KL started with only 6x A330 and 8x 777, and will start with just 7x A350. They'll order more for sure.

qf789 · Fri Jun 29, 2018 12:56 pm

The 700th 787 was delivered earlier this week to China Southern Airlines

https://nyc787.blogspot.com/2018/06/boe ... china.html

qf789 · Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:12 am

First flight for Air Tanzania 788 5H-TCG

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 1642022913

qf789 · Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:13 am

Hainan Airlines 789 B-1135 returns from a test flight

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 3778179073

WALmsp · Sat Jun 30, 2018 4:53 pm

qf789 wrote:
The 700th 787 was delivered earlier this week to China Southern Airlines

https://nyc787.blogspot.com/2018/06/boe ... china.html

Seems like it was just yesterday that we were wondering if the FIRST would ever get delivered. Now we're at 700!

audidudi · Sat Jun 30, 2018 5:39 pm

The next B789 for American Airlines was delivered yesterday:

Boeing 787-9 40655 718 N835AN American Airlines delivery 29 June 2018 CHS-DFW

qf789 · Sat Jun 30, 2018 8:21 pm

Qantas 789 VH-ZNE names Skippy has been delivered

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 8810380289

817Dreamliiner · Sun Jul 01, 2018 6:08 am

First Biman Bangladesh 787-8 LN726 in full livery:

qf789 · Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:59 am

Air Tanzania 788 5H-TCG test flight and positioned to BFI

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 5025147904

qf789 · Sun Jul 01, 2018 11:01 am

Royal Brunei 788 V8-DLE has been delivered

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 6625840128

qf789 · Sun Jul 01, 2018 11:04 am

Biman Bangladesh 788 S2-AJS positioned to BFI (note: PAE's main runway will closed for the next week due to maintenance)

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/10 ... 2240993280

qf789 · Sun Jul 01, 2018 11:08 am

Boeing delivered 16 787's in June (2 x 788's, 12 x 789's and 2 x 787-10's)

This takes deliveries for the 787 for 2018 so far to 71

SXDFC · Sun Jul 01, 2018 5:26 pm

Saw on an Instagram post (take it for whatever its worth) that one of the upcoming ELAL 789s will wear a retro livery. Can anyone confirm this?

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