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KarelXWB wrote:Well, MSN 179 CI #11 is on its first CAF (AIB03NX) this morning.
BobMUC wrote:KarelXWB wrote:Well, MSN 179 CI #11 is on its first CAF (AIB03NX) this morning.
Some wrong numbers within FR24, but I think MSN 179 is visible with it's final registration:
https://www.flightradar24.com/CPA178/10350cc9
From the production list it should be B-18913 but FR is showing B-18915
BOAC1966 wrote:Interesting ETOPs limited at this stage ....I wonder if engine issues have been the reason at least in part to sluggish test programme in recent weeks?
BOAC1966 wrote:Nice to see -1000 XV working today with medium altitude sortie. As has full cabin fit rumoured visits eastwards could be on? However final stages to EIS are taking rather longer than expected.
coolfish1103 wrote:BobMUC wrote:KarelXWB wrote:Well, MSN 179 CI #11 is on its first CAF (AIB03NX) this morning.
Some wrong numbers within FR24, but I think MSN 179 is visible with it's final registration:
https://www.flightradar24.com/CPA178/10350cc9
From the production list it should be B-18913 but FR is showing B-18915
It's likely right cause 18913 and 18914 are likely skipped.
Does anyone here know when CI has to exercise the 6 options?
KarelXWB wrote:MSN 179 CI #11 is going home: https://fr24.com/CAL1710/1035e27c
trex8 wrote:Per interview with CI exec I saw somewhere options need to be exercised sometime 2018.
They got up to 24 A333s to replace by mid next decade. Cant wait to see what they will do, undoubtedly more A350s but maybe some A330neo?
ap305 wrote:http://www.reuters.com/article/qatar-airways-airbus-a350/update-1-qatar-airways-says-delivery-of-first-airbus-a350-1000-delayed-until-next-month-idUSL8N1PH26IThe “complex seat configuration” has had implications on the certification of the aircraft, though the airline had taken ownership of the aircraft late last year, Baker said, without giving details.
Looks like the qsuite has for some reason is affected on the -1000 and not the -900. Qr also saying they contractually took the aircraft last year.
StTim wrote:MSN132 was stated by Airbus as delivered (as in title transferred) in their numbers for 2017 but with delayed delivery due to post "delivery" work on the Qsuite. So I think it has affected both versions.
mjoelnir wrote:trex8 wrote:Per interview with CI exec I saw somewhere options need to be exercised sometime 2018.
They got up to 24 A333s to replace by mid next decade. Cant wait to see what they will do, undoubtedly more A350s but maybe some A330neo?
I would expect the 22 747 to be retired before they start on the A330.
StTim wrote:Still only 120 minutes at this time - compared to 405 minutes for the XWB84
WIederling wrote:BOAC1966 wrote:Interesting ETOPs limited at this stage ....I wonder if engine issues have been the reason at least in part to sluggish test programme in recent weeks?
IMU EASA does not give complimentary ETOPS extensions like the FAA does for Boeing.
They all start small and get expanded with real use experience coming in.
AFAIR the A359/TXWB84 also got stepped ETOPS expansion.
OT and Apropos: is there some holdback from EASA on the Boeing style articulated overhead bins?
WIederling wrote:IMU EASA does not give complimentary ETOPS extensions like the FAA does for Boeing. They all start small and get expanded with real use experience coming in. AFAIR the A359/TXWB84 also got stepped ETOPS expansion.
Polot wrote:Airbus got ETOPS370 for the A359 from EASA before EIS (http://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-re ... etops.html).
Stitch wrote:WIederling wrote:IMU EASA does not give complimentary ETOPS extensions like the FAA does for Boeing. They all start small and get expanded with real use experience coming in. AFAIR the A359/TXWB84 also got stepped ETOPS expansion.Polot wrote:Airbus got ETOPS370 for the A359 from EASA before EIS (http://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-re ... etops.html).
The FAA also required in-service data before extending ETOPS time limits for both the 777 and 787. Both models entered service with 180 minute limits (the 777 was later extended to 207 minutes under the 180 rules after in-service data had been collected) and were then later extended again to 330 minutes (again after in-service data had been collected).
BOAC1966 wrote:-1000 F-WLXV as AIB349 en route to Doha ..the tour starts possibly finishing at SIN Airshow?
mat66 wrote:QR will only take 4 A350-1000 this year. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-qata ... SKBN1FG07G
Four
Going with our (unofficial) production list from https://sites.google.com/site/a350xwbpr ... ction-list I count 10 to be assembled this year or already assembled. MSN 88, 102, 110, 125, 141, 161, 215, 229, 241, 262. This BS with parked QR planes in Toulouse will never end.
fsabo wrote:mat66 wrote:QR will only take 4 A350-1000 this year. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-qata ... SKBN1FG07G
Four
Going with our (unofficial) production list from https://sites.google.com/site/a350xwbpr ... ction-list I count 10 to be assembled this year or already assembled. MSN 88, 102, 110, 125, 141, 161, 215, 229, 241, 262. This BS with parked QR planes in Toulouse will never end.
I read it as 4 A350-1000s, not 4 A350s.
mat66 wrote:QR will only take 4 A350-1000 this year. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-qata ... SKBN1FG07G
Four
Going with our (unofficial) production list from https://sites.google.com/site/a350xwbpr ... ction-list I count 10 to be assembled this year or already assembled. MSN 88, 102, 110, 125, 141, 161, 215, 229, 241, 262. This BS with parked QR planes in Toulouse will never end.
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