Qantas Fleet Thread 2018

HM7 · Sun Jan 14, 2018 3:02 am

qf789 wrote:
smi0006 wrote:
qf789 wrote:

That would explain why they haven't announced another route (existing) for the second frame that will be freed up from MEL-DXB-LHR

Was the 380 reconfigure to occurs in FY19 or Calendar19? That’s going to be a significant period out of service for that too.

Looking forward to hearing the new route regardless!

IIRC they just said 2019, i would expect they would try and get the fleet painted first before starting the refurbs

Why dont they just do both at the same time?

qf789 · Sun Jan 14, 2018 3:05 am

HM7 wrote:
qf789 wrote:
smi0006 wrote:

Was the 380 reconfigure to occurs in FY19 or Calendar19? That’s going to be a significant period out of service for that too.

Looking forward to hearing the new route regardless!

IIRC they just said 2019, i would expect they would try and get the fleet painted first before starting the refurbs

Why dont they just do both at the same time?

Probably because the repaints will be done in DXB and refurbs done at TLS

EK413 · Sun Jan 14, 2018 3:42 am

qf789 wrote:
HM7 wrote:
qf789 wrote:

IIRC they just said 2019, i would expect they would try and get the fleet painted first before starting the refurbs

Why dont they just do both at the same time?

Probably because the repaints will be done in DXB and refurbs done at TLS

Having the refurb done in TLS is a good way to burn up those deferred A380 deposits

EK413

undertheradar · Wed Jan 17, 2018 12:06 am

EK413 wrote:
qf789 wrote:
HM7 wrote:
Why dont they just do both at the same time?

Probably because the repaints will be done in DXB and refurbs done at TLS

Having the refurb done in TLS is a good way to burn up those deferred A380 deposits

EK413

Sounds good to me

and maybe Qantas will 'throw in' the 2 A332 refits (VH-EBG/L), if there is an outstanding balance

On a different tangent, I notice Q400 VH-QOB is back online after its TSV stay. Silver roo'd? Not sure if another Q400 has taken it place. Cant be bothered searching through the regos at the moment lol
And another tangent, I notice A332 VH-EBK is back online after 16ish days in BNE, Is there a Wi-Fi bubble?

DeltaB717 · Wed Jan 17, 2018 1:14 am

QOB is in Silveroo c/s, according to my information. QOC has replaced it in paint in TSV. VYJ, which should also be in Silveroo c/s, is scheduled to operate QF967 on Sunday morning, with another B738 set to take its place in paint.

qf789 · Mon Jan 22, 2018 2:40 pm

737-800 VH-VYJ has been repainted in Silveroo Livery

http://theqantassource.com/qantas-b737- ... intenance/

qf789 · Mon Jan 22, 2018 2:42 pm

Next 737-800 to be repainted is VH-VYL

DeltaB717 · Tue Jan 23, 2018 10:17 pm

B789 VH-ZNC has been delivered, contractually and physically, and is currently positioning to MEL as QF6026. ETA 2309hrs this evening at this stage.

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHZ ... /KPAE/YMML

undertheradar · Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:38 pm

Q400 VH-QOC out of paint shop...VH-QOD in the paint shop TSV

Enobar · Thu Feb 01, 2018 5:53 am

undertheradar wrote:

Sounds good to me and maybe Qantas will 'throw in' the 2 A332 refits (VH-EBG/L), if there is an outstanding balance

Speaking of those 2.... anyone have any word on when those refits might happen? And if there will be an enlarged galley/crew rest for them? I have a friend booked to PVG (i think i have the code correct.... Shanghai right?) in April and he is very dirty on the fact that he's on one of the last QF A330s with the Skybeds instead of the sexy business suite... While I enjoy teasing him about it, he'd love me for ever if I could tell him the plane was due to be reconfigured before his trip... :-D

undertheradar · Fri Feb 02, 2018 3:28 am

Enobar Re either of the two remaining 2-2-2 A332s getting refitted by April. I hazard a guess at being zero chance.... BUT there is a chance that a 1-2-1 suite A333 aircraft could operate your friends flight. The A333 has been doing these flights on the odd occasion, but seems very spasmodic. Keep checking the booking/seat map. It could change. Fingers crossed

eamondzhang · Fri Feb 02, 2018 9:28 am

Enobar wrote:
undertheradar wrote:

Sounds good to me and maybe Qantas will 'throw in' the 2 A332 refits (VH-EBG/L), if there is an outstanding balance

Speaking of those 2.... anyone have any word on when those refits might happen? And if there will be an enlarged galley/crew rest for them? I have a friend booked to PVG (i think i have the code correct.... Shanghai right?) in April and he is very dirty on the fact that he's on one of the last QF A330s with the Skybeds instead of the sexy business suite... While I enjoy teasing him about it, he'd love me for ever if I could tell him the plane was due to be reconfigured before his trip...

undertheradar wrote:
Enobar Re either of the two remaining 2-2-2 A332s getting refitted by April. I hazard a guess at being zero chance.... BUT there is a chance that a 1-2-1 suite A333 aircraft could operate your friends flight. The A333 has been doing these flights on the odd occasion, but seems very spasmodic. Keep checking the booking/seat map. It could change. Fingers crossed

Shanghai (and yes PVG) is actually a schd A333 destination (I think only once weekly on A332 max) so he's actually lucky to get one lol.

Michael

undertheradar · Fri Feb 02, 2018 11:29 pm

eamondzhang ooops I was thinking PEK Beijing. (crawls back in hole) lol

eamondzhang · Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:10 am

undertheradar wrote:
eamondzhang ooops I was thinking PEK Beijing. (crawls back in hole) lol

So you mean your friend bought a ticket to PEK? Lol that explains it. But even then QF goes 2x A333 on PEK.

Michael

undertheradar · Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:21 am

eamondzhang wrote:
undertheradar wrote:
eamondzhang ooops I was thinking PEK Beijing. (crawls back in hole) lol

So you mean your friend bought a ticket to PEK? Lol that explains it. But even then QF goes 2x A333 on PEK.

Michael

Not my friend. I was replying to a post from Enobar. Anyhoo, time to move on. Don't want this thread to veer off in to 'the twilight zone'

eamondzhang · Sat Feb 03, 2018 4:45 am

undertheradar wrote:
eamondzhang wrote:
undertheradar wrote:
eamondzhang ooops I was thinking PEK Beijing. (crawls back in hole) lol

So you mean your friend bought a ticket to PEK? Lol that explains it. But even then QF goes 2x A333 on PEK.

Michael

Not my friend. I was replying to a post from Enobar. Anyhoo, time to move on. Don't want this thread to veer off in to 'the twilight zone'

Ah thought you're the guy without checking back :duck:

Cheers
Michael

DexSwart · Sat Feb 03, 2018 11:38 am

It seems 2007 and Silveroo liveried 737’s are also getting wifi. Even BSI interiors with seatback IFE. How long does it normally take to install the ViaSat system QF are using? I can’t figure out a pattern or discernible reason to the fittings.

undertheradar · Sat Feb 03, 2018 11:45 pm

DexSwart wrote:
It seems 2007 and Silveroo liveried 737’s are also getting wifi. Even BSI interiors with seatback IFE. How long does it normally take to install the ViaSat system QF are using? I can’t figure out a pattern or discernible reason to the fittings.

Yep ALL VH- registered 737s (regardless of what paint job or interior), will be fitted with Wi-Fi. Wont comment on the ZK- registered 737s because we don't know for sure what's happening with them and that's another topic. Going by past installs last year, the aircraft were out of service for about 7-10days, but I think this period includes other maintenance on the aircraft as well. This year I have lost track of the 737 Wi-Fi installs so others may have updated info.

JBusworth · Sun Feb 04, 2018 12:08 am

undertheradar wrote:
DexSwart wrote:
It seems 2007 and Silveroo liveried 737’s are also getting wifi. Even BSI interiors with seatback IFE. How long does it normally take to install the ViaSat system QF are using? I can’t figure out a pattern or discernible reason to the fittings.

Yep ALL VH- registered 737s (regardless of what paint job or interior), will be fitted with Wi-Fi. Wont comment on the ZK- registered 737s because we don't know for sure what's happening with them and that's another topic. Going by past installs last year, the aircraft were out of service for about 7-10days, but I think this period includes other maintenance on the aircraft as well. This year I have lost track of the 737 Wi-Fi installs so others may have updated info.

I would expect the ZK registered 737s to be brought back onto the VH register and fitted with wifi. I know that Qf789 was keeping a list of all the planes with their repaint and wifi install status.

LamboAston · Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:42 am

All ZK reg 738s will be going to the VH register this year

qf789 · Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:28 am

Qantas A388's will start being repainted from March with 8 aircraft due to be painted by EK Engineering

1 A388 will also have its landing gear replaced this month

https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/e ... th-qantas#

undertheradar · Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:17 pm

737 VH-VYL out of paint shop...VH-VYK in to paint shop at TSV

undertheradar · Sat Feb 10, 2018 5:11 am

Q400 VH-QOD out...QOE in TSV paint shop

EK413 · Sat Feb 10, 2018 7:06 am

VH-NHK (100Y) QantasLink 2007 Livery has ferried to XSP earlier today.

EK413

LoganTheBogan · Wed Feb 14, 2018 5:47 am

Qantas indigenous livery for the 787 unveiled:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWMFtL_7fjI

Ellofiend · Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:16 am

LoganTheBogan wrote:
Qantas indigenous livery for the 787 unveiled:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWMFtL_7fjI

WOW, That looks spectacular IMO, love the blend of orange and red, I think they have done a great job

qf789 · Sat Feb 17, 2018 3:48 pm

737-800 VH-VZY has been installed with WIFI

http://theqantassource.com/qantas-b737- ... intenance/

cheski · Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:04 am

Does anyone know if the current 738 painted in indigenous livery (Mendoowoorrji - VH-XZJ) will be updated with the new roo?

VHOGU · Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:06 am

cheski wrote:
Does anyone know if the current 738 painted in indigenous livery (Mendoowoorrji - VH-XZJ) will be updated with the new roo?

I’d imagine not for a while. It’s a 2013 build and they still haven’t painted a bunch in the older livery.

RetroRoo · Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:23 pm

This is something I've kinda never understood. If there can be multiple BA, AA, SG, DL thread about all manner of topics - why must there be a single dedicated Qantas thread (never mind a single dedicated Australia thread)? I don't see the economy in having to scroll through a single thread that deals with tens of wildly different issues when we can dedicate separate threads and be a little more specific. It would make for more orderly conversations and a single dialogue rather than people responding to each other on different issues throughout the entire thread.

EK413 · Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:34 am

RetroRoo wrote:
This is something I've kinda never understood. If there can be multiple BA, AA, SG, DL thread about all manner of topics - why must there be a single dedicated Qantas thread (never mind a single dedicated Australia thread)? I don't see the economy in having to scroll through a single thread that deals with tens of wildly different issues when we can dedicate separate threads and be a little more specific. It would make for more orderly conversations and a single dialogue rather than people responding to each other on different issues throughout the entire thread.

The QF Thread was originally dedicated to the fleet repaint updates & was always the intentions but appears to have steered off the original topic.

EK413

DeltaB717 · Wed Feb 21, 2018 2:29 am

EK413 wrote:
RetroRoo wrote:
This is something I've kinda never understood. If there can be multiple BA, AA, SG, DL thread about all manner of topics - why must there be a single dedicated Qantas thread (never mind a single dedicated Australia thread)? I don't see the economy in having to scroll through a single thread that deals with tens of wildly different issues when we can dedicate separate threads and be a little more specific. It would make for more orderly conversations and a single dialogue rather than people responding to each other on different issues throughout the entire thread.

The QF Thread was originally dedicated to the fleet repaint updates & was always the intentions but appears to have steered off the original topic.

EK413

On which subject - B738 VYK returned to service this morning as QF969 TSV-BNE. VYF will enter paint later today when it operates QF974 BNE-TSV - it was meant to go in last night after QF978 but for some reason, most likely a tech issue, it remained in BNE overnight.

Q400 QOE should return to service tomorrow morning, with QOF replacing it in the hangar.

JBusworth · Thu Feb 22, 2018 12:25 am

In the Half Year profit presentation today Qantas put the retirement of it's 4 non-ER 747s at the end of calendar year 2019. This is a year late than previous.

EK413 · Thu Feb 22, 2018 12:33 am

JBusworth wrote:
In the Half Year profit presentation today Qantas put the retirement of it's 4 non-ER 747s at the end of calendar year 2019. This is a year late than previous.

I haven’t read the full half year results presentation. So would appear the word which had been floating around is true & -OEB, OJS, T & U have been thrown a lifeline.

EK413

DeltaB717 · Thu Feb 22, 2018 2:24 am

Q400 VH-QOE has returned to service this morning as QF2308 TSV-CNS. QOF, which arrived last night as QF2475 ISA-TSV will have replaced QOE in the paint shed.

EK413 · Thu Feb 22, 2018 3:23 am

DeltaB717 wrote:
Q400 VH-QOE has returned to service this morning as QF2308 TSV-CNS. QOF, which arrived last night as QF2475 ISA-TSV will have replaced QOE in the paint shed.

Seems to be the last of the Q400’s in 1984 livery.

VH-QOB (74Y - Gladstone) QantasLink 1984 Livery
VH-QOC (74Y) QantasLink 1984 Livery
VH-QOD (74Y) QantasLink 1984 Livery
VH-QOE (74Y) QantasLink 1984 Livery
VH-QOF (74Y) QantasLink 1984 Livery

EK413

qf789 · Thu Feb 22, 2018 3:45 am

Also announced today Q200's Q300's and Q400's will receive cabin upgrade

https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media ... n-upgrade/

https://www.ausbt.com.au/qantaslink-to- ... ource=grid

DeltaB717 · Thu Feb 22, 2018 3:54 am

EK413 wrote:
DeltaB717 wrote:
Q400 VH-QOE has returned to service this morning as QF2308 TSV-CNS. QOF, which arrived last night as QF2475 ISA-TSV will have replaced QOE in the paint shed.

Seems to be the last of the Q400’s in 1984 livery.

VH-QOB (74Y - Gladstone) QantasLink 1984 Livery
VH-QOC (74Y) QantasLink 1984 Livery
VH-QOD (74Y) QantasLink 1984 Livery
VH-QOE (74Y) QantasLink 1984 Livery
VH-QOF (74Y) QantasLink 1984 Livery

EK413

Correct. QOH should be next in when QOF is done, but fingers crossed she comes out looking very similar to when she goes in!

EK413 · Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:02 am

DeltaB717 wrote:
EK413 wrote:
DeltaB717 wrote:
Q400 VH-QOE has returned to service this morning as QF2308 TSV-CNS. QOF, which arrived last night as QF2475 ISA-TSV will have replaced QOE in the paint shed.

Seems to be the last of the Q400’s in 1984 livery.

VH-QOB (74Y - Gladstone) QantasLink 1984 Livery
VH-QOC (74Y) QantasLink 1984 Livery
VH-QOD (74Y) QantasLink 1984 Livery
VH-QOE (74Y) QantasLink 1984 Livery
VH-QOF (74Y) QantasLink 1984 Livery

EK413

Correct. QOH should be next in when QOF is done, but fingers crossed she comes out looking very similar to when she goes in!

Hopefully she doesn’t loose the Breast Cancer Awareness livery. Only other change I can think of is Orange and Silver scheme which I heard might happen. Fingers crossed it doesn’t happen!

EK413

qf789 · Fri Feb 23, 2018 12:41 pm

JetConnect ZK-ZQB returns from BNE maintenance re-registered for QF as VH-VZG

http://theqantassource.com/jetconnect-b ... as-vh-vzg/

qf789 · Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:48 am

By June half of the 737 fleet should have WIFI installed

https://www.ausbt.com.au/qantas-steams- ... aving-wifi

DeltaB717 · Tue Feb 27, 2018 6:13 am

For the spotters, I've managed to find the following re Friday's delivery of Indigenous-liveried B789 VH-ZND (times are local and, obviously, subject to change):

* QF6026 PAE-ASP arrives at 0615;
* QF6627 operates ASP-ASP, departing 0845 and arriving at 0945;
* QF6628 ASP-SYD departs 1015, arrives 1435; and
* QF6628 continues SYD-MEL, departing 1535, arriving 1710.

Enjoy!

YBBNspotter01 · Tue Feb 27, 2018 6:58 am

Updates for Boeing 737-800 WiFi Fit Out

VH-VYB (Currently being fitted at SYD)

VH-VZL,O, S, T, V, W, X, Y, Z

VH-XZA, C through P

A380 Repaint: VH-OQD positioned Sydney to Dubai on Sunday as QFA6053 where it will be repainted into the 2016 Silver Roo livery.

DeltaB717 · Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:35 pm

YBBNspotter01 wrote:
Updates for Boeing 737-800 WiFi Fit Out

VH-VYB (Currently being fitted at SYD)

VH-VZL,O, S, T, V, W, X, Y, Z

VH-XZA, C through P

A380 Repaint: VH-OQD positioned Sydney to Dubai on Sunday as QFA6053 where it will be repainted into the 2016 Silver Roo livery.

It's likely OQD is currently undergoing landing gear replacement (the relevant press release said that would occur in February, repaints to start in March), and we don't know for sure as yet that OQD will proceed to repaint following this work.

qf789 · Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:55 pm

WIFI for A332's has been delayed till 2019-2020

https://www.ausbt.com.au/qantas-delays- ... ource=hero

cheski · Sat Mar 03, 2018 9:53 am

Does anyone know if any of dash 8 q200 or q300 are planned to be refurbished?
I recently went on a q200, and they are looking old on the inside, and could benefit from new gen seats, interior (and some TLC in general).

EK413 · Sat Mar 03, 2018 10:10 am

cheski wrote:
Does anyone know if any of dash 8 q200 or q300 are planned to be refurbished?
I recently went on a q200, and they are looking old on the inside, and could benefit from new gen seats, interior (and some TLC in general).

Was highlighted in qf789 post

qf789 wrote:
Also announced today Q200's Q300's and Q400's will receive cabin upgrade

https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media ... n-upgrade/

https://www.ausbt.com.au/qantaslink-to- ... ource=grid

EK413

undertheradar · Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:59 am

TSV paint shop. Q400 VH-QOF out...QOI in

DeltaB717 · Tue Mar 06, 2018 1:30 am

And VYF should be out overnight tonight (I can't recall whether another B737 is taking its place or not and, if so, which one).

undertheradar · Thu Mar 08, 2018 10:09 pm

DeltaB717 wrote:
And VYF should be out overnight tonight (I can't recall whether another B737 is taking its place or not and, if so, which one).

VZB in Thurs night.. VYF out Fri morning

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