Originally Posted by
turbantime
Why would VA bother with those old machines? Strong rumours of Max 8 and 787 orders forthcoming. Max for short-haul international and 787 to restart US and Japan ops. They’re working on the timing, in conjunction with federal government, as it is contingent on border openings.
They’ve been busy certifying all sim instructors in the Max sim (full DTR) so that when the announcement is made, the training program can be rolled out expeditiously.
I'd be surprised if VA were ordering MAX8s given they only cancelled their order for them last December. They obviously are preparing for their MAX10s which are due in about 2 years but it is hard to see what MAX8s offer them given they now have a fairly young fleet of 73Ws and there is little point having capacity in excess of demand given current uncertainties.
Rumours of a 787 order would appear to be exactly that. Bain are very disciplined in how they realise their investment in VA and long-haul international flying would seem to be a fair way into the future for them. I wouldn't expect to see any 787s for VA before 2025 at the earliest.