Attn CAPT (insert fleet managers name)
The first 15 B787's are -8 versions which initially go to Jetstar Intl but as Jetstar start receiving the -9 version the -8s are progressively transferred to mainline for use on domestic/Tasman routes (replacing some of the older B767's).
So J*'s old a/c are replacing qf's retirements. Do you believe that mainline pilots will miraculously start flying these machines the next day on superior pay and conditions?
If they do, wow, they get to fly the tasman, again.
The Jetstar paintscheme will probably be a white hull to minimise costs when transferring aircraft Yeh, probably.
Management have identified a number of new destinations that are business oriented and therefore suited to the mainline product - not Jetstar's product which is aimed at holiday makers and Visiting Friends & Relatives (VFR) ie low yield markets
Like BN-SY.
The A332's currently flown by Jetstar will return to mainline when Jetstar start receiving the B787-8's. Additionally, more A332's will be delivered from Airbus so mainline will end up with 12 A332's in addition to the 10 A333's.
You mean the a/c Borghetti is quoted in the press as saying will go to Vietnam to expand the QANTAS Group's interest up there?
The B743's and some of the B744's will be replaced by 20 A380's
So, I think there is 8 743's and possibly 27 (more realistically 15) 744's will replaced by how many A380's? 20, yep a huge order of 20. Best result there is same fleet number.
All up there will be a significant increase in hull numbers resulting in massive amount of promotion training and many more pilots required (minimum of 12-15 pilots every month for 3 years). Careers are finally getting back on track for mainline pilots
Which fleet exactly are you the manager of?
Wake up mate.