norodnik:
OAF is currently awaiting an inter-check. This would take several months and allegedly £1.5m, so it clearly isn't going to happen.
Apparently BA Engineering are attempting to negotiate a reduced check with Airbus (on the basis that it won't be required to last for 2 years......) which would make OAF's return to flying duties economic.
As for which hull does which flight, this is often decided the night before or later, so it's hard to predict which it will be.
Personally, I hope accomodation can be reached with Airbus because, in my opinion, Fox is the nicest of the lot. (And they're all fantastic).