BA 767 Replacement
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Eddingtons comments about the 777-300 were at a time of low loads too, we are now flying very full 747's around. The 747 advanced or 380 is now most likely 747 replacement i would imagine
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I am not in anyway bashing or questioning BA's fleet planning department in any way. My question was mainly when does an airline have to order aircraft to guarantee an EIS, that is all.
As Eddington has stated, BA are focusing on a 767 replacement and that they will be around for another 5 years. Production starts on the 787 in 2006, with orders/options for 237. So, if they do go for the 787, when would they have to actually order the airframe to guarantee delivery for when the 767 is actually withdrawn.
And the reason I posted this question on this forum was because I thought some folk on this site would have an answer. It certainly wasn't to start a debate on will they or won't they go for this or that.
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As Eddington has stated, BA are focusing on a 767 replacement and that they will be around for another 5 years. Production starts on the 787 in 2006, with orders/options for 237. So, if they do go for the 787, when would they have to actually order the airframe to guarantee delivery for when the 767 is actually withdrawn.
And the reason I posted this question on this forum was because I thought some folk on this site would have an answer. It certainly wasn't to start a debate on will they or won't they go for this or that.
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flyer55: Who knows with BA it changes its mind every day, it could be going after the Dreamliner (7E7)
Myself, I'd be surprised if the 787 does not feature in BA's fleet at some stage in the future. But with the money now being put into the 767 cabins, following the failure of the tanker bid, I think it might be a few years off yet.
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I am sure thart if BA wanted the 787 they wouldn't have to wait for 200 odd orders before they get theirs.
BA would have the power with Boeing to jump the queue I'm sure so they could have planes by 2010
BA would have the power with Boeing to jump the queue I'm sure so they could have planes by 2010
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2 little corrections to things said in here - the A350 is offered with GEnx engines so far - at least to my outfit. We have NOT been offered a Trent 1000 powered version, suggesting GEnx is the only option (at least up to now).
And whoever said Blanc was head of Airbus marketing was making it up. Blanc's in charge of their program department, not their marketing organisation. Believe that title lies to an American chappie (which is impressive considering the French dislike for Americans at the moment....).
As fror the main question - the 777-200LR and -300ER are only available with GE90s - something which has stung BA before. Now hopefully the -115B is a well sorted engine by now (it had big trouble at EIS with Air France) and I don't really see where the -200LR would fit into the network. The -300ER, though, could well be a good fit and seems to be a very good airplane these days (now the CG issue is sorted out a bit better).
And whoever said Blanc was head of Airbus marketing was making it up. Blanc's in charge of their program department, not their marketing organisation. Believe that title lies to an American chappie (which is impressive considering the French dislike for Americans at the moment....).
As fror the main question - the 777-200LR and -300ER are only available with GE90s - something which has stung BA before. Now hopefully the -115B is a well sorted engine by now (it had big trouble at EIS with Air France) and I don't really see where the -200LR would fit into the network. The -300ER, though, could well be a good fit and seems to be a very good airplane these days (now the CG issue is sorted out a bit better).
