Titan Airways

[Flightrider]

172 was the max to which any UK operator has taken the 737-400.

[corsaman]

No, BD definitely had the 174 configuration in its 734's in the early 90's - G-OBMM, MN and MO. Possibly also MK, though I think that was largely used on the scheduled services.

[canberra97]

I see Titan are doing quite a lot of work for celebrity cruise lines using the vip terminal at stanstead belive aircraft will be in a 149 seat capacity this is being offered in celebrity's web page and brochere as a vip package flying clients to Mediterranean destinations to connect to ship

The VIP Terminal at STANSTED even!

Titan have also used the VIP Terminal for several cruise charters in the past on behalf of CUNARD.

[rog747]

IIRC BMA upped G-BOPJ (later OBMN) and other 734 charter aircraft in their fleet to 174 pax. The 156 seater scheduled configuration aircraft were used for charter too, and subbed frequently for the 174's. Ex-BFS, a frequent sight in the early 90's were 18 customers departing via LHR for their intended destination, due to a tech issue on the based charter aircraft.

interesting

i was at BMA but left prior to 737 ops

i was always under the impression 737-400 was exit limited to 737-400
Exit limits: 168/172 passengers

wonder how they managed to get dispensation for 174

[corsaman]

Rog747, no idea how they did it. I was an FSM at BD and we did a year of working with the 170 pax layout, but the following season the extra 4 seats appeared. I believe there may have been seats missing at one pair of overwings, and possibly 1A also. Legroom was certainly tight!

[rog747]

Rog747, no idea how they did it. I was an FSM at BD and we did a year of working with the 170 pax layout, but the following season the extra 4 seats appeared. I believe there were seats missing at one pair of overwings. Legroom was certainly tight!

cheers for that

[STN Ramp Rat]

Wow and there is me thinking this was a Titan Airways thread and clearly I am mistaken and its a BMI thread :-)

[corsaman]

Wow and there is me thinking this was a Titan Airways thread and clearly I am mistaken and its a BMI thread :-)

No more, I promise😉

[rog747]

Wow and there is me thinking this was a Titan Airways thread and clearly I am mistaken and its a BMI thread :-)

erm excuse me but BMA please not the BMI thingy ;)

[Bennyboy2851]

There are talks of a potential 3rd A321 G-POWU may be in service later this year.

[Alex321]

Titan website now stating 3 additional A321's to be added to the fleet between April-May 2018

3 Additional Airbus A321 aircraft join the Titan fleet from summer 2018 (http://www.titan-airways.com/news/3-additional-airbus-a321-aircraft-join-the-titan-fleet-from-summer-2018.html)

Other than G-POWT formally G-ZBAF (lets hope they have sorted the bodged lockers and sidewall panels it had after MON reconfigured it) where are the other 2 frames coming from?

[MKY661]

Maybe they are getting another two former MON aircraft? Unless they've all been acquired by new owners already? I know half of them have.

[cornishsimon]

Reported elsewhere as ex niki

cs

[MKY661]

Yeah I just saw that Jethro had updated it to say two more Niki A321's

[lotus1]

I see arsenal have chartered Titan today from Luton to Moscow for the football any ideas what aircraft was used

[Teaboy24]

G-ZAPX B.757 went to Moscow this afternoon according FR24

[Richard Taylor]

Given the current situation with Russia maybe just as well Titan were carrying an arsenal.

[Garstag]

G-POWU & G-POWV both ex Niki

[29Alpha]

Given the current situation with Russia maybe just as well Titan were carrying an arsenal.

Pity they're rubbish at shooting lol🤣🤣

[BAladdy]

The article on Titan’s website states

Due to high demand in the ACMI lease market, the three aircraft will be placed on long term summer leases with various carriers within the UK and Europe.

I know 2 are to operate for LS. Does anyone know who the other 2 aircraft are going to operating for?

[KNT544]

They are off to Tegel.

[BAladdy]

I Posted a similar post to this about 2 months ago but no one seemed to know the answer then.. wondering if anyone does now?.

BA have added more S18 flights from LGW quite a few being operated by Titan. At last check it looks like BA are leasing 3 aircraft from Titan this Summer. However BA’s schedule show that they are being operated by A320’s. Anyone know if they are adding a 3rd airport or is a 737 op from Lgw alongside the current A320’s in the fleet. ?

Also does anyone know if Titan still intend to reconfigure the A318 from a all business to all economy cabin soon?.

Thanks

[canberra97]

Titan purchased a former British Airways Boeing 734-436 G-POWS and it's based and currently in service at LGW for summer 2018 operating on behalf of British Airways along with two Titan A320.

There may well be an additional Titan aircraft operating for British Airways ex LGW for summer 2018 but I actually think it's just the three.

I think Titan are keeping the all business layout on their A318 at least for this year anyway.

[cornishsimon]

I’m sure that the 734 will be converted to freighter for the mail contract at the end of the summer season


cs

[KNT544]

G-POWU STN-MUC 26/04 - 31/05
G-POWK STN-TXL 30/04 - 24/5

Both working in TXL

[BAladdy]

Does anyone know when In 2Q Titan expect to take delivery of the 3 A321’s planned to join the fleet?. Also will any be painted in Titan livery?

[sparkie320]

G-POWU has arrived at Norwich today for painting
ex Niki
so whats the plan on the 2 former Niki
i would guess roll out White for easy Summer lease

Mark

[BAladdy]

G-POWU has arrived at Norwich today for painting
ex Niki
so whats the plan on the 2 former Niki
i would guess roll out White for easy Summer lease

Mark
G-POWU is one of the two ex Niki aircraft the other is to be registered G-POWV.

G-POWT - Is a former monarch aircraft G-ZBAF. Not sure what the delay has been with the delivery of the aircraft.

[sam dilly]

I saw G ZAPW in Haneda this morning, and using ZAP as call sign.
Now that is a long way in a 737 300

[BAladdy]

I saw G ZAPW in Haneda this morning, and using ZAP as call sign.
Now that is a long way in a 737 300
G-ZAPW left the Titan fleet last September. I am guessing you meant G-POWC?.

The aircraft is being used on the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca Cola, a promotional round-the-world tour to showcase the trophy awarded to the team winning the world championships in football. The tour started in late January and will visit 91 airports in 51 countries. The aircraft is on the final part of the tour now. The aircraft is due to continue to Osaka and Shizuoka before flying to Russia for the start of the World Cup.

https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/trophy-tour/world-tour-map-2018
https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/trophy-tour/#tokyo

[BAladdy]

OE-LCB, The second ex Niki A321 arrived in NWI from DUS yesterday. The aircraft is expected to be registered to Titan in the next few days as G-POWV

[sparkie320]

OE-LCB, The second ex Niki A321 arrived in NWI from DUS yesterday. The aircraft is expected to be registered to Titan in the next few days as G-POWV


afraid she arrived this Morning at Norwich,
both are on the new G reg, so
G-POWU ex OE-LCA
G-POWV ex OE-LCB

just waiting to confirm the livery when they emerge from the paint shop up here in Norwich


Mark

[BAladdy]

afraid she arrived this Morning at Norwich,
both are on the new G reg, so
G-POWU ex OE-LCA
G-POWV ex OE-LCB

just waiting to confirm the livery when they emerge from the paint shop up here in Norwich


Mark
It would be good to see at least one of the aircraft in full Titan colours... However i wouldn’t be surprised if both emerge painted all white.

Does anyone know why the ex Monarch A321 hasn’t yet entered service?. I thought it was acquired a few months before the 2 ex Niki aircraft.

[sparkie320]

G-POWU departed Norwich yesterday
all white with EasyJet sticker on the rear

https://www.flickr.com/photos/88573897@N03/28042210058/in/datetaken-public/
Mark

[daz211]

Can anyone confirm the rumour that Titan will operate on behalf of Primera with a B757 on the BHX-EWR route and replace the planned National B757 ?

[nohold]

I have no idea about the National replacement....

However G-POWS B734 is apparently down to op the PRI2875/6 Stansted/Alicante/Stansted on Fri 11th May.

[rog747]

Titan are having a booming bizzy old year already - when did we last have a UK airline that picked up so much ad-hoc work?

portugal has euroatlantic and spain has privilege style and some newish outfit with A340's + wamos does a fair bit

[Garstag]

A321 G-POWV is currently enroute to Karlsruhe/ Baden-Baden to start in service

[El Bunto]

Looks like Titan have finally relinquished the Belfast mail service. B734 G-POWP operated AWC2D back to Stansted on morning of 26th and West Atlantic took over from that evening.

[cornishsimon]

And seems to of been operating back and forth on the STN-EDI route since


cs

[Buster the Bear]

I understand that POWP needs a bit of work, so might be replaced for a short period soon?

[garry8g]

Still no sign of G-POWT arriving into the fleet yet?
Is there problems with the aircraft?

[jethro15]

Still no sign of G-POWT arriving into the fleet yet?
Is there problems with the aircraft?

Acquisition plans appear to have been dropped. Reason unknown

[EIFFS]

I hear that one of their older 73’s is flying in the frozen wastes of high arctic Canada doing landings on frozen lakes kitted up with augmented ground based RNAV approaches down to autoland minima

[strawberry Ribena]

Anyone know who is using gpowd? The routes that are appearing on FR24 looks crazy! Plus how do they get the crews to position so quicky? I can't imagine there's waiting crew in Ottawa or islamabad within 6 hours of departure.


Thank you for any info.

[Fly757X]

Anyone know who is using gpowd? The routes that are appearing on FR24 looks crazy! Plus how do they get the crews to position so quicky? I can't imagine there's waiting crew in Ottawa or islamabad within 6 hours of departure.


Thank you for any info.

I believe it has been ferrying Canadian troops to/from Latvia but I could be wrong.

[STN Ramp Rat]

the B757 and B767 crew are interchangeable and that sort of flying is what Titan do ...... I imagine the crew spend a lot of time positioning on commercial aircraft

[Garstag]

Also they’ve got
G POWB Super King
G POWG Cessna
G POWO Embraer

these can be used for positioning

[STN Ramp Rat]

Also they’ve got
G POWB Super King
G POWG Cessna
G POWO Embraer

these can be used for positioning

I think you fleet list is out of date .... I think all these have left the fleet

[Fly757X]

I think you fleet list is out of date .... I think all these have left the fleet

I believe you are correct, however they have aquired G-WZAP in December of last but I'm not sure what its doing now.

[southside bobby]

Titan/Hagondale file revenues of just under £100m in the year ended March 18.

Pre-tax profits increase to £14.4m.

[southside bobby]

Ex Titan B733 `POWC left STN today all white with a Canadian registration on it`s delivery flight for a future operator.

In the deep joy of irony the recipient is Air Inuit.

In 2007 with the previous inquiry into expansion at STN an Inuit Community Chief attended that then public inquiry with a blaze of national coverage to condemn those plans with climate change arguments.

Hopefully a useful addition to that fleet then...an older generation jet nowadays which first took up residence at STN just weeks before his local attendance & campaigner ploy over 11 years ago.

[BAladdy]

https://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/280608/interview-titan-airways-celebrates-30-years-/?highlight=Titan

G-POWC was the second Titan 737 to head westward in a week. G-POWS departed STN for YYZ a couple of days earlier to undergo its freighter conversion, It is expected to return to Titan early 2019. A 3rd 737-400 freighter has also been acquired and is expected to enter service early/mid 2019. Does anyone know what Titan has planned for the freighters? New mail contract?. The interview above states that Titan is looking to replace the passenger 737’s with A319 in the coming months.

They may also add additional A321’s to fleet in time for next summer as the A321 has proved to be very popular during this summer.

Does anyone know what Titan have planned for there A318 aircraft?. I recall there was some discussion back when it was first added to the fleet that Titan may convert the aircraft from a all business configuration to a all economy configuration.

[Garstag]

1 x Boeing 737 - 400. G-GOWS Currently being converted to freight only.
1 x Boeing 737 – 400F. G-POWP
1 x Airbus A318 – 100. G-EUNB
2 x Airbus A320 – 233. G-POWK / M
3 x Airbus A321 – 211. G-POWN / U / V
2 x Boeing 757 – 200. G-POWH / G-ZAPX
1 x Boeing 767 – 300ER. G-POWD
1 x Phenom 300. G-POWO

[southside bobby]

Fleet list wrong as per usual...

EMB 505 `POWO has been re-registered since the apparent plagiarized listing above was compiled.

Now registered as `PERG with a different company but still appears based with STN.

Typo first line is G-POWS not G-GOWS of course.

[KelvinD]

I saw G-PERG at Stansted on October 31st. Apparently now operating for Air Charter Scotland.
It seems it may have been replaced at Titan with another Phenom 300 G-WZAP, also seen at Stansted on 29th October.

[southside bobby]

Post on the Phenom 300`s all correct of course.

`WZAP was mentioned on delivery & has been resident since beginning of `18.

[BAladdy]

G-POWS returned to the uk a couple of days ago having under gone convention to a frieghter.

So far for S19 Titan have agreed to lease 3 A321’s to LS, Does anyone know if any long term leased have been agreed with other airlines for the A320’s or the 757’s.

Titan originally planned to add a 4th A321 last summer, however this aircraft never arrived. The A321 aircraft have proved popular since they have entered the fleet. With this is mind are there any plans to add more passenger aircraft this year?.

[BOHEuropean]

G-POWS returned to the uk a couple of days ago having undergone convention to a freighter.

Are you sure about that, there's nothing on the the usual tracking websites that would indicate that it's flown back... it was only ferried for freighter conversion at the end of October.

[BAladdy]

Are you sure about that, there's nothing on the the usual tracking websites that would indicate that it's flown back... it was only ferried for freighter conversion at the end of October.

I stand corrected took info from Jethro’s said delivered 31st Jan. However that was when it arrived last year in Pax configuration.

[irishlad06]

G-POWS returned to the uk a couple of days ago having under gone convention to a frieghter.

So far for S19 Titan have agreed to lease 3 A321’s to LS, Does anyone know if any long term leased have been agreed with other airlines for the A320’s or the 757’s.

Titan originally planned to add a 4th A321 last summer, however this aircraft never arrived. The A321 aircraft have proved popular since they have entered the fleet. With this is mind are there any plans to add more passenger aircraft this year?.


i think one one of the A320’s is also going to LS but to be based in LBA in place of the usual B757

[KelvinD]

Info I have seen says G-POWS actually went to Dothan, Alabama, arriving there 27th October 2018.

[jonnyrobbo]

I see G-POWP went to Lasham today, anyone know the reason why? Could she be being replaced by a returning G-POWS?

[garry8g]

Anyone know when G-POWS is due to return from the freighter conversion work?

Also, when the third B734F is due to join the fleet?

[Fly757X]

i think one one of the A320’s is also going to LS but to be based in LBA in place of the usual B757

It's now ES-SAS of Smartlynx instead.

[irishlad06]

It's now ES-SAS of Smartlynx instead.

Yes - starts operations tomorrow for them on the LS185/186

GPOWN starts from STN tomorrow for remainder of summer and GPOWV starts on the 2nd all STN based. Just one more leased aircraft for EXS which is GVYGM to begin for this summer.

[STN406]

Anyone know the reason for G-POWD being in St Athan ??

[Mr @ Spotty M]

Most likely routine maintenance.

[STN Ramp Rat]

Anyone know the reason for G-POWD being in St Athan ??

I think they do the spannering there since MAEL shut down

[Alsacienne]

Can you shed any light on who will be doing the Sunday TOM5754 and 5755 to EFL and back? Tui, Titan or ???? Many thanks for your information.

[ROC10]

Can you shed any light on who will be doing the Sunday TOM5754 and 5755 to EFL and back? Tui, Titan or ???? Many thanks for your information.

Hard to say as it has only operated once (by Titan). FR24 has this week's flight scheduled as 320 which obviously suggests Titan but this is not always accurate. Not sure if TOM and Titan are operating the same flights each week or if this will rotate.

When do you travel? I know that people have been contacted by TUI if their flight is to be operated by Titan so perhaps yours will be TUI or is unconfirmed.

[Alsacienne]

Tui have hinted that they might contact me if the flight is different from the 738 that is shown on their schedule and my 'free' FR24. However as I am hard to reach they may not manage it!

[TSR2]

Alsacienne

Please be aware of POSSIBLE scams at check-in at smaller Greek airports.

[Alsacienne]

Thanks for this TSR2. I would appreciate it if you could please let me have more details about the check-in scams you know about .... either openly on the forum or by PM. Thanks!

[daz211]

Me too as I have family who are not very well traveled going in two months to Greece

[mariofly12]

Alsacienne

Please be aware of POSSIBLE scams at check-in at smaller Greek airports.
Such as? What sort of scams are you referring to?

[BAladdy]

Titan seem to be in demand at the moment especially with those carriers affected by the 737MAX grounding... Suprised they haven’t added more A320 (variants) aircraft to the fleet... especially as they seem to get busier and busier with ACMI each summer.

[rog747]

Titan seem to be in demand at the moment especially with those carriers affected by the 737MAX grounding... Suprised they haven’t added more A320 (variants) aircraft to the fleet... especially as they seem to get busier and busier with ACMI each summer.

I guess a huge gamble for Titan to take on more a/c sooner because the outcome of any RTS of the MAX was not known - We now see that the MAX will not be back for this summer so everyone is grabbing for capacity.
Any a/c still out there from say WOW or Germania are getting snapped up of course.

Titan already had big contracts with Jet2 and BA before the MAX debacle.

[Dan Dare]

Titan are have outlasted so many rapidly expanding airlines precisely because they have expanded organically without over-stretching themselves and having sensible cashflow to survive the inevitable wobbles in the aviation industry. Their business ethos may seem out of step, but by not taking advantage this year I hope they are still around for years to come.

[Flightrider]

If you take on extra aircraft, can you crew them. And if you can gear up to take both extra aircraft and crew, what do you then do with them over the lean winter season which follows?

[rog747]

The joys, highs and lows of the ACMI carrier - great fun to work with one.

Currently the lack of 787 and 737 MAX's mean good times for the ACMI's and BA too needed more short haul a/c in the past 2 years

There such carriers are few in Europe -
Wamos, Hi-Fly, Evelop, Privilege Style, Air Belgium, ASL, Avion Express, SmartLynx
and Euro Atlantic (who have been around for a long time)

[garry8g]

Anyone know when G-POWS is due to return from the freighter conversion work? Seems to have been away for a while.

Also, when the third B734F is due to join the fleet?

[El Bunto]

And if you can gear up to take both extra aircraft and crew, what do you then do with them over the lean winter season which follows?

You hire crews on zero-hour contracts, it's not rocket surgery.

What they do in the lean periods is then their problem. Harsh, but there's the direction that the Corporate World has taken.

[Garstag]

Looks like G-POWS is heading back home

[jonnyrobbo]

According to Jethro's, Titan have another freighter due. Do they have a new contract does anyone know?

[BAladdy]

They must be doing fairly well one it comes to freighter contracts. As they are planning on adding another 737-400 and a A321 P2F by the end of 2020

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/79936-uks-titan-airways-to-add-a321p2f-by-ye20

https://cargofacts.com/titan-airways-receives-second-737-400sf-expects-first-a321p2f-by-year-end-2020/

[Job Knockey]

As far as I know, Titan are not adding a third 737-400 Freighter.

[2Para]

You hire crews on zero-hour contracts, it's not rocket surgery.

What they do in the lean periods is then their problem. Harsh, but there's the direction that the Corporate World has taken.
come 2020, zero hour contracts will cease to exist, then what?

[Flightrider]

It was a daft suggestion to begin with and remains a daft suggestion now. If you expect to hire Airbus-rated pilots on zero-hour contracts, then it is highly likely (particularly in the current market for pilots) that the only candidates will be those who cannot secure permanent jobs elsewhere. That is not the basis from which standards are built. Thankfully, from all I know, Titan have standards and have far more savvy than to follow such advice.

[Severn]

New aircraft type to join the ever-expanding fleet.... an A330-200 in 32J/206Y config. Looks to be an ex-Avianca Brasil machine by the looks of the lie-flat J seats.
Aircraft is only 5 years old and will be available from April 2020, will be interesting to see who snaps this up - EXS/TUI to name just two!

I assume this addition will have been planned well before the sad demise of TCX, meaning maybe more A330s might follow sooner rather than later!

[azz767]

If I remember correctly the three TCX* series frames at TCX were ex Avianca, so maybe it was bought with the intention of being a summer lease frame for TCX in the future

[BAladdy]

New aircraft type to join the ever-expanding fleet.... an A330-200 in 32J/206Y config. Looks to be an ex-Avianca Brasil machine by the looks of the lie-flat J seats.
Aircraft is only 5 years old and will be available from April 2020, will be interesting to see who snaps this up - EXS/TUI to name just two!

I assume this addition will have been planned well before the sad demise of TCX, meaning maybe more A330s might follow sooner rather than later!
Any link to the source of the info on the A330?

[Severn]

Any link to the source of the info on the A330?
An article published by some of management on LinkedIn.

It reads:
London Stansted based ACMI lease and charter specialists, Titan Airways, are introducing their first Airbus wide body into their fleet.

From April 2020 our Airbus A330 - 200 will be available for ACMI lease, airline sub-charter and ad-hoc passenger charter. This modern aircraft, which is just 5 years young, offers a bright, airy and spacious 2 class cabin, accommodating 238 passengers.

The business class cabins offer 32 electronically adjustable and very comfortable seats, all of which convert to 6ft fully lie flat beds. Spread over two cabins with 16 seats in each cabin, this lie flat product really offers a superior level of space, comfort, privacy and style.

Each business passengers private space is complete with ample stowage, including a small cupboard in the centre console, as well as stowage within the armrest and ottoman / foot rest. Additional business class features include, an individual cocktail table, tray table, reading light and 15.4 inch touch screen and hand controller, for on-demand in flight entertainment.

The two economy cabins total 206 seats in a generous 32 inch seat pitch. Each seat is complete with in seat power and a 9 inch IFE touch screen for on-demand in-flight entertainment.

Maximising the potential of our worldwide AOC, the Airbus A330, which has crew rest facility, can fly sectors of up to 14 1/2 hours, Suitable for long range operations, it is ETOPs 180 capable and equipped with a CATIIIB full autoland system, has the ability to operate in poor weather conditions.

As with all Titan Airways operations, the Airbus A330-200 will be looked after by our 24/7 operations and engineering teams. Our highly experienced commercial, in-flight services staff, as well as our flight deck and cabin crew, will also ensure that from start to finish our customers receive the very best level of service, which sets us apart from our competitors.

[jonnyrobbo]

Just been looking into Titan’s fleet past and present and noticed that one of their previous A320’s G-POWI was scrapped May 2018 at just 12 years old, that seems remarkably young, does anyone know why?

[daz211]

Titan confirmation, The A330 will arrive first quarter 2020 and begin revenue flights in April 2020.
The arrival of the A330 will coincide with the disposal of the B767 from Titans fleet.

[BAladdy]

BA will use a A321 leased from Titan to operate there daily service from Heathrow to Cairo from 7th November through until at least early January. The aircraft will be configured in a 2 class configuration with 44 premium economy seats and 100 economy seats.

[garry8g]

According to a Jet2 forum, Titan are to acquire a further A321 for next summer, and 4 A321’s will be leased to Jet2 for summer 2020, all based at Stansted.

[BAladdy]

According to a Jet2 forum, Titan are to acquire a further A321 for next summer, and 4 A321’s will be leased to Jet2 for summer 2020, all based at Stansted.
More info has been released about this subject over the last week. Jet2 now plan to add 7 A321’s to there fleet from S20. Aircraft to operated by Jet2 and not Titan and will be based at BHX and MAN.

[ROC10]

More info has been released about this subject over the last week. Jet2 now plan to add 7 A321’s to there fleet from S20. Aircraft to operated by Jet2 and not Titan and will be based at BHX and MAN.

Maybe the Titan expansion at STN is in addition to that at MAN and BHX though?

[garry8g]

More info has been released about this subject over the last week. Jet2 now plan to add 7 A321’s to there fleet from S20. Aircraft to operated by Jet2 and not Titan and will be based at BHX and MAN.

This is in addition to the 7 A321's being acquired by Jet2, and particularly for STN expansion.

[brian_dromey]

Are these aircraft crewed by Titan or Jet2 in the cabin?

Are a lot of crew at Titan on Seasonal or “Zero-Hours” contracts? Given the nature of the business there is a lot of “stand-by” and seasonal work?

[pamann]

Are these aircraft crewed by Titan or Jet2 in the cabin?

Are a lot of crew at Titan on Seasonal or “Zero-Hours” contracts? Given the nature of the business there is a lot of “stand-by” and seasonal work?

The 321’s subbed to Jet2 in the summer are ZT flight deck and LS cabin crew as far as I’m aware.

[Cazza_fly]

The 321’s subbed to Jet2 in the summer are ZT flight deck and LS cabin crew as far as I’m aware.

Correct. Same with the 757s.

[jonnyrobbo]

I see G-POWK has had a couple of diverts flying back from BJL recently (FAO & LPA!). Does anyone know why?

[LiamNCL]

I see G-POWK has had a couple of diverts flying back from BJL recently (FAO & LPA!). Does anyone know why?

Headwinds ?

[intortola]

Titan A318 arrived at Tortola, British Virgin Islands (EIS) yesterday on a charter flight from UK via Halifax. Largest aircraft to have landed at our airport.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1316x640/c8f4d053_747e_41ab_82e7_d9f521f0856e_9bf5142badf391e47b3fe5b 7340db50f9751caf4.jpeg

[rog747]

Very nice photo - I did have a sneaky feeling that Air2000 for a short while flew the 767-300 into Tortola on Sunsail Yacht holiday charter flights.
The main flying program operated from LGW to St Thomas, on to ANU then back to LGW but I had a feeling they flew into Tortola for a bit?

Can you help?

[intortola]

No, was only ever to St Thomas and then a chartered ferry for the passengers to Tortola. Debate still continues about extending our runway to allow more direct flights.

[BAladdy]

Does anyone know if Titan are planning on adding anymore A320 family aircraft for next summer?

[Wycombe]

Titan A318 arrived at Tortola, British Virgin Islands (EIS) yesterday on a charter flight from UK via Halifax. Largest aircraft to have landed at our airport.

That one was used to a shortish runway in it's previous life, or course. A bit souped-up for the purpose, I understood?

[Buster the Bear]

News wires indicate an ex Thomas Cook A321 is destined for Titan post P2F conversion at Singapore.

[garry8g]

Does anyone know if Titan are planning on adding anymore A320 family aircraft for next summer?

There must be one A321 due to join the fleet. From the Jet2 forums, it says that Jet2 are leasing 4 A321's from Titan, all to be based at Stansted.

[jonnyrobbo]

News wires indicate an ex Thomas Cook A321 is destined for Titan post P2F conversion at Singapore.
Do you have a link for this?

[Mr @ Spotty M]

If this is in fact true, it will be to commence the B737 cargo aircraft replacements.

[garry8g]

Titan to replace both B757-200's with A321LR's by Autumn 2020.

https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/titan-to-replace-757-200s-with-a321lrs/136208.article

[jonnyrobbo]

Titan to replace both B757-200's with A321LR's by Autumn 2020.

https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/titan-to-replace-757-200s-with-a321lrs/136208.article
Not surprised by this. I do wonder if the 757's will end up with Jet2?

[BAladdy]

G-POWD was flown to DGX on 13th January. Does anyone know if this was it being retired from the fleet?

[jonnyrobbo]

Possibly, she is scheduled to be replace by the recently acquired Airbus A330 that is due into service in April.

Does anyone know where the A330 is coming from?

[garry8g]

Does anyone know where the A330 is coming from?

I believe it is this aircraft.

https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/airbus-a330-200-oe-idv-avolon/ey1922

[jonnyrobbo]

I believe it is this aircraft.

https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/airbus-a330-200-oe-idv-avolon/ey1922
Thank you sir

[jonnyrobbo]

Titan to acquire 2 new Airbus A321 Neos due in the autumn.

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/85445-uks-titan-airways-selects-a321neolr-for-b757-replacement

[pabely]

Titan to acquire 2 new Airbus A321 Neos due in the autumn.

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/85445-uks-titan-airways-selects-a321neolr-for-b757-replacement
Keep up chap, already reported on #365

[garry8g]

According to Jethros today, Titan are to acquire a further 3 A321's (all in P2F conversions)

http://www.jethros.org.uk/fleets/fleet_listings/titan_airways.htm

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/86452-uks-titan-airways-to-add-three-a321-freighters

[garry8g]

Titan have acquired another A321, registered G-POWW today, which is ex TC (G-TCDA).

A bit of fleet expansion by Titan.

[pabely]

Titan have acquired another A321, registered G-POWW today, which is ex TC (G-TCDA).

A bit of fleet expansion by Titan.
This one is to be STN based for Jet2 S20 operations

[garry8g]

This one is to be STN based for Jet2 S20 operations

Yes, 4 A321's leased to Jet2 for Summer 20, all based at STN.

[jonnyrobbo]

Looks like G-POWW ex tcx G-TCDA arrived at STN yesterday.

[ROC10]

Looks like G-POWW ex tcx G-TCDA arrived at STN yesterday.

Due to spend the summer with Jet2. May not be needed/wanted this year though.

[jonnyrobbo]

Due to spend the summer with Jet2. May not be needed/wanted this year though.
let's see what happens over the coming weeks

[ROC10]

let's see what happens over the coming weeks

Very little I'd guess

[Wycombe]

FR24 this morning tells me that an Airtanker A330 G-VYGM is just leaving Brize enroute to Goa with a Titan callsign.

Assuming this is a repatriation flight of some sort?

[jonnyrobbo]

FR24 this morning tells me that an Airtanker A330 G-VYGM is just leaving Brize enroute to Goa with a Titan callsign.

Assuming this is a repatriation flight of some sort?
Must be repatriation. Meanwhile G-POWD is on her way to Dubai...

[pamann]

FR24 this morning tells me that an Airtanker A330 G-VYGM is just leaving Brize enroute to Goa with a Titan callsign.

Assuming this is a repatriation flight of some sort?

Yes. Three repatriation flights in total. I believe they are operating Weds/Fri/Sun from Goa to Stansted.

[JonnyH]

Few other potential repatriation ones, some under the RAF flight code, two tonight from BGI and GRK. Unsure whether these are military personnel or UK citizens stranded overseas but cannot imagine BGI would be a hot spot for military personnel.

Good for the likes of Titan to pick up the extra slack too though as well as freight.

Are Titan still taking delivering of their new aircraft? Something at the back of my head says it was a former South American AC (Maybe Brazil?) or has this been put on hold too?

[pabely]

Are Titan still taking delivering of their new aircraft? Something at the back of my head says it was a former South American AC (Maybe Brazil?) or has this been put on hold too?
Do you mean the two A321LRs ?

[PDXCWL45]

Do you mean the two A321LRs ?
No the Avianca A330 200 they bought to replace the 767 300er they have.

[pabely]

3 weeks ago they said on LinkedIn is was still coming but 3 weeks ago seems a long time ago now!

[N707ZS]

G-EUNB A318 on its way to Accra on 12th.

[renfrew]

Will this be the St.Helena flight?

[pamann]

Will this be the St.Helena flight?

They’ve been operating to and from Stansted to Accra for the government repatriation flights, some via Las Palmas. I would imagine it’s this reason, unless anyone knows otherwise?

[Out Of Trim]

FR24 reporting that Titan A318 G-EUNB will operate on 20APR to St Helena with medical staff, 960 test kits, 5 ventilators and 2.5 t of supplies.

[Buster the Bear]

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/first-airbus-airliner-lands-on-st-helena/138000.article

[mmeteesside]

I see the 767 has now left the fleet - and the spare freighter has been put to use with ASL on the Amazon network

[jonnyrobbo]

I see the 767 has now left the fleet - and the spare freighter has been put to use with ASL on the Amazon network
Didnt realise the 767 had now left the fleet, any idea where she is?

[Garstag]

Didnt realise the 767 had now left the fleet, any idea where she is?

She was flown to Birmingham on May 5

[jonnyrobbo]

She was flown to Birmingham on May 5
To join SF airlines, a Chinese cargo airline.

[Garstag]

G-POWY, is now on test at Seletar (XSP) looks like it will be on its way to the UK soon.

[southside bobby]

The first of the two A321NX`s for AWC to replace the 757`s is test flying with Airbus.

Black (Aubergine) all over is allocated `XATW.

[jonnyrobbo]

https://xfw-spotter.********.com/2020/07/a321-251n-titan-airways-d-g-msn-10150.html?m=1

[Buster the Bear]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/133761467@N02/50469126841

[rog747]

Strange they have deactivated door 2 aft of the wing (was Door 3 position on A321ceo & earlier neos)

(new Airbus 321 Neo cabin flex options have a range of overwing exit and door 2 options to enable up to 235/240 pax)

In this Titan config Pax capacity would be limited to around 189 I think - not like a 220 seat 757
But I guess if they are doing Long Haul with this type then around 189 pax would vastly improve payload/fuel

[rog747]

The first Airbus A321neoLR for Titan Airways is nearing completion and delivery. Sporting a striking all-black/burgundy livery the final touches are still to be made as the aircraft should operate for TCS World Travel in a VIP configuration which can seat 48-64 passengers in flat bed comfort.

Round the World holidays with prices from just $99000 with itineraries starting from FLL such as to Machu Picchu, Easter Island, Tahiti Bora Bora, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Great Barrier Reef, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Jaipur, Agra, The Maldives, Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater, Petra Wadi Rum, Marrakech, back to MCO

Previously 757's of MON ZAP AMM TOM Icelandic, & Four Seasons often flew these VIP RTW trips for TCS Four Seasons, plus also for Abercrombie & Kent, Captains Choice, and Nat Geo Tours...

The A321NeoLR Titan flights will feature - Throughout your journey, you are accompanied by an elite team of Four Seasons professionals who empower you to follow your passions. With one crew member to every six passengers, the Four Seasons-trained staff takes the time to get to know you, making sure every moment on the jet is a delight. An onboard executive chef designs and prepares exclusive in-flight menus using only the freshest ingredients and local flavors throughout the journey. For extra peace of mind, a journey physician travels with you to meet any needs along the way.

Onboard Executive Chef
Working closely with each local Four Seasons culinary team, Executive Chef Kerry Sear calls on his decades of experience to create innovative in-flight menus that highlight regional flavors and specialties, using fresh ingredients gathered throughout the trip. A former executive chef at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, Sear is the director of food and beverage for TCS World Travel.

Flight Crew
An experienced 14-person crew will accompany you from start to finish. The crew includes three pilots, an engineer, an operations officer and an onboard executive chef, along with eight Four Seasons-trained flight attendants.

Journey Physician/Doctor
Enjoy peace of mind knowing that if any medical issue should arise throughout the trip, you’ll be under the capable care of a personal on-board doctor. Should you become seriously ill en route, the journey physician will be able to liaise with local doctors at your request and, if necessary, your medical providers, to assist in determining what further care you may require.

[Buster the Bear]

If it is anything like the TAG 757 operation, bountiful spares and a gifted engineer accompanying the tour?

[rog747]

If it is anything like the TAG 757 operation, bountiful spares and a gifted engineer accompanying the tour?

Yes, the TAG 757 has been flying for TCS and Four Seasons - Not sure if they are still using it but some of their 2021 RTW trips are listed for both A321 and 757.

My pal a 757/767 skipper for TOM at BRS did a couple of the RTW trips, I think they were for National Geographic Travel and started and finished in the USA for wealthy clients.
Heavy crews and a flying spanner of course...He and the crew had a wonderful time.

[Yeehaw22]

Very brave if they only send one engineer if they encounter a big job or sickness etc. Tom/Mon always had 2 for this reason.

[Mr @ Spotty M]

TAG have ended the lease of the B757 and is parked up in the states, my guess awaiting conversion or part out.

[Garstag]

G-XATW A321-LR has arrived at Stansted

G-POWH is going to storage at Castellon,

APOLOGIES.. not STORAGE

[Aksai Oiler]

G-XATW A321-LR has arrived at Stansted

G-POWH is going to storage at Castellon

Just arrived in CDT

[jonnyrobbo]

Just arrived in CDT
POWH currently en route to Istanbul according to FR 24?

[MontyP]

G-XATW A321-LR has arrived at Stansted

G-POWH is going to storage at Castellon

If I were a betting man, I would say POWH is taking Villarreal to Azerbaijan for the Europa League. Thats just my haunch, I'm not just going to state something as fact with nothing to back it up.....:rolleyes:

Edit... Turns out they are playing the Azerbaijani side in Istanbul

Oh wait, heres a video of Villarreal boarding the aircraft in Castellon. Why post utter garbage about it going in to storage?

Villarreal

[compton3bravo]

Quite right Monty, you have only to look at the sporting fixtures and do a little homework and it all drops into place. Tottenham are playing in Belgium today and Titan flew them from Stansted yesterday.

[sdbelgium]

Actually, Tottenham flew the 2Excel B733 from Stansted into Brussels.