Jetstar 787's
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Can anyone giveaway what date and route the first domestic commercial jetstar 787 flight would be? I would love to jump on it as paid passenger with the family.
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One or two but they are fairly unlikely at this late stage. The rudders are usually
the first part painted. I believe they have to be painted and "balanced" prior to fitting. Perhaps not? Are you 100% on the current paint scheme?
the first part painted. I believe they have to be painted and "balanced" prior to fitting. Perhaps not? Are you 100% on the current paint scheme?
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Interesting. Perhaps it will be flown to China or maybe Bangladesh for painting? Only the highest industrial and environmental standards.
From JQ publicity in July. Some stickers perhaps?
"Next month, our orange star livery will be applied."
From JQ publicity in July. Some stickers perhaps?
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International Routes
Sydnet Caterers have been told that QF3/4 and QF 21/22 will be replaced by Jetstar.No QF metal to either of these destinations.
And yes this is a rumour network
And yes this is a rumour network
Nunc est bibendum
As of six weeks ago, A330 was to replace 767 to HNL early next year with a view to go daily shortly thereafter. Maybe that's changed but that was from CEO, CEO international, and CFO.
From Ben Sandilands blog 28/07 :
So any guesses as to what this might be? Does it have anything to do with the unpainted state of the jets?
JQ 787's sold to a leasing company? QF have already substantially gained form the 787 program and they have not even had one delivered yet.
JQ 787's to be operated by a wet leasing organisation? Aside form the management guys, are there any crews actually in training for this jet which shows up in 6 weeks time? Yes, mid September is only 6 weeks away.
JQ 787s are no longer and they will be 'gifted' elsewhere in the organisation? Surely not...
JQ 787s are being flown to the paint shop in Malaysia, where they will get their very own individual shade of JQ silver applied to 'fit in' with the rest of the fleet.
Yes, it is a rumour network...
But it seems odd that this first 787 has been delayed in having its livery applied.
(The scuttlebutt around the traps is that Qantas will unveil a ‘big surprise’ after the federal election. A good one, let’s hope.)
JQ 787's sold to a leasing company? QF have already substantially gained form the 787 program and they have not even had one delivered yet.
JQ 787's to be operated by a wet leasing organisation? Aside form the management guys, are there any crews actually in training for this jet which shows up in 6 weeks time? Yes, mid September is only 6 weeks away.
JQ 787s are no longer and they will be 'gifted' elsewhere in the organisation? Surely not...
JQ 787s are being flown to the paint shop in Malaysia, where they will get their very own individual shade of JQ silver applied to 'fit in' with the rest of the fleet.
Yes, it is a rumour network...
But it seems odd that this first 787 has been delayed in having its livery applied.
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One of the rumours doing the rounds is that the consultants referred to here
http://www.pprune.org/australia-new-...-scrutiny.html
were brought in to investigate the costs of shutting down QF International entirely. 500 million was the rumoured figure. If it happens, that is highly unlikely to be announced until after the federal election as it would be politically explosive.
http://www.pprune.org/australia-new-...-scrutiny.html
were brought in to investigate the costs of shutting down QF International entirely. 500 million was the rumoured figure. If it happens, that is highly unlikely to be announced until after the federal election as it would be politically explosive.
Years ago when Kendell were rumoured to be getting the CBA 123 as a Metro replacement, a wise Captain said to an excited new hire F/O "When you can kick the tyres you know its arrived" Nothings changed in over 20 years when it comes to new aircraft.
Another interesting little twist to the story. Ex-Tiger CEO Andrew David was recruited by Jetstar last December as CEO longhaul operations to "run the 787".
This article refers: Tiger Australia CEO to change airlines, run 787s for Jetstar | Plane Talking
Apparently in the last few weeks he has just been appointed CEO of Jetstar NZ & Japan businesses (can't find a reference, only rumour), which would seem a very strange move just before the aircraft he was meant to run arrives.
This article refers: Tiger Australia CEO to change airlines, run 787s for Jetstar | Plane Talking
Apparently in the last few weeks he has just been appointed CEO of Jetstar NZ & Japan businesses (can't find a reference, only rumour), which would seem a very strange move just before the aircraft he was meant to run arrives.
QF 21/22 will be replaced by Jetstar.
Nunc est bibendum
Aside form the management guys, are there any crews actually in training for this jet which shows up in 6 weeks time?