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KLM & The 777?!?!

CX747 From United States of America, joined May 1999, 4385 posts, RR: 5
Posted (12 years 5 months 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 1227 times:

It has been mentioned several times over the past month and a half that KLM has indeed already choosen a 747-300/MD-11 replacement in the form of the 777-200ER. Yet again tonight I read that the ILFC order placed with Boeing includes 777s that will one day call Amsterdam's Schipol Airport home. Any comments from insiders or K.L.M. enthusiasts?

"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid." D. Eisenhower

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LJ From Netherlands, joined Nov 1999, 4143 posts, RR: 1
Reply 1, posted (12 years 5 months 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 1123 times:

Could you please tell me where you've read the news?
A couple of months ago someone wrote that Boeing said that they "a Dutch airline" purchased some B777s.

Allthough the B777 is the likely replacement for the MD-11 and B747-200/300 nothing has been decided (at least made public). However, a while back on the Dutch national news, we could see a KLM manager with a mock-up of a B777 (and B767) in KLM colors on his desk (was this a hint?). Anyway I've read on this site that Northwest will announce something before Christmas (thus today) and then, we'll probably hear also somthing from KLM (they've postponed the announcement several times and always stated that the MD-11 replacement is a joint NWA/KLM issue).

Regards
Laurens Janssen

RayChuang From United States of America, joined Jun 2000, 7694 posts, RR: 5
Reply 2, posted (12 years 5 months 1 day 11 hours ago) and read 1096 times:

If KLM does buy the 777 series, then I think NW may officially cancel any ideas of buying the A330-300.

NW may end up buying a combination of 767-400ER, 777-200ER and 777-300ER to replace their DC-10 and 747-200 fleet completely by 2006.

Kaitak From Ireland, joined Aug 1999, 11952 posts, RR: 37
Reply 3, posted (12 years 5 months 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 1075 times:

The ILFC/777 arrangement for KLM has been rumoured for some time and seems to ring true, although I would expect KLM's choice to be for it alone. It doesn't necessarily follow that Nortwest will feel in any way obliged to follow its partner. A High Gross Weight A330 would probably suit Northwest very well indeed and would be ideally suited to many of its transatlantic routes.

Notarzt From Germany, joined Dec 2000, 642 posts, RR: 1
Reply 4, posted (12 years 5 months 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 1072 times:

I just heard from a KLM insider that the company did not made any firm commitments for MD-11 replacement yet. However, it is needless to say the B777 will be their first choice.

Daniel

Patches From United States of America, joined Aug 2000, 280 posts, RR: 0
Reply 5, posted (12 years 5 months 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 1071 times:

It would be a great sign if KLM would order 777's. It would then be safe to say NW would follow suit and order the 777 also. But this damn mechanics labor strife is holding every thing up. And untill that is resolved we will not here anything from NW. Also the 767 in any form you would think would be a great move for NW. I don't understand why NW has never used them. Does KLM use the 767?

Notarzt From Germany, joined Dec 2000, 642 posts, RR: 1
Reply 6, posted (12 years 5 months 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 1067 times:

Patches,

YES.

Daniel

CX747 From United States of America, joined May 1999, 4385 posts, RR: 5
Reply 7, posted (12 years 5 months 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 1027 times:

K.L.M. does indeed operate the 767. They have several 767-300ERs. As for what I heard, it is believed that the recent ILFC order for 777s include 10 777-200ERs for K.L.M. These aircraft will first be used to replace the MD-11s. While I wouldn't take my information to the bank, it also seems that from individuals inside K.L.M. that the 777-200ER has indeed been ordered. I believe that the 777 is a perfect choice for K.L.M. It will replace the MD-11 perfectly and will also fill the 747-200 SUD's replacement role in either the 200ER or 300LR form.

It would be interesting to see if K.L.M was to order 777s how NW would react. I personally think that the DC-10s should be replaced by a mix of 757-300s, 767-400s and 777-200ERs. This also give NW the ability to replace their 747-200s with 777-200ERs/200LRs/300LRs.

"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid." D. Eisenhower

LJ From Netherlands, joined Nov 1999, 4143 posts, RR: 1
Reply 8, posted (12 years 5 months 4 hours ago) and read 969 times:

I've read somewhere that Boeing wants to make a B777-300 Combi and that this aircraft was offered to KLM. Does anybody has any information on this?

If true I think this would be the ideal replacement for the MD-11.

BTW The 10 B767-300ERs are leased for ILFC for 10 years. KLM has an option to buy the B767s or extend the lease for another 10 years after the end of the lease (but they can also return them) .

Regards
Laurens Janssen

PH-KCA From Netherlands, joined Oct 2000, 124 posts, RR: 0
Reply 9, posted (12 years 5 months 3 hours ago) and read 964 times:

Can anyone please tell me why KLMs Boeing Customer Code is being used for their 767-300ERs (767-306ER) as these planes were ordered by ILFC, whose BCC is Q8.
As KLM is only leasing and didn't order these planes from the Boeing Company, shouldn’t KLMs 767-300ER fleet be listed as 767-3Q8(ER)?

Thanks in advance

Groetjes, Kjeld

Mikeymike From United States of America, joined May 2000, 406 posts, RR: 2
Reply 10, posted (12 years 5 months 1 hour ago) and read 938 times:

Although, ILFC placed the official order, the LOPA's are (or will be) created to the operators specifications and thus there BCC.

Mikeymike From United States of America, joined May 2000, 406 posts, RR: 2
Reply 11, posted (12 years 5 months 1 hour ago) and read 936 times:

Also, I was at Schipol airport meeting with KLM last week, and the folks who I was meeting with suggested to me that a decision between the A330/A340 and the 777 hadn't been made yet.

PH-KCA From Netherlands, joined Oct 2000, 124 posts, RR: 0
Reply 12, posted (12 years 4 months 4 weeks 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 891 times:

Mikeymike, thanks for your reply to my question.
But where does LOPA exactly stand for?
I'm not familiar with (technical) aviation terms.

(I thought the BCC stands for the customer who placed the official order by Boeing, I didn't know the BCC stands for the (1st) operator).

Further I hope when KLM makes a decision they'll choose for the B777 as I personally prefer Boeing planes above the Airbus.

Btw, didn't the KLM people you met at Schiphol last week suggest when / around what time the decision will be made?

Groetjes, Kjeld.

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