Re: T’way Korea to acquire A330s

As in new A330's or used ones ? Maybe ex-SQ or CX frames ? Either way, good to see expansion. T'Way have probably seen what Jinair do with their 772's and want a slice of the action. New A330ceo would be difficult since they aren't being built anymore (besides military) There are still 5 new A330ce...

Re: Boeing CEO: NMA will "start with a clean sheet of paper again"

I'm also not sure that RR's reputation with recent engines would attract many clients. Not saying that the clients would not accept if RR is the only choice. But, the clients will be setting terms and conditions to ensure they are fully covered from another RR fubar. So what you are saying is your ...

Re: Is the RR 787 engine problem fixed yet?

I missed this link. Basically, parts still going into fleet through 2020, over half the B/C fleet upgraded and TEN fleet to be upgraded by 1H2021. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-08-11/rolls-royce-finds-new-wear-problems-trent-xwb-84 GE is making heavier fans, but they do...

Re: Rolls Royce loses £5.4bn, closing two factories, looking to sell assets

[Slightly off topic] Seeing that Rolls Royce is practically bankrupt; is there a possibility that Airbus takes over the relevant engine programs, like Trent, Ultrafan? Especially seeing that the whole future of their widebodies is so dependant on these current and future programs... I see that Airb...

Re: Updated: BA fleet parking, 747 fleet retired

I doubt the send off cost anything at all. All that really happened was two 747's took off and made a couple of journeys much shorter than normal. Someone webstreamed it and that was that. Agreed. Two 747’s, which had to fly out of LHR to be scrapped anyway. The only extra cost was one of the 747’s...

Re: Fate of 717 post Delta

737-700 can do the job. It did the job for Aloha. It's lighter and not susceptible to the turn time issues of the NEO (CEOs can be turned as quickly, but they are still heavier). It may be where HA has to go if they can't cut a deal with Boeing regarding the 717s. The generator on the auxillary gea...

Re: Boeing Removes 8 x 787 From Service over Structural Issues

The last plane that Boeing released that did not have issues was the 777. At some point in time, the board and management have to sit down and reflect as to whether or not they are doing right by their customers. The FAA that is sleeping on the job similarly keeps losing face with every issue that ...

Re: RR finds cracks on IPT blades in Trent XWB engine

RB211trent wrote:

Another request to the moderators. Can you change the title to IPC from IPT. Very different things.

Re: RR finds cracks on IPT blades in Trent XWB engine

I think it's inevitable airlines/authorities will find cracks and defects with the A330NEO's Trent 7000. Its a flawed engine design; not dangerous but requires huge amount of maintenance, money and a lot of oversight to make sure it doesn't get to that point. If I were Airbus, I would reach out to ...

Re: RR finds cracks on IPT blades in Trent XWB engine

Another request to the moderators. Can you change the title to IPC from IPT. Very different things.

Re: RR finds cracks on fan blades in Trent XWB engine

Can the moderators change the title in this thread as RR has not found cracks in fan blades. It’s IP compressor blades.

Re: A330 and A340 Movements/Write-off/Retirements/Scrap Thread - 2020

TUGMASTER wrote:

Believe Airbus stipulate that the landing gear have to do x amount of cycles every so often.
Hence the BA A380’s all rotating thru LHR.

Re: Revisiting MH370

Now I’ve read some of the above posts, i now realise why the world is in the mess it is.

Re: Emirates Retires First A380

Why did they repaint it white, seems like a waste of money? Even if this one is leased and the owner wants it white, you would think Emirates would split the savings of not having to repaint it with the owner and they would gladly accept since there is a 99.99% chance this aircraft gets scrapped. W...

Re: Abandoned A330 parked at TLV

Yes its CN871. Sold on by Airbus I believe.

Re: No chevron on GE9X ?

LAX772LR wrote:

Antaras wrote:

Do anyone know why?

Because they're already obsolete tech.

Advances in design allowed GE to get similar noise reduction without the (minuscule, but still present) inefficiency caused by the chevrons, so there's no point in having them.

Re: Why wouldn't the Trent 1000-TEN problems also show up in the Trent XWB?

The 787 doesn't use bleed air. That means putting more generators on it, causing more mechanical friction. Jet engines never did well with mechanical friction. The 787 was also rushed, with the planned rollout in 2007 and EIS not too long after. That caused unneccesary rush by Rolls Royce. Had they...

Re: BA retires first 777

[threeid][/threeid] These ZZZ frames are the ones with GE90-77B engines? KrisYYZ Close - 76B engines. Then G-VIIA to -O (plus - RAES) have 85B engines, and the rest of the -VIIx frames are 90B engines. Afterward, with the YMM units, BA went to the RR Trent 895-17. Did any other carrier opt for the T...

Re: Boeing 787 Production/Delivery Thread - 2019

This is correct, see this tweet: https://twitter.com/sft_group/status/1059800166587424768 They truck them from Derby to STN from where they are flown to America. Derby??? I stand to be corrected but isn`t Trent 1000 a Singapore built engine? Perhaps with all the troubles associated with this model ...

Re: Boeing 747-400 Passenger Fleet Tracking/Retirements Thread 2019

The Trent 900 is a RB211. The correct derivative operated by QF is RB211 TRENT 972-84. All right, since when? It certainly was not in the begining, in fact I have NEVER seen/heard the name "Trent" applied to the RB-211 on the B747. The name does not appear on the STC issued to QF when the...

Re: Boeing 747-400 Passenger Fleet Tracking/Retirements Thread 2019

Gemuser wrote:

RB211trent wrote:

Gemuser wrote:

And so ends QF 5th pod operations!
And RR engine operations, at least for the time being!

Gemuser

RR operations continue with their A380s

True, but I was thinking of the RB-211 models.

Gemuser

Re: Boeing 747-400 Passenger Fleet Tracking/Retirements Thread 2019

Gemuser wrote:

And so ends QF 5th pod operations!
And RR engine operations, at least for the time being!

Gemuser

Re: Asiana Airlines Airbus A350 Engine Issues Prompts Diversion

Just a quick look on the Aviation Herald website shows a list of Inflight shutdowns and various other aircraft and engine issues. What makes this one different to start a discussion?

Re: ​Emirates begins A380 retirements to support in-service fleet

More context on EK not being a huge fan of the T900s: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-emirates-a380-rolls-royce-hldg/emirates-seeks-rolls-royce-a380-engine-deal-nothing-finalised-idUSKCN1N90EA It says that the performance is not up to spec but it also says that EA was not even interested because...

Re: ​Emirates begins A380 retirements to support in-service fleet

That’s all well to say, but can you provide evidence? Too many people putting all sorts of claims for one side or the other without backing them up, even a moderator. Quoting one of the STC articles: "Even the Trent 900 that powers 22 of Emirates current 112 Airbus A380s is in Clark’s fire lin...

Re: ​Emirates begins A380 retirements to support in-service fleet

It still has the best fuel burn on the A380, that’s why Emirates took it. AFAIK that's far from the truth. EK only took T900 powered A380s because Engine Alliance wasn't interested in the 380 program anymore so EK couldn't get any more GP7200 powered frames. EK was very happy with performance and f...

Re: ​Emirates begins A380 retirements to support in-service fleet

It still has the best fuel burn on the A380, that’s why Emirates took it. AFAIK that's far from the truth. EK only took T900 powered A380s because Engine Alliance wasn't interested in the 380 program anymore so EK couldn't get any more GP7200 powered frames. EK was very happy with performance and f...

Re: ​Emirates begins A380 retirements to support in-service fleet

Two things stuck out: 1. We now know, within 5 years, the A380 fleet will shrink from 115 (peak) to 90-100 2. Leasors are on their own. I believe this is signaling a fleet retirement early, as in 2030-2032. I speculate EK is not looking to extend leases long term (their will be month by month exten...

Re: ​Emirates begins A380 retirements to support in-service fleet

Two things stuck out: 1. We now know, within 5 years, the A380 fleet will shrink from 115 (peak) to 90-100 2. Leasors are on their own. I believe this is signaling a fleet retirement early, as in 2030-2032. I speculate EK is not looking to extend leases long term (their will be month by month exten...

Re: Reuters: Tim Clark: won't take new planes unless engines are truly ready

Can someone tell me why people keep banging on about T900 issues at Emirates, there is an issue with turbine durability but it’s being managed with fleet management. The best performing engine on the 380 is the T900. 10 out of 15 operators selected the T900 and it was selected by Emirates because it...

Re: Reuters: Tim Clark: won't take new planes unless engines are truly ready

The concern of RR engines may give them the right to get rid of litigation if Airbus does not honor its contract either. This is speculation on my part but would be really a blow if it happens for RR and Airbus tandem... A lot of A.netters wouldn’t mind.... Yeeess!! with pleasure ! :bigthumbsup: &q...

Re: The first Airbus A320 to break the 30-year in service mark

I wonder if ZS-GAL still has the Braniff livery underneath? This is not how plane painting works, the old paint gets removed before the new paint is applied. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3x53tIBBoJA I thought I remember reading on here that an airline did find an old livery from a previous operato...

Re: More Bad News for Boeing: Poor quality complaints from customers

I’ve had the privilege of participating in the delivery of an airliner. No perceptible discrepancies are tolerated. It just doesn’t happen. If something is wrong it is either fixed, or compensated for, but usually fixed. Multiple people spend multiple days ensuring that it’s a good machine. Either ...

Re: 737MAX Cancellations, China Southern and others

Why should they do this? They have already several airframes in their fleet. Canceling the rest would leave them with a rather small sub-fleet of 737-8‘s. The same applies to CZ. They have already about 20, correct? Strange decision, if true, IMO. Why should they?.......because hundreds of people d...

Re: 737MAX Cancellations, China Southern and others

I'm waiting to see if Lion Air & Ethiopian cancel any or all of their orders.. I'm frankly shocked they haven't already done so. Why should they do this? They have already several airframes in their fleet. Canceling the rest would leave them with a rather small sub-fleet of 737-8‘s. The same ap...

Re: EASA: Check for cracks in A380 outer rear spar.

147 months is conveniently timed for after EK end of lease, so an issue for the ultimate owner, not the operator. Interesting to see if DNATA perform the inspection and rectification work at DXB. If they do, either a revenue earner, and/or indicates an intention to extend part of the A380 fleet bey...

Re: Middle East 3 Carriers are the Lifeline for 777-8/-9 Program

Checklist787 wrote:

RB211trent wrote:

Checklist787 wrote:

It’s not because “I like” rolls-Royce engines.

Airbus then?

Re: Middle East 3 Carriers are the Lifeline for 777-8/-9 Program

Does anyone have confirmation on the Emirates A330NEO and A350 order? I do agree the A359 order should effect the 778 order. But as far as I know, the order isn't finalized for either. At this time I expect to wait until the Dubai airshow, but that means negotiations aren't final. Interesting times...

Re: Middle East 3 Carriers are the Lifeline for 777-8/-9 Program

Your sources?? :roll: Yup better stay uninformed in your little bubble. More importantly, there should be a rolleyes quotum around here. Does anyone have confirmation on the Emirates A330NEO and A350 order? I do agree the A359 order should effect the 778 order. But as far as I know, the order isn't...

Re: JAL takes delivery of its 1st Airbus (A350)

JAL ordered the A350 from Airbus because they were increasingly frustrated with Boeing and the 787.

Re: G-BNLY at LAS cargo terminal?

Will this be the first of the retro fleet to wear a non retro painted replacement part or will the same cowling accommodate the new engine ? Unless the cowling itself is damaged, I would think they would use the same cowling. The thrust reverser is part of the engine on a 524 so cannot be exchanged...

Re: Oldest LH Airbus 320 last flight today

https://www.flightradar24.com/DLH1PA/20acd6be DAIPA (MSN0069, built 1989) just on her last flight for LH after 29 years! She left Frankfurt for a roundtrip to HAM and made some circles over XFW where she was "Born". Bye Bye old fellow! To my knowlegde, all A320 (not 318/19/21) have been a...

Re: A330 and A340 Write-off/Retirement/Scrap Thread - 2019

Thanks for the detailed reply. You are a gem! I was wondering wouldn't it be more practical in long run to refurbish newer airframe instead of older ones, although they are leased airframe? Wouldn't the "better" fuel saving negate the preference to refurbish older airframe? I mean keep MS...

Re: What does it take for an airline to change an aircraft engine type?

Don’t forget the 727QF re-engined with RR Tays for UPS by Dee Howard I believe

Re: Boeing 787 Production/Delivery Thread - 2019