What will replace the A330 in Qantas?
What will replace the A330 in Qantas? Dubbed 'Project Fysh', in recognition of airline co-founder Sir Hudson Fysh, Qantas will replace the aging Airbus A330s with a new fleet of Boeing 787 and Airbus A350-1000 jets. The mixed-fleet order includes 24 firm orders – four Boeing 787-9, eight Boeing 787-10 and 12 Airbus A350-1000s.
Will Qantas get 787 10?
Qantas has opted to buy 12 787-10s and -9s and 12 more A350s to replace its A330 and A380 aircraft. The multi-billion dollar order is split between 12 Airbus A350s and 12 Boeing 787s arriving from FY27 into the next decade.
Is Qantas getting the A350?
Leading the way in long-haul travel As part of our commitment to serving large markets with point-to-point connections, 12 new A350-1000ULRs aircraft will be added to the fleet from late 2025.
What will replace the A380 in Qantas?
Qantas is upgrading its A380s with new business class seats and lounges. “But as part of the pipeline we're building, I can announce they will be replaced by the Airbus A350 from about FY32 onwards.”
Is Qantas retiring the A330?
Qantas will begin to retire its fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft from July 2027, with the A380 superjumbo following it out the door five years later, as the final piece in its fleet renewal program which will see the jets replaced by fuel-efficient Airbus A350-1000 and a mix of Boeing 787 aircraft models.
Why KLM does not have A380?
Air France-KLM has revealed plans to retire its older widebody fleet, in favor of more modern, fuel-efficient aircraft. The Franco-Dutch airline group already withdrew the mighty Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 from service following the pandemic, and is now making plans to retire its aging Airbus A330s and Boeing 777s.
Why are they getting rid of A380?
For some airlines, the A380 offered too much capacity, while for Emirates, the airline can't get enough of the plane. Unfortunately for Emirates (and us passengers), the days of the Airbus A380 are numbered. Airbus stopped A380 production in 2021, as there weren't sufficient orders to keep production going.
Can a 777 pilot fly the 787?
For example, a 777 pilot can complete 787 flight differences training in five days with no full-flight simulator, and the maintenance training Line and Base Course is 50 percent shorter than the 777 course. Distance learning options reduce time at the training center and prepare students for formal training.
How many A380 are still flying?
A total of 251 Airbus A380s were built and delivered for civil aviation. How many A380s are still flying? As of May 2023, about 130 A380s are in service - but several airlines plan to reactivate more aircraft during the year.