Originally Posted by
brunos
All airlines are experiencing problems with delivery delays, especially from Boeing.
I believe that the only CX current orders for pax widebodies are 21 777-9X which were initially supposed to be delivered from 2021 to 2024, then delivery starting 2024, then 2025 and now 2026 if we believe the CEOs of EK and LH.
Hence, CX is not in a comfortable position and needs to delay retirement of its existing aircraft (possibly renew leases). Tough decisions to make and uncertainty about future schedules. SInce covid CX has been very slow, and somewhat unreliable, in updating its schedules.
SQ has completely renovated its "old" A380 fleet, investing $850 millions, and most of the big A380 customers (EK, BA, LH,..) do the same.. That's a clear indication that the delay in getting new widebodies is creating havoc in schedules.
SQ had little choice but to referb their A380s as they had little or no market value and the airline like many needed aircraft.
Cathays has had a tender out for 35+ midsize widebodies to replace the older of the A330s with the CEO on record as saying that a decision will be made by mid year.
The order will almost certainly go to Airbus for new A330 variants as Airbus are able to deliver these starting early 2026 - they are looking for business for the A330.
As far as the B777-9 delivery goes only last week Boeing reconfirmed delivery of two aircraft to Cathay in 3rd quarter 2025 -time will of course tell.
It seems that SIA and Scoot are cancelling many flights (over 70 in the past week alone) -due to 'operational reasons' which according to the Straits Times is due to lack of cabin crew. Apparently many have left in the past weeks to 'join other airlines' citing poor working conditions and management style.