BA 787-10 deliveries
May 16, 2020, 8:38 am
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- 787-9: 17.5" seat width 8F42J39W127Y | The BA Source
- 787-8: 17.2" seat width 35J25W154Y | The BA Source
- 777-200ER: 17.2" seat width 32J52W252Y | The BA Source & 14F48J40W134Y | The BA Source
They do not have details for the A350-1000
May 16, 2020, 9:56 am
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The BA Source has the following measurements:
- 787-9: 17.5" seat width 8F42J39W127Y | The BA Source
- 787-8: 17.2" seat width 35J25W154Y | The BA Source
- 777-200ER: 17.2" seat width 32J52W252Y | The BA Source & 14F48J40W134Y | The BA Source
They do not have details for the A350-1000
- 787-9: 17.5" seat width 8F42J39W127Y | The BA Source
- 787-8: 17.2" seat width 35J25W154Y | The BA Source
- 777-200ER: 17.2" seat width 32J52W252Y | The BA Source & 14F48J40W134Y | The BA Source
They do not have details for the A350-1000
Frankly I'm surprised they didn't select a wider seat, as the A350 supports 9 abreast at 18". Either way, I'm pretty sure the seat for the 777 and the A350 may look identical but not the same, as they are probably made to the specification of each aircraft. For instance, CX's retrofitted 777 seat looks similar with their A350 seats, yet their A350 is wider.
May 16, 2020, 12:13 pm
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Godsavethepoints quotes on the width on the A351 being 17.5", which would mean that it should be ever so slightly wider than that on the 772.
Frankly I'm surprised they didn't select a wider seat, as the A350 supports 9 abreast at 18". Either way, I'm pretty sure the seat for the 777 and the A350 may look identical but not the same, as they are probably made to the specification of each aircraft. For instance, CX's retrofitted 777 seat looks similar with their A350 seats, yet their A350 is wider.
Frankly I'm surprised they didn't select a wider seat, as the A350 supports 9 abreast at 18". Either way, I'm pretty sure the seat for the 777 and the A350 may look identical but not the same, as they are probably made to the specification of each aircraft. For instance, CX's retrofitted 777 seat looks similar with their A350 seats, yet their A350 is wider.
May 17, 2020, 12:33 am
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I'm quite sure it all goes on one order, given how the seats are the same product offered by the manufacturer, either way. I'm not exactly sure how they negotiate these things, but logically each seat must be tailored to fit the specification of each aircraft type, no?
May 20, 2020, 7:57 am
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I'm quite sure it all goes on one order, given how the seats are the same product offered by the manufacturer, either way. I'm not exactly sure how they negotiate these things, but logically each seat must be tailored to fit the specification of each aircraft type, no?
Of course, I'm wildly speculating here but that would seem sensible to me!
May 20, 2020, 10:45 am
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It might go on one order but it is hard to imagine there isn't a penalty for having different variants - after all, it adds complexity to manufacture. Whilst BA are happy to shoulder this cost on Club Suite (depending on the aircraft, the side console changes width) they may think it is not worth it in economy. Easier to just bulk-buy a seat that will fit into every aircraft type regardless of 3-3-3 or 3-4-3.
Of course, I'm wildly speculating here but that would seem sensible to me!
Of course, I'm wildly speculating here but that would seem sensible to me!
May 21, 2020, 6:54 am
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Yes, but the seats aren't bench-like - they literally are just bolted together somehow. My point stands that introducing an additional seat width increases the complexity of manufacturing. Why bother, when you can just stick to 17.5" for all economy seats?
May 21, 2020, 9:36 am
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Its really not that simple. The seat tracks in the floor may be in different places, the stay-out zone between the edge of the seat and the aircraft wall may be different. You may choose to have narrower armrests on one aircraft to give more passenger space but might not need to on the other because of the cabin width. The benefit of choosing a platform seat like BA has done is Recaro will have a range of widths they can easily offer and so its still a bulk order but can be tailored to the dimensions of a particular aircraft cabin. I expect the seats will be similar but the width may be slightly different to take account of the 787s narrower cabin than the A350
May 21, 2020, 9:50 am
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Godsavethepoints quotes on the width on the A351 being 17.5", which would mean that it should be ever so slightly wider than that on the 772.
Frankly I'm surprised they didn't select a wider seat, as the A350 supports 9 abreast at 18". Either way, I'm pretty sure the seat for the 777 and the A350 may look identical but not the same, as they are probably made to the specification of each aircraft. For instance, CX's retrofitted 777 seat looks similar with their A350 seats, yet their A350 is wider.
Frankly I'm surprised they didn't select a wider seat, as the A350 supports 9 abreast at 18". Either way, I'm pretty sure the seat for the 777 and the A350 may look identical but not the same, as they are probably made to the specification of each aircraft. For instance, CX's retrofitted 777 seat looks similar with their A350 seats, yet their A350 is wider.
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May 26, 2020, 4:27 pm
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The first 787-10 is now due to arrive into LHR on Sunday 31 May. The -10 has the same WT and WTP seat as those found on the A350 although not sure on exact dimensions. As the IFE has been upgraded to Panasonic X series, the 'Touch Passenger Media Unit' i.e. small touchscreen in First, has been replaced and hopefully will be a tad more responsive!
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May 26, 2020, 7:38 pm
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The first 787-10 is now due to arrive into LHR on Sunday 31 May. The -10 has the same WT and WTP seat as those found on the A350 although not sure on exact dimensions. As the IFE has been upgraded to Panasonic X series, the 'Touch Passenger Media Unit' i.e. small touchscreen in First, has been replaced and hopefully will be a tad more responsive!
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May 26, 2020, 11:00 pm
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May 26, 2020, 11:50 pm
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