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British Airways fleet: New aircraft deliveries, retrofits, and retirements
In the past few years BA has had a large fleet renewal programme. The new aircraft enabled BA to retire the B737, B747 and B767 fleets, along with the B777-200 (non-ER) fleet. Retirement of selected A319 aircraft is currently in progress. The A318 fleet has also been retired, without replacement. At BACF the E170 has been retired in favour of the E190.
This Wiki has been divided into:
Projected Fleet
This renewal programme, which is being complemented with a cabin refresh for some of the older aircraft, is expected to see the following fleet numbers over the next few years:
Heathrow Fleet and Gatwick Fleet
Shorthaul
• A319: 29 currently in fleet
• A320ceo: 65 currently in fleet
• A320neo: 33 (20 currently in fleet)
• A321ceo: 11 (12 currently in fleet)
• A321neo: 20 (13 currently in fleet)
Midhaul
• A321: 1 (Flagged for disposal)
Longhaul
• A350-1000: 18 (18 currently in fleet)
• A380-800: 12 (12 currently in fleet)
• B777-200ER: 43 (43 currently in fleet)
• B777-300ER: 16 (16 currently in fleet)
• B777-9: 18 (0 currently in fleet)
• B787-8: 12 (12 currently in fleet)
• B787-9: 18 (18 currently in fleet)
• B787-10: 18 (7 currently in fleet)
London City Fleet
Shorthaul
• E190: 20 (20 currently in fleet)
New Arrivals
Airbus A320ceo:
Ten A320ceos were delivered between June 2013 and October 2014, based at LHR. Ten second hand A320ceos were delivered to LGW between December 2014 and August 2016. Details are archived here.
Airbus A320neo:
35 A320neo family aircraft (25 A320s and 10 A321s) were ordered to replace 21 of the older A319 and A320ceos and add extra capacity. Deliveries started in 2018. In May 2019 three A320neos were converted to A321neo bringing the split to 22 A320s and 13 A321s. Since then more have been added as aircraft ordered via IAG have been added to their various airlines’ fleets.
G-TTNA - Delivered on 10 Apr 2018
G-TTNB - Delivered on 25 Apr 2018
G-TTNC - Delivered on 07 Jun 2018
G-TTND - Delivered on 26 Jul 2018
G-TTNE - Delivered on 21 Sep 2018
G-TTNF - Delivered on 27 Oct 2018
G-TTNG - Delivered on 29 Nov 2018
G-TTNH - Delivered on 17 Jan 2019
G-TTNI - Delivered on 20 Feb 2019
G-TTNJ - Delivered on 28 Feb 2019
G-TTNK - Delivered on 27 Feb 2020
G-TTNL - Delivered on 09 Mar 2020
G-TTNM - Delivered on 11 Dec 2020
G-TTNN - Delivered on 10 Sept 2021
G-TTNO - Delivered on 06 Mar 2021
G-TTNP - Delivered on 10 Nov 2021
G-TTNR - Delivered on 07 Aug 2021
G-TTNS - Delivered on 01 Oct 2022
G-TTNT - Delivered on 28 Oct 2022
G-TTNU - Delivered on 22 Apr 2023
G-TTNV - Undergoing pre-flight preparation
G-TTNW - Due May 2024
G-TTNX - Due Jun 2024
G-TTNY - Due Jun 2024
G-TTNZ - Due Jun 2024
G-TTSA - Due Jul 2025
G-TTSB -
G-TTSC -
G-TTSD -
G-TTSE -
G-TTSF -
G-TTSG -
G-TTSH -
Airbus A321neo:
G-NEOP - Delivered on 27 Mar 2019
G-NEOR - Delivered on 23 Nov 2018
G-NEOS - Delivered on 29 Jan 2019
G-NEOT - Delivered on 01 Mar 2019
G-NEOU - Delivered on 10 May 2019
G-NEOV - Delivered on 30 Aug 2019
G-NEOW - Delivered on 25 Oct 2019
G-NEOX - Delivered on 23 Dec 2019
G-NEOY - Delivered on 15 Jun 2020
G-NEOZ - Delivered on 17 Mar 2020
G-TNEA - Delivered on 25 Oct 2023
G-TNEB - Delivered on 21 Dec 2023
G-TNEC - Delivered on 09 Dec 2023
G-TNED - First test flight 19 Apr 2024
G-TNEE - Due Jun 2024 (MSN12015)
G-TNEF - Due Mar 2025
G-TNEG - Due Mar 2025
G-TNEH - Due 2025
G-TNEI - Due 2025
G-TNEJ - Due 2025
Airbus A350-1000:
BA ordered 18 A350-1000s, originally for delivery between 2019 and 2022. These are all based at LHR, being delivered as a 3-class 56J/56W/219Y configuration.
G-XWBA - Delivered on 27 Jul 2019
G-XWBB - Delivered on 19 Sep 2019
G-XWBC - Delivered on 26 Nov 2019
G-XWBD - Delivered on 23 Dec 2019
G-XWBE - Delivered on 12 Feb 2020
G-XWBF - Delivered on 20 May 2020
G-XWBG - Delivered on 02 Oct 2020
G-XWBH - Delivered on 14 Dec 2020
G-XWBI - Delivered on 26 Mar 2022
G-XWBJ - Delivered on 01 Mar 2022
G-XWBK - Delivered on 10 Mar 2022
G-XWBL - Delivered on 29 Apr 2022
G-XWBM - Delivered on 27 Aug 2022
G-XWBN - Delivered on 10 Jun 2023
G-XWBO - Delivered on 19 Jul 2023
G-XWBP - Delivered on 19 Aug 2023
G-XWBR - Delivered on 16 Dec 2023
G-XWBS - Delivered on 21 Feb 2024
Airbus A380-800:
Twelve A380s were delivered between July 2013 and June 2016 and are based at LHR. Details are archived here.
Boeing 777-300ER:
Six 777-300ERs were delivered between September 2013 and August 2014 and are based at LHR. Details are archived here. A further three were ordered in November 2018, and a fourth in December 2018.
G-STBM - Delivered on 02 Oct 2020
G-STBN - Delivered on 06 Nov 2020
G-STBO - Delivered on 07 Jan 2021
G-STBP - Delivered on 09 Jan 2021
Boeing 777-9:
In February 2019 BA announced an order for 18 Boeing 777-9 aircraft plus 24 options which will be powered by General Electric GE9X engines. Each aircraft will be fitted with 325 seats in a 4-class, 8F/65J/46W/206Y configuration.
Six aircraft are expected "at the back end of 2026" with the remaining twelve due by the end of 2028. This will result in the older 777s being retired.
Boeing 787-8:
Twelve 787-8s were delivered between June 2013 and November 2018 and are based at LHR. Details are archived here.
Boeing 787-9:
Eighteen 787-9s were delivered between September 2015 and June 2018 and are based at LHR. Details are archived here.
Boeing 787-10:
BA ordered twelve 787-10s with deliveries starting in 2020: A further six were ordered in 2023 for delivery in 2025-2026. Each aircraft is fitted with 256 seats in a 4 class 8F/48J/35W/165Y configuration.
G-ZBLA - Delivered on 28 Jun 2020
G-ZBLB - Delivered on 01 Jul 2020
G-ZBLC - Delivered on 16 Dec 2022
G-ZBLD - Delivered on 09 Apr 2023
G-ZBLE - Delivered on 26 May 2023
G-ZBLF - Delivered on 17 Sep 2022
G-ZBLG - Delivered on 30 Dec 2022
G-ZBLH - Undergoing pre-flight preparation
G-ZBLI - In final assembly
G-ZBLJ - Due to enter final assembly line end of Apr 2024
G-ZBLK - Due June 2024 (LN 1204)
G-ZBLL - Due August 2024 (LN 1214)
G-ZBLM - Due 2025
G-ZBLN - Due 2025 or 2026
G-ZBLO - Due 2025 or 2026
G-ZBLP - Due 2025 or 2026
G-ZBLR - Due 2025 or 2026
G-ZBLS - Due 2026
Embraer 190:
Three new Embraer 190s were delivered in May 2014 and September 2014. Details are archived here. Thirteen second hand aircraft have since been sourced.
G-LCYV - Delivered on 19 Dec 2015
G-LCYW - Delivered on 25 May 2016
G-LCYZ - Delivered on 17 May 2018
G-LCAA - Delivered on 23 May 2019
G-LCAB - Delivered on 21 July 2019
G-LCAC - Delivered on 21 Aug 2020
G-LCAD - Delivered on 16 Oct 2020
G-LCAE - Delivered on 23 Oct 2020
G-LCAF - Delivered on 11 Dec 2020
G-LCAG - Delivered on 22 May 2021
G-LCAH - Delivered on 10 Sep 2021
Retrofits
A320ceo:
All 51 A320ceo aircraft currently based at LHR have now been reconfigured from CY168 to CY180. These feature Pinnacle seats throughout and still have tables in CE (unlike the A320neo aircraft), although they no longer feature overhead screens.
5 ex-British Midland International A320ceo aircraft based at LHR/LGW have been reconfigured from CY168 to CY180. These feature the ex-BD cabin in CE (refurbished in 2012) and the slimline Recaro seats in ET.
10 second hand A320ceo aircraft in a CY177 configuration (with Pinnacle cabin fitted on delivery to BA) currently based at LGW are not scheduled for reconfiguration or refurbishment. These aircraft feature tables in CE, but do not feature overhead screens.
A321ceo:
All 14 shorthaul A321ceo aircraft have now been reconfigured from CY205 to CY218. These feature Pinnacle seats throughout and still have tables in CE (unlike the A321neo aircraft), although they no longer feature overhead screens.
E190SR:
All 20 Embraer E190SR to be densified from CY98 to CY206 and become E190LR, with new slimline seats featuring device holders. First aircraft due May 2024, last due August 2024.
Boeing 777-200ER:
For full details on the complete refit plan of the 777s, see the following detailed thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...8-onwards.html
Gatwick Subfleet:
Cabin retrofit of 777-200ERs with 10-across economy seating and upgraded Panasonic IFE. These do not feature the new Club World Suite seat. This commenced in January 2018. All 15 have been completed.
Completed to 77T configuration (32J/52W/252Y):
G-VIIO/P/R/T/U/X
Completed to 77S configuration (32J/48W/252Y):
G-YMMA/B/C/D/E/F
Completed to 77R configuration (14F/48J/40W/136Y):
G-VIIV/W/Y (All 3 currently operating from LHR)
Heathrow Subfleet:
Cabin retrofit of 777-200ERs with 10-across economy seating and Thales IFE (77M 4-class config) or Panasonic eX3 IFE (77L 3-class config). Both configurations feature the new Club World Suite seat. This commenced in August 2019; all 28 have been completed.
Completed 77M configuration (8F/49J/40W/138Y):
G-VIIA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/J/K/L/M/N/S, G-RAES
Completed 77L configuration (48J/40W/184Y):
G-YMMG/H/I/J/K/L/N/O/P/R/S/T/U
Boeing 777-300ER:
Cabin retrofit commenced in October 2020 in an 8F/76J/40W/130Y configuration with the new Club World Suite seats and Panasonic eX3 IFE. There are currently 9 completed, and the 4 aircraft delivered in 2020/21 (M/N/O/P) were delivered in this configuration:
G-STBA/D/E/F/G/H/J/K/L/M/N/O/P
The following aircraft are believed to be currently undergoing cabin refit at Cardiff:
G-STBI
Boeing 787-8:
Cabin retrofits have commenced to a 31J/37W/136Y configuration with new Club World Suite.
The following aircraft are believed to be currently undergoing cabin refit at Cardiff:
G-ZBJA
Club Suite Fleet Roll Out:
B777-200ER
28/31 (90%)
B777-300ER
13/16 (81%)
B787-8
0/12 (0%)
B787-9
0/18 (0%)
B787-10
7/7 (100%)
A350-1000
18/18 (100%)
A380
0/12 (0%)
Total Fleet: 66/114 (58%)
(Twelve B777 aircraft have been upgraded for LGW service with old Club World Seat and therefore are ignored; it is currently assumed that the three 77R configuration aircraft which were due to operate from LGW will now remain at LHR and undergo some form of conversion to a Club Suite configuration)
Retirements
With all the new arrivals there are also some much loved/hated (*delete as applicable) older aircraft heading for scrapping. Until 2015 most of these ended up in Victorville (VCV) in California for storage and ultimately part out for scrap. Since then most ex-BA planes have been sent to St Athan (DGX) in Wales for scrapping with some 747s sent to Kemble (GBA) in England.
Airbus A319:
G-DBCI - Retired to MAD on 07 Mar 2018
G-EUPV - Retired to DGX on 01 Nov 2018
G-EUOH - Retired to DGX on 05 Sep 2019
G-EUPX - Retired to DGX on 07 Sep 2019
G-EUOI - Retired to DGX on 04 Nov 2019
G-EUPE - Retired to DGX on 11 Mar 2020
G-EUOC - Retired to DGX on 11 Mar 2020
G-EUOD - Retired to DGX on 11 Mar 2020
G-EUOB - Retired to DGX on 16 Mar 2020
G-EUPB - Retired to DGX on 14 Jul 2021
G-EUPH - Retired to DGX on 21 Jul 2021
G-EUPF - Retired to DGX on 30 Jul 2021
G-EUPA - Retired to DGX on 07 Aug 2021
G-EUPC - Retired to DGX on 14 Aug 2021
G-EUPM - Retired to DGX on 30 Jan 2024
A320CEO:
G-MIDY - Retired to DGX on 28 Jun 2023
G-MIDX - Retired to DGX on 02 Jan 2024
A321CEO:
G-MEDJ - Sold Jan 2023 for P2F Conversion
G-MEDG - Sold May 2023
G-MEDU - Sold Jun 2023 for P2F Conversion
G-MEDM - Sold Sept 2023 for P2F Conversion
G-MEDN - Sold Dec 2023 for P2F Conversion
Embraer 190:
G-LCYY - Returned to lessor 20 Jan 2022
G-LCYX - Returned to lessor 01 Sep 2022
G-LCAA - Returned to lessor 15 May 2023
G-LCYW - Returned to lessor 25 May 2023
Historical Fleet
Airbus A318: The last remaining A318 was stored in Mar 2020 and scrapped in Feb 2021. Details are archived here.
Boeing 737: The last remaining 737 was retired in Oct 2015. Details are archived here.
Boeing 747-400: The last remaining 747-400 was retired in Dec 2020. Details are archived here. For further information, see Globaliser's tracker.
Boeing 767: The last remaining 767 was retired in Nov 2018. Details are archived here.
Boeing 777-200 (non ER): The last remaining 777-200 was retired in Aug 2020. Details are archived here.
Embraer 170: The last remaining E170 was retired in Jan 2021. Details are archived here.
In the past few years BA has had a large fleet renewal programme. The new aircraft enabled BA to retire the B737, B747 and B767 fleets, along with the B777-200 (non-ER) fleet. Retirement of selected A319 aircraft is currently in progress. The A318 fleet has also been retired, without replacement. At BACF the E170 has been retired in favour of the E190.
This Wiki has been divided into:
- Projected Fleet
- New Arrivals
- Retrofits
- Retirements
- Historical Fleet
Projected Fleet
This renewal programme, which is being complemented with a cabin refresh for some of the older aircraft, is expected to see the following fleet numbers over the next few years:
Heathrow Fleet and Gatwick Fleet
Shorthaul
• A319: 29 currently in fleet
• A320ceo: 65 currently in fleet
• A320neo: 33 (20 currently in fleet)
• A321ceo: 11 (12 currently in fleet)
• A321neo: 20 (13 currently in fleet)
Midhaul
• A321: 1 (Flagged for disposal)
Longhaul
• A350-1000: 18 (18 currently in fleet)
• A380-800: 12 (12 currently in fleet)
• B777-200ER: 43 (43 currently in fleet)
• B777-300ER: 16 (16 currently in fleet)
• B777-9: 18 (0 currently in fleet)
• B787-8: 12 (12 currently in fleet)
• B787-9: 18 (18 currently in fleet)
• B787-10: 18 (7 currently in fleet)
London City Fleet
Shorthaul
• E190: 20 (20 currently in fleet)
New Arrivals
Airbus A320ceo:
Ten A320ceos were delivered between June 2013 and October 2014, based at LHR. Ten second hand A320ceos were delivered to LGW between December 2014 and August 2016. Details are archived here.
Airbus A320neo:
35 A320neo family aircraft (25 A320s and 10 A321s) were ordered to replace 21 of the older A319 and A320ceos and add extra capacity. Deliveries started in 2018. In May 2019 three A320neos were converted to A321neo bringing the split to 22 A320s and 13 A321s. Since then more have been added as aircraft ordered via IAG have been added to their various airlines’ fleets.
G-TTNA - Delivered on 10 Apr 2018
G-TTNB - Delivered on 25 Apr 2018
G-TTNC - Delivered on 07 Jun 2018
G-TTND - Delivered on 26 Jul 2018
G-TTNE - Delivered on 21 Sep 2018
G-TTNF - Delivered on 27 Oct 2018
G-TTNG - Delivered on 29 Nov 2018
G-TTNH - Delivered on 17 Jan 2019
G-TTNI - Delivered on 20 Feb 2019
G-TTNJ - Delivered on 28 Feb 2019
G-TTNK - Delivered on 27 Feb 2020
G-TTNL - Delivered on 09 Mar 2020
G-TTNM - Delivered on 11 Dec 2020
G-TTNN - Delivered on 10 Sept 2021
G-TTNO - Delivered on 06 Mar 2021
G-TTNP - Delivered on 10 Nov 2021
G-TTNR - Delivered on 07 Aug 2021
G-TTNS - Delivered on 01 Oct 2022
G-TTNT - Delivered on 28 Oct 2022
G-TTNU - Delivered on 22 Apr 2023
G-TTNV - Undergoing pre-flight preparation
G-TTNW - Due May 2024
G-TTNX - Due Jun 2024
G-TTNY - Due Jun 2024
G-TTNZ - Due Jun 2024
G-TTSA - Due Jul 2025
G-TTSB -
G-TTSC -
G-TTSD -
G-TTSE -
G-TTSF -
G-TTSG -
G-TTSH -
Airbus A321neo:
G-NEOP - Delivered on 27 Mar 2019
G-NEOR - Delivered on 23 Nov 2018
G-NEOS - Delivered on 29 Jan 2019
G-NEOT - Delivered on 01 Mar 2019
G-NEOU - Delivered on 10 May 2019
G-NEOV - Delivered on 30 Aug 2019
G-NEOW - Delivered on 25 Oct 2019
G-NEOX - Delivered on 23 Dec 2019
G-NEOY - Delivered on 15 Jun 2020
G-NEOZ - Delivered on 17 Mar 2020
G-TNEA - Delivered on 25 Oct 2023
G-TNEB - Delivered on 21 Dec 2023
G-TNEC - Delivered on 09 Dec 2023
G-TNED - First test flight 19 Apr 2024
G-TNEE - Due Jun 2024 (MSN12015)
G-TNEF - Due Mar 2025
G-TNEG - Due Mar 2025
G-TNEH - Due 2025
G-TNEI - Due 2025
G-TNEJ - Due 2025
Airbus A350-1000:
BA ordered 18 A350-1000s, originally for delivery between 2019 and 2022. These are all based at LHR, being delivered as a 3-class 56J/56W/219Y configuration.
G-XWBA - Delivered on 27 Jul 2019
G-XWBB - Delivered on 19 Sep 2019
G-XWBC - Delivered on 26 Nov 2019
G-XWBD - Delivered on 23 Dec 2019
G-XWBE - Delivered on 12 Feb 2020
G-XWBF - Delivered on 20 May 2020
G-XWBG - Delivered on 02 Oct 2020
G-XWBH - Delivered on 14 Dec 2020
G-XWBI - Delivered on 26 Mar 2022
G-XWBJ - Delivered on 01 Mar 2022
G-XWBK - Delivered on 10 Mar 2022
G-XWBL - Delivered on 29 Apr 2022
G-XWBM - Delivered on 27 Aug 2022
G-XWBN - Delivered on 10 Jun 2023
G-XWBO - Delivered on 19 Jul 2023
G-XWBP - Delivered on 19 Aug 2023
G-XWBR - Delivered on 16 Dec 2023
G-XWBS - Delivered on 21 Feb 2024
Airbus A380-800:
Twelve A380s were delivered between July 2013 and June 2016 and are based at LHR. Details are archived here.
Boeing 777-300ER:
Six 777-300ERs were delivered between September 2013 and August 2014 and are based at LHR. Details are archived here. A further three were ordered in November 2018, and a fourth in December 2018.
G-STBM - Delivered on 02 Oct 2020
G-STBN - Delivered on 06 Nov 2020
G-STBO - Delivered on 07 Jan 2021
G-STBP - Delivered on 09 Jan 2021
Boeing 777-9:
In February 2019 BA announced an order for 18 Boeing 777-9 aircraft plus 24 options which will be powered by General Electric GE9X engines. Each aircraft will be fitted with 325 seats in a 4-class, 8F/65J/46W/206Y configuration.
Six aircraft are expected "at the back end of 2026" with the remaining twelve due by the end of 2028. This will result in the older 777s being retired.
Boeing 787-8:
Twelve 787-8s were delivered between June 2013 and November 2018 and are based at LHR. Details are archived here.
Boeing 787-9:
Eighteen 787-9s were delivered between September 2015 and June 2018 and are based at LHR. Details are archived here.
Boeing 787-10:
BA ordered twelve 787-10s with deliveries starting in 2020: A further six were ordered in 2023 for delivery in 2025-2026. Each aircraft is fitted with 256 seats in a 4 class 8F/48J/35W/165Y configuration.
G-ZBLA - Delivered on 28 Jun 2020
G-ZBLB - Delivered on 01 Jul 2020
G-ZBLC - Delivered on 16 Dec 2022
G-ZBLD - Delivered on 09 Apr 2023
G-ZBLE - Delivered on 26 May 2023
G-ZBLF - Delivered on 17 Sep 2022
G-ZBLG - Delivered on 30 Dec 2022
G-ZBLH - Undergoing pre-flight preparation
G-ZBLI - In final assembly
G-ZBLJ - Due to enter final assembly line end of Apr 2024
G-ZBLK - Due June 2024 (LN 1204)
G-ZBLL - Due August 2024 (LN 1214)
G-ZBLM - Due 2025
G-ZBLN - Due 2025 or 2026
G-ZBLO - Due 2025 or 2026
G-ZBLP - Due 2025 or 2026
G-ZBLR - Due 2025 or 2026
G-ZBLS - Due 2026
Embraer 190:
Three new Embraer 190s were delivered in May 2014 and September 2014. Details are archived here. Thirteen second hand aircraft have since been sourced.
G-LCYV - Delivered on 19 Dec 2015
G-LCYW - Delivered on 25 May 2016
G-LCYZ - Delivered on 17 May 2018
G-LCAA - Delivered on 23 May 2019
G-LCAB - Delivered on 21 July 2019
G-LCAC - Delivered on 21 Aug 2020
G-LCAD - Delivered on 16 Oct 2020
G-LCAE - Delivered on 23 Oct 2020
G-LCAF - Delivered on 11 Dec 2020
G-LCAG - Delivered on 22 May 2021
G-LCAH - Delivered on 10 Sep 2021
Retrofits
A320ceo:
All 51 A320ceo aircraft currently based at LHR have now been reconfigured from CY168 to CY180. These feature Pinnacle seats throughout and still have tables in CE (unlike the A320neo aircraft), although they no longer feature overhead screens.
5 ex-British Midland International A320ceo aircraft based at LHR/LGW have been reconfigured from CY168 to CY180. These feature the ex-BD cabin in CE (refurbished in 2012) and the slimline Recaro seats in ET.
10 second hand A320ceo aircraft in a CY177 configuration (with Pinnacle cabin fitted on delivery to BA) currently based at LGW are not scheduled for reconfiguration or refurbishment. These aircraft feature tables in CE, but do not feature overhead screens.
A321ceo:
All 14 shorthaul A321ceo aircraft have now been reconfigured from CY205 to CY218. These feature Pinnacle seats throughout and still have tables in CE (unlike the A321neo aircraft), although they no longer feature overhead screens.
E190SR:
All 20 Embraer E190SR to be densified from CY98 to CY206 and become E190LR, with new slimline seats featuring device holders. First aircraft due May 2024, last due August 2024.
Boeing 777-200ER:
For full details on the complete refit plan of the 777s, see the following detailed thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...8-onwards.html
Gatwick Subfleet:
Cabin retrofit of 777-200ERs with 10-across economy seating and upgraded Panasonic IFE. These do not feature the new Club World Suite seat. This commenced in January 2018. All 15 have been completed.
Completed to 77T configuration (32J/52W/252Y):
G-VIIO/P/R/T/U/X
Completed to 77S configuration (32J/48W/252Y):
G-YMMA/B/C/D/E/F
Completed to 77R configuration (14F/48J/40W/136Y):
G-VIIV/W/Y (All 3 currently operating from LHR)
Heathrow Subfleet:
Cabin retrofit of 777-200ERs with 10-across economy seating and Thales IFE (77M 4-class config) or Panasonic eX3 IFE (77L 3-class config). Both configurations feature the new Club World Suite seat. This commenced in August 2019; all 28 have been completed.
Completed 77M configuration (8F/49J/40W/138Y):
G-VIIA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/J/K/L/M/N/S, G-RAES
Completed 77L configuration (48J/40W/184Y):
G-YMMG/H/I/J/K/L/N/O/P/R/S/T/U
Boeing 777-300ER:
Cabin retrofit commenced in October 2020 in an 8F/76J/40W/130Y configuration with the new Club World Suite seats and Panasonic eX3 IFE. There are currently 9 completed, and the 4 aircraft delivered in 2020/21 (M/N/O/P) were delivered in this configuration:
G-STBA/D/E/F/G/H/J/K/L/M/N/O/P
The following aircraft are believed to be currently undergoing cabin refit at Cardiff:
G-STBI
Boeing 787-8:
Cabin retrofits have commenced to a 31J/37W/136Y configuration with new Club World Suite.
The following aircraft are believed to be currently undergoing cabin refit at Cardiff:
G-ZBJA
Club Suite Fleet Roll Out:
B777-200ER
28/31 (90%)
B777-300ER
13/16 (81%)
B787-8
0/12 (0%)
B787-9
0/18 (0%)
B787-10
7/7 (100%)
A350-1000
18/18 (100%)
A380
0/12 (0%)
Total Fleet: 66/114 (58%)
(Twelve B777 aircraft have been upgraded for LGW service with old Club World Seat and therefore are ignored; it is currently assumed that the three 77R configuration aircraft which were due to operate from LGW will now remain at LHR and undergo some form of conversion to a Club Suite configuration)
Retirements
With all the new arrivals there are also some much loved/hated (*delete as applicable) older aircraft heading for scrapping. Until 2015 most of these ended up in Victorville (VCV) in California for storage and ultimately part out for scrap. Since then most ex-BA planes have been sent to St Athan (DGX) in Wales for scrapping with some 747s sent to Kemble (GBA) in England.
Airbus A319:
G-DBCI - Retired to MAD on 07 Mar 2018
G-EUPV - Retired to DGX on 01 Nov 2018
G-EUOH - Retired to DGX on 05 Sep 2019
G-EUPX - Retired to DGX on 07 Sep 2019
G-EUOI - Retired to DGX on 04 Nov 2019
G-EUPE - Retired to DGX on 11 Mar 2020
G-EUOC - Retired to DGX on 11 Mar 2020
G-EUOD - Retired to DGX on 11 Mar 2020
G-EUOB - Retired to DGX on 16 Mar 2020
G-EUPB - Retired to DGX on 14 Jul 2021
G-EUPH - Retired to DGX on 21 Jul 2021
G-EUPF - Retired to DGX on 30 Jul 2021
G-EUPA - Retired to DGX on 07 Aug 2021
G-EUPC - Retired to DGX on 14 Aug 2021
G-EUPM - Retired to DGX on 30 Jan 2024
A320CEO:
G-MIDY - Retired to DGX on 28 Jun 2023
G-MIDX - Retired to DGX on 02 Jan 2024
A321CEO:
G-MEDJ - Sold Jan 2023 for P2F Conversion
G-MEDG - Sold May 2023
G-MEDU - Sold Jun 2023 for P2F Conversion
G-MEDM - Sold Sept 2023 for P2F Conversion
G-MEDN - Sold Dec 2023 for P2F Conversion
Embraer 190:
G-LCYY - Returned to lessor 20 Jan 2022
G-LCYX - Returned to lessor 01 Sep 2022
G-LCAA - Returned to lessor 15 May 2023
G-LCYW - Returned to lessor 25 May 2023
Historical Fleet
Airbus A318: The last remaining A318 was stored in Mar 2020 and scrapped in Feb 2021. Details are archived here.
Boeing 737: The last remaining 737 was retired in Oct 2015. Details are archived here.
Boeing 747-400: The last remaining 747-400 was retired in Dec 2020. Details are archived here. For further information, see Globaliser's tracker.
Boeing 767: The last remaining 767 was retired in Nov 2018. Details are archived here.
Boeing 777-200 (non ER): The last remaining 777-200 was retired in Aug 2020. Details are archived here.
Embraer 170: The last remaining E170 was retired in Jan 2021. Details are archived here.
BA fleet: confirmed information on aircraft deliveries, refurbishment and retirements
Mar 9, 2022, 8:29 am
#678
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL / GfL
Posts: 3,261
Pilot37
Last edited by Pilot37; Mar 9, 2022 at 11:47 pm
Mar 9, 2022, 11:48 pm
#680
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL / GfL
Posts: 3,261
Pilot37
Mar 10, 2022, 1:39 am
#681
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,237
Mar 10, 2022, 1:46 am
#682
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BRS
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,993
Mar 10, 2022, 2:45 am
#683
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,237
Thing is, this is either ship #11 or #12 out of an order of, if memory serves me right, 18. There's more on option, sure, but the time horizon for those is a lot longer (and, as always, option isn't order!). To have half the fleet with one layout is a thing, to have just 6 A350s with a different layout than the bulk of the others is just a bit pointless in my view. I don't see the existing birds already in service being reconfigured anytime soon.
Mar 11, 2022, 1:16 am
#685
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL / GfL
Posts: 3,261
BA’s 3rd B781(G-ZBLC) flew back to Charleston yesterday after 6 months of storage at San Antonio. Hopefully this is seen as a sign that Boeing expect to start delivering these birds from April onwards once the FAA delivery ban is lifted.
Pilot37
Pilot37
Mar 11, 2022, 1:33 am
#686
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Bronze
Posts: 1,090
Given the time it takes to plan a new layout including evaluation of the various options, then the procurement process and time for suppliers to make and deliver the required parts, then any changes won’t be made to deliveries that are due within the next 6-12 months at a minimum. It all depends on how far along the evaluation/planning is land given that Tom Stevens hasn’t been in the role very long, I’d guess that it’s not very far.
Mar 11, 2022, 1:45 am
#687
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,237
Given the time it takes to plan a new layout including evaluation of the various options, then the procurement process and time for suppliers to make and deliver the required parts, then any changes won’t be made to deliveries that are due within the next 6-12 months at a minimum. It all depends on how far along the evaluation/planning is land given that Tom Stevens hasn’t been in the role very long, I’d guess that it’s not very far.
Having said that, I don't have a clue about when, in the process of building a plane, the internal config must be 'frozen'/'confirmed'. If we assume that it's at the very beginning, before the first subcomponents are being assembled in Spain/France/Wales/wherever, then I wonder if they'll have any reconfig'd 35Ks at all in the current order. If it's before the subcomponents hit the FAL, then it's a different matter. Que sera sera.
Mar 11, 2022, 4:32 am
#688
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: London, UK
Programs: bmi DC, BAEC
Posts: 1,108
Thing is, this is either ship #11 or #12 out of an order of, if memory serves me right, 18. There's more on option, sure, but the time horizon for those is a lot longer (and, as always, option isn't order!). To have half the fleet with one layout is a thing, to have just 6 A350s with a different layout than the bulk of the others is just a bit pointless in my view. I don't see the existing birds already in service being reconfigured anytime soon.
And whether they can send the bill to Cruz - as it was surely his culture of extreme cost cutting which resulted in these sub optimal aircraft
Mar 11, 2022, 4:50 am
#689
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,237
As much as I don't like Alex, I think the problem is rooted deeper in the business, and it's the need to maximise short term value over longer term returns. We discussed it with regards to IT in the last thread for the last outage, and before still. The airline, the group, the industry and the investor community at large expect quick returns. This filters down the food chain and ends up in daft ideas like stripping out the communications budget for a change project I was working on (brilliant move!), spaceflex galleys, firing IT people before finishing off the move to the cloud, very little spares (even things like seat covers) to downroute stations, choosing a crew hotel in Anaheim for LAX trips, and finally squeezing an extra 6 seats vs a galley. "Good" ideas in the short term, bad/not as good as doing the proper thing in the long term.
I've been listening to some tech podcasts lately and this conversation on short term value vs long term profitability came up with regards to Amazon and Blockbuster. With Amazon there was a story of how Bezos and co. resisted the push to generate shareholder value in the short term and defended investments like AWS (which now rakes in billions), whereas Blockbuster caved in to some vociferous shareholders and quit their .com business, thus eventually losing the race. it's really relatable to the airline business IMHO.
Mar 14, 2022, 5:48 am
#690
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 87
Just curious where you got the cost of the C/D check from? Yup, they're expensive, but you're talking big money there!
Last edited by TorqueDude; Mar 14, 2022 at 5:57 am