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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:
None
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:
None
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
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BA fleet: confirmed information on aircraft deliveries, refurbishment and retirements
Aug 15, 2022, 9:02 am
#796
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 4
I’m on the BA191 to Austin on 21st Sep - just had notification that it has switched from A350 to 777 and based on the CW seat map (up to row 16) I think this means a 777-300. Given the seat map when I went in to change the seats automatically allocated was the 2-4-2 config, I assume this means no chance of a refurbed one with Club Suite? Was really looking forward to trying it but if not, heyho,.
Aug 15, 2022, 9:49 am
#797
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: London, Babylon-on-Thames
Programs: BAEC Blue (back to Earth)
Posts: 1,500
You also need to calm down about the creation of BA Euroflyer at Gatwick. It is far from a 'farce'. The schedule is now stable and I have heard from sources that yields are higher than expectations. In another place a BA Euroflyer First officer also confirmed that rosters are improving for flight crew. I appreciate your strong dislike of BA tactics and management, but it could be argued that BA Euroflyer has provided several hundred jobs at Gatwick that would not have beenhere this summer had all short haul flying been stopped from that airport. Also staff shortages at Gatwick Ground Services (100% owned subsidiary) have led to the staff there receiving well deserved increased pay rates and the return of free or discounted staff travel. The staff at GGS are a good team and the boss is a very hands character.
Skipness, we are probably never going to agree about BA at Gatwick which is fine. However your continued critique of the operation there can be wearing.
A while back you were commenting that BA Long haul at Gatwick would probably not survive but it is now expanding again after a couple of difficult years.
I believe the BA operation in all its forms at Gatwick has a future serving a large and fairly prosperous point to point leisure market with also some VFR and business travel thrown in.
Skipness, we are probably never going to agree about BA at Gatwick which is fine. However your continued critique of the operation there can be wearing.
A while back you were commenting that BA Long haul at Gatwick would probably not survive but it is now expanding again after a couple of difficult years.
I believe the BA operation in all its forms at Gatwick has a future serving a large and fairly prosperous point to point leisure market with also some VFR and business travel thrown in.
Aug 15, 2022, 11:24 am
#798
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 724
I’m on the BA191 to Austin on 21st Sep - just had notification that it has switched from A350 to 777 and based on the CW seat map (up to row 16) I think this means a 777-300. Given the seat map when I went in to change the seats automatically allocated was the 2-4-2 config, I assume this means no chance of a refurbed one with Club Suite? Was really looking forward to trying it but if not, heyho,.
LGW & LHR selected 777s go 10-abreast (3-4-3) in Y 2018 onwards - FlyerTalk Forums
Seating guide: Boeing 777 - FlyerTalk Forums
Last edited by Schind; Aug 15, 2022 at 11:31 am
Aug 15, 2022, 12:44 pm
#799
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: BA Executive Club
Posts: 1,031
It's not personal fella, and in the same spirit you might want to be a bit less of an uncritical fanboy falling over yourself to praise BA's "commitment" to Gatwick. I've been flying out of Gatters on BA since 1993 and for every single year I can remember, the cry has been "more cuts to be needed before we can make money." They're still doing the same thing they've always done, cutting left right and centre and shoving old hand me down short haul airframes from LHR or second hand tin from Wizz up against competitors who not only pay their staff better but fly more modern aircraft. They're hiring staff who will spend their whole career looking at colleagues elsewhere (LHR) wondering why their own conditions are so much worse, it's a cancerous idea to have in any org. I remember you trumpeting the company line that BA Gatwick was a profitable business centre until BA came out and openly said that wasn't true and it was losing so much money that unless staff took yet another kicking they'd close it down. It's just incompetence, if they can't get it right after so long, just stop doing it and let someone else have a go, market share isn't worth Jack if it's costing you that much money. No idea why you get so emotionally invested in this org, they're not remotely the same company they used to be. You cite GGS, a company set up to rescue the ruins of what was left once BA dumped their loyal ground staff to Swissport who lost control and forced BA to take handling back in house, asking the same staff to do the same job for much, much less. I believe it's called BOHICA.....
they have got to me. I will refrain from posting for a while to think things through. I will respond to private messages as that is the proper and polite thing to do. Best wishes.
Aug 16, 2022, 2:57 pm
#800
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 378
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/a...-zblf#2d17092c
Aug 17, 2022, 12:33 am
#803
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,218
Boeing has a massive backlog of about 200 787s. It’s not really sure when BA will receive theirs and, crucially, in which state they’ll be in. Boeing historically had a bad habit of delivering planes with plenty of defects, and BA rejected/delayed the delivery of the first 78Xs a number of times. I wonder how the new birds, especially those that’ve been stored in Victorville and elsewhere for months, will fare.
Aug 17, 2022, 2:22 pm
#804
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 724
The frames up to ZBLG have all been built, flown and are in various states of readiness. With a following wind BA could hope for them all to be delivered this year - if they want them. The wiki says LH and LI are also due this year. I'd put money on that not happening as they don't appear in the known production schedule yet. Boeing slowed their new build 787 production rate down to one a month and are only aiming to ramp up to five a month by early 2023. Could be mid-late 2023 before LH gets on the production line.
Aug 18, 2022, 6:07 am
#805
Join Date: Jan 2019
Programs: BA Exec Club
Posts: 955
The frames up to ZBLG have all been built, flown and are in various states of readiness. With a following wind BA could hope for them all to be delivered this year - if they want them. The wiki says LH and LI are also due this year. I'd put money on that not happening as they don't appear in the known production schedule yet. Boeing slowed their new build 787 production rate down to one a month and are only aiming to ramp up to five a month by early 2023. Could be mid-late 2023 before LH gets on the production line.
they’re getting their first at the end of the month
United is getting their 78X from September 5th
BA should not be too long after. The December schedule requires 5 jets.
let’s see how it pans out. But I’d reckon they’d get about 2 or so this year.
as for quality assurances, the FAA won’t allow boeing to deliver 787s if they are not up to quality customers contracted for. So I won’t be worried about that
Aug 18, 2022, 9:16 am
#807
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: BA/VS Gold
Posts: 276
Do we know when the new galley config is coming? BA are running out of new A350s to install it on!
Aug 18, 2022, 9:29 am
#809
Join Date: Jul 2022
Posts: 21
I haven’t read the full article (paywall) but per the Air Current the backlog is going to be very, very slow to clear - they expect four deliveries in quick succession (I think we’ve had two to AA, I imagine the next two are one for Lufthansa and G-ZBLF), followed by another “halt”. So I’d assume this means no guarantees on getting four other BA planes by end of year.
Aug 18, 2022, 12:48 pm
#810
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 724
You're correct there are no guarantees the assembled 787s will arrive this year, it's just that all of BA's aircraft are out of storage and at either CHS or Everett so I'd guess they're towards the front of the list. Time will tell.