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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.
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak the following information is very much subject to change as we wait to see how BA's fleet will look in the future.
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: 9 (30 currently in fleet)
A320ceo: 66 (66 currently in fleet)
A320neo: 22 (20 currently in fleet)
A321ceo: 11 (13 currently in fleet)
A321neo: 15 (11 currently in fleet)
Midhaul
A321: 1 (Flagged for disposal)
Longhaul
A350-1000: 18 (16 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.
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 -
G-TTNW -
G-TTNX -
G-TTNY -
G-TTNZ -
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 -
G-TNEC -
G-TNED -
G-TNEE -
Airbus A350-1000:
BA ordered 18 A350-1000s for delivery between 2019 and 2022. These will all be 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 June 2023
G-XWBO - Delivered on 19 July 2023
G-XWBP - Delivered on 19 August 2023
G-XWBR - Currently undergoing flight testing @ TLS (MSN 639)
G-XWBS - Assigned MSN 652
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.
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 - Due February 2024 (LN 1185)
G-ZBLI - Due April 2024 (LN 1193)
G-ZBLJ - Due May 2024 (LN 1197)
G-ZBLK - Due June 2024 (LN 1204)
G-ZBLL - Due August 2024 (LN 1214)
G-ZBLM - Due
G-ZBLN - Due
G-ZBLO - Due
G-ZBLP - Due
G-ZBLR - Due
G-ZBLS - Due
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 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.
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 8 completed, and the 4 aircraft delivered in 2020/21 (M/N/O/P) were delivered in this configuration:
G-STBA/D/E/G/H/J/K/L/M/N/O/P
The following aircraft are believed to be currently undergoing cabin refit at Cardiff:
G-STBF
Boeing 787-8:
Cabin retrofits are expected to commence in Q3 2023 to a 31J/37W/136Y configuration with new Club World Suite.
The following aircraft are believed to be currently undergoing cabin refit at Cardiff:
None
Club Suite Fleet Roll Out:
B777-200ER
28/31 (90%)
B777-300ER
12/16 (75%)
B787-8
0/12 (0%)
B787-9
0/18 (0%)
B787-10
7/7 (100%)
A350-1000
16/16 (100%)
A380
0/12 (0%)
Total Fleet: 63/112 (56%)
(12 x B777 aircraft have been upgraded for LGW service with old Club World Seat and therefore are ignored; it is currently assumed that the 3 77R config aircraft which were due to operate from LGW will now remain at LHR and undergo some form of conversion to a Club Suite config)
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. Recent 747 retirements have been to Kemble (GBA) in England for scrapping.
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
A320CEO:
G-MIDY - Retired to DGX on 28 Jun 2023
A321CEO:
G-MEDM - Sold Sept 2023 for P2F Conversion
A321CEO Midhaul:
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
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
Boeing 737: The last remaining 737 was retired in Oct 2015. Details are archived here.
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.
Boeing 747-400: The last remaining 747-400 was retired in Dec 2020. Details are archived here. For further information, see Globaliser's tracker.
Embraer 170: The last remaining E170 was retired in Jan 2021. Details are archived here.
Airbus A318: The last remaining A318 was stored in Mar 2020 and scrapped in Feb 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.
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak the following information is very much subject to change as we wait to see how BA's fleet will look in the future.
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: 9 (30 currently in fleet)
A320ceo: 66 (66 currently in fleet)
A320neo: 22 (20 currently in fleet)
A321ceo: 11 (13 currently in fleet)
A321neo: 15 (11 currently in fleet)
Midhaul
A321: 1 (Flagged for disposal)
Longhaul
A350-1000: 18 (16 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.
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 -
G-TTNW -
G-TTNX -
G-TTNY -
G-TTNZ -
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 -
G-TNEC -
G-TNED -
G-TNEE -
Airbus A350-1000:
BA ordered 18 A350-1000s for delivery between 2019 and 2022. These will all be 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 June 2023
G-XWBO - Delivered on 19 July 2023
G-XWBP - Delivered on 19 August 2023
G-XWBR - Currently undergoing flight testing @ TLS (MSN 639)
G-XWBS - Assigned MSN 652
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.
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 - Due February 2024 (LN 1185)
G-ZBLI - Due April 2024 (LN 1193)
G-ZBLJ - Due May 2024 (LN 1197)
G-ZBLK - Due June 2024 (LN 1204)
G-ZBLL - Due August 2024 (LN 1214)
G-ZBLM - Due
G-ZBLN - Due
G-ZBLO - Due
G-ZBLP - Due
G-ZBLR - Due
G-ZBLS - Due
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 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.
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 8 completed, and the 4 aircraft delivered in 2020/21 (M/N/O/P) were delivered in this configuration:
G-STBA/D/E/G/H/J/K/L/M/N/O/P
The following aircraft are believed to be currently undergoing cabin refit at Cardiff:
G-STBF
Boeing 787-8:
Cabin retrofits are expected to commence in Q3 2023 to a 31J/37W/136Y configuration with new Club World Suite.
The following aircraft are believed to be currently undergoing cabin refit at Cardiff:
None
Club Suite Fleet Roll Out:
B777-200ER
28/31 (90%)
B777-300ER
12/16 (75%)
B787-8
0/12 (0%)
B787-9
0/18 (0%)
B787-10
7/7 (100%)
A350-1000
16/16 (100%)
A380
0/12 (0%)
Total Fleet: 63/112 (56%)
(12 x B777 aircraft have been upgraded for LGW service with old Club World Seat and therefore are ignored; it is currently assumed that the 3 77R config aircraft which were due to operate from LGW will now remain at LHR and undergo some form of conversion to a Club Suite config)
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. Recent 747 retirements have been to Kemble (GBA) in England for scrapping.
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
A320CEO:
G-MIDY - Retired to DGX on 28 Jun 2023
A321CEO:
G-MEDM - Sold Sept 2023 for P2F Conversion
A321CEO Midhaul:
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
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
Boeing 737: The last remaining 737 was retired in Oct 2015. Details are archived here.
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.
Boeing 747-400: The last remaining 747-400 was retired in Dec 2020. Details are archived here. For further information, see Globaliser's tracker.
Embraer 170: The last remaining E170 was retired in Jan 2021. Details are archived here.
Airbus A318: The last remaining A318 was stored in Mar 2020 and scrapped in Feb 2021. Details are archived here.
BA fleet: confirmed information on aircraft deliveries, refurbishment and retirements
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BA fleet: confirmed information on aircraft deliveries, refurbishment and retirements
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Welcome to the new BA fleet: confirmed news and information on aircraft deliveries, refurbishment, and retirements thread. The purpose of this thread is to allow us to track developments concerning the British Airways aircraft fleet based at London Heathrow and London Gatwick as well as the BA CityFlyer fleet based at London City and Edinburgh airports, and is a continuation of the popular BA Fleet : New aircraft arrivals and retirements master tracker thread.
We'd like to reserve this thread for known, confirmed updates but as many of you enjoy discussing this topic in speculative terms, we've set up a sister thread to cater for this need which you can follow here
Please follow the wiki post attached to this thread to track the latest developments and status of the fleet. For illustrative purposes, a brief summary of the fleet is provided below, listed from the dinky and beautifully proportioned A318 to the gargantuan A380.
Airbus A319
Image credit: British Airways
Airbus A320 family
Image credit: British Airways
Airbus A321 family
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Boeing 787-8
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May 26, 20, 11:13 am
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G-YMMK confirmed as having had the majority of its seats removed to enable cargo to be carried in the cabin
https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...ger-cargo-use/
https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...ger-cargo-use/
May 27, 20, 1:08 pm
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G-YMMK confirmed as having had the majority of its seats removed to enable cargo to be carried in the cabin
https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...ger-cargo-use/
https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...ger-cargo-use/
May 27, 20, 1:24 pm
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May 27, 20, 4:21 pm
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Its interesting that theyve left the First cabin intact given these aircraft are to be converted to a 3-class configuration. Youd have thought that all cabins wouldve been removed to make the 3-class fit-out quicker when the time comes.
May 27, 20, 4:24 pm
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It was mentioned on another thread that the F cabins are being used as an expanded crew rest facility as the crew operating the return flight travel on the outbound.
May 27, 20, 6:32 pm
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As mentioned the F cabin is required for crew rest to operate under extended FTLs. The normal crew rest facility is inoperable under freighter config and so keeping F was the easiest way around it I guess
May 28, 20, 9:14 am
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May 28, 20, 9:23 am
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But its being put back every single week. Theyre taking delivery of the A350s on time. This frame was supposed to be ready back in January!
May 28, 20, 9:53 am
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