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That new link doesn’t work. Weird
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Originally Posted by murtaza12
(Post 36921016)
The new link has been reported by someone again. The same person (presumably) has targeted my other public sheets as well, one of which has nothing to do with EK, so just seems like some unhappy moron going on a reporting spree.
I've submitted appeals to Google to have them restored, last time it took them a few days to restore the links, so let's see how long it takes this time. Meanwhile I will be searching for a new platform to host this on because Google doesn't bother looking in to their own ToS which I am supposedly in violation of, yet all it takes is one report for them to take down the links. Sorry for the inconvenience. Edit: The original link (from 2018) was restored by Google, and I will leave that link in the wiki of this thread as a redirect tool to the active sheet. That way access to the sheet is a 2-step process, first the old link has to be opened, which will then let users be redirected to the currently working link (which can potentially keep changing). Mildly inconvenient but currently it's the only workaround I can come up with since there are no good online office suite alternatives. In the meantime I think A6-EQG is next to be refitted with PEY. |
Originally Posted by murtaza12
(Post 36921016)
The new link has been reported by someone again.
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It would appear A6-EXC is very close to being delivered as it's currently showing on Flightradar as being parked near the delivery centre in TLS.
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A6-EUH and A6-EUN have both been ferried to TEV. Interesting that they’ve sent two there at once. Are they both in for maintenance? They have also got repainting facilities there too
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Originally Posted by A6EDH
(Post 36949171)
A6-EUH and A6-EUN have both been ferried to TEV. Interesting that they’ve sent two there at once. Are they both in for maintenance? They have also got repainting facilities there too
Can not post a link but it just google „Emirates 220 planes“ |
A few days ago A6-EON left the hangar.
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Originally Posted by yuckz0ne
(Post 36949999)
A couple days ago Emirates confirmed that they are going to upgrade even more A380s than planned before.
Can not post a link but it just google „Emirates 220 planes“ |
Originally Posted by LXA350
(Post 36958541)
It will take a little longer to convince Airbus to build the A380 NEO so until then the current A380 fleet needs to last ;)
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Originally Posted by yuckz0ne
(Post 36959198)
As funny as it sounds, but the A380 is still just perfect for Emirates. Every flight I (Skywards Gold) have flown with them is fully booked.
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Hey all, new poster here.
I'm planning MEL–DXB on Apr 28 in Y, and tossing up between EK405 and EK407. EK405 switches to non-stop from Mar 30 using the refurbished four-class 77W. EK407 remains the regular four-class A380. I usually prefer EK's A380 for the wider seats, cabin width, quieter, etc in Y, but I'm tempted to try the refurbished 77W. Has anyone flown EK's refurbished four-class 77W in Y yet? How does it compares to the four-class A380, especially on seat comfort, cabin feel, IFE, overall pax experience, etc? Also, does Y class IFE on the refurbished 77W have Bluetooth connectivity? Appreciate any insight, cheers! |
Originally Posted by gattogelato
(Post 36963071)
Hey all, new poster here.
I'm planning MEL–DXB on Apr 28 in Y, and tossing up between EK405 and EK407. EK405 switches to non-stop from Mar 30 using the refurbished four-class 77W. EK407 remains the regular four-class A380. I usually prefer EK's A380 for the wider seats, cabin width, quieter, etc in Y, but I'm tempted to try the refurbished 77W. Has anyone flown EK's refurbished four-class 77W in Y yet? How does it compares to the four-class A380, especially on seat comfort, cabin feel, IFE, overall pax experience, etc? Also, does Y class IFE on the refurbished 77W have Bluetooth connectivity? Appreciate any insight, cheers! |
Take 407 and the A380 without hesitation.
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A6-EDF appears to be close to getting reactivated. Flightradar shows it having an engine run yesterday.
Was wondering if this was going to come back seeing as it’s been back at DXB without movement since the end of 2023, but mind you it could’ve been awaiting parts. |
Starlink & Retrofit
I read Starlink is coming, not sure if the source is reliable.
Also, why does the retrofitting take so long? With the current figures of approximately 150 aircraft still to go and an average time of 37,5 days per aircraft which makes them roll out 20 updated cabins per year. It will take them another 8 years to complete the retrofit. With them upgrading newer aircraft before older ones it seems like these older aircraft would have been taken out of the fleet already anyway right? Using the sheet as a source. Thanks for sharing btw. |
Originally Posted by Goodbeans
(Post 36965597)
I read Starlink is coming, not sure if the source is reliable.
Also, why does the retrofitting take so long? With the current figures of approximately 150 aircraft still to go and an average time of 37,5 days per aircraft which makes them roll out 20 updated cabins per year. It will take them another 8 years to complete the retrofit. With them upgrading newer aircraft before older ones it seems like these older aircraft would have been taken out of the fleet already anyway right? Using the sheet as a source. Thanks for sharing btw. The 77Ws are being retrofitted much faster (I think there’s a small error in the average calculation that’s skewing that number, if I’m reading the formula right) than the 388s, so while they focus on 77Ws the rate will pick up, and as that winds down, the rate will slow down, all things being constant. Main constraints previously indicated are parts (supply chains are still clogged up) and shortage of staff, and I believe that’s more severe for the 388s. But have also read that they’d like to get rid of the old J seat ASAP, although that sounds convenient. Haven’t seen anyone say it definitively, but yes, it would appear that retrofitting the newer airframes they expect to keep longer in the hope that Boeing gets its act together is the plan, at least for the 77Ws. |
Hi all,
Just saw the update below - the refitted 777 service from Hong Kong will start 6 days AFTER my flight! Typical! :) https://www.emirates.com/media-centr...content=global |
Originally Posted by Xar18
(Post 36986170)
Hi all,
Just saw the update below - the refitted 777 service from Hong Kong will start 6 days AFTER my flight! Typical! :) https://www.emirates.com/media-centr...content=global |
Originally Posted by CaptainEKAirbus
(Post 36988233)
You may get lucky. Most of what is in that announcement has a buffer of at least a week in case retrofits take longer than expected.
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A6-EDF flew for the first time in over a year this morning on the EK2646 test flight, so seems like it’s re-entry into service is imminent.
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At the same time, the next A380 was equipped with PE, A6-EON. The next one is likely to be A6-EOD. It looks as if the older ULR A380s will be retrofitted first.
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A6-EDF is set to return to service this evening on the EK925/926 Cairo service
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Is there any indication when Emirates could pull the last 6 A380’s out of storage at DWC or are those gone for good? Surely the longer they sit idle in DWC, the more work they’ll need doing before they come back into service you’d have thought…
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A6-EBQ hasn’t flown since March 25th. Since it’s a 36NER frame (GECAS owned), I wonder if it’s undergoing end of lease maintenance?
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Thanks murtaza12 for your updates. Looks like the EP* planes are getting retrofitted even without the crew rest. EPA, EPI, EPU. My parents are flying to India on Thanksgiving (TRV, mom is coming from MAA on EK547, my dad from DEL on EK515). By November or December all of these planes will have PEY. What happens to the EN* planes remain to be seen. But the EC* planes definitely need an overhaul
Looks like a slow end of the 3-class non-CRC EP* planes on most India routes. Since its not CCU, they’ll probably be stuck with the older 777-300ER. I did like the EN* planes. But never say never? Premium Economy may come to MAA, TRV, BOM, BLR, etc based on the rate (or an A350) |
Did the link go down again?
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Originally Posted by pjm1300
(Post 37034287)
Did the link go down again?
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Just seen this picture on Twitter of another Emirates A380 in the process of being scrapped at DWC. No idea as to which one it was, or how long ago the picture was taken, but a sad sight indeed. Could either be EDC, EDD or EDE?
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The sheet was removed due to a DMCA takedown. Unlikely that it will be restored this time.
It's been a good 7 years :) |
And it looks like murtaza’s account is gone. What a shame. Seemed well-informed and the sheet was very useful.
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Originally Posted by IntrepidAfrican2
(Post 37035496)
And it looks like murtaza’s account is gone. What a shame. Seemed well-informed and the sheet was very useful.
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Originally Posted by thijsseh
(Post 37035513)
Isn’t there another platform where that information could be shared? I thought it was fantastic. And I applaud murtaza for maintaining (and expanding) it so conscientiously!
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Originally Posted by IntrepidAfrican2
(Post 37035559)
My IT person is worryingly giddy about a solution, if DMCA is the problem. If Murtaza comes back or sees this, please send me a private message.
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Hi folks,
as I was a real fan of Murtaza's Fleet Guide, I decided to create a Google Sheet by myself. I know it is not as comprehensive as the one from Murtaza. However I hope you like the Google sheet for now: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing I try to improve it from time to time and keep it updated. Nevertheless, I would be delighted if Murtaza would continue his Fleet Guide and possibly offer it on another platform. |
Originally Posted by A6EDH
(Post 37023262)
A6-EBQ hasn’t flown since March 25th. Since it’s a 36NER frame (GECAS owned), I wonder if it’s undergoing end of lease maintenance?
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Originally Posted by WilliamSudarpo
(Post 37053629)
It is end of lease. The aircraft will be returned to lessor soon.
A6-EPI & EPU are back in service. A6-EPD is in CAN (Maintenance perhaps?), and A6-EPJ may be the next non-CRC plane next for a PEY retrofit. It’s interesting the A380’s EO* that are fitted with PEY are still maintaining a generation older ice. So on ULR routes it may be a gamble if flying Y. But what is going to happen to the 2-class 777’s? Will they stay 2-class or also have PEY? Like EPE, G, Q, R, T? |
Like many hundreds of other users who have enjoyed and learnt from the fleet guide constantly and meticulously updated by FoxCL9 / Murtaza I will greatly miss this valuable resource. I struggle to understand why it has breached DCMA guidelines as all the information was in the public domain already?
Thank you flo388 for your contribution, I hope that it will flourish in the coming months and I have already bookmarked it in my browser. |
On Sat 3rd May EK28 1435 Glasgow to Dubai was cancelled, should have been operated by A6-EDF which worked the inward EK27.
A6-EDF still on the ground with no scheduled dep as yet. Any ideas what the issue may have been ??? |
Originally Posted by LJC
(Post 37065034)
On Sat 3rd May EK28 1435 Glasgow to Dubai was cancelled, should have been operated by A6-EDF which worked the inward EK27.
A6-EDF still on the ground with no scheduled dep as yet. Any ideas what the issue may have been ??? |
I noted some gaps in its flight history indicating possible problems.
Just getting ready to dep back to Dubai as UAE2566. |
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