Originally Posted by ft101 (Post 37689228)

And is currently operating EK9987. Cargo routing to CPH.

The post about it going to DWC was made after the 582/583 flights.

Originally Posted by ZRHMD11 (Post 37689377)

The aircraft now being used for cargo flights haven`t the seats removed like during the Covid....

An aircraft can be used for a cargo flight today and tomorrow for a regular pax flight.

Originally Posted by Flo388 (Post 37688786)

Sadly A6-EBR continues with the cargo operation.
i hope they will retire that A6-EB* birds soon.

Originally Posted by vbroucek (Post 37691231)

Yes, I fully understand you ft101 and ZRHMD11 , but the post I was reacting to was suggesting that A6-EBR is doing cargo only - note the "CONTINUES" and "SADLY"

Originally Posted by Flo388 (Post 37692776)

It's unfortunate from the passenger's perspective. After all, the A6-EB* series is a somewhat older model that hasn't kept up with the times for quite a while.

Originally Posted by FRAEK (Post 37624274)

First of all, I wish everyone a safe return back home or to your destination.
Thanks, your hint helped me to evaluate a bunch of youtube videos. I think I resolved the puzzle. In the videos I looked for shots of the inflight information system or the front gear, where the tail number is visible too. For the latter I took special care, that it really was the plane actually boarded.

Result:
Active planes:
Manual A6-ECA, CE to CK (8 planes)
Electric A6-EBM, BU, BY, CM, CO, CQ to CZ. EBV (retired?)

Retired, B series:
BB, BG, BL, BN, BQ all had electric blinds.

Retired, C series:
CB,CD,CL all manual. CN most likely electric, CP not found.

Summary
It looks like EBW (manual) was indeed an exception in the B-series.
In the C-series there's a pattern: ECA to ECL were manual (delivered till Dec. 2008) ECM to ECZ electric (delivered Jan. 09 or later).

Thanks for having guided me in the right direction.

Originally Posted by Flo388 (Post 37707730)

I just saw a picture, A6-EWA has now the 3. Generation ICE in Economy. So maybe they retrofitted all the 777-200LR with that now.

Originally Posted by A6EDH (Post 37720114)

A6-EEA is currently on its way back from Newquay as EK2558. Expecting this to have Starlink fitted.

Originally Posted by A6EDH (Post 37740998)

A6-EBM has finally been retired from passenger duties and flew to Tel Aviv earlier today. Looks like it’ll be joining A6-EBK at SkyCargo.

Originally Posted by thijsseh (Post 37741151)

That can only be seen as ‘good news’. See my remarks about the A6-EBx frames upthread. Three to go: R, U and Y

Originally Posted by A6EDH (Post 37741256)

I think they are all earmarked to become freighters with SkyCargo

Originally Posted by A6EDH (Post 37740998)

A6-EBM has finally been retired from passenger duties and flew to Tel Aviv earlier today. Looks like it’ll be joining A6-EBK at SkyCargo.

Originally Posted by thijsseh (Post 37741264)

I’m sure you are right. They probably need them until the Gulf scenario stabilises. Six A380’s were stored since the war started and some typical A380 services are operated by 77W’s. Once that can be reversed, one would suspect that more 77W’s will be ‘retired’ to SkyCargo.