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Originally Posted by QF NB
(Post 6844641)
serfty, appears ZK-JNO won't be arriving into NZ until later tonight (~12am).
Kiwi Flyer, ZK-JNG operates its last flight today, as QF4171 AKL-CHC. Can't confirm whether ZK-JNO has the J seats, so will need you to fly on her to to let me know, or I will need to wait to hear some more news at a later date. ... Nothing for JNG tomorrow ... |
Kiwi Flyer, it "seems" ZK-JNO has kept its 130Y configuration after returning from MEL, but I am hoping that you may be able to fly on her sometime soon, so you can confirm to me that it is indeed 130Y.
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Originally Posted by serfty
Yep, now scheduled for a departure 11½ hours later than originally; forcing somewhat of an equipment reassignment. ...
JNG had to fly another 8 flights on Friday ... |
The ex-JQ 717-200s stored at Brisbane Airport will be transferred to Tamworth (medium-term storage) within the next month due to problems with aircraft corrosion at BNE Airport.
It would be nice to hear something about plans for the 717-200s post storage :( Rumours are still rife about the 717s being transferred to National Jet (WA, NT, QLD ops) or being transferred to Melbourne and Sydney for Tasmanian flights (i.e. QFLink scrap DH8/3 to LST and replace with 717-200). Cheers |
I do hope that the 717s are put to good use. They are still relatively new aircraft and very quiet if your down the front of the aircraft!
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Originally Posted by QF NB
(Post 6868415)
Kiwi Flyer, it "seems" ZK-JNO has kept its 130Y configuration after returning from MEL, but I am hoping that you may be able to fly on her sometime soon, so you can confirm to me that it is indeed 130Y.
Thanks ZK-JNG flew to MEL from CHC today as QF6171, arriving ~11:30am. |
Originally Posted by serfty
(Post 6875944)
It seems we have a sighting: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showp...7&postcount=25
Code:
ZK-JNO (B733 QNZ) 1326 20061220 QF4038 (NZWN-NZAA) QF4038Interestingly, VH-OJE operated SYD-AKL-SYD yesterday (20/12 | QF43/44). Code:
VH-OJE QF0043 20/12/2006 12:10 Qantas B747-438 Sydney-AucklandCheers |
1 A330-200 now remains in the Qantas mainline domestic fleet, namely VH-EBA.
Below is VH-EBA's daily schedule for the next few months* (until JQ services to/from Osaka commence late March): Code:
SYD-MEL* Subject to change at any stage + Photo courtesy Cheng Qiu Post #1 has now been amended... Cheers |
When are JQi due to start receiving their 2 x A330's?
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Originally Posted by QF NB
(Post 6837825)
Blackcloud, I was on QF 747-300 VH-EBT on Monday and heard from a Flight Engineer that -EBT is due for a "D" check very shortly and there is speculation Qantas may not bother with this, and just retire the old bird. You have to remember this is the oldest aircraft in the fleet, at around 22 years old!
Originally Posted by Blackcloud
(Post 6838734)
If VH-EBT is due for a "D" check then it will be parted out for sure, after QF legally maxes out the hours. Too expensive for a "D" check but I thought early last year they said the 747-300 would be around until 2012, of course before high fuel prices AND A380 delays. How many 747-300 do they need for PER ops and the stand-in for 747-400 flights?
Well it looks as if the 747-300 will be staying around for longer and that VH-EBT will get a "D" check. From reports of the PER runs that QF must be filling them up pretty well. |
Originally Posted by AN_Boy
(Post 6882974)
When are JQi due to start receiving their 2 x A330's?
Originally Posted by Blackcloud
http://www.smh.com.au/news/business/...290676502.html
Well it looks as if the 747-300 will be staying around for longer and that VH-EBT will get a "D" check. From reports of the PER runs that QF must be filling them up pretty well. Regarding the A380 delay, Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon told this website that the airline is "considering" rolling out its A380 interior product in its 747-400 fleet as Singapore Airlines did earlier this month with its 777-300ERs Sounds good... but of course would be messy as Zone A on the 744 would impose restrictions on the seat size etc. Cheers |
Qantas NZ (JetConnect) is suspending WLG-CHC flights from March (see other thread).
No real surprise given JNO was withdrawn recently. There just arent enough aircraft left to service its current NZ domestic schedule on-going and allow for the "occasional" aircraft in maintenance. Will now be reviewing whether I stick with Qantas AKL-CHC only or just move all my travel to Air NZ which has more regular schedules anyway. I wouldnt be surprised if Qantas withdraws from NZ Domestic completely or replaces current service with Jetstar (although I cannot see many cost saving advantages over JetConnect of this). |
Actually JNO is back in service; it replaced JNG. See posts 93-100, 103 & 104 of this thread for more information.
I believe the WLG-CHC flight were suspended to free up an aircraft to take passengers betwixt AKL and BNE with QF125/QF126 becoming a daily JetConnect service from 11Mar. This was because the QF115/QF116 Service is going to be downgraded in capacity from 254 to 168 PAX (763->73H) from the same date. |
Oops - I meant JNG above.
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Originally Posted by QF NB
(Post 6870294)
The ex-JQ 717-200s stored at Brisbane Airport will be transferred to Tamworth (medium-term storage) within the next month due to problems with aircraft corrosion at BNE Airport.
It would be nice to hear something about plans for the 717-200s post storage :( |
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