Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 In this article http://asia.businesstraveller.com/news/fleet-upgrade-for-royal-brunei it was mentioned that: Cabin interiors will remain unchanged so expect business class to feature SIA’s “Raffles” seats which are angled lie-flat rather than fully flat. However RBA will be installing its own IFE (inflight entertainment) system. SIA operated these B777s in a two-class layout with 30 business class seats (disposed 2-2-2) with 57 ins of legroom and with 255 economy class seats (3-3-3) with 34 ins of legroom. It means RBA’s marketing department will have to hone its marketing skills to fill the extra seats as the B767s seat 23 in business and 182 in economy class. Passengers who have flown SIA in the past will remember that these particular B777s operated between Manchester and Singapore in SIA service until the end of March (before being replaced by newer and larger B777-300ERs). Currently this B777-200ER model is still used by SIA for its Singapore services out of Amsterdam and Copenhagen. So BI is actually leasing 6 B772s of the 9V-SV* series (2 class long haul with full ER powered engines), possibly SVA, SVB, SVC, SVD, SVE and SVF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 So BI is actually leasing 6 B772s of the 9V-SV* series (2 class long haul with full ER powered engines), possibly SVA, SVB, SVC, SVD, SVE and SVF. Hopefully, we get the Sierra-Whiskey's in AMS in that case, i.s.o. these 'boring' Sierra-Victor's... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted May 12, 2010 The summary now is as follows: Confirmed 1. 9V-SQA stored at a desert airport (VCV) in the US (MSN 28507) 2. 9V-SRA sold to EuroAtlantic Airways then leased by Biman Bangladesh (MSN 28513) 3. 9V-SRB will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28998) 4. 9V-SRC will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28999) 5. 9V-SRD will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28514) 6. 9V-SRE (Star Alliance livery) will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28523) Underway + 6 B772s of the 9V-SV* series which will be leased to BI + 3 B772s which will be sold to EuroAtlantic Airways, then being leased to Biman Bangladesh + 10 B772s which will be sold to Transaero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted June 1, 2010 Updated summary list: Confirmed 1. 9V-SQA stored at a desert airport (VCV) in the US (MSN 28507) 2. 9V-SRA sold to EuroAtlantic Airways then leased by Biman Bangladesh (MSN 28513) 3. 9V-SRB will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28998) 4. 9V-SRC will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28999) 5. 9V-SRD will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28514) 6. 9V-SRE (Star Alliance livery) will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28523) 7. 9V-SVF leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30871) Underway + 5 B772s of the 9V-SV* series which will be leased to BI (9V-SVG has been painted in BI's livery) + 3 B772s which will be sold to EuroAtlantic Airways, then being leased to Biman Bangladesh + 10 B772s which will be sold to Transaero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted June 19, 2010 Updated summary list: Confirmed 1. 9V-SQA stored at a desert airport (VCV) in the US (MSN 28507) 2. 9V-SRA sold to EuroAtlantic Airways then leased by Biman Bangladesh (MSN 28513) and re-registered as CS-TFM 3. 9V-SRB sold to Transaero (MSN 28998) and re-registered as EI-UNU 4. 9V-SRC will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28999) 5. 9V-SRD will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28514) 6. 9V-SRE (Star Alliance livery) will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28523) 7. 9V-SVF leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30871) and re-registered as V8-BLA 8. 9V-SVG leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30872) and re-registered as V8-BLB Underway + 4 B772s of the 9V-SV* series which will be leased to BI (rumoured to be 9V-SVA, SVB, SVC and SVD) + 3 B772s which will be sold to EuroAtlantic Airways, then being leased to Biman Bangladesh + 10 B772s which will be sold to Transaero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2010 Well, KLM is till operating their MD-11, along with other new aircraft. What I was trying to say is renewing 6 types of aircraft is not as aeasy as renewing a single type. KLM is still flying MD11 as they are OWNED by KLM and all have been payed off. Most of the 330s and 777s are leased aircraft so more expensive in use! That's why you still see MD11 fly around in KLM colours in at least 5 or 6 years from now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2010 Updated summary list: Confirmed 1. 9V-SQA stored at a desert airport (VCV) in the US (MSN 28507) 2. 9V-SRA sold to EuroAtlantic Airways then leased by Biman Bangladesh (MSN 28513) and re-registered as CS-TFM 3. 9V-SRB sold to Transaero (MSN 28998) and re-registered as EI-UNU 4. 9V-SRC will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28999) 5. 9V-SRD will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28514) 6. 9V-SRE (Star Alliance livery) will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28523) 7. 9V-SVF leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30871) and re-registered as V8-BLA 8. 9V-SVG leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30872) and re-registered as V8-BLB Underway + 4 B772s of the 9V-SV* series which will be leased to BI (rumoured to be 9V-SVA, SVB, SVC and SVD) + 3 B772s which will be sold to EuroAtlantic Airways, then being leased to Biman Bangladesh + 10 B772s which will be sold to Transaero Yap, I can confirmed that BI is taking SQ's 9V-SVA, SVB, SVC and SVD. SVF, SQA and SVB are in service by now if I am not mistaken. The retirement of B763 will soon commence..no more 'golden throne'... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruiz Razy 1 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 Wonder when will the "other 5 star" be phasing out the T7s? If not mistaken they got their first a month earlier from SQ and it's still active on key routes. Did see some signs of "aged" on the last flight I took back in April 2010. Hopefully not more than 3 - 4 years..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 9V-SVA has already been delivered to Royal Brunei Airlines as V8-BLC and this has already gone into operation on the BWN-LHR-BWN route last week. 9V-SRC is already in all white and the Transaero livery will next be applied. Other updates: SilkAir A319 9V-SBA has already been painted in an all-white livery with Swedish registration (Can anyone confirm if it is indeed SE-IRA). 9V-SBB has also been painted all white and the livery of Belle Air - a Bulgarian low cost carrier - is currently being applied. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted July 12, 2010 Thanks for the input guys. Updated summary list: Confirmed 1. 9V-SQA stored at a desert airport (VCV) in the US (MSN 28507) 2. 9V-SRA sold to EuroAtlantic Airways then leased by Biman Bangladesh (MSN 28513) and re-registered as CS-TFM 3. 9V-SRB sold to Transaero (MSN 28998) and re-registered as EI-UNU 4. 9V-SRC sold to Transaero (MSN 28999) and re-registered as EI-UNT 5. 9V-SRD will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28514) 6. 9V-SRE (Star Alliance livery) will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28523) 7. 9V-SVA leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 28524) and re-registered as V8-BLC 8. 9V-SVF leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30871) and re-registered as V8-BLA 9. 9V-SVG leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30872) and re-registered as V8-BLB Underway + 3 B772s of the 9V-SV* series which will be leased to BI (rumoured to be 9V-SVB, SVC and SVD) + 3 B772s which will be sold to EuroAtlantic Airways, then being leased to Biman Bangladesh + 10 B772s which will be sold to Transaero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2010 Slightly off topic I guess, but BI will be sending their 777's to KUL soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted July 14, 2010 Slightly off topic I guess, but BI will be sending their 777's to KUL soon. Correct; see below: As per 12JUL10 GDS timetable display, Royal Brunei Airlines is planning Boeing 777-200ER service on selected flights to Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, effective 31OCT10. Also, Boeing 777 is to operate service to Singapore briefly in September 2010. Details below: Bandar Seri Begawan – Jakarta 31OCT10 – 14NOV10 Day 4 21NOV10 – 27NOV10 Day 24 28NOV10 - Day 2 777 is also scheduled to operate on 02NOV10 (Day 2) Bandar Seri Begawan – Kuala Lumpur 31OCT10 – 27NOV10 Day 35 Bandar Seri Begawan – Singapore BI421/422 30AUG10 – 19SEP10 Day 5 31OCT10 – 27NOV10 Day 35 BI423/424 31OCT10 – 27NOV10 Day 1 28NOV10 - Day 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted July 14, 2010 There's a sudden increase of capacity between BWN and KUL. BI going 777, AK going double daily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Updated summary list: Confirmed 1. 9V-SQA stored at a desert airport (VCV) in the US (MSN 28507) 2. 9V-SRA sold to EuroAtlantic Airways then leased by Biman Bangladesh (MSN 28513) and re-registered as CS-TFM 3. 9V-SRB sold to Transaero (MSN 28998) and re-registered as EI-UNU 4. 9V-SRC sold to Transaero (MSN 28999) and re-registered as EI-UNT 5. 9V-SRD will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28514) 6. 9V-SRE (Star Alliance livery) will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28523) 7. 9V-SVA leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 28524) and re-registered as V8-BLC 8. 9V-SVB leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 28525) and re-registered as V8-BLD 9. 9V-SVF leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30871) and re-registered as V8-BLA 10. 9V-SVG leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30872) and re-registered as V8-BLB Underway + 2 B772s of the 9V-SV* series which will be leased to BI (rumoured to be 9V-SVC and SVD) + 3 B772s which will be sold to EuroAtlantic Airways, then being leased to Biman Bangladesh + 10 B772s which will be sold to Transaero *9V-SRD was spotted by fellow MalaysianWings kianhong in SIN in Transaero colour yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted August 27, 2010 SQ's old B777s are selling like hot murtabak at Bazar Ramadhan. 8 more B772ERs are now rumoured to be joining CX's fleet soon. http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/general_aviation/read.main/4910688/ Reported from a good source that CX looking at some of the 777-200ERs soon to be retired by SQ, to be used as a stopgap (by CX) until the A350s come in 2016 - and allowing the retirement of the A340s. Updated summary list: Confirmed 1. 9V-SQA stored at a desert airport (VCV) in the US (MSN 28507) 2. 9V-SRA sold to EuroAtlantic Airways then leased by Biman Bangladesh (MSN 28513) and re-registered as CS-TFM 3. 9V-SRB sold to Transaero (MSN 28998) and re-registered as EI-UNU 4. 9V-SRC sold to Transaero (MSN 28999) and re-registered as EI-UNT 5. 9V-SRD will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28514) 6. 9V-SRE (Star Alliance livery) will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28523) 7. 9V-SVA leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 28524) and re-registered as V8-BLC 8. 9V-SVB leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 28525) and re-registered as V8-BLD 9. 9V-SVF leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30871) and re-registered as V8-BLA 10. 9V-SVG leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30872) and re-registered as V8-BLB Underway + 2 B772s of the 9V-SV* series which will be leased to BI (rumoured to be 9V-SVC and SVD) + 3 B772s which will be sold to EuroAtlantic Airways, then being leased to Biman Bangladesh + 10 B772s which will be sold to Transaero + 8 B772s of the 9V-SV* series which will be leased to CX *9V-SRD and 9V-SVC were spotted by fellow MalaysianWings kianhong in SIN in Transaero and Royal Brunei colours respectively recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted August 27, 2010 I guess the question is how many B777-212ERs will be left with after they are sold or leased out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2010 SQ's old B777s are selling like hot murtabak at Bazar Ramadhan. LOL. CX apparently doesn't really care with operating old aircraft (per EK and SQ standard) and still remains profitable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 Well to be honest the only people who care are aviation buffs. As long as cabin and product is good, normal passenger would be happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 LOL. CX apparently doesn't really care with operating old aircraft (per EK and SQ standard) and still remains profitable. CX additionally announced yesterday that it signed a letter of intent with Airbus covering the purchase of 30 A350-900s. The airline said the Rolls Royce Trent 1000 XWB-powered aircraft will form the backbone of its future midsize widebody fleet. They are slated for delivery between 2016 and 2019 and will replace CX's A330s and A340s. The next-generation aircraft will be used across the carrier's network, including on nonstop flights from Hong Kong to Europe and North America. http://atwonline.com/airports-routes/news/cathay-pacific-posts-881-million-first-half-profit-orders-30-a350-900s-0804 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 I was quite surprised to know CX never operates 777-200ER, only 777-200. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 The murtabak stuff is LOL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted September 4, 2010 I guess the question is how many B777-212ERs will be left with after they are sold or leased out? I think the answer would be 0. From my understanding, all SQ's B772s must go. The airline has 20 B789s and 20 A359s as a replacement for this type. Updated summary list: Confirmed 1. 9V-SRA sold to EuroAtlantic Airways then leased by Biman Bangladesh (MSN 28513) and re-registered as CS-TFM 2. 9V-SRB sold to Transaero (MSN 28998) and re-registered as EI-UNU 3. 9V-SRC sold to Transaero (MSN 28999) and re-registered as EI-UNT 4. 9V-SRD will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28514) 5. 9V-SRE (Star Alliance livery) will be sold to Transaero (MSN 28523) 6. 9V-SVA leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 28524) and re-registered as V8-BLC 7. 9V-SVB leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 28525) and re-registered as V8-BLD 8. 9V-SVC leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 28526) and re-registered as V8-BLE 9. 9V-SVF leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30871) and re-registered as V8-BLA 10. 9V-SVG leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30872) and re-registered as V8-BLB Underway + 1 B772 of the 9V-SV* series which will be leased to BI (rumoured to be 9V-SVD) + 3 B772s which will be sold to EuroAtlantic Airways, then being leased to Biman Bangladesh + 10 B772s which will be sold to Transaero + 8 B772s of the 9V-SQ* series which will be leased to CX, including 9V-SQA which was stored at a desert airport (VCV) in the US (MSN 28507) for a year *9V-SRD was spotted by fellow MalaysianWings kianhong in SIN in Transaero colour recently. kianhong also spotted 9V-SQA's homecoming trip from the desert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeO 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2010 At least SIA dont leased their B773s aircraft... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 Recent news about Transaero acquiring 4 more B773s (non ER) from SQ. http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/general_aviation/read.main/5018627/ Updated summary list: Confirmed 1. 9V-SRA sold to EuroAtlantic Airways then leased by Biman Bangladesh (MSN 28513) and re-registered as CS-TFM 2. 9V-SRB sold to Transaero (MSN 28998) and re-registered as EI-UNU 3. 9V-SRC sold to Transaero (MSN 28999) and re-registered as EI-UNT 4. 9V-SRD sold to Transaero (MSN 28514) and re-registered as EI-UNS 5. 9V-SRE (Star Alliance livery) sold to Transaero (MSN 28523) and re-registered as EI-UNR 6. 9V-SVA leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 28524) and re-registered as V8-BLC 7. 9V-SVB leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 28525) and re-registered as V8-BLD 8. 9V-SVC leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 28526) and re-registered as V8-BLE 9. 9V-SVD leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30869) and re-registered as V8-BLF 10. 9V-SVF leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30871) and re-registered as V8-BLA 11. 9V-SVG leased to Royal Brunei (MSN 30872) and re-registered as V8-BLB Underway + 3 B772s which will be sold to EuroAtlantic Airways, then being leased to Biman Bangladesh + 10 B772s which will be sold to Transaero + 8 B772s of the 9V-SQ* series which will be leased to CX, including 9V-SQA which was stored at a desert airport (VCV) in the US (MSN 28507) for a year + 4 B773s (non ER) which will be sold to Transaero (reportedly 9V-SYA, SYB, SYC and SYD) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted January 2, 2011 Not really a 777 phase out news per se, but there was a huge buzz today in SQTalk about the confirmed rumour of total removal of SQ's B772s from SIN-KUL-SIN sector. All SQ flights on the route will be on the new A333s beginning March 2011. SQ's 772s will be a history in KUL. http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10680 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
