A339 DELIVERIES

Having stills not managed to get on a 339, I've got a other chance coming up in the next few days. But I can feel another swap coming since G-VTOM went tech on Saturday and diverted to Shannon (still out of action).

I saw the media event for G-VMAN a couple of weeks ago, but it still hasn't been delivered. Anyone know when it's due to arrive into the fleet, and which other A330-900s are due this year?

4 in total to be delivered by end if this year.
Then 7 in 2027. According to their most recent annual report.

2028 - Boeing 787 refit starts - to be completed by 2030.

I think the 3 others aircraft will be delivered towards back end of this year.

I check out this website for updates.

https://a380.boards.net/thread/2678/vir ... eo?page=26

4 in total to be delivered by end if this year.

So with 6 A330-300’s left in the fleet at the moment does that mean by the end of this year, there will only be 2 left or will some be kept to help with the 787 refurbs ?

Thanks

David

I did read that all A333 were supposed to be retired by 2027, however they could keep a couple active a little longer to cover the B787 refit.

Although, only 14/17 B787 are getting the refit, and worn 7 Neo coming in during 2027, I think it won’t be too long before all A333 are gone.

[mitchja]

I’ve heard rumours that the B789 refit may be brought forward to possibly start towards the end of this year now. I suspect the Starlink system will also be installed at the same time if that is the case.

According to my contact the next few registrations are

G-VLJB
G-VHUN
G-VAVI

I’ve flown on the Neo 3 times in upper and I don’t get the hype the space and bed mode on the 300 is far superior in both space and comfort , ok you may not be able to see out the window as easily but trust me the older upper is far more comfortable.

Interesting, I get where they’re going with VHUN (honey) and VAVI (something aviation-y) but can’t imagine what they have planned for VLJB. I can’t think of anything obvious.

[mitchja]

Interesting, I get where they’re going with VHUN (honey) and VAVI (something aviation-y) but can’t imagine what they have planned for VLJB. I can’t think of anything obvious.

Once we also know the names, these reg's may then make a bit more sense.

Interesting, I get where they’re going with VHUN (honey) and VAVI (something aviation-y) but can’t imagine what they have planned for VLJB. I can’t think of anything obvious.

I suspect G-VLJB relates to Lady Jane Branson who died late last year

Then VS would have both G-VSRB & G-VLJB in the fleet together at the same time

A nice touch if true

Interesting, I get where they’re going with VHUN (honey) and VAVI (something aviation-y) but can’t imagine what they have planned for VLJB. I can’t think of anything obvious.

I suspect G-VLJB relates to Lady Jane Branson who died late last year

Then VS would have both G-VSRB & G-VLJB in the fleet together at the same time

A nice touch if true

* Joan Branson