First commercial aircraft deliveries (new/used), aviation news, retirements, accidents, feature stories This blog focuses on the first deliveries of an aircraft type / variant (new or used) to a commercial airline, as well as the final retirement of aircraft types. New airline startups and airlines ceasing operations are also a key feature Source: Seven Seas Aviation JetTrak Database (tailored reports and consultant data services available: contact Rob Grundy via e-mail: rg7cavn@gmail.com)
Monday, October 16, 2017
Qantas takes delivery of first 787-9
Qantas has taken delivery of it's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The aircraft, one of eight firm orders, with many options, will be replacing certain 747-400s, as well as opening new ultra long haul routes routes such as Perth to London. The aircraft's first route though will be Melbourne to Los Angeles in December.
Boeing 787-9 MSN 39038 L/N 615 F/F 9/28/17
Qantas VH-ZNA "Great Southern Land" 10/16/17 - present
Qantas - Current Fleet
67 x 737-800
18 x A330-200
10 x A330-300
1 x 787-9
10 x 747-400
12 x A380
Total: 118
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