Qantas 737 Refurbishment tracker

[Christopher Campbell]

oh I must have missed VXG returning to service

 

[kermatu]

Sincere apologies if I have missed this - but I know from the first post that the Jetconnect 737s didn't seem to be part of the refurb - is that still the case?

 

[moa999]

Sincere apologies if I have missed this - but I know from the first post that the Jetconnect 737s didn't seem to be part of the refurb - is that still the case?

The only announced the 67 VH registered planes.

Query if they need the extra galley space for the NZ flights, and/or if they are thinking something else. Certainly versus the ME airlines QFs J product is wanting

 

[kermatu]

The only announced the 67 VH registered planes.

Query if they need the extra galley space for the NZ flights, and/or if they are thinking something else. Certainly versus the ME airlines QFs J product is wanting

Thanks. While I like the Jetconnect J flights, a basic refurb would still be well short of competing with the ME airlines. The A330s on the other hand would be attractive - if demand is there.

 

[mannej]

Thanks. While I like the Jetconnect J flights, a basic refurb would still be well short of competing with the ME airlines. The A330s on the other hand would be attractive - if demand is there.

The refurb would diminish the TT product IMO, smaller lavatories and an extra row isn't necessarily a good thing or an improvement.

 

[kermatu]

The refurb would diminish the TT product IMO, smaller lavatories and an extra row isn't necessarily a good thing or an improvement.

I agree - I'm not sold on the refurbs yet (but haven't flown too many to be honest). Some of the J seats on the NZ flights are broken / faulty and very tired -- some refresh here would not go astray.

 

[moa999]

Some of the J seats on the NZ flights are broken / faulty and very tired -- some refresh here would not go astray.

I wonder whether the 737 floor could support a SkyBed suite. Obviously same spares will get pulled out of EBG/EBL shortly, although query the width as well..

Anyhow another mystery - obviously something will be done..

A bunch of weird and wonderful rumours of on Pprune including all planes and pilots moving back to Aus regos, and Jetconnect subleasing a VH plane so it's aircraft can get a refurb

 

[mannej]

Wouldn't the certification process of getting the skybed on the 737 make it unviable anyway?

 

[moa999]

Wouldn't the certification process of getting the skybed on the 737 make it unviable anyway?

Potentially.
Other option would be the slightly angled 2x2 configuration that Qatar uses in its A320 First and American in its A321 Business which might be certified for the 737 as well.
Either way it would undoubtedly come with the loss of some economy rows.

But its all guesses till QF makes an announcement.

 

[Christopher Campbell]

35 of 67 52%-- Seatcount increased - VXB-VXE, VXG-VXL, VXO-VYB, VYD-VZE, VZX, VZY
62 of 67 92% -- With SIFE/ Q-Streaming
29 of 29 100% - Setback IFE - VZL-VZZ, XZA-XZP
33 of 38 86% - Q-Streaming - VXB-VXE, VXH-VXL, VXP-VYB, VYD-VZE

Currently being refurbished:

Brisbane:
19th May VH-VXF, expect 30th May
4th May VH-VZZ, expect 28th May

Sydney:
22nd May VH-VXA, expect 2nd June

Remaining 02-08 non refurbished B737s:

VH-VXM
VH-VXN
VH-VYC

 

[Aussie_flyer]

I was on VXM last night and it was looking very tired indeed, definitely in need of the refresh!

 

[Christopher Campbell]

the remaining 02-08 737s should be finished by the end of June

 

[jimmylikesitwet]

There was previously a decision to sell 2 x 737-800. Wonder if that means 2 will remain unrefurbished.

 

[moa999]

There was previously a decision to sell 2 x 737-800. Wonder if that means 2 will remain unrefurbished.

The only reference I can see to that is from Aug 2014 to be completed by FY15 so I think it has been cancelled - they did return the two A330s. The 67 was mentioned by QF in releases (albeit this was a month earlier).
www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-group-fleet-update-2/
www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-to-refresh-boeing-737-fleet/

 

[moa999]

VH-XZE which is a relatively new aircraft (BSI and only 3yo) hasn't flown since arriving in BNE on 9/5 so unsure what is going on there

 

[Christopher Campbell]

maybe its just a spare? but yeah it does definitely seem quite odd.

 

[Christopher Campbell]

When the final 9 B737s will be repainted?

 

[Shamrock55]

Does anyone know if or when Jetconnect may be updating their trans-tasman 737s? Getting a bit tired.

 

[Christopher Campbell]

no the jetconnect 737s are not part of the refurb program

 

[RickyT84]

When the final 9 B737s will be repainted?

There are actually 10 that needs to be repainted. VXM is the other one in addition to the other 9 VY* series aircraft.