Qantas 767GE cabin refresh: is it true?

[travellerqff]

I noticed on a forum discussion on airliners.net - that a Qantas Boeing 767 could be going to have a cabin refresh, including new IFE systems. It said it was separate to the iPad trial.

Has anyone else heard more on this?

Would be nice, considering some of the old work horses will be around for up to 6 years.

 

[tuppaware]

I noticed on a forum discussion on airliners.net - that a Qantas Boeing 767 could be going to have a cabin refresh, including new IFE systems. It said it was separate to the iPad trial.

Has anyone else heard more on this?

Would be nice, considering some of the old work horses will be around for up to 6 years.

Sigh some of them are already 22 years old . They do really need a refit.

 

[serfty]

Well the iPad trial one is here: (Flying with Qantas | Domestic Inflight Entertainment)

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[TD]Q Streaming
We are proud to announce that we will soon be trialling the very latest in wireless inflight entertainment technology.
During the six week Q Streaming trial, everyone onboard our dedicated B767-300 aircraft[SUP]+[/SUP] will be able to access inflight entertainment using the Apple iPads provided.
Towards the latter stages of the trial, you can put the new system to the test using your own Wi-Fi enabled device such as a laptop, smartphone or tablet.
You will enjoy greater choice and flexibility on this aircraft with access to over 150 hours of on-demand movies, television and radio programs.
The trial is set to take place from the end of October through to early December.[/TD]
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+With registration VH-OGH

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*Inflight entertainment is not available on QantasLink services.
^ Video content applies to seat back or fixed overhead entertainment screens only. In arm screens are required to be stowed for take-off and landing.

Been around for 21 years:

Qantas VH-OGH (Boeing 767 - MSN 24930) | Airfleets aviation
VH-OGH Qantas Boeing 767-338(ER) - cn 24930 / ln 344 - Planespotters.net Just Aviation

 

[elbarto]

QF really need to take the 787 first and retire the 767. I can't see how they can continue to complain about fuel costs and maintenance and whatever yet so blatantly refuse to take a more efficient aircraft when the opportunity is there.

 

[docjames]

QF really need to take the 787 first and retire the 767. I can't see how they can continue to complain about fuel costs and maintenance and whatever yet so blatantly refuse to take a more efficient aircraft when the opportunity is there.

My suspicion is that on short haul (1-2.5hrs) there's not a great deal of cost difference between a 788 and a 763. Long haul is another matter, typically the newer a/c will win hands down. Hence why they'll go to JQ for southern europe. The 330s can do medium-haul (HNL, MNL etc) for QFin the medium term.

Given the 763s are well and truly paid for, the margin per (short haul) flight may not be as different as thought.

 

[samh004]

Sorry to dig this thread up but was considering starting a thread on VH-OGH anyway.

So this plane has Q Streaming and iPad’s on it now (should already be flying). Does anyone know which routes it’s regularly flying/is there a list of what flights it’s scheduled to operate in the next few weeks? I’m going to be on a 767 two days in a row, so was hoping to give the app a trial.

Anyone already flown on it and tried out the service?

 

[williamsf1]

Have not been lucky enough to travel , however i have seen it around ... I thought the trial was only for 6 weeks ??
here is it's movements past week

Date	Registration	Type	Flight No	From	Via	To	Notes
02/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF504	Sydney		Brisbane
02/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF513	Brisbane		Sydney
02/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF530	Sydney		Brisbane
02/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF541	Brisbane		Sydney
02/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF548	Sydney		Brisbane
03/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF505	Brisbane		Sydney
03/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF423	Sydney		Melbourne
03/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF769	Melbourne		Perth
03/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF768	Perth		Melbourne
04/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF769	Melbourne		Perth
06/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF775	Melbourne		Perth
06/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF452	Melbourne		Sydney
06/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF487	Sydney		Melbourne
07/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF422	Melbourne		Sydney
08/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF512	Sydney		Brisbane
08/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF549	Brisbane		Sydney
09/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF512	Sydney		Brisbane
09/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF529	Brisbane		Sydney
09/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF447	Sydney		Melbourne
09/01/2012	VH-OGH	767-300	QF636	Melbourne		Brisbane

 

[samh004]

Have not been lucky enough to travel , however i have seen it around ... I thought the trial was only for 6 weeks ??

I was hoping the trial continued on for a while, but the press released I’d read suggested it was a January trial, though it had started earlier it seems?

Either way, DRW doesn’t seem to be a destination.

 

[samh004]

I got lucky. Just boarded VH-OGH and looking forward to trying the iPad in the air. I'll endeavour to take photos/put it through its paces!




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[simongr]

Is that seat 1A?

 

[samh004]

Is that seat 1A?

Indeed it is, and it appears 1B is free. Or blocked. Whichever


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[markis10]

Indeed it is, and it appears 1B is free. Or blocked. Whichever


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Buckle up for takeoff Sam

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[Nigelinoz]

Maybe I'll have to stay in Brisbane for another week till the weather clears,I wouldn't mind another week here at the H.I.
(Not sure what my accountant would say though):mrgreen:
Cheers
N'oz
PS samh004 have a great trip mate,shame you can't make drinks tomorrow night but there are more important things in life.

 

[UP4014]

I'm not so concerned about the cabin interior as the age and operating pressurized aircraft older than 20 years.


Matt

 

[straitman]

QF really need to take the 787 first and retire the 767. I can't see how they can continue to complain about fuel costs and maintenance and whatever yet so blatantly refuse to take a more efficient aircraft when the opportunity is there.

I obviously missed this post first time around.
It is not quite as simple as the 767 is grossly inefficient. They are actually quite efficient in many circumstances.

If the 767 is really as inefficient as you make out they would not still be in production. Boeing deliveries for 2011 had the 737, 777 and then the 767 in order of delivery numbers.

In 2011 the number of 767s ordered almost equalled the number of 787s ordered.

Having said all that I agree that the QF 767s desperately need a cabin refurb.

 

[samh004]

I have photos of the system with good and bad points to share but as my turnaround is barely half an hour they might have to wait.

Bottom line, it works very well. It also has a SIM in it that's always on, so I understand why they're very eager for the devices to be off for takeoff/landing but they're all running GSM mid flight. Funny that.


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[Ewing]

Bottom line, it works very well. It also has a SIM in it that's always on, so I understand why they're very eager for the devices to be off for takeoff/landing but they're all running GSM mid flight. Funny that.

So they can use "Find My iPad" if one goes walkabouts perhaps?

 

[samh004]

So they can use "Find My iPad" if one goes walkabouts perhaps?

Naturally, still breaks their own rules though!


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[williamsf1]

here is some more info

Welcome January 2012: Q Streaming Pilot - YouTube

 

[Red Roo]

Hi all,

Great to see that some of you have come across our Q Streaming pilot which is now up and running.

Everyone onboard our dedicated Boeing 767-300 aircraft (registration VH-OGH) will be provided with an Apple iPad in their seat pocket to access over 200 hours of programming. Later on in the pilot, you’ll be able to stream the on demand content from the familiarity of your own Wi-Fi enabled device.

Visit www.qantas.com/qstreaming for more information. Look forward to hearing more of your thoughts and feedback.

Red Roo