Qantas' New A321XLR

[TeaKozy]

The SQ/MI seats could also be re-upholstered along with Wi-Fi and wireless entertainment installed and added prior to entering service (in a faster timeframe) assuming QF does pick up the remaining ex-SQ aircraft and assuming no seat-back IFE is installed.

According to the article, they'll (likely) be the first 737's to undergo refurbishment (new seats, carpets, overhead bins). Would presume they'd fit out Wi-Fi during this process also. As to whether these would count to the 42 committed to being upgraded remains to be seen.

 

[moa999]

Some details from airliners.net on the delivery flight.

So seems the customer acceptance flight must have been the 4th flight.

In order to make that timetable VH-OGA departs Hamburg in 6 hrs (8am local or 4pm Sydney time)

 

[wenglock.mok]

The ex-SQ 737-800s already have the Panasonic eXW wireless IFE installed, although I'm not sure if this is the same as the wifi IFE that QF has on their own 737-800s.

 

[elanshin]

The ex-SQ 737-800s already have the Panasonic eXW wireless IFE installed, although I'm not sure if this is the same as the wifi IFE that QF has on their own 737-800s.

Probably better than the current 737 fleet ones as these would've been at least a whole generation newer for the IFE. But given how new the planes are they may just opt for full refurbish and run them until mid 2030s.

 

[Harrison_133]

The first A321XLR is on the way.

VH-OGA has commenced its delivery flight to Australia. Currently on the first leg, XFW-BKK.

 

[elanshin]

The first A321XLR is on the way.

VH-OGA has commenced its delivery flight to Australia. Currently on the first leg, XFW-BKK.

I imagine given its specs it should be able to then hop BKK to SYD without a stop (with no payload).

 

[moa999]

https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-first-a321xlr-en-route-to-australia/