“new” QF B737-800s

[markis10]

I've seen it reported in different places as a lease and purchase, so who knows.

Lease conpanies are required to be on the registration XZQ has Qantas as owner and operator

 

[evanb]

Lease conpanies are required to be on the registration XZQ has Qantas as owner and operator

Conceptually, although initial registrations for ferry flights don't typically include this and are updated later. The web version rarely includes later updates unfortunately (just go and look at the details for QF's A330s!!!) For example, X3P which has come over from Jetstar Asia is leased from Itochu and is not showing on CASA as leased.

 

[moa999]

Second 'new' 737 now in Australia

Recently registered VH-XZR (ex 9V-MGL), former SQ 737 flew into ASP on Tue 7 Oct.
9V-MGM also seems to have been withdrawn from SQ service with MGN the only 737NG still operating for SQ.

Like XZQ, online CASA registration shows QAL, noting evanb's comments however.

 

[moa999]

Final flight for the fourth aircraft 9V-MGN this weekend.

Singapore Airlines' End Of Era - Dj's Aviation

Singapore Airlines will retire its Boeing 737-800 in a move that'll see it solely rely on the 737 MAX moving forward for single-aisle operations.

djsaviation.net

No movement on the other aircraft - VH-XZQ in BNE, XZR in ASP and 9V-MGM in KUL

 

[moa999]

A small nugget on airliners.net

From ASOSpotter

QANTAS's newest 737 XZQ won't be ready for service until February next year.

 

[sevenfourtyseven]

A small nugget on airliners.net

From ASOSpotter

Seems to line up with this morning's announcement and commencement in February next year for certain 737s.

 

[moa999]

Possibly, though it had previously been suggested they would fly in the ex-SQ config for some time

 

[Kingo42]

The ex SQ config has less Y rows right? If so could they adjust the spacing to implement the new Y+ layout on these 4 "new" B738s

 

[moa999]

The Exec Traveller article seems to suggest that the four ex-SQ aircraft will be converted first, with the remainder to follow on a slightly accelerated timetable. (From late 2026).

So presumably QF managed to negotiate early delivery of new seats and other fittings for a handful of aircraft.

Qantas noting it will “begin reconfiguration of its 737 aircraft in December.”
Those will be four Boeing 737s which Qantas is leasing to provide a “bridging capacity” against delays in A321XLR deliveries.

Each of these leased 737s will be fitted with the same seats and interiors as planned for Qantas’ own 737s from late 2026, with this reconfig also delivering 48 Extra Legroom seats.

Also of note the use of the word "leasing" in respect of the SQ aircraft
9V-MGN has operated a few more SIN-TGG flights past it's supposed retirement but quiet since Monday
MGM still in KUL

And VH-XZQ and XZR remain in BNE and ASP respectively