Qantas A330-200 cabin refurbishments

[TheInsider]

VH-EBK now at 12 days in BNE so the next possible candidate.

Nah, EBK won't be getting any refit.

EBG/EBL and EBM-EBV only.

First one should be EBQ from around September to December, some engineers have advised. But who knows, it's Qantas, probably another delay somewhere.

 

[moa999]

Nah, EBK won't be getting any refit.

Yep. Back flying as of last Fri.

Any reason for the delayed start?

 

[TheInsider]

Yep. Back flying as of last Fri.

Any reason for the delayed start?

I don't know. Assuming it's the whole parts and suppliers having issues with their delays.

 

[SYD]

The refurb is also long overdue but some shiny new planes will be a welcome addition.

I stumbled upon this article this morning.

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/qantas-weighs-order-20-boeing-or-airbus-wide-body-jets-sources-say-2026-06-04/

QF considering 20x new WB aircraft in addition to the existing 12x A350-1000LR (non-Sunrise) and additional B787x (4x -9s and 8x -10s).

https://www.qantas.com/en-au/onboard/fleet/new-fleet

Of course, it’s unclear if these are for QF mainline or QF Group shopping for JQ?

 

[Peasant]

I flew on EBA yesterday and the J cabin seemed fresher than I recall it being, and definitely in better shape than EBG which I was on a few weeks ago. Lighting strips above the windows seem to have been replaced and the carpets/J cabin furniture seemed a tad better. The seat mechanics also seemed to be operating more smoothly and quietly than other aircraft I've been on recently.

 

[wenglock.mok]

I flew on EBA yesterday and the J cabin seemed fresher than I recall it being, and definitely in better shape than EBG which I was on a few weeks ago. Lighting strips above the windows seem to have been replaced and the carpets/J cabin furniture seemed a tad better. The seat mechanics also seemed to be operating more smoothly and quietly than other aircraft I've been on recently.

It came back very recently from having heavy maintenance done on it in Singapore, which may have involved stripping the cabin down and doing a deep clean and repairs, which may be why everything looks fresher.