Airlines In The Philippines II

[Evodesire]

So my biggest guess are B787-9 or additional A350-900 to replace those LH planes IF its true that they aren't returning to PAL. More on the former than the latter.

[romantic_guy08]

Was a bit surprised to learn that the high-density A333s are now also doing rounds to AUS...

Travelling next month to AUS, and honestly not looking forward to be on those A333s.

BTW, would anyone know what the status RP-C7772 is? Last May 20 it was bound for Amman as RP-C6772 and has been there ever since. Maintenance at JORAMCO?

[Arianespace]

Not a surprise really. We already discussed the fact that they are in short supply of widebodies. They can't even get their old fleet back, as it was leased already to other operators. One story I get, they were beaten by D7 for one day. I think the same story with the rest. Others need maintenance plagued by supply issues. As to maintenance issues, LTP acknowledges there is really a supply chain issue on parts since western countries sanctioned Russia. I suspect, missing parts are made in Russia, whatever that is. Jordan would not be different, sourcing wise.

[Evodesire]

Yes, I saw that two tri-class are now with D7 with the same seat configuration, same seats with IFEs, but different seat covers.

[romantic_guy08]

Arianespace wrote

Not a surprise really. We already discussed the fact that they are in short supply of widebodies. They can't even get their old fleet back, as it was leased already to other operators. One story I get, they were beaten by D7 for one day. I think the same story with the rest. Others need maintenance plagued by supply issues. As to maintenance issues, LTP acknowledges there is really a supply chain issue on parts since western countries sanctioned Russia. I suspect, missing parts are made in Russia, whatever that is. Jordan would not be different, sourcing wise.

Surprised to know as well that while the high density A333s are serving MEL/SYD, the tri-class are also serving the ME (DXB now I think)...

[Evodesire]

DOH also sees the tri-class planes at times. Surprised to see Aussie routes using the ME planes.

[JNC03]

PAL's stockholders meeting will start in a bit, I hope we can have information on what happened in the meeting afterwards

[Evodesire]

JNC03 wrote

PAL's stockholders meeting will start in a bit, I hope we can have information on what happened in the meeting afterwards

Aside from LT3 being appointed as new PAL Holdings President, any other news like approved aircraft orders, etc?

[JNC03]

Cebu Pacific is getting all A320neo or ceo it can lease due to demand

RP-C4160 arrived in Manila today, some speculate it will have a special livery.

[JNC03]

Well Paris Airshow is around the corner let's see

[Evodesire]

Is RP-C4160 part of the 5 leased planes from Avolon? I think all they have are different seats. Different from the standard new ones.

[Arianespace]

Evodesire wrote

JNC03 wrote

PAL's stockholders meeting will start in a bit, I hope we can have information on what happened in the meeting afterwards

Aside from LT3 being appointed as new PAL Holdings President, any other news like approved aircraft orders, etc?

The long awaited A320 replacement will be announced soon. It would still be a bus.

[frequentflier]

Arianespace wrote

Evodesire wrote

JNC03 wrote

PAL's stockholders meeting will start in a bit, I hope we can have information on what happened in the meeting afterwards

Aside from LT3 being appointed as new PAL Holdings President, any other news like approved aircraft orders, etc?

The long awaited A320 replacement will be announced soon. It would still be a bus.

Is A220 a possibility? Can 320 pilots easily transition to this aircraft with minimal training?

[JNC03]

NEO or something else?

Some outlets are reporting that A220-500 will be announced at Paris Airshow

Board members want old planes out indeed🤣

[JNC03]

I also noticed some Q400 pilots are taking up type rating for A320 recently

[romantic_guy08]

Just want to share this video from Chef JP Anglo when they prepared meals for the PAL staff at the 2P maintenance hanger...

can't help noticing the business class seats they uses as lounge chairs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvM5G9yM3kc

[Evodesire]

I can only guess it would be an A320neo as Airbus no longer sells A320s with CFM56 engines.

[Evodesire]

Thats the beauty of somehow having young guns and aviation people handle things. Its high time for PAL to break out of their shell of being too conservative with their decision making. The young guns are aggressive but well calculated in making decisions.

[Evodesire]

frequentflier wrote

Is A220 a possibility? Can 320 pilots easily transition to this aircraft with minimal training?

I doubt the A220. A320neo would be the best choice. And I am hearing from the grapevine that 2P is planning to do commercial regional flights.

While they though have 6 A321LRs already, is there a chance of them to consider the A321XLR?

[JNC03]

Today is Capt Stanley's birthday, so why not celebrate it with some major announcement🤣

But I think it will be reserved for Paris Airshow