BA Dumps An Aviation Pandemic By letting Go Of 28 747’s

                                                       Andrew Boydston Chief BloggerIt may order 10 more 777X according to the number of model types available. This would replace the top end of the wide body fleet. Including any 777’s flying routes currently using 41 777 classics from 777 200-300ER’s. The total wide body fleet on the chopping block could be 79 wide bodies being replaced over time with the 777X’s, when using the number including the 28 747’s. This could be managed over the next ten years through buying 777X’s and replacing BA is listed below.The Competition’s order bookCurrent BA WB fleet747’s (28) 777-200 (2)777-200ER (43) 777 300ER (6)Total Heavy WB fleet    79BA Orders and fleet changes        +18 777X orders747’s grounded 7/17/2020 -28 777-200 retired over time     45    777-300ER retired over time  6Total Heavy WB needs for a change       41 to maintain current seating                                        Of course, current pandemic may cause a deviation downward in total passenger seats required.BA net replacement additional needs are 41 777X or 787 (Mix) for any wide body sustainment plan which maintains its current fleet including the 28 just cancelled 747 in its current fleet as of yesterday. BA may order in the next two years a mix of 777-9X, 777-8X, and 787-10.

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