Andrew Boydston Chief Blogger
It 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 book
Current BA WB fleet
747’s (28)
777-200 (2)
777-200ER (43)
777 300ER (6)
Total Heavy WB fleet 79
BA Orders and fleet changes +18 777X orders
747’s grounded 7/17/2020 -28
777-200 retired over time 45
777-300ER retired over time 6
Total 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.