new A319 for SN

[Crosswind]

I still think that the reasons must be different. Taking Air France and KLM, one uses Airbus, the other one uses Boeing.

Surely it's more rational to choose the Airbus, regarding the maintenance of aircraft (Lufthansa Technik), but is this the only reason for SN?

What interests me are the specifics and precises facts making the decision for this or that aircraft.

[fretn]

Why the A319 would be better than the B737, for SN? I know that the cabin of the Airbus is wider, but for the rest?

I flew a lot as a passenger on these two, and for a comfort standpoint, there is no real differences between them ... More, the 737NG is a real "pure-sang" both in performance and fuel efficiency. Certainly not less than the Airbus

I'm just wondering. I guess the capacity of the 319 would be more adapted...?

I wouldn't really say that, the a319 can carry ld3 cargo, which the 737 can't.
and the cabin is wider on the a320 family.

[Air Ella]

Still no pictures of the new A319 or A333?

[diminbru]

Conti764 posted a pic of the A319 in this subject on the 4th of January.

For the A333, here is a link :
http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.s ... rch=9M-MKR

For pictures of these A/C with the SN livery, i'm afraid it's a bit too early...

[Air Ella]

I meant the pictures of the A/C with SN livery. But anyways thanks.
We will have to wait some more I think. Patience is a beautiful gift.

grtz

[RoMax]

I meant the pictures of the A/C with SN livery. But anyways thanks.
We will have to wait some more I think. Patience is a beautiful gift.

grtz

The A333 will arrive in BRU on 10 March, normally. From than he will be prepared for SN operations, probably starting in June. So we have to wait at least until the end of March to see him in BRU.
The A319 should enter in service from April, but I've no idea when he will get the new paint. But he will get the Star Alliance colors, no SN colors.

[Air Ella]

I meant the pictures of the A/C with SN livery. But anyways thanks.
We will have to wait some more I think. Patience is a beautiful gift.

grtz

The A333 will arrive in BRU on 10 March, normally. From than he will be prepared for SN operations, probably starting in June. So we have to wait at least until the end of March to see him in BRU.
The A319 should enter in service from April, but I've no idea when he will get the new paint. But he will get the Star Alliance colors, no SN colors.

Thanks for the info.

[cnc]

I still think that the reasons must be different. Taking Air France and KLM, one uses Airbus, the other one uses Boeing.

Surely it's more rational to choose the Airbus, regarding the maintenance of aircraft (Lufthansa Technik), but is this the only reason for SN?

What interests me are the specifics and precises facts making the decision for this or that aircraft.

same reason as why delta sticks to the DC9 and even looks for DC9's from other operaters?
performance is overrated on shorthaul imo unlike maintenance/spare parts

[TUB023]

i can say it is not former SSC but SSE that is coming in april

[RoMax]

i can say it is not former SSC but SSE that is coming in april

Oh, so a newer one than SSC?

[TUB023]

i can say it is not former SSC but SSE that is coming in april

Oh, so a newer one than SSC?

both from '99 i believe. have to check it

[RoMax]

i can say it is not former SSC but SSE that is coming in april

Oh, so a newer one than SSC?

both from '99 i believe. have to check it

I've just checked it. both from '99, only verry a small difference in age.

[TUB023]

taught so

[TUB023]

i can confirm that it is going to be painted in star alliance colours

[diminbru]

i can confirm that it is going to be painted in star alliance colours

I think this was already known...no?

[Skystef]

The new second hand A319 of SN is msn 1086, F-OHJX, ex OO-SSC.

Currently at Shannon.


Full article.

[airtrotter]

very nice! it's looking good
but why the French registration?

[diminbru]

The new second hand A319 of SN is msn 1086, F-OHJX, ex OO-SSC.

Currently at Shannon.


Full article.

WOW wonderful. this is really a 'premiere'...thanks for the post.

Anyone knows what will happen with F-OHJY?

[euroflyer]

WOW wonderful.

Indeed, design is nice, but somehow I have the feeling something below the wings is missing ??

[BrightCedars]

Anyone knows what will happen with F-OHJY?

Well, if we expect 2 "new" A319's and F-OHJY is actually ex OO-SSE, can we expect the same treatment?

I surely hope so!

PS: Not too reassuring to see that plane without engines, is it that common to remove them?