Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal

[Yuqu12]

It are all end of lease contracts, Konus.

[Konus]

Thank you for info

[Yuqu12]

No problem

[convair]

Frontier A319 N924FR was ferried from Tampa to Ostrava for paint as OO-SSS for SN. (source: Skyliner)

[Yuqu12]

There was another standing at Ostrava I thought? The OO-SSL?

[CTBke]

according to airfleets OO-SSJ (N908FR) and OO-SSL (N912FR) are about to enter the fleet so those 2 are still in Ostrava..

[Yuqu12]

according to airfleets OO-SSJ (N908FR) and OO-SSL (N912FR) are about to enter the fleet so those 2 are still in Ostrava..

They are about to enter the fleet for quite a long time.

Just a small question: why does it take so long to get a leased plane ready for SN-service?

[CTBke]

indeed, but first they have to ferry the plane to Europe, modify (having the seats delivered as well) painting it and completing all the paperwork.

[Yuqu12]

indeed, but first they have to ferry the plane to Europe, modify (having the seats delivered as well) painting it and completing all the paperwork.

Thanks you for the info!

[RTM]

Also, while in maintenance, the aircraft are extensively evaluated by SN inspectors. Both technically, but also the records and history. Any descrapency will have to be dealt with. Possibly prolonging downtime. discussions at the side are who is to pay for these issues. Generally aircraft coming from ouside the EASA zone take longer to get up to spec than aircraft from inside the EASA zone. Only when all issues are dealt with, is the aicraft presented to the BCAA for inspection, and if ok, will receive the proper certificates to start operating it.
It is not like buying a secondhand car...

[avroflyer_1]

OO-SFV is on its way to Abu Dhabi as BEL9901... Anyone has an idea why?

[airbuske]

OO-SFV is on its way to Abu Dhabi as BEL9901... Anyone has an idea why?

For painting

[skumfiduse]

OO-SFV is on its way to Abu Dhabi as BEL9901... Anyone has an idea why?

For painting

I see three options: Tomorrowland, Star Alliance or a new 'Belgian Icons' livery.

EDIT: or repainting in standard SN-livery

[Hue]

Frontier A319 N924FR was ferried from Tampa to Ostrava for paint as OO-SSS for SN. (source: Skyliner)

'OO-SSS, tow approved via S'

[avroflyer_1]

OO-SFV is on its way to Abu Dhabi as BEL9901... Anyone has an idea why?

For painting

Thx for the info !

OO-SFV is on its way to Abu Dhabi as BEL9901... Anyone has an idea why?

For painting

I see three options: Tomorrowland, Star Alliance or a new 'Belgian Icons' livery.

EDIT: or repainting in standard SN-livery

I would only expect a standard SN-livery, there hasn't been any sign of any upcoming special livery

[convair]

Quite a trip for a layer of paint!

Is it that much cheaper in Abu Dhabi?

[sn26567]

I remember Abu Dhabi as a very expensive place!

[convair]

But maybe the paint dries faster there.

[sean1982]

But maybe the paint dries faster there.

ROFL

[Kapitein]

OO-SSL will arrive 04/05 at 1230LT in BRU