Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal

[LHG.Fleet]

At an internal event this week, it was announced that only the conversion of six A330s has been decided upon at this time.

Could you explain what you mean?

Conversion means usually eg P2F.

Or are you meaning retrofit on the new cabin?

That means the cabin retrofit…

[oldblueeyes]

The logical consequence of this would be that for the rest of 7+X airplanes the 2nd model (789 or 359) would become part of the fleet.

[LHG.Fleet]

The logical consequence of this would be that for the rest of 7+X airplanes the 2nd model (789 or 359) would become part of the fleet.

The last retrofit was in 2019, so maybe these seats will just be flown a little longer. Besides, they would be similar to the seats that are now being introduced. (Vantage vs. Vantage XL)

[Atlantis]

Does somebody knows what's going on with SNK and SNL? Both are already long in maintenance. Especially SNL is very long out.

[Boeing767copilot]

The next A320neo is doing test flights in TLS

[Miqvell]

The delivery of the new A320neo, SBG and SBH, are both postponed with 2 extra months.

SBG is now foreseen for April instead of this month.
SBH is now foreseen for June instead of April

SBG now expected in March.

Source : EAF

[Miqvell]

The next A320neo is doing test flights in TLS

The photo actually is SBE, which was delivered in 2024. F-WWDA is a future aircraft for Sky Airline (Chile).

[Atlantis]

The delivery of the new A320neo, SBG and SBH, are both postponed with 2 extra months.

SBG is now foreseen for April instead of this month.
SBH is now foreseen for June instead of April

SBG now expected in March.

Source : EAF

Indeed, saw it yesterday. Would be good, just before the Summer season

[Miqvell]

The last NEO to be delivered this year, SBH, also with the new flag positioning.

[Atlantis]

Does somebody knows what's going on with SNK and SNL? Both are already long in maintenance. Especially SNL is very long out.

I repeat my question again. Does sb knows what's going on with those 2 airplanes? They are very long out of service

[Miqvell]

Does somebody knows what's going on with SNK and SNL? Both are already long in maintenance. Especially SNL is very long out.

SNK's first commercial service expected for March 4th.

[DannyVDB]

Dear all,

Starting next year there are major changes in the long haul fleet:
- Two new A333 will join;
- Interior will be revamped completely;
- Starlink to be installed, also on this long haul fleet;
- New destinations, additional frequencies and/or de-triangulation to be implemented.

My questions
- Do we already know something on the new interiors? Only new seats, or everything new? Also larger bins (although maybe not necessary)?
- How long will the revamp of 1 plane take (1 month)?
- I assume Starlink will be installed together with this new cabins?
- Do we know when the two new planes will join (before the Summer season or not)? I guess they will have the new livery, the new cabin and starlink, so it might be later in the year?
- When will some of the current fleet go for maintenance or repaint?
- Any idea on new destinations: Libreville, Brazzaville, ...?

I expect announcements before Summer, or will we know later?

Cheers,
Danny

[oldblueeyes]

Educated guess...

- at a certain point the follow up widebody model shall be announced - maybe these things should/need to be pulled together
- if A330/A359 combo, replicating the Discover/Eelweiss product would be the easiest thing
- likely one could start with the transferred aircraft from LH , as the other part of the fleet is leased and may exit more flexible

[Delta Sierra]

It will be the same seat and cabin as Discover, as it was a joint project between Discover and Brussels Airlines, only the colors and the galley will be different. I wonder why Brussels Airlines hasn’t presented the new cabin yet. If it’s a joint project, they might be ready as well.

There are currently rumors about a new destination in India. Air India would add one new destination and Brussels Airlines another destination in India. This would not be very surprising after the strategic partnership between the Lufthansa Group and Air India was announced.

[brabel]

That would be nice to see SN expand to India again.
It was a shame that they stopped flying to Mumbai.

[Atlantis]

It will be the same seat and cabin as Discover, as it was a joint project between Discover and Brussels Airlines, only the colors and the galley will be different. I wonder why Brussels Airlines hasn’t presented the new cabin yet. If it’s a joint project, they might be ready as well.

There are currently rumors about a new destination in India. Air India would add one new destination and Brussels Airlines another destination in India. This would not be very surprising after the strategic partnership between the Lufthansa Group and Air India was announced.

It's not only a rumor. Last year, during the economical mission, there were discussions to reopen Delhi and Mumbai. Air India and Indigo were in the picture, but bcs of Star, preferably it would be Air India

[LHG.Fleet]

Discover and Edelweiss announced the change 12 months before the rollout date. I therefore think that Brussels will do the same. The next 330 is due to be added in summer 2027, so I think the announcement about the new cabin will be made between April and July.
In addition, according to rumors, the retrofit of six aircraft has only just been decided. (I assume that these are the former Lufthansa aircraft with the 2-2-2 cabin and the SFX, which still has the old Brussels cabin.)

[DannyVDB]

It will be the same seat and cabin as Discover, as it was a joint project between Discover and Brussels Airlines, only the colors and the galley will be different. I wonder why Brussels Airlines hasn’t presented the new cabin yet. If it’s a joint project, they might be ready as well.

There are currently rumors about a new destination in India. Air India would add one new destination and Brussels Airlines another destination in India. This would not be very surprising after the strategic partnership between the Lufthansa Group and Air India was announced.

It's not only a rumor. Last year, during the economical mission, there were discussions to reopen Delhi and Mumbai. Air India and Indigo were in the picture, but bcs of Star, preferably it would be Air India

Would be indeed a nice addition, but I guess it would be limited to 3 flights/w or so. If more, then expansion in Africa will be limited, especially since it was about new destinations, more frequencies and de-triangulation, no?

Cheers,
Danny

[Atlantis]

It will be the same seat and cabin as Discover, as it was a joint project between Discover and Brussels Airlines, only the colors and the galley will be different. I wonder why Brussels Airlines hasn’t presented the new cabin yet. If it’s a joint project, they might be ready as well.

There are currently rumors about a new destination in India. Air India would add one new destination and Brussels Airlines another destination in India. This would not be very surprising after the strategic partnership between the Lufthansa Group and Air India was announced.

It's not only a rumor. Last year, during the economical mission, there were discussions to reopen Delhi and Mumbai. Air India and Indigo were in the picture, but bcs of Star, preferably it would be Air India

Would be indeed a nice addition, but I guess it would be limited to 3 flights/w or so. If more, then expansion in Africa will be limited, especially since it was about new destinations, more frequencies and de-triangulation, no?

Cheers,
Danny

I believe so. No info about that but I can imagine that 1 aircraft can be used for 2 new destinations. 1 in India and 1 in Africa. Both with a frequency of 3 flights a week. The second A330 for more direct flights.

[Atlantis]

SNL will be back on 11.03 after almost 3 months maintenance. Must be something heavy.