The SQ 787-10s

[djsflynn]

Yeah, now I'm just showing off...

This is cover image of the media itinerary received today for the delivery flight of the first 787-10 – Charleston looks quite pretty in the background, a shame the schedule gives us no time to poke around

[djsflynn]

Do you have seat numbers? If so, I can make a jotting in my journo notebook to check those for you (and also to check if any seats are 'windowless').

[lcpteck]

Also FYI, cabin pics under strict embargo until SQ8878 arrives in Singapore.

I hope I've chosen the right seats for my KIX flight. It's the 2nd row on the right window and 2nd last row on the left window, both in Business Class. I wonder if these are nearer to the window or nearer to the aisle. I want to try 1 of each I guess.

[boing]

Your handle’s missing an “e” in the middle.

I wouldn't have known

[djsflynn]

Also FYI, cabin pics under strict embargo until SQ8878 arrives in Singapore.

[djsflynn]

Interesting coincidence that the stop happens to be at KIX, but based on those times, I can't imagine there'd be any fanfare planned!

The tech stop was originally slated at being Anchorage, Alaska, then changed pre-KIX announcement to KIX... but you know, I'd not put it past the Japanese to have a TV crew out there filming away at sparrow-fart to have some nice visuals for the morning TV news!

[SQ228]

As promised, an update on delivery flight SQ8878 based on the latest media itinerary
* departs Charleston at 2100 on Monday March 26
* arrives into Osaka for a tech stop from 0230 to 0330 on Wednesday March 28
* arrives Singapore at 1000 on March 28, with arrival ceremony at JetQuay from 1020

Interesting coincidence that the stop happens to be at KIX, but based on those times, I can't imagine there'd be any fanfare planned!

[djsflynn]

I guess the aircraft might dock at gate F60 rather than the usual B7?

On that, I have less than zero idea.

[9V-SPL]

As promised, an update on delivery flight SQ8878 based on the latest media itinerary
* departs Charleston at 2100 on Monday March 26
* arrives into Osaka for a tech stop from 0230 to 0330 on Wednesday March 28
* arrives Singapore at 1000 on March 28, with arrival ceremony at JetQuay from 1020

Thank you so much for the update, djsflynn!

I guess the aircraft might dock at gate F60 rather than the usual B7?

[djsflynn]

As promised, an update on delivery flight SQ8878 based on the latest media itinerary
* departs Charleston at 2100 on Monday March 26
* arrives into Osaka for a tech stop from 0230 to 0330 on Wednesday March 28
* arrives Singapore at 1000 on March 28, with arrival ceremony at JetQuay from 1020

[9V-JKL]

9V-SCB 1st Flight today

https://twitter.com/PSBoeingTstFlts/...42221801340929

[plumpflyer]

Anyone booked on the first day of operation 3th March 2018?
SQ973 J
Bangkok - Singapore

[yflyer]

Looks like SQ has painted their 787 engine cowlings white, while their latest A380s still have the light grey cowlings. I wonder if this is going to be the 'new look' for the SQ fleet?

The white 787 engines might have something to do with fuel efficiency...where even the thickness of paint seems to affect airflow and therefore efficiency...

An interesting a.net thread on this topic below.

http://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=770095

[icn.sg]

Photo Credit: Cassica Studios

Looks like SQ has painted their 787 engine cowlings white, while their latest A380s still have the light grey cowlings. I wonder if this is going to be the 'new look' for the SQ fleet?

[Wan1dap]

Aircraft livery painting, or any maintenance activity on an aircraft for that matter, is not done on a whim. Every curve, line, wording is measured from a reference point on the aircraft such as a window or door or an aircraft station number. These blueprint is done with close consultation and input from the airline before its accepted and sent to the hangar for the painters to spray paint. Their template placement would be closely watched by multiple eyes to prevent mistakes before painting.
Don't think a company of Boeing's magnatitude would make a mistake on something simple as painting a livery on an aircraft.

Your handle’s missing an “e” in the middle.