A380 - Master Thread

[9V-SPL]

9V-SKM is scheduled to go for an air-test later today (18NOV20).

[jul247]

Do they actually do scrapping at ASP?
Cos a good number of aircraft destined for retirement are there now.. I’m referring to the 772s, Scoot & MI airbuses. In my imagination, they’d have to fly them back to SIN, strip them and then fly them to VCV or something for scrap.

Yes, they do scrapping in Alice Springs Airport. Two Air Nauru B737 Classics are being scrapped there now, not sure if they are certified to scrap widebody. Previously ex-EK and ex-SQ B772ER were flown out of Alice Spring to US for scrapping, or redelivery.

[flyguy]

Depends on SIA as think if they wanted, these older retired planes can be flown from ASP to other storage and scrapyard in the US. Some of the parts/equipment can be removed from the planes in ASP and shipped back to SIN.

[wlgspotter]

oh realise. the pdf doc not searchable. thanks for indicating.

You’re welcome - all good!

[ell3]

Do they actually do scrapping at ASP?
Cos a good number of aircraft destined for retirement are there now.. I’m referring to the 772s, Scoot & MI airbuses. In my imagination, they’d have to fly them back to SIN, strip them and then fly them to VCV or something for scrap.

[reddevil0728]

Page 2 of the linked article in post #1491 actually stated the aircract deemed surplus to requirements after a review of the SIA Group Ling gem fleet requirements, and it includes seven A380s together with the 777-200/777-200ERs, 777-300s, A320s and A319s...

Here is the linked article again - https://www.singaporeair.com/saar5/p...r-q2fy2021.pdf

oh realise. the pdf doc not searchable. thanks for indicating.

[wlgspotter]

don't see a mention of a380. am i missing something?

Page 2 of the linked article in post #1491 actually stated the aircract deemed surplus to requirements after a review of the SIA Group long term fleet requirements, and it includes seven A380s together with the 777-200/777-200ERs, 777-300s, A320s and A319s...

Here is the linked article again - https://www.singaporeair.com/saar5/p...r-q2fy2021.pdf

[jul247]

I haven't been on board MI A320/A319 before, wanted to catch it before their retirement. Then COVID-19 hits. Oh well......Historically most of their A319/A320 heads for scrapyard since they have higher MTOW and different engines compared those in market. Even young birds are not spared from scrapyard.

Wondering what SQ/MI will deploy for Koh Samui since the airport can only handle B737 classic and A319? Or are they planning to suspend the route? Guess we will only know after the pandemic blows over.

Those A380 which are still in old configuration and not refurbished guess will be first two go: 9V-SKF, SKG, SKH, SKI, SKJ, SKL and SKR. All these seven are coincidentally are still stored at Changi.

As for the rest, the 777 Classics impairment was expected. Have they mentioned anything about A333? One can only hope that the world recovers soon, if the situation persists, SQ may start shedding older B77W and TR A320ceo

[reddevil0728]

The very 1st bullet point on the press release. Link in post#1491.

don't see a mention of a380. am i missing something?

[9V-JKL]

understood. but where did they say they are removing?

The very 1st bullet point on the press release. Link in post#1491.

[reddevil0728]

There is no link to exact aircraft registrations that will be retired. We can assume it will be the older A380s

understood. but where did they say they are removing?

[FlyBoy]

They mentioned in a press release or something? Got link to that?

There is no link to exact aircraft registrations that will be retired. We can assume it will be the older A380s

[reddevil0728]

SIA is removing 7 of its older A380s and will operate with 12 A380s. Surprise SIA is removing 7 planes instead of the 4-5 older ones with potential wing issues.

They mentioned in a press release or something? Got link to that?

[flyguy]

SIA is removing 7 of its older A380s and will operate with 12 A380s. Surprise SIA is removing 7 planes instead of the 4-5 older ones with potential wing issues.

[FlyBoy]

Well at least most A380s are staying for now.. could have easily been none left