The SQ 787-10s

[FN-GM]

Representatives from the airline would do a thorough and detailed inspection of the aircraft before they accept it.

Thats my whole point. They haven't accepted the aircraft yet so it might be tweaked before delivery.

[Jumbojet Lover]

They also stopped with the practise of naming every fleet with a suitable nickname. Was looking forward to what they would name the A380 before they stopped it.

And renaming "Raffles Class" to "Business Class" as well?

[boing]

Thats my whole point. They haven't accepted the aircraft yet so it might be tweaked before delivery.

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.

[FN-GM]

Don't think a company of Boeing's magnatitude would make a mistake on something simple as painting a livery on an aircraft.

It has happened in the past...

[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.

[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?

[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

[plumpflyer]

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

[9V-JKL]

9V-SCB 1st Flight today

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

[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-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]

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

On that, I have less than zero idea.

[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]

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!

[djsflynn]

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