New aircraft for Monarch

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The 787 program will open its final assembly plant in Everett in 2007. First flight is expected in 2007 with certification, delivery and entry into service occurring in 2008

Check for yourself……. :rolleyes:

When is the 787 due to be built and due for a test flight ?

Certianly nice to see Monarch ordering new aircraft, and the picture Boeing released looks fantastic….very good news for both parties involved!

I agree, it looks stunning!

Doesn’t that look fantastic! Can’t wait to see it in the flesh :).

Heres the official press release from Boeing.com and also a picture of what theses Monarch 787-800’s will really look like. http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2006/q3/060818c_nr.html

Boeing, Monarch Airlines Announce Order for 787 Dreamliner

SEATTLE, Aug. 18, 2006 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Monarch Airlines of the United Kingdom announced today that the airline has ordered six Boeing 787-8s with purchase rights for another four. The order is worth $916 million at list prices.

With first delivery starting in 2010, the airline will use the new advanced, fuel-efficient 787s as the basis of its future long-haul operations. Monarch’s current long-haul fleet comprises Boeing 767s, A300s and A330-200s.

The Dreamliner’s size, extended range and superior fuel efficiency make it ideally suited for Monarch Airlines’ business model, which includes both scheduled and charter operations. Since its launch in April 2004, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has attracted the attention of customers operating a variety of business models.

“Operating successfully in the leisure market requires flexible and innovative products. With the 787’s longer-range capabilities, we will be opening up new destinations in the Americas, Asia and Africa,” said Peter Brown, chief executive officer of Monarch Airlines. “We are very impressed by Boeing’s use of innovative technologies on the 787, such as composite materials, which will reduce our maintenance costs.”

Monarch Airlines, headquartered in Luton, is a leading provider in the U.K. of low-cost scheduled flights from bases at London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester and Birmingham airports, as well as a major supplier to the tour operating industry.

“Monarch’s passengers will be thrilled with the 787’s innovative and appealing interior design, which features more personal space and a range of enhancements that will help the airline to significantly differentiate its product,” said Marlin Dailey, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president of Sales for Europe, Russia and Central Asia. “The Dreamliner’s faster cruise speed will also enable passengers to benefit from shorter sector times on long flights. The 787 has proven appeal to the long-haul leisure market segment.”

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, scheduled for delivery beginning in 2008, provides passengers with a better flying experience and operators with a more efficient commercial jetliner. Using 20 percent less fuel per passenger than similarly sized airplanes, the 787 is designed for the environment with lower emissions and quieter takeoffs and landings. Inside the airplane, passengers will find cleaner air, bigger windows, more stowage space and improved lighting.

Since the 787 launch in April 2004, 32 customers including Monarch have logged 420 orders and commitments, of which 377 are firm orders valued at $59 billion at current list prices, making the Dreamliner the most successful commercial airplane launch in history.

Will the 787 be replacing 757s ?

Why?? :confused:

sorry, should have explained in my original reply

Basically, the colours are incorrect and the shape of the aircraft is that of the artists impression Dreamliner which was used for marketing purposes. The actual design of the 787 Dreamliner is quite different.

So, a Monarch 787 will not look anything like what you pictured 😉

Well they still seem up for the job, 757s were built as long lasting aircraft, only 3 or 4 have been scrapped out of about 1000 built.
Compared with planes like the L1011 and DC10, the 757 has had a very good lifespan.

Haven’t the Monarch 757s been re-engined since delivery, though?

Fascinating stuff.
Does anyone know how many cycles boeing recommends is tops for the 757?

From the information i looked at…The maximum life cycle for a Boeing 757 is 50,000
Dont know if its fact or not, but best info i could find!

Don’t hold your breath waiting for MD11’s to arrive, My info is that it is 99% certain that it is not going to happen.

How typically rude. Nice to see you reciprocate the positive comments people usually give you when you go out of your way to do something.

Nice work Pilotwannabe – looks good.

Mate, i’m not sure that is the work of PilotWannabe. The picture was taken from here:

http://www.cardatabase.net/modifiedairlinerphotos/search/photo_search.php?id=00003576

Excellent news that the 787’s are definite, can’t wait to start seeing them in Britain!

Monarch’s B757 fleet as it stands:

G-MONB – Total Hours: 77319 at 31/12/2005 Year Built: 1983

G-MONC – Total Hours: 70704 at 31/12/2004 Year Built: 1983

G-MOND – Total Hours: 71713 at 31/12/2004 Year Built: 1983

G-MONE – Total Hours: 75391 at 31/12/2005 Year Built: 1985

G-MONJ – Total Hours: 68284 at 31/12/2005 Year Built: 1988

G-MONK – Total Hours: 64581 at 31/12/2004 Year Built: 1988

G-DAJB – Total Hours: 68469 at 31/12/2004 Year Built: 1987

Flex

This is the press statement from Monarch,

18/08/2006
Monarch announces order for Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners

Monarch Airlines has today announced that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner will form the core of its future long-haul fleet. Monarch’s shareholders have placed an order for six of the new aircraft, worth US$916 million at list prices, with purchase rights on a further four. The company’s current long-haul fleet is comprised of Airbus A330, A300 and Boeing 767 aircraft.

The 787 aircraft, which are scheduled for delivery from the end of 2010, incorporate revolutionary cabin designs and will offer passengers improved onboard comfort with wider seats, seat back monitors, improved air conditioning, bigger windows, more stowage space, improved lighting and an altogether enhanced environment.

Using 20% less fuel per passenger than similarly sized aircraft, the Boeing 787 is also designed for the environment with lower emissions and quieter takeoffs and landings.

Monarch’s CEO, Peter Brown commented, “After months of extensive evaluation, we are delighted to have concluded that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the ideal aircraft to replace Monarch’s existing fleet of wide-bodied aircraft. With delivery scheduled between 2010 and 2013, we are confident that their introduction into our fleet will provide us with an unbeatable product offering and greatly enhance the onboard passenger experience on our flights.”

Also commenting on the announcement, Marlin Dailey, senior vice president of Sales for Europe, Russia and central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airlines said, “The 787 has proven appeal in the long-haul leisure market, with faster cruise speeds enabling shorter sector times on flights. Monarch passengers will now be able to take advantage of these as well as benefiting from the cabin enhancements within the aircraft, making for an all-round improved flying experience.”

Monarch currently operates a fleet of 28 aircraft, serving over 100 destinations world-wide. Services are split between scheduled and charter flights, with the airline carrying over 6 million passengers per year.

www.flymonarch.com

It’ll look nothing like that

How typically rude. Nice to see you reciprocate the positive comments people usually give you when you go out of your way to do something.

Nice work Pilotwannabe – looks good.

Monarch are not getting any MD-11’s. In the mean time, they are looking for 767’s or A330’s.

It’ll look nothing like that

Why?? :confused:

MD-11’s could operate, there will already be MD-11 comsumable parts at the Boeing Store in London, anything bigger you could source from Lufthansa, Finnair, KLM, all which have daily flights to UK destinations. I don’t think it would be all that big of deal. You’d just need to hire the right people with the right experience with the MD-11 🙂

Basically true.
But I don’t think any bean counter in his right mind would go for it.
It would make far more sense to take more 767s, seeing as you’d already have what you need in place.

But then, its a question of whether the decision maker(s) have/has any sense.
We’ve seen plenty of airlines get it wrong.