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.

http://www.flymonarch.com

Any substantial order for replacement aircraft for Thomsonfly will most likely form part of a big order for the whole of the TUI Group.

I agree with that and i think there should be an order sometime soon with the amount they’ve got leaving the fleet now.

Probably because Thomsonfly is a low cost airline and big planes dont work anymore. Smaller B737’s are better suited to Short Haul hops to Spain.

They still can easily fill them though especially now in the summer.

They have also sold off G-OBYC to Air Italy i noticed.
Flew that aircraft in 2002 Gerona-Manchester and last year Manchester-Reus.
Shame really 🙁
Will Thomsonfly go for winglets ?

Ive herd that a second 763 might also be going to Air Italy which means if true there will only be two of them left still in the shorthaul config (But this is still to be confirmed yet) and yes i think they will be having winglets on the new 738’s.