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Himalaya Jet has big plans – will it ever fly?

Himalaya Jet is a proposed UK-based premium long-haul airline aiming to launch operations with leased Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, targeting underserved point-to-point routes between Europe, South Asia, and eventually North America and Australia. Founded by British entrepreneur Dipendra Gurung, the airline is backed by the Gurung family, who also have investments in luxury hospitality and entertainment ventures, including co-ownership of the Miss World pageant.

The airline plans to lease two Boeing 787-8s for its first three years, with operations originally slated to begin in September 2023. Its long-term fleet goal is to expand to 18 aircraft by the end of year three, potentially including Airbus widebodies like the A330 and A350. Himalaya Jet has received support from Boeing, including a personalized tour of the Boeing headquarters in Seattle, where executives previewed aircraft configurations and discussed future plans.

Himalaya Jet’s business model centers on premium, nonstop long-haul flights connecting cities such as London, Paris, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kathmandu, with future expansion to New York, Washington, Toronto, Sydney, and Frankfurt. The airline aims to eliminate the inconvenience of transits and stopovers, offering direct flights that are estimated to be up to 30% cheaper than traditional carriers. It also plans to offer curated travel experiences, including bundled hotel and activity packages, and launch a loyalty program called Himalaya Miles.

While ambitious, the airline’s timeline and scope have raised skepticism in the industry due to the challenges of launching long-haul point-to-point service without an established network or alliance. Nonetheless, Himalaya Jet positions itself as a disruptor in the premium travel space, with a focus on connecting the Himalayan region to global markets.

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Reuters: Boeing tells airlines 787 deliveries to restart in second half of 2022

From Reuters:

“Boeing Company has advised key airlines and parts suppliers that 787 Dreamliner deliveries would resume in the second half of 2022, a crucial landmark for an industry eager for a post-COVID recovery, three people familiar with the matter said.

Boeing’s swollen 787 inventory, amassed since it halted deliveries nearly a year ago over structural flaws, has locked up desperately needed cash and cut airline capacity.”

Read the full article:

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-boeing-tells-airlines-787-deliveries-restart-second-half-2022-sources-2022-04-20/

New Boeing 787 Dreamliner deliveries may be delayed until late October

From Reuters:

“Boeing’s delivery of 787 Dreamliners will likely remain halted until at least late October as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has rejected the company’s recent proposal to inspect them, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.”

Read the full report:

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeings-delivery-new-787-dreamliners-may-remain-halted-until-late-oct-wsj-2021-09-04/

Boeing has not commented.

AerCap signs lease agreements with Norse Atlantic Airways for 9 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

AerCap Holdings N.V. has announced it has signed lease agreements with Norse Atlantic Airways for the lease of six used Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and three used Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners. All nine aircraft are powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines and are scheduled to begin delivery during 2021.

Norse Atlantic Airways, based in Norway, plan to launch long-haul low-cost services, connecting major cities in Europe and the USA.

Established in February 2021 and expected to be listed on the Euronext Growth Exchange in Oslo on April 12, 2021, Norse Atlantic expects to be taking-off with its first flight in December 2021.

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FAA issues airworthiness directive for 222 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

From Reuters:

“The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday issued an airworthiness directive for certain Boeing Co 787 airplanes, asking for inspection of the jets following reports of torn decompression panels in the bilge area.

The directive comes as Boeing grapples with multiple production flaws on its 787 Dreamliners that have triggered intensive inspections and more than 80 undelivered planes.”

The Directive:

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive general visual inspections of the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments for disengaged or damaged decompression panels, reinstallation of disengaged but undamaged decompression panels, and replacement of damaged decompression panels. This AD was prompted by reports of multiple incidents of torn decompression panels being found in the bilge area. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Aeroflot cancels its order for 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Aeroflot Russian Airlines has cancelled its order 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

The Guardian: Pilots reveal safety fears over Boeing’s fleet of 787 Dreamliners

From The Guardian:

“Airline pilots have voiced fears over the safety of a fleet of Boeing aircraft after a crucial fire-fighting system has been found to have the potential to malfunction.

Boeing has issued an alert to airlines using its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner, warning that the switch used to extinguish an engine fire has failed in a “small number” of instances. The switch also severs the fuel supply and the hydraulic fluid to prevent flames spreading.”

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CBS: FAA fielded nearly a dozen whistleblower complaints about Boeing 787

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United showcases the three versions of the Dreamliner

United Airlines issued these photos to ring in the new year on social media:

First family photos of 2019.

Boeing’s Dreamliner surpasses one million flights

In less than six years of service, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family has already surpassed 1 million passenger flights, faster than any twin-aisle jet. Connecting the world with over 150 new nonstop routes, the Dreamliner family has flown more than 190 million passengers while saving 18 billion pounds of fuel since its first delivery in September 2011.

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