China Southern Just Saying "GOODBYE" to Boeing 787! Here's Why

China Southern Just Saying "GOODBYE" to Boeing 787! Here's Why
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00:00 Intro
00:24 What’s going on?
02:54 What Does Selling the Fleet Mean?
05:23 787 no longer relevant
08:13 Air India
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China Southern Just Saying "GOODBYE" to Boeing 787! Here's Why
It’s not uncommon for airlines to sell off and retire their planes early. But it usually happens to older four-engine planes, which are big, fuel-guzzling beasts in the sky. No one would have thought that the modern Dreamliner 7 8 7 wouldn’t be spared either. China Southern Airlines just did it. So why did the airline decide to say goodbye so early? Find out in today’s episode!
What’s going on?
China Southern Airlines, one of the world’s largest airlines, has announced plans to sell its entire fleet of 10 Boeing 7 8 7 Dash 8 and two G E n x spare engines. According to an official announcement posted on the airline’s website, the sale of the fleet will be conducted through an open tender. The airline also requested that all aircraft and engines be sold as a package, with no individual offers accepted.
China Southern Just Saying "GOODBYE" to Boeing 787! Here's Why
The list of aircraft for sale includes the first Dash 8 that China Southern Airlines received on May 20 13 with registration number B two seven two five. With an average age of about 11 to 12 years, this fleet is still considered quite new compared to the typical life cycle of commercial aircraft. The aircraft are expected to be delivered to the buyer between 20 25 and 20 26, subject to board approval.
For more than a decade, the aircraft has been a key part of the airline’s long-haul strategy, connecting passengers to destinations around the globe. However, as these aircraft approach their 12-year mark, they will face rigorous maintenance checks, which will require significant costs and time. By selling the fleet, China Southern Airlines will be able to cut down on major maintenance costs while also reinvesting in newer, more efficient aircraft that better meet the demands of the modern aviation market.
China Southern Just Saying "GOODBYE" to Boeing 787! Here's Why
Notably, the decision to sell the Dash 8 variants will not affect the airline’s Dash 9 fleet, which currently includes 18 aircraft that are still in service. Compared to the Dash 8, the larger variant not only offers more passenger capacity but also lower operating costs, making it a more economical choice for airlines. With its superior performance, the Dreamliner Dash 9 is proving to be an important part of China Southern Airlines' fleet standardization strategy. The reason for phasing out the Dash 8 stems from the difference in economic efficiency between the two variants. While the Dash 8 has higher operating costs per seat and limited capacity, the Dash 9 offers more benefits for long-haul flights, which fits in with the airline's global network development orientation. This is especially important as the airline currently operates an extensive flight network, serving 156 domestic destinations and 78 international cities in 48 countries, as of November 20 24.