Originally Posted by
Stardust
I remember first hearing that the 787 was a replacement for the 330. Then, it changed to good news; that it’s for growth. Then, some 330 leases that were ending were renewed due to 787 delivery delays (indicating replacements not growth). Latest vacancy has 330 pilot position cancellations as another 787 is being added. So what’s going on? Sounds like shrinking 330 for 787 to me.
1-2 A330s are becoming spares (planned, previously didn’t have any) as the 787s come on-line, thus a reduction of 9 per seat. Reason being the 330 can cover 321, 330, and 787 flying should it need to. There are more seats being added overall than being lost between 787 and 330F.