Reply To: Shanghai and Beijing – October 2025

[AndrewT]

I wouldn’t count on any of the 789’s being refitted by next October. They’ve only completed two 788’s so far.

In theory once the last three 777’s are done (one in progress) they could work on two 788’s at once, but at present reduced availability due to RR engine issues might limit that.

The 789 is then a new engineering challenge as the frame is substantially different, so the first one of them will be a long job as the first 788 was.