en.Wedoany.com Reported - Jetstar's first refurbished Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has officially entered commercial service. The aircraft departed Melbourne for Phuket, Thailand at 3:20 PM on Tuesday, April 7th, performing its first flight post-refurbishment. This delivery marks the substantial commencement of Jetstar's fleet upgrade program, with the first upgraded aircraft arriving in Melbourne in late March and having passed relevant tests.

The refurbishment, designed by RECAERO, focuses on cabin layout optimization and facility upgrades. To meet the demands of long-haul routes, the refurbished aircraft doubles the number of Business Class seats, adjusting the total seat count from 335 to 325. The new seats are equipped with power outlets and offer greater recline space, while the Economy Class features device holders and adjustable headrests. Notably, the fleet has removed traditional seatback entertainment screens to reduce weight, introducing for the first time ViaSat satellite-connected in-flight Wi-Fi service. Business Class passengers can use it for free, while Economy Class passengers can opt for paid access.

Jetstar plans to implement similar upgrades across its entire fleet of 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with completion expected by the end of 2027. This fleet modernization aims to support capacity for the new Melbourne to Colombo, Sri Lanka route, scheduled to launch on August 25th this year. This route will become Jetstar's longest, with a one-way flight time of approximately 10 hours and 50 minutes. Ted Knight, Head of Network and Fleet Strategy, noted that the upgraded crew rest areas and new cabin configuration enhance the aircraft's range capability, laying the groundwork for opening more ultra-long-haul routes in the future.

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