BA will still have 777-200ERs in 2030

British Airways will turn next year to replacing its large fleet of older-generation Boeing 777s, but indicates it will retain some of the aircraft until at least 2030. The carrier has 46 in the fleet – comprising 3 777-200s and 43 777-200ERs. It will phase out the 3 -200s in 2020 by replacing them with 3 777-300ERs under an operating lease agreement disclosed last year. IAG CFO Steve Gunning said BA was maintaining its aim to phase out the last Boeing 747-400 in Feb 2024. Iberia would follow with the withdrawal of its last Airbus A340-600 in 2025. The type is being succeeded by A350-900s, of which Iberia has ordered 20. Gunning says the remaining 43 777-200ERs make up the "last big core fleet" that is due to undergo replacement. <br/>