Feasibility study

Changing Air Bus to Boeing

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ContentsCompany introduction.....................................................................................................................4

A Brief explanation with the modify situation................................................................................5

Implementation of Boeing 737........................................................................................................6

Boeing 737 Dimention.................................................................................................................7

Boeing 737 Overview..................................................................................................................7

Process for Aircraft Definition.....................................................................................................8

Process for System Definition......................................................................................................8

Cabin Definition...........................................................................................................................8

The Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) Definition............................................................9

Preliminary LOPA from Boeing..............................................................................................9

Trim and Finish......................................................................................................................10

Galley definition....................................................................................................................10

Definition of Seat Features....................................................................................................11

Vendor Selection........................................................................................................................11

Vendor Contract.....................................................................................................................12

The Next Step................................................................................................................................12

Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................13

Strengths of the implementation strategy...................................................................................13

Weaknesses of the implementation strategy..............................................................................13

References......................................................................................................................................13

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Company introduction

Mihin Lanka

The world beyond…within reach .

Mihin Lanka is a leading low  fare airline South Asia, operating to a growing range of destinations in the Indian Sub-continent, Middle East and South East Asia . Since its launch in 2007, Mihin Lanka has come a long way, becoming one of the region’s most admired affordable travel brands.

Our mission is simple, and effective...

To safely transport our passengers to their destination, most affordably and comfortably

With an uncompromising dedication to safety, Mihin Lanka prides itself for the unparalleled on-board experience provided. While offering the best value fares, Mihin Lanka is the only low fare airline which provides you a complimentary on-board meal – and a free checked baggage allowance.

Our modern fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft are maintained to the highest standards, and ensure you a comfortable journey. Our well trained staff, and flight crew , are committed to ensuring that your flight is as pleasant as possible – and are available for your service at all times.

With a network spanning from Dubai to Jakarta, and Madurai to Medan, we have helped to bring the world closer to remote corners of continents and enabled affordable air travel for the masses. Our partnership with Sri Lankan Airlines also allows you to seamlessly connect to a wide range of intercontinental destinations on a single ticket.

Carrying over 400,000 guests each year, we have won multiple awards for our excellent flying experience – such as, Airline of the Year at the Bangladesh Monitor Awards.

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A Brief explanation with the modify situation.

From the begging of the organization in 2007, Mihin Lanka is using Airbus Aircrafts and

existing fleet is Two A321 Aircrafts and One A320 Aircraft.

Now we are planning to acquire two brand new Boeing aircrafts in early 2015.

As our lease agreement of the current fleet of three Airbuses ends in early 2015, we are looking

forward in replacing them by acquiring modern Boeings .The two Boeings will have

approximately 180 passenger seats each and this will step into shoes of two A321 aircrafts.

There will be an additional cost involves for updating ‘Airbus’ to ‘Boeing’. We will be able to

cover the cost of  upgrading the ‘Boeings’ and also better fuel consumption will lead us to reduce

the operating cost than Airbus.

In addition to the two Boeings we will also operate a A320 aircraft.

For additional fuel saving and safety we will have fixed ETOP to our present fleet.

From the help of ETOP an Aircraft can fly 90 minutes with one engine.

With new Boeings we are planning to start Singapore and Bangkok sectors from 2015.

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Implementation of Boeing 737

Mihin Lanka Boeing 737-800

Cabin Systems & Interior Definition

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Boeing 737 Dimention

Boeing 737 Overview

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Process for Aircraft Definition Aircraft system definition

Avionics, weights, Ops requirements etc

Aircraft Cabin definition

Seats, Galleys, IFE, Loose equipment, Lavatories, Interior Color Spec, and other areas related to Cabin

Process for System Definition The aircraft systems and avionics have discussed between engineering / Flt Ops and other

related parties.

A techno commercial decision considering the organization need vs cost and other improvements may drive this.

Support will be provided by Boeing, vendors and our teams to define the requirement fully.

The system definition time frame must be met to keep to the milestones of the program.

Cabin Definition LOPA Definition

Number of seats, Galleys location and foot print, Lavatories, Cabin attendant seats, stowages, class dividers, curtains

Trim and finish definition

Aircraft interior color specification including all above and carpets, curtains, trims, track covers, interior paint, lavatory colors etc.

Galley definition

This includes the chiller or non chiller provisions, number of carts, electrical inserts such as ovens coffee makers etc.

It is very important to understand the service level / standard pursued for this aircraft for the future to consider the galley requirement

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The Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) Definition

The preliminary LOPA provided by Boeing is

180 Passengers (All EY)

3 Lavatories

3 FWD galleys (G1, G2 & G7)

1 AFT Galley G4B

6 CA seats

This will be developed further with your inputs to get the most optimized cabin layout

Preliminary LOPA from Boeing

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Trim and Finish Definition points

Carpets

Seat covers

Curtains

Side wall trims

OHBC colors

Exit Areas - NTF

Ceiling colors

Lavatory interior colors

Galley trims

Partitions

Ancillary parts

Attendant Seats

Additional furnishings

Galley definition Wet / dry galleys

Galley standard – Atlas /KSSU

Number of carts (consider service and class division)

Chiller requirements

Wine chillers or fridges, qty

Ovens ( steam or normal), qty

Coffee makers or water boilers, qty

Standard containers

Definition of Seat Features Is In-seat IFE required?

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Recline requirement – Standard (5 inch), Extra 7 inch.

Seat Covers

Leather or Fabric

Colors and definitions

Life vest & Life vest Pouch preference

Fabric/Rigid Container?

Coat hook?

Lumber?

Attendant foot step

Headrest/Foot rest Features

Adjustable or Fixed?

Trim and Finish of the overall seat

Vendor Selection Seats

IFE System – if considered

Galley

Galley Inserts

Electrical

Non Electrical

Seat Fabric

Curtains

Carpets

Other loose equipment selections

Stowage's / dog houses

Vendor Contract BFE – Buyer Furnished Equipment

This means the Buyer (MJ) is responsible to award the program, procure the parts and manage the program to the level of delivery of the BFE items to Boeing on time.

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To do the above, upon vendor selection, contracts or agreements needs to be established with each vendor

These agreements would stipulate payments terms, delivery terms, customer support, guarantees , etc

MJ would require to establish these contract and project manage the BFE parts until all aircraft are delivered

SFE – Seller Furnished Equipment

These equipment / parts are items procured and managed by Boeing, under their responsibility.

Here the MJ responsibility would be only to decide on the vendor for these items.

The Next Step

Consider Resources requirements?

Set up a team to take lead from the airline perspective

Budgetary requirements

Contractual terms

Definition of the trim and finish for the overall aircraft.

Conclusion

Strengths of the implementation strategy

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Lufthansa   Maintainers Company is going to place a new Boeing MRO in Mattala Airport by early 2015

By this our Service and maintenance cost will be lower and there will be professional engineers and service staff to help us .

Fuel consumption will be low.

Weaknesses of the implementation strategy

We have to recruit Boeing rated Tech crew for the operation.

Have to train our ground handling staff and cabin crew about the new operation methods.

Engineers have to get the rating from CAA.

Have to procure new ground handling equipments.

References

Mihin Lanka Official web site www.mihinlanka.com .

Boeing 737 Manual.

Management Meeting minutes.

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