JQ A320 White Nose Radome

[Neil L]

A JQ A320 was sighted in Sydney & Launceston with a white nose radome but I had trouble trying to read registration which could be VH-VFD? Can anyone please confirm? Thanks

[Grahame Hutchison]

VH-VFD is correct Neil.

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=VH-VFD D500-20170123-039.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=VH-VFD D500-20170123-042.jpg

[Neil L]

Thanks Grahame.
Much appreciated.
I update a lot of the histories on aussieairliners when I get a chance. Congratulations on all your movements and photos as I for one appreciate your efforts.
Take Care

[Greg Hyde]

How long has it had a white nose ?

It was in Newcastle for maintenance in Nov 2016

http://www.thejetstarsource.com/?s=vh-vfd

May of been the reason why it went tech previously ?

ie: Birdstrike

[Neil L]

Also curious about where the white radome came from?

New or borrowed from someone

[Kent Broadhead]

Isn't jet* the only A320 operatorin Oz which doesn't use a white radome? Tiger or AirNZ likely candidates