Jetstar A321neo

[Dennis McLean]

The first one is MSN 9540, with Aircraft Type - Airbus A321-251NX.

[Greg Hyde]

s/n 9540 has finally been sighted minus paint and engines

Showing as Jetstar Japan

A321-251NX, Jetstar Japan, D-, VH- (MSN 9540)

https://aibfamily.flights/A320/9540

[Greg Hyde]

s/n 9540 has reappeared with paint and no engines

A321-251NX, Jetstar Japan, D-AVZS, VH-OFE (MSN 9540)

Still showing as Jetstar Japan BUT VH-OFE

https://aibfamily.flights/A320/9540

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar to bring Japan jets home to feast on Tigerair demise

Jetstar will bring more of its jets back home from Japan to boost its domestic fleet as it faces a delay of up to two years in the delivery of its new Airbus A321neo aircraft.

The budget Qantas subsidiary was set to receive the first of the new single-aisle, long-range variant A321neo jets in August 2020 with 18 to have joined its fleet by the end of 2022, enabling it to expand further into popular Asian travel destinations. But the order was put on hold last May when the COVID-19 pandemic brought the aviation industry to its knees.

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/jetstar-to-bring-japan-jets-home-to-feast-on-tigerair-demise-20210310-p579ik.html

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar reveals new A321LR livery, celebrates 18 years in the air

Budget carrier Jetstar has released first-look images of its new A321neo livery ahead of its planned deliveries, and in celebration of the airline’s 18th birthday.
Jetstar said the first of its 38 A321LR jets will arrive at its base in Melbourne “in the coming months”, about two years behind schedule in light of the pandemic.

The new livery retains the iconic Jetstar-orange underbelly and wingtips, however, now sees the colour extend onto the aircraft’s tail.

The new A321 jets will also boast wider seats than Jetstar’s existing narrowbody fleet, more overhead storage space, flip-down smartphone and tablet cradles, USB charging ports, and 50 per cent quieter engines.

Jetstar said the paint used on its new A321LRs is longer-lasting and reduces paint weight by up to 30 per cent compared to its predecessors, which will result in fuel savings of up to 108 tonnes per year across the fleet, reducing CO2 emissions by nearly 350 tonnes per year.

It comes as the airline celebrates 18 years in the air.

Jetstar was established as a low-cost subsidiary of Qantas in 2003, as a response to the entry of low-cost carrier Virgin Blue to the market. Jetstar took to the skies for the first time on 25 May 2004, with its inaugural flight from Newcastle to Melbourne Tullamarine.

“Today we’re excited to not only be celebrating our 18th birthday but also unveiling a new look for our incoming fleet of NEOs, representing a new era of flying for Jetstar,” said Jetstar Group CEO Gareth Evans.

“These modern aircraft are world-class in terms of performance, comfort and sustainability, ensuring our customers will enjoy a new range of benefits on board.
“With the NEOs arriving in our 18th birthday year, their arrival symbolises how we’ve grown to become the largest and most successful low-cost carrier in the Asia-Pacific region.”

A further eight aircraft are expected to be delivered between August 2022 and May 2023.

Meanwhile, the airline also anticipates welcoming 20 A321XLR (extra-long range) jets between 2024 and 2029, allowing the airline’s narrowbody fleet to fly to destinations even further away.

Evans said the extended range of these NEOs will also open up new international opportunities for the budget carrier, which could see Jetstar expand its international network.

The order was first announced in early 2018, with deliveries then expected to begin in 2020.

The aircraft will be configured in a single-class cabin of 232 ergonomic seats. The jets utilise fuel-efficient CFM LEAP engines, which reduce fuel burn by at least 15 per cent compared to the existing A320/21 fleet and reduce noise by up to 50 per cent.
Jetstar said its new A321neo fleet will first be deployed on domestic routes such as Melbourne to Cairns and the Gold Coast, before the airline looks to expand to short-haul international flights.

https://australianaviation.com.au/2022/05/jetstar-reveals-new-a321lr-livery-celebrates-18-years-in-the-air/

A new paint job before arriving in July

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstars 1st NEO (9540) was spotted on the move (behind a tug) late last week in Hamburg. Still taped-up and minus engines.

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstars VH-OFL (expected) 2nd NEO 10353 has been spotted at Hamburg.

Unpainted, minus engines and tail not attached.

I expect the first one has spent some time in the paint shop being repainted in JQ new livery.

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar's 1st Neo has reappeared with engines fitted and hopefully ready for first flight.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXN1jaBXwAAH-Vc?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[Greg Hyde]

Yesterday (14/7) was spotted performing Engine runs and taxi tests.

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstars VH-OFL (expected) 2nd NEO 10353 has been spotted at Hamburg.

Unpainted, minus engines and tail not attached.

I expect the first one has spent some time in the paint shop being repainted in JQ new livery.

Spotted, now assembled, on wheels but still in primer and no engines.

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar's 1st Neo (VH-OFE) has made its first flight in Hamburg on 21/07/22

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar's 1st Neo (VH-OFE) has made a Customer Acceptance Flight of 01:18 yesterday.

[Tristan S]

Am reading it will be delivered tomorrow, routing XFW-BOM-PER-MEL
The first leg is up on FR24
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-ofe

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A321 -251NX 9540 VH-OFE Jetstar Airways delivery 28jul22 XFW-BOM ex D-AVZS

[Greg Hyde]

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-07-jetstar-airways-takes-delivery-of-first-a321neo

[Greg Hyde]

OFE is on the move again

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHOFE

ETA Perth 21:36 tonight.

[Greg Hyde]

OFE has ferried to Melbourne for an appearance on tonight's news ahead of Bonzas arrival

[Greg Hyde]

NEO will commence domestic ops on 12/08.

Jetstar Airways starting next week is launching Airbus A321neo LR service, initially on domestic routes to/from Melbourne. Opened for reservation since last week, planned A321neo LR operation as follows.

Melbourne – Cairns
12AUG22 – 31AUG22 JQ938/941 1 daily
01SEP22 – 29OCT22 JQ945/942 1 daily
30OCT22 – 19DEC22 JQ943/946 4 weekly (Day x234)
20DEC22 – 30JAN23 JQ943/946 1 daily

Melbourne – Gold Coast
01SEP22 – 29OCT22 JQ434/439 1 daily
eff 30OCT22 JQ432/437 1 daily

https://aeroroutes.com/eng/220802-jq32q

[Tristan S]

The second NEO, OFL, has been added to the register.

OFL AIRBUS A321-251NX 10353 5/08/2022 ADD QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED

[Tristan S]

OFE has taken to the air for its first RPT flight operating MEL CNS as JQ938

[Greg Hyde]

OFE has taken to the air for its first RPT flight operating MEL CNS as JQ938

Actually first Aus domestic NEO RPT service

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar has scheduled the NEO's international debut on 07/09/22 with a one-off Melbourne – Denpasar & return flight.

JQ035 MEL1745 – 2145DPS 32Q
JQ036 DPS2315 – 0635+1MEL 32Q

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar has added 3 x NEOs to the register on 16/09

OFP AIRBUS A321-251NX 11102
OFQ AIRBUS A321-251NX 11189
OFS AIRBUS A321-251NX 11229

[Greg Hyde]

Has anyone seen a seatmap for the JQ Neos ?

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFP has been spotted in Hamburg, primer but no engines.

[MarkR]

Has anyone seen a seatmap for the JQ Neos ?

Easily found with a dummy booking on the MEL-CNS legs
Exit rows 18/19/29 and 39 rows in total

[Greg Hyde]

Easily found with a dummy booking on the MEL-CNS legs
Exit rows 18/19/29 and 39 rows in total

Downloadable version as PDF or JPG ?

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFL/10353 was spotted at Hamburg yesterday in full paint but no engines.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFL/10353 was spotted at Hamburg yesterday in full paint and engines installed.

I expect its first flight in the near future.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFP has been spotted in Hamburg, full paint but no engines.

[Greg Hyde]

There are at least JQ 3xNEOs in various states of build;

Last spotted:

VH-OFL/10353 in full paint and engines installed
VH-OFP/11102 in full paint and engines installed
VH-OFQ/11189 assembled, primer, no engines

[Greg Hyde]

After completing hi-speed taxi runs.

VH-OFL had its ff yesterday of 02:22.

[Dennis McLean]

Flight Aware shows it as D-AVXM in the flight.

[Greg Hyde]

Flight Aware shows it as D-AVXM in the flight.

Airbus test reg

All being well, it could be here by the end of the month.

[Greg Hyde]

D-AVXM/VH-OFL had another test flight yesterday lasting 01:13.

[Greg Hyde]

D-AVXM/VH-OFL had another test flight yesterday lasting 01:13.

This was a CAF so we may see VH-OFL sooner then later.

[lloyd fox]

They were suppose to commence BNE ops today on JQ560 from MEL but of course Aircraft 2 and 3 are still in Europe.

These were on Jetstar press releases.:(

[Rowan McKeever]

Jetstar will use the A321neo when SYD to Raratonga begins in June.

https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/221202-jqjun23rar

[MarkR]

Jetstar will use the A321neo when SYD to Raratonga begins in June.

https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/221202-jqjun23rar

Jetstar have three neos online over the next two months doing domestic + Bali

JETSTAR INTERNATIONAL
Three new Jetstar A321neo LR aircraft will start flying across December this year and January next year, in addition to the first A321neo LR that joined the fleet in August. These aircraft will initially operate on domestic routes and between Australia and Bali.

https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-group-industry-update-service-improvements-for-summer/

[James Smith]

Skyliner is showing A321neo VH-OFL beginning its delivery flight to Jetstar on 5-6/12/22, initially operating XFW-BLR-SIN. The flight has not commenced as yet.

[James Smith]

VH-OFL as JQ8992 is two hours into its flight to BLR.

[James Smith]

VH-OLF is due to depart BLR for PER at 17:15 AEDT with a flight time of just under 8 hours. The first leg from XFW was 9 hours 21 minutes. Pretty impressive for an A321neo, XFW to PER with only one stop, even for a delivery flight.

[MarkR]

VH-OLF is due to depart BLR for PER at 17:15 AEDT with a flight time of just under 8 hours. The first leg from XFW was 9 hours 21 minutes. Pretty impressive for an A321neo, XFW to PER with only one stop, even for a delivery flight.

Would be crew time limitation, the aircraft had 800nm still in her on standard tanks, with close to 5000nm range

[James Smith]

OFL has just landed in MEL from PER after a two and a half hour stopover, completing its delivery flight.

[James Smith]

FlightAware is showing that A321neo VH-OFL is scheduled to operate JQ43 this morning from MEL-DPS. However, it is showing the aircraft as a B788 so it could be an error. Flightradad24 is showing the aircraft as a B788 but with no registration as yet.

[Tristan S]

FlightAware is showing that A321neo VH-OFL is scheduled to operate JQ43 this morning from MEL-DPS. However, it is showing the aircraft as a B788 so it could be an error. Flightradad24 is showing the aircraft as a B788 but with no registration as yet.

On the news last night, they said it would first take passengers from MEL to BNE on the weekend.

[James Smith]

FlightAware is now showing an A321neo as the aircraft type, so the rego now matches the aircraft, but with no change on FR24.

It maybe a last minute change with the scheduled B788 unserviceable.

[Rowan McKeever]

Flightaware still has OFL on JQ43 and now shows as A21N

[lloyd fox]

Yes JQ560 tomorrow eta BNE 0805 AM.:)

Shows as A21N designator on Flightaware which is good.

[Tristan S]

Flightaware still has OFL on JQ43 and now shows as A21N

I'd say its an error, FR24 showing it as a B788.

[MarkR]

I'd say its an error, FR24 showing it as a B788.

OFL is taxing as jq43, pity the j customers

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFS/11229 has been spotted in Hamburg with primer with engines installed

There are 3xA321NX for JQ in various states of build

[Tristan S]

OFL is taxing as jq43, pity the j customers

I sit corrected then :)

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFP/11102 D-AXXT has commenced taxi runs and engines tests.

May be the next one to find its wings

[lloyd fox]

VH-OFE landing BNE today.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/52555299546/in/dateposted/

[MarkR]

OFL has been doing a daily Bali run since Friday, I would imagine they had the deadheading crew on board Friday for the return flight and now have a number of neo crews resting in Bali

[Greg Hyde]

Both VH-OFP & VH-OFQ were spotted in Hamburg yesterday performing engine tests, taxi runs and RTO.

Both are preparing for their ff.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFQ was spotted in Hamburg yesterday performing engine tests, taxi runs and RTO

whilst

D-AXXT/VH-OFP/11102 found its wings and had its first flight (14/12)

[Greg Hyde]

D-AZWS/VH-OFQ/11189 had its ff yesterday.

Looks like JQ will have another 3 X neos before the end of the year.

[Greg Hyde]

D-AZWS/VH-OFQ/11189 has had its second test flight.

[Greg Hyde]

D-AXXT/VH-OFP/11102 has had its second test flight

[Tristan S]

Looks like Jetstar are getting two more 321NEOs for Christmas.
OFP & OFQ are en route to Australia, currently in BLR - due in Christmas day.
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-ofq
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-ofp

[Dennis McLean]

OFP due to leave BLR at 11.45am due Perth at 10.20pm tonight, OFQ due out of BLR at 12 noon into Perth at 10.35pm tonight.

[Tristan S]

OFP has entered service, currently operating JQ43 MEL DPS

[Greg Hyde]

And

OFQ service entry scheduled JQ709/8, MEL to HBA and return later today

[Greg Hyde]

D-AZAW/VH-OFS/11229 has been spotted in Hamburg in full paint and engines installed.

[Greg Hyde]

Another "new" A321 spotted in Hamburg with a JQ Tail c/n 11292 in primer and no engines installed

[Stirling D]

Another "new" A321 spotted in Hamburg with a JQ Tail c/n 11292 in primer and no engines installed

OFU, just registered on the 9th.

[Greg Hyde]

OFU, just registered on the 9th.

thanks, Stirling

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar Now Has Four A321neos Meeting Peak Season Demand

https://simpleflying.com/jetstar-four-a321neos-peak-demand/

[MarkR]

Jetstar Now Has Four A321neos Meeting Peak Season Demand

https://simpleflying.com/jetstar-four-a321neos-peak-demand/

As mentioned in the 2nd Dec press release, hardly news

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFU has been spotted in Hamburg in full paint but no engines.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFU has been spotted in Hamburg in full paint with engines installed
VH-OFS has started engine tests and taxi-runs prior to its first flight.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFS has continued with engine tests and taxi-runs prior to its first flight.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFS recorded its first flight yesterday (10/02) as D-AZAW

The flight was XFW-HAM-XFW

[Stirling D]

OFV (11301) spotted in primer at XFW 11/2/23

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFS has had its second test flight.

All being well (normal) it should be heading our way later in the week.

[Kent Broadhead]

VH-OFS has had its second test flight.

All being well (normal) it should be heading our way later in the week.

Maybe for static display at Avalon airshow when it arrives?

[Adrian B]

Maybe for static display at Avalon airshow when it arrives?

Avalon Airshow site is advertising it as a static display.

[Kent Broadhead]

Avalon Airshow site is advertising it as a static display.

Yes, an A321neo. This latest arrival would be logical, prior to EIS.

[Greg Hyde]

Factory fresh - new plane smell

[Greg Hyde]

OFS had a third test flight yesterday.

If worked out all the bugs she should be headed our way in the near future

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFU/11292 has commenced engine runs and taxi checks prior to its first flight.

[Tristan S]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/194588565@N03/52704978909/

OFU looking all nice and shiny. (well almost OFU, still wearing her test rego)

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFU/11292 continued engine runs and taxi checks prior to its first flight.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFU/11292 has had it's first flight as D-AZWX

[Greg Hyde]

Looks like VH-OFS has been delivered

https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-ofs

Probably sometime tomorrow into Avalon.

[Greg Hyde]

OFQ spent the day at Avalon Airshow

They maybe swapping a/c until OFS arrives

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A321-251NX 11229 VH-OFS Jetstar Airways delivery 28feb-02mar23 XFW-BLR-PER-MEL ex D-AZAW

[Tristan S]

Currently en route from BLR to PER as JQ8996
https://www.flightradar24.com/JST8996/2f5d4556

[Rowan McKeever]

Arrived in MEL 0630 this morning.

[Greg Hyde]

Is OFS going to Avalon ?

[Greg Hyde]

OFS was need today for a backdrop for QF Presser.

[Greg Hyde]

OFS entered service this morning on JQ731, Melbourne to Launceston

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFU has had a second test flight as D-AZWX yesterday

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFU has had a third test flight as D-AZWX yesterday

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFW (MSN 11380) has been spotted in Hamburg with primer and no engines

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFU had a CAP test flight as D-AZWX yesterday.

Hopefully it will be heading our way later this week

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFV was added to the register on 20/03/23

[James Smith]

According to Skyliner VH-OFU is being delivered XFW-BLR-PER-MEL on 25-27 March, 2023. It should be leaving XFW in the next few hours.

[Tristan S]

She's on her way.
https://fr24.com/JST8996/2fa5b7a1

[Greg Hyde]

OFU has completed her delivery flight arriving in Melbourne earlier this morning.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFW/11380 was added to the register on 28/03/23

[Tristan S]

OFU operated its first RPT flight this morning, JQ560 MEL BNE

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFV/11301/D-AZYP has commenced engine tests and taxi checks prior to its first flight.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFV/11301/D-AZYP has conducted a second series engine tests and taxi checks prior to its first flight

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFV/11301/D-AZYP had its first flight yesterday

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFW/11380/D-AVXI has been spotted in XFW in primer with engines installed

[MarkR]

Interestingly Alaska are retiring their 10 A321NEOs, wonder if JQ might show interest given their Leap based, Air NZ are struggling to keep their P&W based Neos in the air.

[Kent Broadhead]

Interestingly Alaska are retiring their 10 A321NEOs, wonder if JQ might show interest given their Leap based, Air NZ are struggling to keep their P&W based Neos in the air.

I wonder whether JetBlue takes the Alaska birds up. Given the regular talk about the two merging, it seems a possibility.

If on the free market, it could be an opportunity for JQ.

[MarkR]

I wonder whether JetBlue takes the Alaska birds up. Given the regular talk about the two merging, it seems a possibility.

If on the free market, it could be an opportunity for JQ.

Their leased from Gecas

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFV had her CAF yesterday.

[Stirling D]

OFY was also spotted in primer.
https://aviation.flights/aib/A320/11410

[Tristan S]

OFV has been delivered and is on its way down under.

Currently XFW to BOM as JQ8996

[Dennis McLean]

OFV due to depart BOM at 11.50 IST and due at PER at 23.14 tonight.

[James Smith]

OFV arrived this morning in MEL on its delivery flight. Interestingly the transit stop in India was BOM when BLR has been the transit stop up to this A321-251NX delivery flight. Also, Skyliner is showing BLR as the transit stop, so it might have been a late change.

[Tristan S]

OFV has entered service, currently operating JQ938 MEL CNS

[Stirling D]

OFW rolled out in full C/S
https://twitter.com/Tobias_Gudat/status/1658863095484129282

[Tristan S]

I understand that it needs the test rego for, well, testing but surprises me they bother putting the German flag on the tail - I wonder if its a rego requirement.

[Stirling D]

Looks like it, reading some forums any D- reg requires the German flag.

[Greg Hyde]

From CH-Aviation

30.05.2023 - 23:20 UTC

Jetstar Airways (JQ, Melbourne Tullamarine) expects its new A321-200NX(LR)s and A321-200NY(XLR)s to be providing more than 50% of its narrowbody capacity by the 2027 financial year. The Qantas Group, owners of the low-cost carrier, made the disclosure during an investor's briefing in Sydney on May 29.

Jetstar has seven A321neo(LR)s already delivered from a larger order of 23. Once all those aircraft arrive, deliveries of fifteen A321neo(XLR)s will begin. A Jetstar spokesperson told ch-aviation that the eighth A321neo(LR), VH-OFW (msn 11380), will land in Australia on or around June 18. The spokesperson said the airline expects 18 of the A321neo(LR)s by the end of calendar 2024. Concurrently, the airline will begin phasing out many of its A320-200s, with those retained used on domestic routes

The Qantas Group said they will primarily use the A321neo(LR)s on short haul international routes, including to Denpasar. Jetstar has a dominant 51% market share on routes between Australia and Denpasar. The airline also sees growth opportunities beyond Indonesia and is starting a Sydney Kingsford Smith - Rarotonga service in late June using the aircraft type. The A321neo(XLR)s will fly on medium-haul international sectors and have the range to fly to markets such as Singapore Changi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta from any Australian capital city. The existing 11-strong fleet of B787-8s will be retained and focus on Jetstar's medium to long haul sectors, including flights to Japan and South Korea. The Qantas Group says the new
Airbus narrowbodies will open up a range of new destinations.

Participants in this week's briefing were told that Jetstar was "leveraging its low-cost position" and brand to strengthen and grow outbound leisure routes from Australia, including to Japan where Jetstar anticipates a 36% market share on the country pair this financial year. In addition, the airline wants to launch into new markets, highlighting North Asia as a focus region, and boost its partnerships to increase reach. Jetstar currently has 49 interline and 14 codeshare partners.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFW has commenced taxi trails and RTO's prior to its ff.

Exp delivery is around 18/06

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFW has had its first flight on 08/06

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFW has conducted a second flight test yesterday.

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A321-271NX 11380 VH-OFW Jetstar Airways delivery 20-22jun23 XFW-MCT-SIN-MEL ex D-ABXI

[Kent Broadhead]

Airbus A321-271NX 11380 VH-OFW Jetstar Airways delivery 20-22jun23 XFW-MCT-SIN-MEL ex D-ABXI

Currently in Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

[Greg Hyde]

Currently in Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

Stopped at Muscat on the way. In the past it has been Hamburg to India direct.

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHOFW

[Adrian B]

https://media.tenor.com/62AJQF--0XQAAAAC/airplane-out-of-coffee.gif

[Greg Hyde]

No, top up the tanks MCT and try TRV to MEL direct.

[David C]

No, top up the tanks MCT and try TRV to MEL direct.


Seems it’s going to do TRV - ADL direct … arriving tomorrow ( 22/6) about 0540 hrs local .

[Greg Hyde]

Seems it’s going to do TRV - ADL direct … arriving tomorrow ( 22/6) about 0540 hrs local .

Arrived, MEL 09:38 this morning

[Ryan K]

I've gotta say, I flew on the new JQ A321neo recently. From a customer comfort perspective, what an absolute disappointment. The A321 is the widest single isle plane out there, yet the seats were absolutely tiny. I don't know if Jetstar is trying to save on weight, but the overall comfort could have been so much better. To think they use these aircraft on overnight flights from Bali, without even a proper headrest, is crazy. I'll be avoiding it at all costs.

[Laurent Sanhard]

don't forget that each airline will choose it's own seat config and layout ,
I flew on Austrian Airlines A321 a few years ago on a flight from Vienna to London , one of the best flights on a int Europe route of 2-3 hours I ever had,

It depends on the airline , though I think if airlines want to use these on longer flights ie , Sydney > Bali , or to Japan from AUS as Jetstar is wanting to do , then they will need to focus on passenger comfort

[Tristan S]

JQ434 passengers getting a shiny and brand new 321NEO with OFW operating its first RPT service this morning.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFY/11410 was added to the register on the 28/06/23

[Rowan McKeever]

VH-OFS operated/ing the first SYD-RAR(atonga) rotation today.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFY/11410 has been out doing RTO & Taxy Runs prior to its ff.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFY/11410 has performed another series of RTO & Taxy Runs prior to its ff.

[Ryan K]

don't forget that each airline will choose it's own seat config and layout ,
I flew on Austrian Airlines A321 a few years ago on a flight from Vienna to London , one of the best flights on a int Europe route of 2-3 hours I ever had,

It depends on the airline , though I think if airlines want to use these on longer flights ie , Sydney > Bali , or to Japan from AUS as Jetstar is wanting to do , then they will need to focus on passenger comfort

Yes, for sure. My last flight on Ansett was on a A320 between MEL and LST in 1999. I don't think I've been in a more comfortable economy class since.

[Mayer F]

VH-OFY/11410 has performed another series of RTO & Taxy Runs prior to its ff.
First flight of the above: 10jul23.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFY/11410 had its CAF flight yesterday

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A321 -251NX 11410 VH-OFY Jetstar Airways delivery 22-24july23 XFW-BLR-PER-MEL ex D-AYAK

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OFY arrived in Melbourne this morning direct from Thiruvananthapuram, India

A good photo op for QF with two new a/c arriving within days of each other.

[Tristan S]

OFY has opened her account, having just operated JQ560 MEL BNE

[Steve S... 2]

VH-OYF will be the next A321-200neo for Jetstar

[Greg Hyde]

Two more JQ A321neos were added to the register yesterday(08/09)

VH-OYF/11529
VH-OYC/11676

[Greg Hyde]

On 11/09 JQ added another A321neos to the register:

VH-OYD/11797

[Laurent Sanhard]

does anyone know if Jetstar plans using the A321 on the Sydney to Ballina route ? I know the runway at Ballina in northern NSW was widened a couple of years ago to accommodate the A321 into the future. They currently operate the A320 into Ballina and have done so for the last 20 yrs or so.

[Greg Hyde]

On 11/09 JQ added another A321neos to the register:

VH-OYD/11797

Was spotted in Hamburg in full paint and without engines installed and test reg D-AYAV

[Yusef D]

does anyone know if Jetstar plans using the A321 on the Sydney to Ballina route ? I know the runway at Ballina in northern NSW was widened a couple of years ago to accommodate the A321 into the future. They currently operate the A320 into Ballina and have done so for the last 20 yrs or so.

I don't see any A321 or 737-10 going into Ballina unless there's a substantial runway widening and lengthening.

Existing 738 and A320 operations require a dispensation due to the less than standard 30m width, while the 1900m length is a challenge for ops with the current crop of jets, let alone heavier ones.

[James Smith]

VH-OYC, (D-AYAT), 11676 has been spotted in Hamburg in primer without engines installed.

VH-OYF, 11529 is in production.

[Laurent Sanhard]

Yusef wrote ( I don't see any A321 or 737-10 going into Ballina unless there's a substantial runway widening and lengthening.

Existing 738 and A320 operations require a dispensation due to the less than standard 30m width, while the 1900m length is a challenge for ops with the current crop of jets, let alone heavier ones. )

thanks Yusef , I checked and see that runway was only resurfaced this year after 10 years , not widened , I suppose on a perfect day with zero wind a A321 not fully loaded might be able to land / takeoff , but those days are rare ,
very windy last 6 weeks up here .

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar Airways, D-AYAV/VH-OYD/11797 has started taxi tests prior to ff.

JQ could have an additional 3 X Neos in service by the end of the year.

[Stirling D]

Jetstar Airways, D-AYAV/VH-OYD/11797 has started taxi tests prior to ff.

JQ could have an additional 3 X Neos in service by the end of the year.

Just the 2 by the looks, will be BNE based 👍🏻

[David C]

[QUOTE=Laurent Sanhard;117671]Yusef wrote. I suppose on a perfect day with zero wind a A321 not fully loaded might be able to land / takeoff , but those days are rare ,
very windy last 6 weeks up here .[/QUOTE

From a piloting perspective , a zero wind day is far from perfect . A head wind whilst landing and taking off will reduce the runway used . Zero wind days are rare , thankfully .

David C

[James Smith]

A321-251NX, OYD has conducted its first flight from snow covered XFW-XFW, (with a possible landing in HAM), on 4/12/23 with a total flight time of 2 hours 20 minutes. It was using test registration D-AYAV and callsign AIB797A. A Christmas present for Jetstar.

There is no further news from XFW on either OYC or OYF.

[Stirling D]

A321-251NX, OYD has conducted its first flight from snow covered XFW-XFW, (with a possible landing in HAM), on 4/12/23 with a total flight time of 2 hours 20 minutes. It was using test registration D-AYAV and callsign AIB797A. A Christmas present for Jetstar.

There is no further news from XFW on either OYC or OYF.

I believe the plan is for both OYC and OYD to be delivered before Christmas.

[Chris Z]

Sched is Dec 15th XFW-BLR, 16th BLR-PER, arriving MEL 6am 17th.

[Greg Hyde]

How many they receive will depend on if or when Airbus has its Xmas shutdown.

[James Smith]

Originally Posted by Chris Z
Sched is Dec 15th XFW-BLR, 16th BLR-PER, arriving MEL 6am 17th.

Is this delivery schedule for OYD, Chris?

OYC was spotted in primer and no engines on 29/10/23. Nothing further has been posted, so it may not be ready for delivery before the shutdown commences.

[Greg Hyde]

D-AYAT, VH-OYC (MSN 11676) has started taxi tests prior to ff.

[Greg Hyde]

A321-251NX, OYD has conducted its first flight from snow covered XFW-XFW, (with a possible landing in HAM), on 4/12/23 with a total flight time of 2 hours 20 minutes. It was using test registration D-AYAV and callsign AIB797A. A Christmas present for Jetstar.

There is no further news from XFW on either OYC or OYF.

OYD has completed her CAP.

All being well, she should be heading our way in the near future

[James Smith]

A321-251NX VH-OYD has now completed its third flight, listed as another customer acceptance flight, of just 26 minutes from XFW, on 11/12/23 as D-AYAV and callsign AIB797C. The flight was probably to test a fix to a fault identified from the previous flight.

Delivery is scheduled for 15-17/12/23 - see post #158.

VH-OYC has conducted a taxi check and rejected take off at XFW on 11/12/23 as D-AYAT.

[James Smith]

A321-251NX VH-OYD has now completed its fourth flight, also listed as another customer acceptance flight, of 25 minutes from XFW, on 12/12/23 as D-AYAV and callsign AIB797D. The callsign has the next letter of the alphabet added for each subsequent test flight.

In addition, A321-251NX, VH-OYC has conducted its first flight XFW-HAM-XFW on 12/12/23 with a total flight time of 2 hours 30 minutes. It was using test registration D-AYAT and callsign AIB676A.

[Tristan S]

OYD has started its delivery trip, currently in BLR from XFW as JQ8995

[Greg Hyde]

OYC has completed her CAP yesterday as AIB676B with a 01:14 flight.

All being well, another one for the Xmas rush

[Tom PER]

-OYD is #10 by my maths that means there’s a further 8 of these ‘Bintang buses’ on firm order before the 20 XLR’s start being delivered, is that correct?

With SIN, BKK and HKT + all DPS flights being upguaged to A321NEO’s the Perth base is going to need a few of these from 3Q 2024.

[Greg Hyde]

OYD completed its ferry flight into Melbourne this morning.

[Mitchell M.]

OYD first service is scheduled for December 19th 06:30 AEDT as JQ430, YMML-YBCG.

[Greg Hyde]

D-AYAT, VH-OYC (MSN 11676) has been delivered and is currently at Bangalore, India as JQ8997

Another delivery before Xmas.

[James Smith]

OYC has just landed in MEL at the end of its delivery flight.

No news yet on OYF (11529) which is still in production.

[Greg Hyde]

OYC has just landed in MEL at the end of its delivery flight.

No news yet on OYF (11529) which is still in production.

OYF hasn't been sighted (not even in primer) so I don't expect it to appear until Jan/Feb 2024.

OYC should enter service prior to Xmas.

Also after the holiday rush, JQ should also transfer some more older A320 frames to Qlink

[Tristan S]

On what seems a pretty common first rotation, OYC is due to operate JQ430/435 MEL OOL MEL tomorrow (23rd)

[Greg Hyde]

JQ added its 13th Neo to the VH-Reg yesterday (12/02/2024);

VH-OYP/11771

[Tristan S]

OYK was added to the register on 19FEB24

OYK AIRBUS A321-251NX 11960

[Greg Hyde]

A couple of updates:

VH-OYF/11529 is expected to be built at Toulose with test reg F-WWAH

VH-???/12020 is reportedly headed to JQ

[Tristan S]

A couple of updates:

VH-OYF/11529 is expected to be built at Toulose with test reg F-WWAH

VH-???/12020 is reportedly headed to JQ

12020 shows on PlaneSpotters.net as having the rego OYQ

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX, VH-OYK, 11960 has been spotted in Hamburg on 20 February, 2024 in primer without engines installed.

[Greg Hyde]

JQ added 2 additional A321-251NXs to the register on 07/03/2024.

OYQ 12020
OYR 12160

bringing the reg total to 16.

[Greg Hyde]

Yet another A321-251NX (VH-OYT/11977) was added to the register on 12/03/2024

[James Smith]

I've been going to ask if anyone has heard any further news of A321-251NX, VH-OYF (11529) which is being built in TLS, not XFW. I see that it has now been spotted in TLS last Saturday 23/3/24 in full Jetstar colour scheme with engines installed. It may even be delivered before OYK.

[Greg Hyde]

I've been going to ask if anyone has heard any further news of A321-251NX, VH-OYF (11529) which is being built in TLS, not XFW. I see that it has now been spotted in TLS last Saturday 23/3/24 in full Jetstar colour scheme with engines installed. It may even be delivered before OYK.

OYF/11529 is yet to fly, its test reg is F-WWAH.

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYF, 11529 (test registration F-WWAH) has had an engine run and taxi check at TLS on 28/3/24.

[Greg Hyde]

OYF getting ready to do that flying thing

https://www.flickr.com/photos/146519169@N03/53615714609/

[Greg Hyde]

OYF has had a third taxi check and RTO prior to its first flight.

It will be worn out before it gets into the air

[Greg Hyde]

OYK has been spotted in Hamburg with full paint & engines fitted.

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYF, 11529 (F-WWAH) has had its ff from TLS yesterday using AIB01AH and lasting 02:35

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYP, 11771, (F-WWSA), has been spotted in Toulouse on 22 April, 2024 in full colour scheme.

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYQ, 12020, (D-XXXX test registration not known) has been spotted in XFW on 22 April, 2024 in primer with no engines installed.

It is all happening for Jetstar with four A321's in the final stages of production or ground/flight tested at this time - OYF and OYP in TLS and OYK and OYQ in XFW.

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYQ, 12020, (D-XXXX test registration not known) has been spotted in XFW on 22 April, 2024 in primer with no engines installed.

It is all happening for Jetstar with four A321's in the final stages of production or ground/flight tested at this time - OYF and OYP in TLS and OYK and OYQ in XFW.

A couple of upcoming test-regs (can't confirm but probably ok)

OYK/D-AXXK
OYT/D-AXXP

[Tristan S]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYQ, 12020, (D-XXXX test registration not known) has been spotted in XFW on 22 April, 2024 in primer with no engines installed.

It is all happening for Jetstar with four A321's in the final stages of production or ground/flight tested at this time - OYF and OYP in TLS and OYK and OYQ in XFW.

OYQ photo here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/194588565@N03/53675914923/

[James Smith]

A321-251NX VH-OYF has now completed its second flight from TLS of 1 hour 15 minutes on 26/4/24.

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYK, 11960 (test registration D-AXXK) has had an engine run and taxi check at XFW on 13/5/24.

[Brodie L]

Looks like the next registration block after VH-OYx will be VH-A5x

VH-A5A will be msn 12328 at this stage

[James Smith]

Thanks for this information, Brodie. Do you know if there will be any further Jetstar A321-251NX registrations in the OYx block after OYT?

[Steve S... 2]

OYU & OYV will be another two.

[Steve S... 2]

Wish they would use O5A rather than A5A for a hint of consistency.

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYK, 11960 (test registration D-AXXK) had its first flight from XFW to XFW on 17/5/24.

[Brodie L]

Thanks for this information, Brodie. Do you know if there will be any further Jetstar A321-251NX registrations in the OYx block after OYT?

Appears to just be OYT, OYU, OYV

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYK, 11960 (test registration D-AXXK and flying as AIB960A) had its second flight of 14 minutes, just one circuit from XFW to XFW, on 23/5/24.

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYQ, 12020, (test registration D-AVXP) has been spotted in XFW on 24 May, 2024 still in primer but now with engines installed.

[Greg Hyde]

Looks like VH-OYF/F-WWAH is currently conducting a third test flight as AIB03AH

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYK, 11960 (test registration D-AXXK and flying as AIB960C) had its third flight of 1 hour 13 minutes on 28/5/24.

Both OYF and OYK have had their third test flights and must be close to delivery.

[James Smith]

OYK's third flight was a customer acceptance flight.

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYF 11529 (test registration F-WWAH and flying as AIB04AH) has now completed its fourth flight from TLS of 42 minutes on 29/5/24.

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A321 -251NX 11960 VH-OYK Jetstar Airways delivery 31may-02jun24 XFW-MCT-SIN-PER ex D-AXXK

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OYK has arrived in KL and is scheduled to fly direct to Melbourne arriving at 21:15 tonight.

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYF 11529 (test registration F-WWAH and flying as AIB05AH) has now completed its fifth flight from TLS of 1 hour 17 minutes on 4/6/24. This has been its customer acceptance flight.

Additionally, A321-251NX VH-OYQ, 12020, (test registration D-AVXP) has been spotted in XFW on 4 June, 2024 now in full colour scheme with engines installed.

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYP, 11771, (F-WWSA), conducted an engine run and taxi check at TLS on 5/6/24.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OYK is scheduled to enter service tonight on JQ446, Melbourne to the Gold-Coast

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYP, 11771, (F-WWSA), had its first flight on 07/06/24 as AIB01SA from TLS

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A321 -251NX 11529 VH-OYF Jetstar Airways delivery 08-10jun24 TLS-MCT-KUL-MEL ex F-WWAH

and they keep on comming

[Greg Hyde]

VH-OYF should arrive in Melbourne tonight, direct from KUL.

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX, VH-OYF has entered Jetstar service this morning (13/6/24) operating JQ938 MEL-CNS.

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYP, 11771, (F-WWSA), had its second flight from TLS on 13/06/24 as AIB02SA.

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar Airways, F-WWSI, VH-OYU (MSN 12030) was spotted in TLS with full paint but no engines.

[Christopher Campbell]

When will the 6 A321 be retired, from the beginning of the XLRs or with back half of the LRs?

[Stirling D]

Jetstar Airways, F-WWSI, VH-OYU (MSN 12030) was spotted in TLS with full paint but no engines.

The paint job has been messed up. May be fixed before delivery

[James Smith]

Are you referring to the orange paint along the wing fairing on OYU, Stirling. If so, the engine mount is covered by a plastic that is only a slightly deeper colour to the orange paint, with it giving the impression that the paint goes higher up the fairing. If the covering wasn't in place I think that the orange along the fairing would be identical to other Jetstar A321LRs.

[Stirling D]

Are you referring to the orange paint along the wing fairing on OYU, Stirling. If so, the engine mount is covered by a plastic that is only a slightly deeper colour to the orange paint, with it giving the impression that the paint goes higher up the fairing. If the covering wasn't in place I think that the orange along the fairing would be identical to other Jetstar A321LRs.

The shade of grey of the actual paint. It is not metallic at all.

[Robert.M]

The shade of grey of the actual paint. It is not metallic at all.

Not wrong! What I would describe as a whiteish grey.

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYP, 11771, (F-WWSA), had its customer acceptance flight which was also its third flight from TLS on 3/7/24 as AIB03SA.

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYQ, 12020, (test registration D-AVXP) had an engine run and taxi check at XFW on 1 July, 2024.

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYP, 11771, (ex F-WWSA) has just left TLS for MCT, KUL and MEL as JQ8991 on its delivery flight lasting from 6-8/7/24.

[Greg Hyde]

Delete

[Greg Hyde]

Looks like the next registration block after VH-OYx will be VH-A5x

VH-A5A will be msn 12328 at this stage

From Planespotters

12328 Airbus A320-251N VH-A5A Jetstar Airways On Order ex. TLS

[Lauren J]

From Planespotters

12328 Airbus A320-251N VH-A5A Jetstar Airways On Order ex. TLS

Just wondering if this is a typo, or Jetstar’s first A320NEO?

[Stirling D]

Typo, it should be a 321N

[James Smith]

From Airliners Net the following was contributed to answer a question as to whether VH-A5A was to be a A321 or A320.

"According to their half year FY24 results they are due to receive 5 A320neos in FY25 and have 10 total on order."

I cannot find any reference to this A320 order for Jetstar in the QANTAS half year FY24 results or Jetstar's. Additionally, as Greg has posted, Planespotters.net is listing A5A as an A320 for Jetstar, while Airfleets.net is showing it as an A321neoLR.

Confirmation would be appreciated to enable accurate recording for the members of this forum. ;) Plus other reasons.

[Greg Hyde]

From Planespotters

12328 Airbus A320-251N VH-A5A Jetstar Airways On Order ex. TLS

No Typo, JQ is expecting A320neos (Fleet renewal).

The source (other then above) is highly reliable.

It will either be added to the VH-Reg or spotted at TLS to confirm

[Christopher Campbell]

From Airliners Net the following was contributed to answer a question as to whether VH-A5A was to be a A321 or A320.



I cannot find any reference to this A320 order for Jetstar in the QANTAS half year FY24 results or Jetstar's. Additionally, as Greg has posted, Planespotters.net is listing A5A as an A320 for Jetstar, while Airfleets.net is showing it as an A321neoLR.

Confirmation would be appreciated to enable accurate recording for the members of this forum. ;) Plus other reasons.

On page 30 it states that 5 A320neos are scheduled for delivery this FY25. And in AA this article also confirms the order for 10.

Btw how many A320ceos were reconfigured to 186 seats? On the JQ website and planespotters it states they are all 180 seat aircraft?

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/06/jetstar-adds-its-12th-and-13th-a321neos/

https://investor.qantas.com/FormBuilder/_Resource/_module/doLLG5ufYkCyEPjF1tpgyw/file/2024HY/1H24-Presentation.pdf

[MarkR]

Btw how many A320ceos were reconfigured to 186 seats? On the JQ website and planespotters it states they are all 180 seat aircraft?

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43 were meant to have been modified, JQ404 tomorrow is operated by one of them.

[Christopher Campbell]

Yeah that’s what I thought, it’s strange they have not updated the details.

I assume the 10 not reconfigured will be replaced by the 10 320neos like originally planned.

[James Smith]

Thank you so much, Christopher for clarifying the Jetstar A320neo order from the 1st half 24 Investor Presentation.

[Brodie L]

Only remaining 180Y A320s for JQ are the XNx and YXx block (if you want to count those). And VFY, VQE, VQF, VQM

[Greg Hyde]

On page 30 it states that 5 A320neos are scheduled for delivery this FY25. And in AA this article also confirms the order for 10.

Btw how many A320ceos were reconfigured to 186 seats? On the JQ website and planespotters it states they are all 180 seat aircraft?

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/06/jetstar-adds-its-12th-and-13th-a321neos/

https://investor.qantas.com/FormBuilder/_Resource/_module/doLLG5ufYkCyEPjF1tpgyw/file/2024HY/1H24-Presentation.pdf

For those who downloaded the above report, you note (3) that the order for the A320neos date back to May 2022 announcement.

[Greg Hyde]

A321-251NX VH-OYU/12030 was added to the register yesterday.

[Brodie L]

Another 2 MSNs added in, VH-A5B 12229, VH-A5C 12374. Would presume these are A320-251Ns at this stage.

[Greg Hyde]

Another 2 MSNs added in, VH-A5B 12229, VH-A5C 12374. Would presume these are A320-251Ns at this stage.

You presumed correctly.

[Chris Z]

VH-OYV is msn 12159.

The A320 neos will be configured as 188 seaters.

[Lauren J]

Just confirming these are the current aircraft on order?

A321-251NXLR:
VH-OYT 11977
VH-OYQ 12020
VH-OYU 12030
VH-OYV 12159
VH-OYR 12160

A320-251N:
VH-A5A 12328
VH-A5B 12229
VH-A5C 12374

[Steve S... 2]

And:

A320-251N

VH-A5D 12545
VH-A5E 12556

[James Smith]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYQ, MSN 12020, (test registration D-AVXP) is currently (11/7/24) conducting it's first flight from XFW using the callsign AIB020A. Total flight time was 4 hours 14 minutes.

[Brodie L]

And:

A321-251NX
VH-OYW 12183

[Brenden S]

Correct Lauren

[Christopher Campbell]

And:

A321-251NX
VH-OYW 12183

And 3 more go for a total of 23.

[Greg Hyde]

OYP entered service this morning with JQ7992, Melbourne to Sydney

This maybe a positioning flight

First one is schedules as

JST986, SYD -> PER later today

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar A321-251NX VH-OYQ, MSN 12020, (test registration D-AVXP) is currently (11/7/24) conducting it's first flight from XFW using the callsign AIB020A. Total flight time was 4 hours 14 minutes.

That's a loooong test flight considering the previous were around 02:30.

[James Smith]

It sure was, Greg. VH-OYQ did very long racetrack patterns just to the north of XFW and crossed into the Netherlands a few times. It travelled 1,947 miles on the test flight, according to FlightAware.

[Greg Hyde]

Likewise, I did the same.

Something must of went wrong during the flight to add an extra 01:45