VA / TT Fleet departures

[Greg Hyde]

FNP now on the ground at Sharjah SHJ

Thanks Guys

HRI just didn't look right for parting out.

Based on the items I posted, more people visit the terminal rather than fly-in/out.

[James Smith]

Virgin B738 VH-VUH is due to depart XSP shortly as VA9948 flying non-stop to BNE following maintenance. It is due to resume service tomorrow 31/3/21.

[Dylan Hardie]

F100 FNY off to XSP via PHE

[Dylan Hardie]

VUE ferried MEL-BNE getting ready for return to service

YVC to HKG via DRW tomorrow morning

[Radi K]

Looks like the final fleet for VOZ and VARA will land on 75 for now

https://i.postimg.cc/TY9Pm901/VOZ-VARA-Final.png (https://postimg.cc/ykDBC0wC)

Did I miss something?

A320 VNP still in the Philippines

Only ones not currently flying are B738 - VUY, YVC, VUX

[Dave J]

There are additional 738’s that will be added to that list. The registrations of these additional jets will differ from their previous registration though.

VUX is still in MEL without engines.
VUY in BNE
YVC being prepared for RTS over the next few weeks.

I don’t know what’s happening with VNP.

[Greg Hyde]

FNP was deleted from the reg on 01/04 as exported to Greece

[James Smith]

Excellent graph of the Virgin fleet, Radi. I agree with all of your fleet details. Thanks so much for sharing.

I also wonder what has happened to VH-VNP. As it has been in CRK for so long I thought that it may have been returned to lessor or broken up, if not actually owned by VARA but it still looks to be registered in Australia.

I see that VH-VUE has relocated from MEL to BNE on 3/4/21 in readiness for return to service. Thanks Dylan.

[Greg Hyde]

Ex-VA VH-VUC has been cancelled from the CASA register (Exported to Guernsey). The aircraft is in TNA reportedly for a freighter conversion.

VH-VUC now carries 2-VVUC

[Tristan S]

VH-VUC now carries 2-VVUC

It appears that, although its still on the CASA register, Ex Tiger B737 VH-VOY has now been re-registered 2-VVOY and is also reported to be in line for a freighter conversion.

[Greg Hyde]

Tristan,

I found 2-VVUC on the current 2-Reg.

2-VVOY doesn't appear as yet.

2-VVOY, I expect is reserved and won't take up that reg until it is deleted from the Aust Register.

VH-VUC was deleted from the Aust. Reg on 19/03 and added to 2-Reg on the same date

[Tristan S]

Tristan,

I found 2-VVUC on the current 2-Reg.

2-VVOY doesn't appear as yet.

2-VVOY, I expect is reserved and won't take up that reg until it is deleted from the Aust Register.

VH-VUC was deleted from the Aust. Reg on 19/03 and added to 2-Reg on the same date

Interesting, thanks. I know VUC remained on the CASA register for some time after it left Australia.
I found VOY at Jinan when searching for images of VUC and it was tagged as 2-VVOY:
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10089566
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10051580
While I cannot see it on the image, it appears that something has been taped over the rego - perhaps the paperwork hasn't been done yet.

Cheers.

[Max C]

That’ll possibly be the new rego just taped over the old VH- one

[Tristan S]

That’ll possibly be the new rego just taped over the old VH- one

Yeah, most likely. Guess when it's parked it doesn't really matter if the new rego hasn't been entered into systems :)

[Tristan S]

VH-VUE is set to return to service today and will operate VA1388 BNE ADL.
First RPT service since 7 September 2020.

[Greg Hyde]

Guys,

Basically it can't (shouldn't) be two registers at the same time. It is uneconomic since you are paying for both registrations.

The QQ E-190's are normally deleted from the US reg on the day they arrive in Brisbane. It is then QQ's responsibility to get them onto the Aust. reg.

Also, the 2-REG is a "flag of convenience" until freighter conversion and a new "owner" is sort.

[Tristan S]

Guys,

Basically it can't (shouldn't) be two registers at the same time. It is uneconomic since you are paying for both registrations.

The QQ E-190's are normally deleted from the US reg on the day they arrive in Brisbane. It is then QQ's responsibility to get them onto the Aust. reg.

Also, the 2-REG is a "flag of convenience" until freighter conversion and a new "owner" is sort.

Hi Greg.. I was not saying it was .. just appears that they have put the new 2- rego on her before its actually been added to the 2- register.

Cheers.

[MarkR]

Guys,

Basically it can't (shouldn't) be two registers at the same time. It is uneconomic since you are paying for both registrations.


Nothing to do with economics, not when registration is $160 for a VH Mark. Its an ICAO requirement that an aircraft does not appear on two contracting states at the same time.

[Tristan S]

For those who remember, back in September last year a company called Jet Test re-positioned 5 VA 738s from BNE to Goodyear, AZ. They positioned a further 2 from MEL in December.
The owner of Jet Test has just tweeted that in the coming weeks Jet Test will be repositioning 3 738s to BNE.

I am assuming they are for VA which makes me wonder if they are 3 of the ex-VA 7 B738s stored in Phoenix.

Anyone know anymore?

[Dave J]

For those who remember, back in September last year a company called Jet Test re-positioned 5 VA 738s from BNE to Goodyear, AZ. They positioned a further 2 from MEL in December.
The owner of Jet Test has just tweeted that in the coming weeks Jet Test will be repositioning 3 738s to BNE.

I am assuming they are for VA which makes me wonder if they are 3 of the ex-VA 7 B738s stored in Phoenix.

Anyone know anymore?

The 5 YF* airframes will be coming back. With different regos though.

[Tristan S]

The 5 YF* airframes will be coming back. With different regos though.

OK cool! ..
Why different rego's though?

[James Smith]

Tristan, are the other two B738s you refer to that flew to GYR in December, the ex VUI & VUJ?

Of the five ex YF* aircraft 2-VYFN is the only one so far to have done a test flight since arriving in the US - a 1 hour 36 minute flight over Arizona from Goodyear on 7/4/21.

[Tristan S]

Tristan, are the other two B738s you refer to that flew to GYR in December, the ex VUI & VUJ?

Of the five ex YF* aircraft 2-VYFN is the only one so far to have done a test flight since arriving in the US - a 1 hour 36 minute flight over Arizona from Goodyear on 7/4/21.

Yep - VUI and VUJ (N341CG and N343CG) .. they were from a different lessor though I believe.

[Bob C]

I'm getting a bit confused by these movements.

I thought Virgin Australia Mk.2 intended to settle on 56 B737s for its operations. We've seen 52 in Perth so far this year - VUE and -YIW are yet to be seen and I very much doubt that we'll see -VBY and -VBZ.

So if 5 airframes are coming back from the USA does mean that V A intends to increase its fleet size or could they be replacements for existing airframes ?

[Greg Hyde]

I had read earlier this week that VA had all their a/c flying.

This would explain the need for extra a/c.

[Tristan S]

I'm getting a bit confused by these movements.

I thought Virgin Australia Mk.2 intended to settle on 56 B737s for its operations. We've seen 52 in Perth so far this year - VUE and -YIW are yet to be seen and I very much doubt that we'll see -VBY and -VBZ.

So if 5 airframes are coming back from the USA does mean that V A intends to increase its fleet size or could they be replacements for existing airframes ?

VA announced in March that they were looking to lease '8 or 9' additional aircraft: https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/virgin-australia-to-boost-fleet-on-hopes-of-rapid-travel-recovery-20210315-p57ax4.html

[Bob C]

Thanks for the replies guys ; I wasn't aware of that SMH report Tristan.

[James Smith]

I had read earlier this week that VA had all their a/c flying.

Just about Greg. Of the B738s that are remaining in the Virgin fleet, VH-VUX & VUY are still to return to service, VUX reported to have no engines as recently as 4/4/21. YVC is currently in HKG for maintenance and on return it is presumed that it will return to the VA fleet.

This totals 56 now flying and 3 to return to make 59.

[Tristan S]

Just about Greg. Of the B738s that are remaining in the Virgin fleet, VH-VUX & VUY are still to return to service, VUX reported to have no engines as recently as 4/4/21. YVC is currently in HKG for maintenance and on return it is presumed that it will return to the VA fleet.

This totals 56 now flying and 3 to return to make 59.

I'd concur with that.

[Steve S... 2]

Yes I also have 59 in the current fleet.

With 5 (of the 8 or 9 to be added back to the fleet) returning from the USA with new rego's (ex YFG, YFI, YFN, YFO, YFP) bringing it to 64.

* Plus 3 or 4 more and I wouldn't mind guessing it will be YFE, YFH, YFJ. That would also mean that none of the sky interior 738's were withdrawn.

[Tristan S]

Yes I also have 59 in the current fleet.

With 5 (of the 8 or 9 to be added back to the fleet) returning from the USA with new rego's (ex YFG, YFI, YFN, YFO, YFP) bringing it to 64.

* Plus 3 or 4 more and I wouldn't mind guessing it will be YFE, YFH, YFJ. That would also mean that none of the sky interior 738's were withdrawn.

YFE, YFH and YFJ would make sense - they are still in-country (WTB)

[James Smith]

Interesting comment about the Virgin sky interior B738s, Steve. Do all the YF*, YI*, YV* & YW* aircraft have this lighting feature and none of the VB*, VO*, VU* aircraft?

[Steve S... 2]

All of the Y**'s have sky interior, while none of the V**'s have it.

[Tristan S]

Reading elsewhere that VH-VFN will be the first to come back, and will be registered VH-YQM. Should depart Goodyear on Saturday.

[James Smith]

I agree, Tristan. 2-VYFN is the only one, so far, to have had a test flight. Pity that the five wont all come back 15 minutes apart, like they departed.

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A320 -232 6749 2-HXHU Commonwealth Bank of Australia ferried 09apr21 LDE-MLA, basic Tigerair cs ex VH-XUH

[Dave J]

YFN to become YQM
YFQ to become YQO
YFP to become YQR
YFG to become YQG
YFI to become YQH

VUI and VUJ will not return

Jets parked in WTB will also return

[Radi K]

Jets parked in WTB will also return

Including 2-HVUR (ex VH-VUR) ?

[Tristan S]

Including 2-HVUR (ex VH-VUR) ?

2-HVUR is no longer in WTB, it departed in the early hours of this morning, landing in DRW. It is due to depart DRW soon for SIN.

[James Smith]

Is 2-HVUR returning to lessor from WTB or perhaps going to SIN for maintenance? Could it be one of the two additional B738s destined for REX by June, 2021?

[Dylan Hardie]

YIH for XSP via DRW on Sunday

[Greg Hyde]

Boeing 737 -8FE 36606 3059 2-HVUR Shenton Aircraft Investment ferried 10apr21 WTB-DRW-SIN ex VH-VUR

[Tristan S]

In the first post that is the OPPOSITE of the topic of this thread....

2-VYFN (ex- VH-YFN, to be VH-YQM) is currently en route from PHX to HNL as JTN79
The first hop was from GYR (where she was stored) to PHX as apparently fuel is cheaper in PHX than GYR!

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/JTN79

[Dave J]

YFE, YFH and YFJ would make sense - they are still in-country (WTB)

Yeah when I said the jets in WTB will return, I meant these.

[Greg Hyde]

In the first post that is the OPPOSITE of the topic of this thread....

2-VYFN (ex- VH-YFN, to be VH-YQM) is currently en route from PHX to HNL as JTN79
The first hop was from GYR (where she was stored) to PHX as apparently fuel is cheaper in PHX than GYR!

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/JTN79

ETA Brisbane around 10:00 local

[Tristan S]

Yeah when I said the jets in WTB will return, I meant these.

OK sweet.

So 5 from Phoenix, 3 from Wellcamp - is that all to return to the fleet at the moment? I believe that's all the VH-Y** registered aircraft that had left the fleet.

[Dave J]

OK sweet.

So 5 from Phoenix, 3 from Wellcamp - is that all to return to the fleet at the moment? I believe that's all the VH-Y** registered aircraft that had left the fleet.

Yes mate, see post #223 which includes VUE, which entered service last week (from memory). 👍

[Tristan S]

Yes mate, see post #223 which includes VUE, which entered service last week (from memory). 👍

Ah cool, I didn't note VUE as leaving the fleet, just that it took a few months off ;)

All in all, good news for VA (and Jet Test!)

[Radi K]

Based on the latest, this is what I've got.

https://i.postimg.cc/26VBnWdB/1.png

The only ones currently not flying as far as I can see:

YQO/YQR/YQG/YQH (ex. YFQ/YFP/YFG/YFI) = GYR
YFE/YFJ/YFH = WTB
YQM (ex. YFN), VUY = BNE
VUX = MEL
VNP = CRK

[Tristan S]

It would appear that while VH-VOZ has found a new home with Azur Air, VH-VPF is on its way to Victorville.

[Stuart McCarthy]

VH-VPF arrived at Victorville at 02:19PM PDT from Singapore Changi (SIN) after 16:08 flight time.

[Tristan S]

Interesting article by Simple Flying today, calls out 10 aircraft will return to the VA fleet. We have accounted for 8 - leaving 2. VOT/VUA/VUB are still in MEL, VOQ/VOR/VUD in ASP, VOS in BNE.

Also calls out that the A320s will move from VARA to VA .. does that mean VARA will just operate the F100s?

https://simpleflying.com/virgin-australia-growth-plans

Side note: love the shot of the Split Scimitar winglet in the article!

[Yusef D]

A320s not moving, just being used on mainline routes again, still VARA operated.

[Tristan S]

Ex- VH-YFQ, currently 2-VYFQ, to be VH-YQO performed a test flight from GYR earlier today likely to be heading back to BNE soon.

[Greg Hyde]

YFN has returned to the register as YQM on 15/04

[Dave J]

YVC will re-enter service next week after quite some time. Last flight was ADL - BNE 22nd July 2020.

It will be replaced in HKG maintenance by YIJ

YIO will be next through XSP

FYI, both VUX and VUY will get up and running over the next couple of months. Both will obviously go through either HKG or XSP Heavy Maintenance. Obviously VUX will need a coat of paint too.

[Tristan S]

Am I right in saying that the financed/owned aircraft undergo maintenance in XSP, and leased aircraft in HKG? or does it depend on the lessor?

[Dave J]

Is 2-HVUR returning to lessor from WTB or perhaps going to SIN for maintenance? Could it be one of the two additional B738s destined for REX by June, 2021?

VUR will be back to operate for VA in the near future.

[Dave J]

Am I right in saying that the financed/owned aircraft undergo maintenance in XSP, and leased aircraft in HKG? or does it depend on the lessor?

Not sure. I think it’s just got to do with the timing of the maintenance plan more than anything else.

[Tristan S]

Ex- VH-YFQ, currently 2-VYFQ, to be VH-YQO is currently en route to HNL as JTN80.

[Dylan Hardie]

XFH will ferry WTB-BNE tomorrow

[Tristan S]

XFH will ferry WTB-BNE tomorrow

Any word on where she's off to after BNE?

[lloyd fox]

Non stop to Muscat on Saturday am.:)

We also have ATR72 VH-VPJ departing to DRW and onwards on Monday am.

[Tristan S]

Non stop to Muscat on Saturday am.:)

We also have ATR72 VH-VPJ departing to DRW and onwards on Monday am.

Cheers!
I drove past the QF hangars tonight and noted XFH was inside - guess the lessors are using the QF engineers to get her ready to leave Australia! :(

[Adrian B]

Hoping they are fitting some additional tanks in XFH, or adding some scotch to the mix, BNE to Muscat is a very long stretch of the legs and the high level winds don't look favourable.

[Tristan S]

In the second post that is the OPPOSITE of the topic of this thread....

Ex- VH-YFQ, currently 2-VYFQ, to be VH-YQO has touched down in BNE.

[Dylan Hardie]

XFH leaves BNE for Tarbes tomorrow morning

[lloyd fox]

2-VYFQ yesterday arrival.:)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/51134014491/in/dateposted/

[Tristan S]

Any updates on XFH's departure?

[Dylan Hardie]

XFH been rescheduled for Monday at midday

[Tristan S]

XFH been rescheduled for Monday at midday

Cheers.. issues with the aircraft or crew?

[Dylan Hardie]

Would say crew as the aircraft has been parked at International the last 2 days

[David C]

Due to depart BNE at 1200hrs for MCT . Flight time of 14hr 25 mins .

[Tristan S]

Due to depart BNE at 1200hrs for MCT . Flight time of 14hr 25 mins .

At least they have 'The Business' seats to rest on.

Out of interest, who crews this? do the lessor find crews?

[Max C]

At least they have 'The Business' seats to rest on.

Out of interest, who crews this? do the lessor find crews?

Sometimes they might just outsource the ferry to a company who will then take care of the rest.

Just like the 737's that went to the USA as a group and are now slowly returning.

[Dylan Hardie]

YIJ for HKG via DRW tomorrow

[Tristan S]

YIJ for HKG via DRW tomorrow

Will the crew flying her over to HKG bring YVC back?

[Dave J]

Will the crew flying her over to HKG bring YVC back?

Yes

[Radi K]

XFH landed in Teruel, Spain - not Tarbes, France

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

[Tristan S]

Ex- VH-YFP, currently 2-VYFP, to be VH-YQR is currently performing a test flight from GYR.

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A330 -243 1452 VH-XFH Camo Austalia Virgin Australia cs, ferried 26/28apr21 BNR-MCT-LETL ex F-WWYD

[Stuart McCarthy]

2-VYFP completed a GYR-GYR testflight this morning our time as JTN90, so it looks like its the next delivery to Virgin.

** sorry, just seen previous post regarding this aircraft **

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A320 -232 3674 EI-GVA Standard Chartered Aviation Finance ferried 29-30apr21 AUH-MUC-DUB ex VH-VNG

[Greg Hyde]

Boeing 737 -8FE 34014 1582 2-VVUC Bocomm Leasing ferried 28apr21 TNA-YIH for freighter conversion ex VH-VUC

[Tristan S]

Airbus A320 -232 3674 EI-GVA Standard Chartered Aviation Finance ferried 29-30apr21 AUH-MUC-DUB ex VH-VNG

Thanks Greg - can I ask where you got this info? I can't seem to find any details in my own searches! :)

[Greg Hyde]

Tristan,

https://www.skyliner-aviation.de/regdb.main?LC=nav4&SkyID=4b022cbda3dacf2d0b050a598f3721db

It updates 1 or 2 times a day, but don't tell anyone.

[Tristan S]

Tristan,

https://www.skyliner-aviation.de/regdb.main?LC=nav4&SkyID=4b022cbda3dacf2d0b050a598f3721db

It updates 1 or 2 times a day, but don't tell anyone.

Thanks, your secret is safe with me.

[Bob C]

Been using that site for many years and it usually updates shortly after 1400 WST each day.

[Tristan S]

Ex- VH-YFP, currently 2-VYFP, to be VH-YQR is currently en route to HNL as JTN81

[James Smith]

VH-YVC is returning to BNE via CNS today as VA9944 after maintenance in HKG. The aircraft is scheduled to return to service with Virgin tomorrow, 3/5/21 after storage.

[Tristan S]

Ex-VA B738 VH-VOT repositioning to BNE today from MEL.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVOT

[Dylan Hardie]

YQM moved out of the hangar

https://www.flickr.com/photos/140483487@N04/51151523851/in/dateposted-public/

[Michael Mak]

First service for YVC seems to be VA924 BNE-SYD on 3/5/2021.

[lloyd fox]

JTN81 due BNE 1135am tomorrow.:)

[James Smith]

Ex-VA B738 VH-VOT repositioning to BNE today from MEL

VOT is not one of the B738s that Virgin wanted to keep. Could it be the next aircraft for REX, is it being prepared for return to the lessor (SMS Solvings Pty Ltd) or repositioned for another reason.

[Tristan S]

VOTs lessor is Bocomm Leasing, along with VOS - which is been stored in BNE since March. (SMS Solvings is the current registered operator)
Both are 17 year old airframes, maybe to go to REX

[Tristan S]

VH-YIO off to XSP tomorrow via DRW as VA9949

[MarkR]

JTN81 due BNE 1135am tomorrow.:)

Running late with an avionics problem

[Tristan S]

Running late with an avionics problem

For anyone interested in seeing the insides of YFP/YQR: https://twitter.com/JTTsteve/status/1388879464449200133?s=19

[Greg Hyde]

XFH was deleted from Reg on 30/04 as exported to Austria

YQO/41010 was added to register 30/04

[Dylan Hardie]

VOS was towed today from the old 14/32 missing the engines

[Tristan S]

And that makes three, ex-VH-YFP, currently 2-VYFP, to be VH-YQR has arrived at BNE.

[Greg Hyde]

XFH was deleted from Reg on 30/04 as exported to Austria

YQO/41010 was added to register 30/04

Airbus A330 -243 1452 OE-IMZ CIT Aerospace regd 03may21, parked at LETL ex VH-XFH

[James Smith]

VH-YIH is returning to BNE today as VA9948 after maintenance in XSP. It is currently due to arrive at 17:56.

[Tristan S]

Ex-VA ATR-72 VH-VPJ leaving BNE today for DWN
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVPJ

Also reported that ex-VA B738 VH-VOT is also leaving BNE, nothing on Flight Aware yet, however.

[Dylan Hardie]

VOT is planned to leave early Saturday morning for Clark

[lloyd fox]

VH-VPJ leaving BNE today for good?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/51162728518/in/dateposted/
VPI and FVZ are still in BNE.:)

[Greg Hyde]

Just read that the 4xATR parked at Mareeba have been returned to their Singapore lease holder and are awaiting a home.

[Tristan S]

VH-VPJ leaving BNE today for good?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/51162728518/in/dateposted/
VPI and FVZ are still in BNE.:)

Good question!

Outside of the two stored in BNE, the remaining ATRs are all over the place...
4 stored in MRG - ATR-72-600s (FVN/FVP/FVQ/FVR) EDIT: just noticed Greg's post on these birds.
1 still in NSN - ATR72-600 (FVY)
3 stored in CNS - ATR-72-500s (FVL/FVU/FVX) though I have read these are likely to be scrapped on site.

[Zac M]

According to Planespotters.net VH-FVU is off to India with Flybig which has also taken up ex VH-FVI


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[MarkR]

Good question!


3 stored in CNS - ATR-72-500s (FVL/FVU/FVX) though I have read these are likely to be scrapped on site.

I would be surprised, not that old, and currently listed for sale.
https://www.myairtrade.com/companies/avation

[Tristan S]

According to Planespotters.net VH-FVU is off to India with Flybig which has also taken up ex VH-FVI


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I have read elsewhere.that it's no longer going to FlyBig.

[Tristan S]

I would be surprised, not that old, and currently listed for sale.
https://www.myairtrade.com/companies/avation

Hmm guess we'll see :)

[Steve S... 2]

Where are the big freight companies who could do with them as freighters, going by the poor service with online shopping these days :rolleyes:

[Tristan S]

Ex-VA ATR-72 VH-VPJ leaving DWN today for DPS
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVPJ

[Radi K]

Ex-VA ATR-72 VH-VPJ leaving DWN today for DPS
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVPJ

Off to the UK.

[Steve S... 2]

VH-YQM (ex YFN) is about to re-enter service as VA970 BNE to SYD.

[Tristan S]

VH-YQM (ex YFN) is about to re-enter service as VA970 BNE to SYD.

What's old is new again :)

[Stuart McCarthy]

Off to the UK.


Reported as going to Exeter, but its not known who for.

[James Smith]

VH-VPJ arrived in HER (Heraklion, Crete, Greece) on Monday 10/5/21 after a 10 hour 21 minute flight from MCT tracking over Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

[Tristan S]

Ex-VA VH-YFH is.departimg WTB to CRK via BNE & CNS
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHYFH
I believe this aircraft is coming back to the fleet (IIRC)

[Greg Hyde]

ATR 72 -212A(600) 1169 VH-VPJ Camo Australia ferried 07-12may21 BNE-DRW-DPS-KNO-MAA-MCT-HRG-HER-MPL-EXT ex F-WWEJ

[Tristan S]

ATR 72 -212A(600) 1169 VH-VPJ Camo Australia ferried 07-12may21 BNE-DRW-DPS-KNO-MAA-MCT-HRG-HER-MPL-EXT ex F-WWEJ

A bloody long journey in an ATR including a 10hr leg MCT to HER!
(I dont think its made it to MPL and EXT yet)

[James Smith]

VH-VPJ arrived in HER (Heraklion, Crete, Greece) on Monday 10/5/21 after a 10 hour 21 minute flight from MCT tracking over Saudi Arabia and Egypt.


I am quoting and commenting on my own post. Following Greg's post of the ferry of VPJ it looks as though the ATR72 landed in HRG (Hurghada, Egypt). Flightaware looks to have intermittent coverage in this area and reported the 10 hour flight instead of the two sectors. She looks to be still in HER.

[Tristan S]

I am quoting and commenting on my own post. Following Greg's post of the ferry of VPJ it looks as though the ATR72 landed in HRG (Hurghada, Egypt). Flightaware looks to have intermittent coverage in this area and reported the 10 hour flight instead of the two sectors. She looks to be still in HER.

Ah ok, I thought it seemed like a stretch! .. even still, 6 hour legs :eek:

[Steve S... 2]

With YFH going to CRK (Clark) and then returning to the VA fleet, does this mean that VOT (which also went to CRK) will be returning to the VA fleet?

[Tristan S]

With YFH going to CRK (Clark) and then returning to the VA fleet, does this mean that VOT (which also went to CRK) will be returning to the VA fleet?

VOT is still in BNE and headed to DVO - apparently an issue with the onboard oven prevented it leaving yet! (3rd attempt tomorrow - 13th) :cool:
Good question none the less.

[Dylan Hardie]

VOT been moved to L3B at Brisbane today

[Tristan S]

VOT been moved to L3B at Brisbane today

Is VOS still without engines?

[Phil Stevens]

VH-VPJ has now arrived in Exeter, still wearing VH marks.

[Tristan S]

Some Ex-VA B738 movements.
VH-VOT has respositioned to DVO
VH-YFH has respositioned to CRK

[Steve S... 2]

I'm doing lots of wondering :) I wonder if VH-YFH will return re-registered as a VH-YQ*.

The other five YF*'s that returned as YQ*'s must have been re-registered in relation to the type of lease maybe? Otherwise why change the registration.

[Stuart McCarthy]

Some Ex-VA B738 movements.
VH-VOT has respositioned to DVO
VH-YFH has respositioned to CRK

VH-VOT now at Jinan, probably for freighter conversion.

[Tristan S]

VH-VOT now at Jinan, probably for freighter conversion.

Beat me to it.
Yep, that's what I am thinking too. Following VH-VUC (which left TNA for YIH after a few months on the ground there)

[Tristan S]

Ex-VH-YFG, currently 2-VYFG, to be VH-YQG has re-positioned GYR to MCI (as JTN76) - am guessing for maintenance.

[Tristan S]

A couple of changes in the Australian register..

VH-VUR has returned to the register - interestingly retaining its previous mark:
VUR THE BOEING COMPANY 737-8FE 36606 13/05/2021 RET VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES PTY LTD

Ex-YFP has now also returned as YQR
YQR THE BOEING COMPANY 737-8FE 41011 10/05/2021 RET VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES PTY LTD

[Greg Hyde]

VUR is scheduled to return to Brisbane from Singapore tomorrow (18/05)

[Tristan S]

VUR is scheduled to return to Brisbane from Singapore tomorrow (18/05)

As 2-HVUR? or VH-VUR?
Cheers.

[Greg Hyde]

As 2-HVUR? or VH-VUR?
Cheers.

As VH-VUR & Flt VA9948 Depart 12:00 (Local) arriving BNE 21:41 (Local)

[Tristan S]

As VH-VUR & Flt VA9948 Depart 12:00 (Local) arriving BNE 21:41 (Local)

Thanks Greg - so its VA bringing it back, not the lessors .. interesting!

[Greg Hyde]

Thanks Greg - so its VA bringing it back, not the lessors .. interesting!

Based on your post above, ownership was transferred to VA on 13/05/2021.

[Tristan S]

Based on your post above, ownership was transferred to VA on 13/05/2021.

True - I wasn't sure if its immediate when added to the register.

[Greg Hyde]

The register once had two dates.

Date when the requested and Effective Date

Now they only have effective date.

[Dylan Hardie]

VUR rescheduled for tomorrow same time

[Stuart McCarthy]

VH-VUR has just filed its flight plan, VOZ9948 SIN-BNE, eta 9:16pm tonight.

[Tristan S]

Anyone know why VUR was able to go back to it's original mark but the 5 that went to Phoenix weren't?
Cheers.

[James Smith]

VUR landed in BNE at 20:53.

[Tristan S]

VH-YQO (ex-YFQ) has entered service, operating VA962 BNE SYD today.
VH-YIJ has returned from HKG into BNE, due to operate VA1388 tomorrow.
VH-VBY is due to position to XSP tomorrow as VA9949
While not filed, YIO may also return tomorrow from XSP.

[Dave J]

VH-YQO (ex-YFQ) has entered service, operating VA962 BNE SYD today.
VH-YIJ has returned from HKG into BNE, due to operate VA1388 tomorrow.
VH-VBY is due to position to XSP tomorrow as VA9949
While not filed, YIO may also return tomorrow from XSP.

YIO positions from XSP on 24th. It’ll go to BNE, then continue it’s ferry south to Melbourne. It’ll enter service on 25th

[Tristan S]

ATR72-600 VH-VPJ has been removed from the register.
VPJ ATR - GIE AVIONS DE TRANSPORT REGIONAL ATR72-212A 1169 20/05/2021 47.132(3) - De-registered - IDERA or CDCL

[Dylan Hardie]

VPI ferrying to Darwin today leaving at 10am

[Tristan S]

VPI ferrying to Darwin today leaving at 10am

Following VPJ to EXT? or heading elsewhere?

[Tristan S]

Ex-Tiger A320 VH-XUH currently stored in Malta (MLA/LMML):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1762358107423810/permalink/3007871139539161/?sfnsn=mo

[Stuart McCarthy]

Ex-Tiger A320 VH-VNK due out of ASP 25th, destination unknown, so far.

[MarkR]

Ex-Tiger A320 VH-VNK due out of ASP 25th, destination unknown, so far.

Cairns is first stop suggesting she is east bound, possibly USA.

[Tristan S]

VNK is off to Majuro tomorrow, rumours are it will be scrapped in the US, though its only a 10 year old airframe, so I am not so sure.

[Dylan Hardie]

YFE due for a test flight today out of Wellcamp

[Greg Hyde]

VPI has departed Darwin with first stop at DPS followed by KNO

[James Smith]

Yes Dylan, YFE conducted a 28 minute test flight out of WTB today. Maybe she will be sent for maintenance once YFH returns from CRK.

[Dylan Hardie]

XFC due into BNE tomorrow from MEL

[Tristan S]

XFC due into BNE tomorrow from MEL

Flight Aware now showing XFC will perform a MEL MEL flight today, not repositioning to BNE just yet.
Guess they want to make sure it still flies first.. :)

[Tristan S]

VNK has arrived in SBD in the USA.
VPI has arrived in HER, guessing it will soon follow VPJ to EXT.
XFC is now due to perform a MEL MEL flight today... guessing the lockdowns have thrown a spanner in the works here.

[Dave J]

VUY - Heading to HKG in the next 10 days or so.
VUX - In the hanger in MEL. Won’t be too far away from heading off for it’s heavy check.

[James Smith]

Thanks so much for keeping the group informed of updates and maintenance for the Virgin fleet, Dave. We really appreciate it. It is good to see movement planned for VUX and VUY.

Do you happen to know when VUR will return to service now that it has had its maintenance in SIN. Also, will YFE be sent for maintenance once YFH returns from CRK with YFJ to follow later on?

Lastly, do you know when 2-VYFI & G will be returning from the US? I see that 2-VYFG has been in Kansas City (MCI) for over two weeks now, which could be for more than planned maintenance, before it has to cross the Pacific. Thanks again for the information that you post.

[Dave J]

Thanks so much for keeping the group informed of updates and maintenance for the Virgin fleet, Dave. We really appreciate it. It is good to see movement planned for VUX and VUY.

Do you happen to know when VUR will return to service now that it has had its maintenance in SIN. Also, will YFE be sent for maintenance once YFH returns from CRK with YFJ to follow later on?

Lastly, do you know when 2-VYFI & G will be returning from the US? I see that 2-VYFG has been in Kansas City (MCI) for over two weeks now, which could be for more than planned maintenance, before it has to cross the Pacific. Thanks again for the information that you post.

VUR is currently being prepared for service. No date yet.
YFE and YFJ will also go through heavy checks. Not sure where as yet.
YQR likely to enter service on 3rd June
YQG is having its heavy check in the US before heading home.
ex YFI will also heavy check in the US before heading home.

[James Smith]

Thanks for the information, Dave. Much appreciated.

VUX - In the hanger in MEL. Won’t be too far away from heading off for it’s heavy check.

VUX will also need a repaint before returning to service as it must still be in Tigerair livery.

[Dave J]

Thanks for the information, Dave. Much appreciated.



VUX will also need a repaint before returning to service as it must still be in Tigerair livery.

Yep correct. Original seats went back into VUX in the last week

[Tristan S]

After an epic trek, ex-VA ATR72 VH-VPI has joined VPJ in EXT.

[Tristan S]

According to Flightaware, ex-VA A330 VH-XFC is leaving MEL today for DXB.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHXFC

[Greg Hyde]

VH-XUG was deleted from the register on 24/05 as exported to Indonesia

[Steve S... 2]

VH-YQR (ex VH-YFP) scheduled to re-enter service on 2nd June 2021 as VA916 BNE to SYD.

[Stuart McCarthy]

According to Flightaware, ex-VA A330 VH-XFC is leaving MEL today for DXB.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHXFC

She just departed DXB, looks like a WNW heading, maybe to Lourdes Tarbes.

[Tristan S]

She just departed DXB, looks like a WNW heading, maybe to Lourdes Tarbes.

Have read elsewhere she is off to EHWO (WOE) in the Netherlands, for further storage.

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A330 -243 1293 VH-XFC Sulaco Aircraft Leasing ferried 30-31may21 MEL-DXB-WOE ex F-WWYU
ATR 72 -212A(600) 1169 2-KCBA Camo Australia seen regd at EXT 25may21 ex VH-VPJ

[Tristan S]

ATR72-500 VH-VFU repositioned today CNS to MRG joining ATR72-600s - FVN, FVP, FVQ, FVR

[Stuart McCarthy]

Airbus A330 -243 1293 VH-XFC Sulaco Aircraft Leasing ferried 30-31may21 MEL-DXB-WOE ex F-WWYU
ATR 72 -212A(600) 1169 2-KCBA Camo Australia seen regd at EXT 25may21 ex VH-VPJ

Just got an email from a UK spotter, they knew XFC was going to WOE.

[Greg Hyde]

ATR72-500 VH-VFU repositioned today CNS to MRG joining ATR72-600s - FVN, FVP, FVQ, FVR

Actually VH-FVU

[Tristan S]

Actually VH-FVU

Just seeing if anyone would read it :D

[Greg Hyde]

Interesting https://www.facebook.com/groups/exeterspotting/

Click thru pics to see VA ATR's arriving at Exeter

[Tristan S]

2-VYFI (ex-VH-YFI, to be VH-YQH) has repositioned to MCI, joining 2-VYFG

[Tristan S]

VH-YQR was due to return to service this, operating VA328, but the flight was cancelled.
Assuming this is due to the lack of people wanting to head to the COVID hotspot.

[James Smith]

2-VYFI (to be VH-YQH) has just flown from GYR to MCI for maintenance, arriving an hour ago. It joins 2-VYFG (to be VH-YQG) which has been there for two and a half weeks and could be finished maintenance shortly for the return to BNE.

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A330 -243 1293 VH-XFC Global Knaifim Leasing ferried 30-31may21 MEL-DXB-WOE, to be regd in Malta ex F-WWYU

[James Smith]

VH-YQR was due to return to service this, operating VA328, but the flight was cancelled.

Tristan, it looks as though Virgin has rescheduled YQR to operate VA1396 from BNE to ADL and return this afternoon, after cancelling the flight to MEL.

[Tristan S]

Tristan, it looks as though Virgin has rescheduled YQR to operate VA1396 from BNE to ADL and return this afternoon, after cancelling the flight to MEL.

Yep, so it has. She has now returned to service an is operating VA1396 BNE ADL.

[Dave J]

VUX will be setting off to TSV soon for a repaint.

Last VA flight was 23rd Sept 2019

[Tristan S]

ATR72 VH-FVL will never take to the skies again...
https://www.facebook.com/AIRLINESECRETS/posts/3110479295891734

[Greg Hyde]

If you read the comments:

2 for going to Emerald Airlines in Ireland.

I expect it will the 2 in Exeter

[Greg Hyde]

ATR72 VH-FVL will never take to the skies again...
https://www.facebook.com/AIRLINESECRETS/posts/3110479295891734

Posts continue including one saying that it is under heavy maintenance.

We will have to wait and see if it is deleted off the reg

[Max C]

It’s in heavy maintenance with Hawker Pacific in CNS. The hangar is quite busy up there so it could have simply been towed out of the hangar to rearrange other aircraft in there.

If you’re going to scrap an aircraft, the first thing to go is the engines...

[Tristan S]

It’s in heavy maintenance with Hawker Pacific in CNS. The hangar is quite busy up there so it could have simply been towed out of the hangar to rearrange other aircraft in there.

If you’re going to scrap an aircraft, the first thing to go is the engines...

Look, yeah, my first thought was why are engines - or at the very least the props, still attached.

My fault for naively believing posts on FB .. would have thought, though, being in the tropics, that they'd cover it.

[Tristan S]

Couple of register updates..
XFC AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A330-243 1293 4/06/2021 47.132(3) - De-registered - IDERA or CDCL

VNK AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A320-232 3986 1/06/2021 11.130 - Cancelled - Registration Holder Request - Exported to Austria

[Dylan Hardie]

VBY due back from XSP Wednesday night

[Greg Hyde]

VPI was deleted from reg on 04/06.

I expect she will join her sister (VPJ) on 2-Reg before joining Emerald.

Note: The company behind Emerald have purchased the ex-FlyBe maintenance facility at Exeter.

[Dave J]

VUX will be setting off to TSV soon for a repaint.

Last VA flight was 23rd Sept 2019

Heading to TSV on Thursday.

About a week in the paint shop, then up to HKG

[Dave J]

VUY - Heading to HKG in the next 10 days or so.
VUX - In the hanger in MEL. Won’t be too far away from heading off for it’s heavy check.

VUY heading to HKG on Thursday. Will come back when VUX goes up to swap it out.

[Tristan S]

VH-YFJ performed a test flight WTB to WTB today.. will she be heading for maintenance and returning to the VA fleet?

[James Smith]

Both VH-YFE 26/5/21 and VH-YFJ 8/6/21 have now had test flights from WTB. They will probably go for maintenance once VH-YFH returns from CRK. All three are returning to the Virgin fleet as part of the second wave of leases (post #415).

[James Smith]

According to Flightaware VH-YFJ is departing WTB for CNS at 11:00 this morning. Possibly going further afield for maintenance prior to re-entering service but not entered on the system as yet.

[James Smith]

VH-YFJ is now on its way to CNS. It looks as though it will overnight there and continue to CRK tomorrow with the crew then bringing VH-YFH home to BNE. YFH also overnighted in CNS on its way to CRK for maintenance in May. With VH-VUY heading to HKG tomorrow, I feel that YFJ will have its maintenance in CRK.

[Dennis McLean]

ATR 72 500, VH-FVU is showing in the VA fleet list in Airline Fleets as going to Fly Big

[James Smith]

VH-YFJ left CNS at 5:22 this morning for maintenance at CRK and will arrive at 9:08 local. It could be that the early start will see the crew bring VH-YFH back to CNS/BNE today.
VH-VUX has just left MEL for its repaint in TSV as VA9929 and is due to arrive at 10:21.
VH-VBY returned to BNE from XSP last night 9/6/21 as VA9948 and is back in service today and scheduled to operate 5 services, the first being VA1235 to ROK.
No movement for VH-VUY as yet.

[Tristan S]

A flight plan has just been filed for VUY for a departure later today. BNE DRW VA9945
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVUY

[Tristan S]

In a big day... a flight plan has also been filed for YFE for a departure today from WTB to DRW
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHYFE
Was due out at 0800 but hasnt left yet.

EDIT: now due out at 1010

[James Smith]

A huge day and so much maintenance activity currently for Virgin in getting the additional B738s into service. Their maintenance bill for the last 6 months must be astronomical. I wonder if they are working to a deadline to have the additional eight aircraft back on deck.

Do we know as yet where VH-YFE is heading to after DRW? EDIT: Thanks Tristan. YFE is heading to HKG for maintenance.

Virgin's maintenance schedule currently has two aircraft in Kansas City, MCI (2-VYFG & I), two in CRK (one going to and another coming from CRK) (YFH & YFJ), one heading to HKG from DRW (YFE), one heading to HKG (VUY), one being painted in TSV and then to HKG (VUX), one just returned from XSP (VBY) and one still to return to service after maintenance in XSP (VUR).

[Tristan S]

YFE now showing as heading to HKG after DRW. Remembering that this isn't a Virgin aircraft, its still with the lessor.

[James Smith]

Thanks Tristan for the update. Is the lessor responsible for maintenance to an aircraft prior to it returning to the carrier or does it depend on the contract agreed to? When does the hand over take place? Once the aircraft is back in BNE or at the maintenance airport? Would they use Virgin tech staff to fly the aircraft to and from maintenance?

[Jamie D]

Looks like VH-VUY is returning to Darwin after departure to HKG

[Tristan S]

Thanks Tristan for the update. Is the lessor responsible for maintenance to an aircraft prior to it returning to the carrier or does it depend on the contract agreed to? When does the hand over take place? Once the aircraft is back in BNE or at the maintenance airport? Would they use Virgin tech staff to fly the aircraft to and from maintenance?

Someone more in the know would need to confirm, but my understanding it's the responsibility of the lessor before its handed over to the airline. As for handover, I guess that would be up to to the lessor/airline. The jets that are coming back from the US were flown by Jet Test, for example, back to Australia and rego changed in Australia.

[James Smith]

Thanks for the heads up, Jamie. VUY has just landed back in DRW after a 1 hour and 10 minutes flight time and looks to have been at cruising altitude of 40,000 for only 10 minutes or so. I hope that the aircraft is not held up for too long in DRW like VH-VUC which returned and stayed there for over a month before moving on to freighter conversion.

[Dave J]

Someone more in the know would need to confirm, but my understanding it's the responsibility of the lessor before its handed over to the airline. As for handover, I guess that would be up to to the lessor/airline. The jets that are coming back from the US were flown by Jet Test, for example, back to Australia and rego changed in Australia.

HKG and XSP - VA Crew
CRK - Leasing company arranged
USA - As you said Tristan, Jet Test

[Tristan S]

Looks like VUY is still in DRW - any word on the issue?

[Max C]

Cracked windscreen

[Tristan S]

Cracked windscreen

Oh wow.. there's a Hong Kong Airlines Airbus A330 'B-LNQ' in BNE at the moment that diverted there after a cracked windscreen.

[Dave J]

Looks like VUY is still in DRW - any word on the issue?

It’s departing DRW tomorrow morning for HKG

[Dave J]

VUR tracking for a return about the end of next week.

[James Smith]

VUY is now due to depart DRW at 12:00 midday local time for HKG maintenance as VA9945.

[Tristan S]

Any word on an issue with YIM?
It positioned to CNS from HKG yesterday, but the flight CNS BNE was cancelled and its still in CNS.

It was scheduled to operate flights from Wednesday onwards, but these all have been removed.

[Dave J]

Any word on an issue with YIM?
It positioned to CNS from HKG yesterday, but the flight CNS BNE was cancelled and its still in CNS.

It was scheduled to operate flights from Wednesday onwards, but these all have been removed.

Technical issue. Departing tomorrow at 1200. Re-entering service BNE - OOD on 16th

[Dylan Hardie]

VUR conducting a test flight this morning BNE-BNE

[Tristan S]

Doesnt look like VUR got off the ground yesterday, gonna give it another try today?

[James Smith]

YIM resumed service today following maintenance in HKG operating VA916 from BNE - SYD.

[Tristan S]

Ex-VA B777 VH-VOZ is currently repositioning to SAW from SIN, am guessing on delivery to Azur Air.
Boeing 777 -3ZG 35302 745 VH-VOZ Aviator ML ferried 16jun21 SIN-SAW prior delivery to?

[Dave J]

Doesnt look like VUR got off the ground yesterday, gonna give it another try today?

Test flight tomorrow.

Won’t be entering service again until next week at this stage.

[Dylan Hardie]

Ex-VA B777 VH-VOZ is currently repositioning to SAW from SIN, am guessing on delivery to Azur Air.
Boeing 777 -3ZG 35302 745 VH-VOZ Aviator ML ferried 16jun21 SIN-SAW prior delivery to?

I'm guessing painted in Azur and still registered as VOZ?

[Tristan S]

I'm guessing painted in Azur and still registered as VOZ?

I would guess so too. Hopefully a Turkish spotter snaps a pic.

[MarkR]

I'm guessing painted in Azur and still registered as VOZ?

VQ-BTK will be the new rego, not surprised she is back in service, a little bit more attractive than the rest of the fleet as she has the large cargo door option.

[Tristan S]

VQ-BTK will be the new rego, not surprised she is back in service, a little bit more attractive than the rest of the fleet as she has the large cargo door option.

Oh yeah? so the others will probably rot away in WTB and VCV?

[James Smith]

VH-VUR is currently performing its test flight out to sea from BNE as VA9928 and is currently at 15,000 feet. What was a planned 42 minute flight will be over 2 hours by the time it touches down. The B738 climbed to and remained at 40,000 feet but has had some lengthy speed variations at and between 300 and 550 knots during the flight.

[James Smith]

It looks as though VUR did a go around on very short final for runway 19L at BNE, followed by a tight circuit to land on 19L. Not sure if this was part of the test flight or an ATC directive. The flight was just over two and a half hours.

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A320 -232 3986 OE-IMY Avolon Aerospace re-regd 14jun21, parked at SBD ex VH-VNK

[Dylan Hardie]

VUX to ferry TSV-HKG as VA9945 tomorrow morning

[James Smith]

Thanks Dylan for your update. VH-VUX did depart TSV at 9:55 this morning and is due into HKG for maintenance at 15:41 local. It must have the most brilliant, shiny livery of any of the Virgin aircraft.

[Radi K]

Thanks Dylan for your update. VH-VUX did depart TSV at 9:55 this morning and is due into HKG for maintenance at 15:41 local. It must have the most brilliant, shiny livery of any of the Virgin aircraft.

Looks okay. https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/5/74281_1624014207.jpg

[James Smith]

Thanks for posting the link to the photo of VH-VUX arriving in HKG, Radi.

It looks as though VH-VUR is scheduled to return to Virgin service today operating VA318 from BNE to MEL at 8:55 followed by a return sector to OOL.

[Radi K]

ATR72 VH-FVU departed Cairns today for Biak. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHFVU

Painted in Flybig - destined to become VT-FBB

Photo care of Jonathan Williams -
https://i.postimg.cc/mrjpdYHC/FVU.png (https://i.postimg.cc/mrjpdYHC/FVU.png)

[Greg Hyde]

Thanks Radi,

I always thought that there was a second one to go to India

[MarkR]

Interestingly the ATRs that have moved are all 500s, wonder why, perhaps initial cost was cheaper so the lease rates are lower? The heavy lift two are coming up to end of lease as well, and none of the Air NZ birds have attracted interest.

[Tristan S]

Interestingly the ATRs that have moved are all 500s, wonder why, perhaps initial cost was cheaper so the lease rates are lower? The heavy lift two are coming up to end of lease as well, and none of the Air NZ birds have attracted interest.

If i'm not wrong, the two that are now in Exeter are both 600s (ex-VPI and VPJ)

[MarkR]

If i'm not wrong, the two that are now in Exeter are both 600s (ex-VPI and VPJ)

I forgot about those two!

[Tristan S]

CASA rego updates...

VOZ THE BOEING COMPANY 777-3ZGER 35302 17/06/2021 47.132(3) - De-registered - IDERA or CDCL

[Stuart McCarthy]

ATR72 VH-FVU departed Cairns today for Biak. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHFVU

Painted in Flybig - destined to become VT-FBB

Photo care of Jonathan Williams -
https://i.postimg.cc/mrjpdYHC/FVU.png (https://i.postimg.cc/mrjpdYHC/FVU.png)

Very strange route its taking to India, as she is currently over North Japan, heading north.

[Stuart McCarthy]

Very strange route its taking to India, as she is currently over North Japan, heading north.

Update: it's just landed at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy in Russia.

[Max C]

Apparently heading to Canada instead

[James Smith]

FVU flew just over a 7 hour leg from PKC to ANC overnight, although darkness wouldn't have been too long. It will be interesting to see where it flies to in Canada on its next leg.

[James Smith]

FVU left ANC 30 minutes ago and is heading ENE at present. Destination in Canada unknown.

[Stuart McCarthy]

VH-FVU is just about to land at Edmonton International Airport, Canada, (YEG)

[Tristan S]

VH-FVU is just about to land at Edmonton International Airport, Canada, (YEG)

Departed YEG now on the ground in YAM (Sault Ste. Marie Airport)

[Greg Hyde]

ATR 72 -212A(500) 978 VH-FVU Avation Eastern Fleet ferried 19-21jun21 CNS-BIK-DVO-KOJ-CTS-PKC-ANC, FlyBig cs, on delivery to? ex VT-FBA

[Yusef D]

So... how many ex Virgin/TT 737s are available to be taken up? Rex has 6, looking for another 4, meanwhile some have found new homes or freighter conversion. VA looking for more, so where from?