Alliance E190 Arrivals

[Dennis McLean]

FINALLY N934QQ was registered on 5 July as VH-UYE.

[Greg Hyde]

FINALLY N934QQ was registered on 5 July as VH-UYE.

cheers from the crowd

Do you want to start guessing the next batch ?

[Dennis McLean]

I have no idea, a mixture as there are 30, perhaps in the 8??-??

[Peter Truman]

Alliance announced yesterday that it would purchase an additional four E190 airframes and part out up to 11 of the E190’s they are purchasing from AirCap. See page 2 of announcement:

https://www.allianceairlines.com.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/aqz_profit_guidance.pdf?Status=Master&sfvrsn=1388189e_3/AQZ_Profit_Guidance.pdf

[Greg Hyde]

Alliance announced yesterday that it would purchase an additional four E190 airframes and part out up to 11 of the E190’s they are purchasing from AirCap. See page 2 of announcement:

https://www.allianceairlines.com.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/aqz_profit_guidance.pdf?Status=Master&sfvrsn=1388189e_3/AQZ_Profit_Guidance.pdf

No real surprise,

Some of the intended a/c are: sn 6,7,8,9,11...

Older a/c with (I expect) high hours and high cycles.

Of the a/c which QQ expect to pickup, only three have sns >100

[MarkR]

Coincidently Werner Aero announced last week they had acquired the former VH-SXK for tear down.

[Greg Hyde]

Alliance announced yesterday that it would purchase an additional four E190 airframes and part out up to 11 of the E190’s they are purchasing from AirCap. See page 2 of announcement:

https://www.allianceairlines.com.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/aqz_profit_guidance.pdf?Status=Master&sfvrsn=1388189e_3/AQZ_Profit_Guidance.pdf

From Above

E190 Airframe Acquisition and Fleet Update

Alliance took delivery of its first Embraer E190 in September 2020 and now has 33 E190s in Australia, all of which are owned. This significant fleet expansion has taken considerable investment to build the internal infrastructure and operating capability.

The business is now in a strong position to grow the E190 operational fleet and its profitability.

As announced in February 2023, Alliance entered into a contract to acquire 30 additional E190 jet aircraft from AerCap Ireland Limited (“AerCap Deal”). These aircraft are scheduled to commence delivery from September 2023 with final delivery in January 2026.

The rationale for this acquisition was twofold: to provide capacity for growth and to provide aircraft for disassembly to provide spare componentry and spare engines. This will support both the company’s operational fleet and provide inventory for the company’s Aviation Services business which continues to see increasing demand.

As is the case with the company’s Fokker spare parts holdings, Alliance will provide E190 spares to other operators in Australasia and around the world.
Separately, Alliance identified a capacity shortfall in the first quarter of 2024 due to an increase in demand, contractual commitments, the timing of the AerCap Deal deliveries and related fleet logistics.

To address this, Alliance has entered into a contract to acquire an additional four E190 airframes from Azorra Aircraft Holdings LLC (“Azorra Deal”). These airframes have a long maintenance life remaining and are “sister ships” to the aircraft being acquired under the AerCap Deal. These airframes will be delivered to Alliance in Costa Rica (without engines fitted) starting in August 2023.

Alliance will utilise spare engines from the disassembled aircraft mentioned above to bring the four additional aircraft into operation between November 2023 and March 2024.

Mr McMillan commented, “This deal is complementary to the AerCap Deal and ensures we have the capacity at the time we require it to deliver on the demand we are seeing in the market”.

[Dennis McLean]

Jet Blue N258JB, C/n 19000047, ferried JFK/QRO (Queretaro Mexico) on 31 May and has not moved.

[Kent Broadhead]

Jet Blue N258JB, C/n 19000047, ferried JFK/QRO (Queretaro Mexico) on 31 May and has not moved.

Maybe checks and service, or hopefully cabin upgrades as well. QRO is a significant MRO center in Mexico.

[Dennis McLean]

This is one of the 30 for alliance.

[Greg Hyde]

This is one of the 30 for alliance.

Actually 30+4 now. (see Above)

QRO is Jetblues E190 maintenance base.

In the past a/c will stay at QRO for about a month before returning to service.

I haven't noticed this N258JB being withdrawn (only parked).

It may be an operational spare in case another a/c goes u/s.

[Kent Broadhead]

Interestingly the info I could find didn't highlight JetBlue maintenance at QRO, but that makes sense.

I hope they do somthing with those worn out B6 interiors.

[Greg Hyde]

From what I've read, QQ will be using SJO for maintenance/paint before heading our way.

It would also make sense to perform engine changes and parting-out at SJO. Filling the holds and cabins with spares before heading for their new home.

[Dylan Hardie]

UYW has returned from Slovakia now painted up into QF colors

[Greg Hyde]

Thanks Dylan,

By my count, QQ (E190 x 33) now has

Logojet x 1
White x 3 (AirNorth)
QQ x 10
QLink x 19

with UYW/UYY/UYZ having repaints

[Dennis McLean]

Hi Greg, VH-XVQ is still all white and has NOT flown since its arrival in Brisbane on 11/9/2021 as N954UW.

[Rowan McKeever]

I believe XVQ is a parts donor and will never fly for QQ.

The 3x Airnorth are two all-white (UYC & UYR) and one in QQ livery (UYJ).

None of that changes your totals (it's still UYB + 3x white + 10x QQ + remainder QF), just what's operating where/for whom.

[Greg Hyde]

I believe XVQ is a parts donor and will never fly for QQ.

The 3x Airnorth are two all-white (UYC & UYR) and one in QQ livery (UYJ).

None of that changes your totals (it's still UYB + 3x white + 10x QQ + remainder QF), just what's operating where/for whom.

Thanks for the updates.

XVQ (depending on the frame life) may fly again once the parts from the next deal with Jetblue start to arrive. XVQ is s/n 139 which is about 3 yrs younger than the Jetblue a/c.

[Rowan McKeever]

That makes sense Greg, I've not heard anything about XVQ since before the B6 deal was announced so hadn't made that connection in my mind as yet ;)

[Brenden S]

UYJ was in Perth today flying for AirNorth and is painted in Alliance colours.

[James Smith]

With UYW now in QF livery, my records show that there are 19 E190s in QF livery. They are: UYE, UYW, UYY, UYZ, UZD, UZF, UZH, UZI, UZK, UZQ, XVB, XVL, XVM, XVO, XVP, XVS, XVT, XVU, XVX.

Does this reconcile with other's records?

[Rowan McKeever]

That fits what I'm seeing, yes :)

[Dennis McLean]

Yes, I agree, so Alliance are only using 10.

[Greg Hyde]

Yes, I agree, so Alliance are only using 10.

Looks right,

There could be some QLink services being flown by some QQ liveried a/c.

Nice to get everything in order before the next batch starts arriving next month.

[Rowan McKeever]

Yes, I agree, so Alliance are only using 10.

There are 10 in QQ livery plus UYB in the RAAF Centenary livery, i.e. 11 total. However, UYJ is one of the QQ-liveried aircraft and is operating exclusively for TL. So, realistically, there are 10 available to operate for QQ on its charter work. Then, as Greg said, the QQ-liveried aircraft do also fly for Qantas (my parents were on a QF service operated by UYO last week, for example).

[Greg Hyde]

This is what the QQ Liveried a/c were doing about 30mins ago:

UYB Gate BNE after QF1939
UFF QQ4722
UYI QF1949
UYJ ANO113
UYK QF1869
UYN Gate DRW after QQ4804
UYO Gate BNE after QF1914
UYU Gate DRW after QQ927
XFC QQ3105
XFL QQ855
XFM QQ852

Looks like the Fokkers are still carrying most of the QQ load

[Greg Hyde]

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[Dennis McLean]

I cannot find anything about the 4 coming from Azzora yet.

[James Smith]

UFF QQ4722

Greg, thanks for your input. I think UFF in your list should be UYF.

Interestingly, UYF flew QF1989/1990 on Sunday, QQ4721/4722 yesterday and QF1987 this morning. So, there seems to be regular swapping of E190s between QF and QQ. UYF looks to be based in TSV at present and has been operating out of TSV to MEL and SYD a couple of time per week for QF and CNJ for QQ every Wednesday for the last fortnight.

[Greg Hyde]

Greg, thanks for your input. I think UFF in your list should be UYF.

Interestingly, UYF flew QF1989/1990 on Sunday, QQ4721/4722 yesterday and QF1987 this morning. So, there seems to be regular swapping of E190s between QF and QQ. UYF looks to be based in TSV at present and has been operating out of TSV to MEL and SYD a couple of time per week for QF and CNJ for QQ every Wednesday for the last fortnight.

Thanks James, Dyslexia again.

I think they swap around on demand, they are so tight on frames at the moment. I expect that is why they brought forward the acquisition of the extra frames in the second deal and will continue for a few months until the QF A220s enter service and free-up some E190 capacity.

[Stuart McCarthy]

I see UYO is enroute BNE-DRW-SZB with a Southern Cross International callsign.

[Dennis McLean]

yes, no doubt on the way to Bratislava.

[Greg Hyde]

yes, no doubt on the way to Bratislava.

Any bets on a repaint ?

[Dennis McLean]

That would make 20 in QF livery, are they getting 20 or 22??

[James Smith]

Hi Dennis, I recorded the announcement of the first tranche of E190s leased by QANTAS as 14 to be delivered by 30/6/22, followed by another four to be delivered by 1/1/23. The final tranche is for an additional 12 aircraft with all 30 to be delivered by the first quarter of 2025.

These dates were extended with the last three aircraft in QF livery not delivered until February (XVU), March (XVS) and June (UYE) this year. This equaled 19 E190s in QF livery and if UYO is repainted would be the twentieth. But as already mentioned in this thread QF are using other Alliance E190s which are not in QF livery, so the total numbers maybe higher. Also, I haven't recorded the dates they actually started service with QF after delivery to Australia and any pre-service maintenance.

[Greg Hyde]

QQ is contracted by QF to supply x number of frames.

If any frames goes u/s or maintenance they are obliged (contracted) to cover that a/c. That frame could have QF/QQ livery depending on what spare frame is available.

They have brought the orders forward because they haven't got the spare frame capacity and since the QF/QQ takeover failed I expect that QF will be following the letter of the contract.

[Greg Hyde]

Could be a furphy, but here we go:

E190 XA-AEF/41 flew into SJO on 06/08 for end of lease maintenance (repaint?).

Why is this of interest, the same Company who did the previous QQ work is doing this aircraft. Also SJO doesn't see much E190 traffic.

Also found on Coopesa MRO twitter an early QQ repaint (2020)

https://twitter.com/i/status/1324376311993978882

May be of interest.

[James Smith]

Thanks for the link and information, Greg. Are you suggesting that XA-AEF maybe the first E190 from the AerCap contract? It is due for delivery in September if on schedule.

UYZ, ex N922QQ was the first E190 delivered to Alliance on 29/10/20. Interestingly, UYZ is now painted in the QANTAS livery.

[Greg Hyde]

Thanks for the link and information, Greg. Are you suggesting that XA-AEF maybe the first E190 from the AerCap contract? It is due for delivery in September if on schedule.

UYZ, ex N922QQ was the first E190 delivered to Alliance on 29/10/20. Interestingly, UYZ is now painted in the QANTAS livery.

From the presser

"To address this, Alliance has entered into a contract to acquire an additional four E190 airframes from Azorra Aircraft Holdings LLC (“Azorra Deal”). These airframes have a long maintenance life remaining and are “sister ships” to the aircraft being acquired under the AerCap Deal. These airframes will be delivered to Alliance in Costa Rica (without engines fitted) starting in August 2023.

[Dylan Hardie]

UYE due for a test flight later today as QQ9800

[Dennis McLean]

Flight completed, 1hr4m

[Greg Hyde]

UYE entered service this morning, QF1931 Brisbane to Adelaide

[Dylan Hardie]

UYK flew BNE-AKL-SYD today on a NRL charter today

[Greg Hyde]

Jet Blue N258JB, C/n 19000047, ferried JFK/QRO (Queretaro Mexico) on 31 May and has not moved.

N258JB has returned to service.

We will have a wait a while longer

[Dennis McLean]

Thanks Greg

[Greg Hyde]

Just had a look at the JetBlue fleet and noticed that of the aircraft potentially headed to QQ five have been withdrawn.

N179JB, 183, 184, 190, 197

All have stored/maint in MCN Macon, GA

(Same place where NW/Qlink A319's were repainted)

[Dennis McLean]

Thanks Greg

[Greg Hyde]

Thanks Greg

https://www.deanbaldwinpainting.com/georgia

[Greg Hyde]

VH-UZF had just completed a Trans-Tasman service between BNE-WLG-BNE (QF6055/QF6056).

[MarkR]

VH-UZF had just completed a Trans-Tasman service between BNE-WLG-BNE (QF6055/QF6056).

Trial flight, first RPT service Oct 29

[Dylan Hardie]

UYO will return in QF colors

[lloyd fox]

There is a SXI 2371 OAK-HNL this time which is Jet Blue E190 N183JB.

Have we missed this one? or is it not for Alliance?

[Stirling D]

There is a SXI 2371 OAK-HNL this time which is Jet Blue E190 N183JB.

Have we missed this one? or is it not for Alliance?

due into BNE monday arvo

[Dylan Hardie]

Wearing JetBlue colors minus the titles

[Greg Hyde]

due into BNE monday arvo

Revised schedule will see it arrived at 15:35 (l) tonight.

Get those cameras ready

[Dennis McLean]

Hey Greg from what I can see it is still in HNL???

[Greg Hyde]

Hey Greg from what I can see it is still in HNL???

You're right, the schedule I saw, was transiting MAJ and BNE today.

Must of had problems in HNL

[Dylan Hardie]

From Southern Cross themselves

“We have and expect some delay and hope to continue soon!“

[Greg Hyde]

Pictured in Honolulu

https://hnlrarebirds.blogspot.com/2023/10/alliance-airlines-n183jb.html

[Adrian B]

I was expecting to see a photo with the bonnet up....

[Greg Hyde]

Another for QQ maybe:

Embraer 190 AR 190.00219 N296JB TVPX Aircraft Solutions ferried 25oct23 MZJ-SJO prior delivery to? ex PT-THC

[Dennis McLean]

Hi Greg, I have just checked the 30 coming to Alliance 0n Airline Fleets and this one is not showing in the list. However, when looking at the Production list I see that it is owned by TVPX. So is it an extra or has it been added instead of another one??

[Greg Hyde]

Dennis,

My thinking is that it is part of additional 4

"To address this, Alliance has entered into a contract to acquire an additional four E190 airframes from Azorra Aircraft Holdings LLC (“Azorra Deal”). These airframes have a long maintenance life remaining and are “sister ships” to the aircraft being acquired under the AerCap Deal. These airframes will be delivered to Alliance in Costa Rica (without engines fitted) starting in August 2023.

There are actually 34 (30 + 4) coming.

[Dennis McLean]

Greg, Yes I forgot those, I had searched some while ago but could not find where they were.

[Stirling D]

From Southern Cross themselves

“We have and expect some delay and hope to continue soon!“

Was due into BNE this afternoon, but has just done an air return on the HNL-MAJ leg.

[Greg Hyde]

UZF performed the first QF355, BNE to WLG service yesterday.

[Dennis McLean]

N183JB finally on the way from HNL, departed 22 minutes ago at 10.19am local time for MAJ, due in BNE at 5.35pm tonight.

[Greg Hyde]

UYO will return in QF colors

Has anyone spotted UYO since its return from service with QF colors ?

[lloyd fox]

N183JB
https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/53304827590/in/dateposted-public/

[James Smith]

It looks as though N183JB is positioning to ROK this morning with scheduled departure at 9:30 QLD time. Is this where Alliance's new MRO facility is located?

[MarkR]

It looks as though N183JB is positioning to ROK this morning with scheduled departure at 9:30 QLD time. Is this where Alliance's new MRO facility is located?

Yep, at an airport that’s subject to flooding

[Greg Hyde]

It looks as though N183JB is positioning to ROK this morning with scheduled departure at 9:30 QLD time. Is this where Alliance's new MRO facility is located?

Do they need to clear customs in Brisbane before heading to Rocky ?

[Dennis McLean]

Not sure, but I guess they do??

[MarkR]

Do they need to clear customs in Brisbane before heading to Rocky ?

Rockhampton is a designated international airport for alternate purposes and requires prior approval for NPPC purposes see https://www.abf.gov.au/crossing/files/nppc-airport-guide.pdf.
Plenty of direct international flights in recent times from Singapore but as a one off I’m guessing Alliance decided BNE will do.

[Greg Hyde]

N183JB was deleted from the US reg on 06/11/23 as exported to OZ

[Greg Hyde]

N183JB was added to the VH-Reg as VH-OUL on 13/11/2023

[Greg Hyde]

Has anyone spotted UYO since its return from service with QF colors ?

Can anyone confirm ?

[Bob C]

I thought I saw a photo on the South Australian Aviation Enthusiasts site a few days ago but now I can't find it !!!

[Zac M]

UYO is in QantasLink colours

[James Smith]

Including OYU, I now count 20 E190s in QF livery.

[Greg Hyde]

Including OYU, I now count 20 E190s in QF livery.

thanks to all

[Greg Hyde]

Another potential QQ

mbraer 190 AR 190.00249 N298JB TVPX Aircraft Solutions ferried 22nov23 MZJ-SJO prior delivery to? ex PT-SIT

[Dennis McLean]

Thanks Greg.
Looks like another one, N179JB is on the way here. It departed Macon, Georgia on 22/11 at 08.25am local time, arr Oakland at 11.26am. on 23/11, dep Oakland at 08.55am, arr Hilo at 12.07pm. Next flights not shown on either Flight Aware or Flight Radar 24.

[Greg Hyde]

Thanks Greg.
Looks like another one, N179JB is on the way here. It departed Macon, Georgia on 22/11 at 08.25am local time, arr Oakland at 11.26am. on 23/11, dep Oakland at 08.55am, arr Hilo at 12.07pm. Next flights not shown on either Flight Aware or Flight Radar 24.

No recent images, so it might be a lucky-dip when it turns up.

Involved in a major incident on Monday 27 February 2023

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/308822

[Greg Hyde]

N179JB is about to land at Majuro.

No indication to its final destination (Brissie or Rocky)

[Dennis McLean]

It is on the way to Guam ?????, due at 4.50pm local time in 1 hr.

[Greg Hyde]

It is on the way to Guam ?????, due at 4.50pm local time in 1 hr.

Guam is not one the places it would of picked.

[Terry Zadow]

N179JB is on it's way to Malaysia - who knows where from there?

[James Smith]

N179JB is on it's way to Malaysia - who knows where from there?

More specifically, KTI Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia.

[Greg Hyde]

Could it be on its way to BTS for maint/paint ?

[Zac M]

Given it’s a very early build (c/n 6 I believe) I would expect this one will be parted out

[Dennis McLean]

it is now on its way south-west, to "who knows where", neither Flight Aware or Flight Radar have a destination, perhaps SIN?????

[Dennis McLean]

Just landed at XSP

[Steve S... 2]

planespotters.net have it as being due for Alliance

[Kent Broadhead]

planespotters.net have it as being due for Alliance

Which could suggest parting out as per the PP. Alliance has a long history of buying aircraft as parts sources.

[Peter Truman]

At the Alliance annual shareholders meeting today Scott McMillan noted that two E190's had been delivered from the AirCap purchases to date (one to Rockhampton and the other Singapore) and that both would be parted out. Also two E190's have been delivered to date from the four to be purchased from Azorra.

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[Dennis McLean]

N179JB now in Singapore and N183JB now in Rockhampton are from the Jet Blue group of 30. The first 2 of 4 from Azorra are actually in San Jose, N296JB and N298JB.

[Greg Hyde]

thanks for the update

VH-OUL in Rocky

https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/registration/VH-OUL

[Greg Hyde]

At the Alliance annual shareholders meeting today Scott McMillan noted that two E190's had been delivered from the AirCap purchases to date (one to Rockhampton and the other Singapore) and that both would be parted out. Also two E190's have been delivered to date from the four to be purchased from Azorra.

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Alternate to above:

https://www.allianceairlines.com.au/investor-centre/investor-centre

[lloyd fox]

What The ???

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/53369953013/in/dateposted-public/

[Greg Hyde]

What The ???

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/53369953013/in/dateposted-public/

It's time as a Christmas tree might be over.

Parts from Rocky ?

[Brian Wilkes]

What The ???

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/53369953013/in/dateposted-public/

The French are coming or is Napolinon one of the two?

[Greg Hyde]

From Ch-Aviation

Australia's Alliance to fly 30 E190s for Qantas by late 2Q24

[Dylan Hardie]

UYB rumoured to be next in line for a QF painting

[Greg Hyde]

N179JB now in Singapore and N183JB now in Rockhampton are from the Jet Blue group of 30. The first 2 of 4 from Azorra are actually in San Jose, N296JB and N298JB.

Why Singapore ?

Fokker Services Group certified for Embraer E190 Series maintenance by Australian authorities

https://newsroom.aviator.aero/fokker-services-group-certified-for-embraer-e190-series-maintenance-by-australian-authorities/

[Brenden S]

FSG are certainly looking at expanding considering the F70/F100 will no longer be flying in a few years.

[lloyd fox]

Brenden ,Alliance announced only a week or 2 ago that the Fokkers are staying another 6-9 yrs.:)

[Rowan McKeever]

VH-XVQ listed for a 1200 local departure today for BNE-BNE, showing on both FR24 and Flightaware.

https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-xvq
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/VHXVQ

Not sure if this is an error because I believe most folks had concluded XVQ was a parts donor...

[Greg Hyde]

VH-XVQ listed for a 1200 local departure today for BNE-BNE, showing on both FR24 and Flightaware.

https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-xvq
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/VHXVQ

Not sure if this is an error because I believe most folks had concluded XVQ was a parts donor...

From Lloyds picture above I expect that all parts have been replaced from the Rocky bird. Also it is a younger frame than some the the Jetblue arrivals

[Rowan McKeever]

From Lloyds picture above I expect that all parts have been replaced from the Rocky bird. Also it is a younger frame than some the the Jetblue arrivals

I'd forgotten about Lloyd's post, thanks for reminding me! :)

[Dylan Hardie]

It is due for a test flight as crew have been assigned. But now not leaving till 2pm

[Greg Hyde]

It is due for a test flight as crew have been assigned. But now not leaving till 2pm

Test flight underway.

I wonder if it has a booking at a paint shop for some QLink livery

[Greg Hyde]

N179JB has been added to the VH-Reg as VH-OUH on 14/12/23

[Dylan Hardie]

XVQ ferrying to Townsville this afternoon at 15:20

[Greg Hyde]

XVQ is returning to Brisbane with a new coat of paint. (QLink, I expect)

[lloyd fox]

Yes it is Qantaslink colours just watched it on Julia Flights live stream.:)

[Dennis McLean]

Greg, I have been searching again for the other 2 190's from Azzora and find that N292JB and N374JB were registered to TVPX Trust Services on 21/12/23, so looks like they are other 2 for Alliance. Both are still in Marana, since late 2022. Both N296JB and N298JB are still in SJO.

[Greg Hyde]

Dennis,

The other 4 were

To address this, Alliance has entered into a contract to acquire an additional four E190 airframes from Azorra Aircraft Holdings LLC (“Azorra Deal”). These airframes have a long maintenance life remaining and are “sister ships” to the aircraft being acquired under the AerCap Deal. These airframes will be delivered to Alliance in Costa Rica (without engines fitted) starting in August 2023.

Alliance will utilise spare engines from the disassembled aircraft mentioned above to bring the four additional aircraft into operation between November 2023 and March 2024.

We will have to wait and see if they fly to SJO (but you are probably right)

In SJO they have change engines, perform maintenance, repaint...

They bought spares & extra engines as part of the original Copa deal.

They may also have to use the Ex-JetBlue engines as well.

[Greg Hyde]

Looks like XVQ is entering service today with QFA1929, Brisbane to Adelaide

[Peter Truman]

E190’s to fly DRW SIN from the end of 2024:

https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-to-take-off-from-the-top-end-to-singapore/

Departs DRW 1805 with flight time of 4h50m heading north
Depart SIN 2225 arriving DRW 0445 also at 4h50m.

Looks like 2h0m layover for QF1 to LHR but 5h0m layover off QF2.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-UYB is heading to Townsville this morning for a repaint. There is speculation that the RAAF 100 paint will be removed and will be replaced with Qlink livery.

[Zac M]

Negative on the repaint, ferried in to operate flights. Paint at TSV currently occupied by VH-VZX.

UYB scheduled to go to Cloncurry on a QQ flight number and then operating to Sydney as QF1989

[Greg Hyde]

Plans change quickly in the Aviation industry

[lloyd fox]

Alliance has announced its results for the half year end 31 December 2023 (HY24) with a statutory profit before tax (PBT) of $37.7 million, an increase of $28.2 million or 296 per cent (HY23: $9.5 million).

During the period the Group experienced record flight hours, two additions to the operational fleet and record financial results for the first half of a financial year.

Revenue from operations increased by 27.2 per cent to $299.4 million (HY23: $235.3 million) with significant growth in contracted wet lease revenue.

Alliance’s managing director, Scott McMillan, said: “The performance of Alliance in the first half of the financial year continues to highlight the strength of our business, which has grown in both activity and financial results. Contracted wet lease operations continue to increase month to month and have pleasingly more than doubled in the past year.

“Contract charter provides the foundation for fleet expansion activities, with increased activity in the half year. Our market leading on time performance coupled with our ability to react quickly to capacity demands is our competitive advantage. It is why we remain the preeminent FIFO and wet lease operator in Australia.

“Our strategy to acquire additional fleet units in advance of immediate operational requirements has proven to be successful. We know that there is incredible demand in Australia for ~100 seat jet aircraft. It is the perfect size aircraft for FIFO, regional and sub trunk flying. With our fleet build strategy, we are perfectly positioned to capture this demand.

“By remaining incredibly focused on operating safe and on-time jet services, we will continue to retain contracts for which we have a proven track record. Extending three different BHP group contracts in the half year for between five and seven years was an outstanding result.”

Going forward, Alliance looks to increase its wet lease and FIFO demand, see the delivery of seven E190 aircraft in the second half of the financial year and focus on cost control and capability to ensure that the group’s profitability margins are maintained in a high inflation economy.

[Dennis McLean]

N292JB ferried Marana to SJO on 30/1/24, so there are 3 there now including N296JB and N298JB.

[Brenden S]

N296JB in Full Alliance colours
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/11240863

[Dennis McLean]

N296JB has completed its first test flight SJO/SJO on 21/2/24 local time

[Greg Hyde]

N296JB has commenced its ferry to Oz.

[Andrew C]

What's happening with OQK?

is it off to get some attention?

[Dennis McLean]

N296JB departed SJO at 2.01pm 23/2, was in SDM from 6.03pm to 7.12pm and arrived at OAK at 8.17pm.

[Dennis McLean]

I actually missed another one, N184JB ferried from MCN to SJO on 16 January.

[Stirling D]

VH-A2U due into Brisbane tomorrow as SXI2418 from MAJ.

[Dennis McLean]

Stirling what is this one?

[Dennis McLean]

N296JB arrived in HNL 34 minutes ago

[Greg Hyde]

Dennis,

https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N296JB

N296jb has flight no SXI2418

[Stirling D]

Stirling what is this one?

Guessing 296JB, just showing the new Aussie rego for some reason..

[Greg Hyde]

Did a quick check of the JB fleet on the ones that are no longer in service:

MCN Macon, GA (Stored)

N187JB, N190JB, N192JB, N197JB, N198JB, N203JB, N206JB

SJO San Jose, Costa Rica (Delivery - Prep)

N184JB, N298JB, N292JB,

Over the Pacific

N296JB

QQ has two contracts for deliveries, I expect that N296JB, N298JB, N292JB are from the second contract, whilst the rest come from the first.

[Greg Hyde]

N296JB is on final delivery leg.

Should arrive into BNE around 17:15 tonight (local time)

[Stirling D]

N296JB is on final delivery leg.

Should arrive into BNE around 17:15 tonight (local time)

Departs to ADL at 1000L

[Dylan Hardie]

Looks to be X2U once registered

[Greg Hyde]

Departs to ADL at 1000L

Still flying under SXI2418 to ADL.

Is this the first operational E190 not delivered to QQ in BNE ?

I am not including the two ex-JetBlue spare ships.

[Greg Hyde]

Still flying under SXI2418 to ADL.

Is this the first operational E190 not delivered to QQ in BNE ?

I am not including the two ex-JetBlue spare ships.

BNE to ADL has been rescheduled for today.

[lloyd fox]

ch-aviation

Qantas brings forward wet-lease start dates for four E190s
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Alliance Airlines Embraer E190 (QantasLink livery),

© Embraer
By Andrew Curran 29Feb2024


Qantas (QF, Sydney Kingsford Smith) is bringing forward the entry into service dates of four E190s it had previously agreed to wet-lease from Alliance Airlines (QQ, Brisbane International). The change was confirmed via a February 27 Australian Stock Exchange filing.

Qantas already wet-leases twenty-two E190s from Alliance, which it uses to service thinner routes primarily in central and northern Australia. In October 2023, the two airlines announced a deal to increase the fleet to 26 aircraft. The latest filing says the flag carrier asked to bring forward the entry into service dates of those additional aircraft "by several weeks" and that the four aircraft are expected to be flying for Qantas by June 2024.

Qantas also has a further four options. Late last year, Alliance Chairman Steve Padgett told shareholders he was confident Qantas would exercise those options, which would see Alliance operating thirty E190s for the Australian flag carrier.

ch-aviation fleets data shows Alliance Airlines has twenty-nine ERJ 190-100ARs and three ERJ 190-100LRs, twenty-two F100s, and thirteen F70s in its fleet. Alliance is building its E190 fleet to 63 after recently buying thirty ex-JetBlue Airways (B6, New York JFK) E190s from AerCap. Those aircraft started arriving in November 2023. In addition to the Qantas wet leases, Alliance currently uses six E190s on its network and wet leases three to Airnorth (Australia) (TL, Darwin).

[Greg Hyde]

Thanks, LLoyd

One a month till June.

It looks like the a/c at SJO will all be painted red & white

Link to announcement

https://www.allianceairlines.com.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2024-02-27---increase-of-aircraft-with-qantas.pdf?Status=Master&sfvrsn=2f21179e_3/%202024-02-27---Increase-of-aircraft-with-Qantas%20.pdf

[Greg Hyde]

N187JB had a test flight as SXI2419 at MCN yesterday.

Could be heading direct to Oz ?

[Dennis McLean]

My guess it will go to SJO

[Dennis McLean]

Well my mistake, It ferried from MCN to OAK now on the way to HNL due at 5.17pm local time Sunday.

[Stirling D]

Looks to be X2U once registered

Spotted in ADL yesterday as VH-A2U

[Greg Hyde]

N187JB has Jetblue titles painted over.

[Zac M]

Given it is c/n 009 I would suggest this one may be another parts ship

[Greg Hyde]

N187JB has Jetblue titles painted over.

Should arrive in BNE tonight around 18:30 local

[Greg Hyde]

Should arrive in BNE tonight around 18:30 local

Scheduled to depart for Rocky this morning.

[lloyd fox]

N187JB

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/53570772950/in/dateposted-public/

Cheers all.:)

[Dennis McLean]

I have completed a check as of TODAY, of all the E.190's which have not been delivered to Alliance yet.

N184JB, N292JB and N298JB are in SJO. The last 2 are from the final order of 4 Aircraft of which N296JB is in ADL and N374JB in Marana.

These are in Macon, MCN - N190JB, N192JB, N193JB, N197JB, N198JB, N203JB, N206JB and N284JB. N249JB is in QRO, Queretaro, Mexico

These are still in service with Jetblue - N216JB, N228JB, N229JB, N231JB, N236JB, N238JB, N239JB, N247JB, N257JB, N295JB, N266JB, N267JB, N273JB, N274JB, N279JB, N281JB, N283JB.

So of the 30 +4, on order, we have 1 in Seletar, 2 in Rockhampton, from the first 30 and 1 in Adelaide from the last 4.

[Greg Hyde]

N296JB has been added to the register as VH-A2U on 8/3/24

[Greg Hyde]

N187JB was added to the register as VH-OUQ on 12/03/2024

[Dennis McLean]

Hi Greg,

Last time I looked at CASA there was OUK, Q, W and X available. So perhaps now with Q allocated, another 3 to be parted out will have the other 3 regos???

[Greg Hyde]

Hi Greg,

Last time I looked at CASA there was OUK, Q, W and X available. So perhaps now with Q allocated, another 3 to be parted out will have the other 3 regos???

Dennis,

It depends on how many they are planning to part-out.

I expect the flyers will be VH-A2A to VH-A2Z (26) plus some other block.

[Greg Hyde]

N298JB has been sighted in SJO in Alliance Livery

https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/11266073

[Dennis McLean]

VH-A2U did a 1 hour test flight yesterday ADL/ADL as UTY9810

[Greg Hyde]

Thanks Dennis, getting ready to enter service.

I wonder if the rego for N298JB will be VH-A2V

[Dennis McLean]

Probably, then N292JB still in SJO could be VH-A2T.

[Greg Hyde]

A2U entered service this morning, Adelaide to Olympic Dam

[Peter Truman]

Alliance issued the following ASX release today:


In the Company's half year results presentation, released on 7 February 2024, the Company highlighted its plan to "part out" 11 Embraer E190 aircraft to be acquired in the Aercap transaction.

"Parting out" involves reducing the aircraft to its component parts, engines, undercarriage, and auxiliary power units. Then either using these components for spare parts for fleet use (thereby reducing maintenance capex of the operational fleet) or selling to third parties, as part of Alliance's parts trading (Aviation Services) business.

Due to significant demand for the Company's aircraft, and recent upward movement in used regional jet pricing, Alliance today announces that it will reduce the number of E190 aircraft being "parted out" from eleven to seven.

This will increase the fleet units to be deployed by four aircraft. The additional four operational aircraft will now be used for revenue generating operations for both Company and third-party use (either wet lease or dry lease).

Alliance's Managing Director, Scott McMillan, commented, "We have a long record of opportunistically purchasing aircraft and realising exceptional value by deployment, sale (aircraft or parts) or lease.

"At the time of this notice, Alliance has taken delivery of 10 of 34 of the E190 fleet committed to in February and July 2023, with three already parted out."

[Greg Hyde]

I have completed a check as of TODAY, of all the E.190's which have not been delivered to Alliance yet.

N184JB, N292JB and N298JB are in SJO. The last 2 are from the final order of 4 Aircraft of which N296JB is in ADL and N374JB in Marana.

These are in Macon, MCN - N190JB, N192JB, N193JB, N197JB, N198JB, N203JB, N206JB and N284JB. N249JB is in QRO, Queretaro, Mexico

These are still in service with Jetblue - N216JB, N228JB, N229JB, N231JB, N236JB, N238JB, N239JB, N247JB, N257JB, N295JB, N266JB, N267JB, N273JB, N274JB, N279JB, N281JB, N283JB.

So of the 30 +4, on order, we have 1 in Seletar, 2 in Rockhampton, from the first 30 and 1 in Adelaide from the last 4.


Since Dennis's update:

N190JB has ferried to SJO
N216JB & N228JB have been withdrawn from JB service & ferried to MCN for storage

[Bob C]

Does anyone know which three have been parted out ?

Thanks in advance.

[Greg Hyde]

Does anyone know which three have been parted out ?

Thanks in advance.

The three in the OUx regos will be reduced to spares;

VH-OUH in Singapore, VH-OUL & VH-OUQ in Rocky.

All with c/n <10 and in JetBlue livery with titles masked-over.

[Bob C]

Thanks Greg ; much appreciated.

[Greg Hyde]

Alliance Needs More Embraer E190s So Holds 4 Back From Part-Out

Alliance Airlines is seeing so much demand for its E190 services that it is keeping four in service that were destined to be disassembled.

https://simpleflying.com/alliance-embraer-e190s-holds-back-part-out/#Echobox=1711451067

[Greg Hyde]

N298JB performed at test flight at SJO as SXI2430.

[Greg Hyde]

N192JB ferried to SJO yesterday (09/04)

[Greg Hyde]

Based on Dennis's listing above, this seems to be the state of play:

Pre-Delivery

SJO: N184JB, N190JB, N192JB, N292JB and N298JB (about to be delv)

Stored

MJZ: N374JB (Stored 12/11/22)
MCN: N193JB, N197JB, N198JB, N203JB, N206JB, N216JB, N228JB and N284JB.
QRO: N249JB (Maint since 22/12/23 ?)

Inservice

JBU: N229JB, N231JB, N236JB, N238JB, N239JB, N247JB, N257JB, N295JB, N266JB, N267JB, N273JB, N274JB, N279JB, N281JB, N283JB

[Dennis McLean]

Thanks Greg

[Greg Hyde]

N298JB has commenced her ferry to Oz

[Adrian B]

Is there a reason for the hop from San Diego to San Fran OAK?? Does that extra 100 NM put it out of range with reserve?

[Greg Hyde]

Is there a reason for the hop from San Diego to San Fran OAK?? Does that extra 100 NM put it out of range with reserve?

Good Question ?

They have done that hop on several occasions, cheaper fuel, don't know.

[MarkR]

It’s not cheaper fuel, SFO is dearer by 10% while some nearby airports are 40% cheaper

[Greg Hyde]

N298JB has commenced her ferry to Oz

Expected into BNE tonight around 16:45

[Dennis McLean]

Now due at 16.10

[Dennis McLean]

N298JB is scheduled to ferry BNE/ADL at 10.05am today as SXI2430

[Dennis McLean]

Hi Greg, N249JB which had been at QRO from 22/12/23 went back into service with Jet Blue on 12/4/24. It ferried from QRO to BOS on 11/4/24.

[Greg Hyde]

Dennis, Checked the rest & found

Pre-Delivery
SJO: N184JB, N190JB, N192JB, N292JB (4)

Stored
MJZ: N374JB (Stored 12/11/22) (1)
MCN: N193JB, N197JB, N198JB, N203JB, N206JB, N216JB, N228JB, N229JB, N231JB (9)

Inservice
JBU: N236JB, N238JB, N239JB, N247JB, N249JB, N257JB, N295JB, N266JB, N267JB, N273JB, N274JB, N279JB, N281JB, N283JB, N284JB (15)

Like herding cats

[Dennis McLean]

Thanks Greg,

[Greg Hyde]

N192JB was photographed in SJO in Jetblue livery with titles taped over.

This maybe one that was originally planned to be parted-out but may live to fly another day.

https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/11307505#modal-large-photo

[Dennis McLean]

Thanks Greg, the 2 that are in ROK both arrived in JB livery with part of the name covered on the tail and the Engines covered just like this photo here so I guess it will be another to be parted out.

[Greg Hyde]

Thanks Greg, the 2 that are in ROK both arrived in JB livery with part of the name covered on the tail and the Engines covered just like this photo here so I guess it will be another to be parted out.

A third one is in Singapore being parted-out, all VH-OUx series.

Last month (time flies) they announced that they would part-out only 7 from the 11 originally planned. Well wait and see.

[Dennis McLean]

So in order of the 7 oldest, we have C/N 1900006 in XSP, 7 and 9 in ROK, 8, 11 and 14 in SJO and 17 still in MCN. Can we be bold and guess that the 7 oldest will be parted out??

I cannot find a VH-??? for N298JB yet.

[Greg Hyde]

So in order of the 7 oldest, we have C/N 1900006 in XSP, 7 and 9 in ROK, 8, 11 and 14 in SJO and 17 still in MCN. Can we be bold and guess that the 7 oldest will be parted out??

I cannot find a VH-??? for N298JB yet.

N298Jb has been added to reg as yet.

When aircraft are scrapped there are more factors than age come into play for example: flight time. landing cycles, maintenance cycle, engine hours ...

Most these early JB E-190s spent some time in storage when covid was raging.

[lloyd fox]

Australia's Alliance Airlines puts VIP Fokker 70 up for sale
SOURCE:CH-AVIATION

Rijksluchtvaartdienst Fokker 70,

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By Dominik Sipinski 22Apr2024

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Alliance Airlines (QQ, Brisbane International) has exclusively appointed Fokker Aircraft Services to market Fokker 70 VH-KBX (msn 11547), a VIP-configured aircraft formerly in service with the Dutch government (Rijksluchtvaartdienst).

The 28.6-year-old jet has been stored at Rockhampton since August 2023, although it has not operated any official flights since November 2022. Originally delivered to the Dutch government in 1996, it was retired from government service in 2017 and replaced with a B737-700(BBJ). Alliance Airlines acquired it for EUR3.7 million euros (USD3.9 million) and deployed it on its own charter network.

The Australian carrier retained the original executive configuration, which includes 12 VIP seats in the front section of the cabin and 12 business-class seats in a standard 2-2 layout in the aft.

"The aircraft has been meticulously maintained throughout its life and boasts a very low utilisation. This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a large-size corporate jet with unique outfitting," Fokker Aircraft Services said.

The ch-aviation fleets module shows that Alliance Airlines continues to operate thirteen F70s (of which four are currently inactive) in standard configuration, seating up to 80 passengers each. The carrier also operates twenty-four Fokker 100s but has begun a fleet transition to Embraer aircraft. It currently operates thirty-four E190s. However, during a recent shareholder call, Chairman Steve Padgett confirmed that the Fokker Aircraft regional jets will remain in Alliance Airlines' fleet for another six to nine years.

[Kent Broadhead]

It was always a bit of an interesting pickup, although perhaps not in the context of the extensive Fokker fleet at the time, but it will be a litle sad to see VH-Köningin Beatrix (KBX) go.

[Greg Hyde]

It was always a bit of an interesting pickup, although perhaps not in the context of the extensive Fokker fleet at the time, but it will be a litle sad to see VH-Köningin Beatrix (KBX) go.

In the whole scheme of things, if it not being used and they have other frames for spares, why keep it.

[lloyd fox]

https://simpleflying.com/jet-blue-first-quarter-savings-swap-e-190s-a-220s/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=SF-202404241032&utm_source=SF-NL&user=bGxveWRmb3hAdHBnLmNvbS5hdQ

Looks like Jetblue are speeding up the disposals of the E190's to Alliance.

[Peter Truman]

In the whole scheme of things, if it not being used and they have other frames for spares, why keep it.

My understanding is the KBX is owned by Alliance chairman Steve Padgett rather than Alliance itself. Alliance had maintained the aircraft and leased it from time to time presumably when it could secure a charter.

[Brenden S]

I think they were trying to get some lucrative contracts and some Captains choice tours with the aircraft. Thus the purchase of the F70.

[Dennis McLean]

Aa matter of interest E.190, VH-A2U did a charter flight ADL/HBA yesterday as QQ3381 and is still there.

[Tristan S]

Aa matter of interest E.190, VH-A2U did a charter flight ADL/HBA yesterday as QQ3381 and is still there.

Wondering if it was for the Crows who play at Blundstone today.

[Tristan S]

Australia's Alliance Airlines sees E190 delivery delays: Alliance Airlines (QQ, Brisbane International) is experiencing delays in the delivery of thirty E190s purchased from AerCap in 2023, causing the closed charter specialist to revise down its spending commitments this year.
In an April 26 Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) filing, Alliance said it had expected to spend AUD182-204 million Australian dollars (USD119-133 million) this calendar year settling the purchase of 17 of the 30 aircraft.


https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/139696-australias-alliance-airlines-sees-e190-delivery-delays

[Steve S... 2]

Good. We may stop seeing "E190's" replace 717's for a while...

2x "A220's" so far and 13x 717's gone.

[Brenden S]

All the 717's will be gone by years end from a post I read online yesterday.

[Greg Hyde]

All the 717's will be gone by years end from a post I read online yesterday.

That is why QF wanted to up the rate of E190 leases from QQ so they remove the B717's faster. Also to cover any problems with A220 delivery delays.

[Greg Hyde]

N298JB was added to VH-reg as VH-A2V on 29/04/2024

[Dennis McLean]

Thanks Greg.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-2AV has filed a test flight over ADL later today.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-2AV has filed a test flight over ADL later today.

The one last Friday was cancelled

[Dennis McLean]

Hey Greg it is A2V, and it completed a 35min flight at 1.01pm as QQ9810.

[lloyd fox]

I believe A2V is coming to BNE today or tomorrow?

[Greg Hyde]

2AV entered service today operating UTY3136 / QQ3136, Adelaide to Olympic Dam

[Greg Hyde]

Update on JetBlue E190's for QQ

Pre-Delivery
SJO: N184JB, N190JB, N192JB, N292JB (4)

Stored
MJZ: N374JB (Stored 12/11/22) (1)
MCN: N193JB, N197JB, N198JB, N203JB, N206JB, N216JB, N228JB, N229JB, N231JB, N236JB (10)

Inservice
JBU: N238JB, N239JB, N247JB, N249JB, N257JB, N295JB, N266JB, N267JB, N273JB, N274JB, N279JB, N281JB, N283JB, N284JB (14)

[lloyd fox]

VH-XFL is rumoured to be in Air North livery at Norwich.

Been sighted apparently.

[Dennis McLean]

Another one, N193JB, has moved from MCN to SJO on 21/5.

[Dennis McLean]

N206JB has completed a test flight MCN/MCN on 8/5. I missed another two, N236JB ferried MCO/MCN on 6/5 AND N238JB ferried MCO/MCN on 23/5.

[Greg Hyde]

Update on JetBlue E190's for QQ
Pre-Delivery
SJO: N184JB, N190JB, N192JB, N193JB, N292JB (5)
Stored
MJZ: N374JB (Stored 12/11/22) (1)
MCN: N197JB, N198JB, N203JB, N206JB, N216JB, N228JB, N229JB, N231JB, N236JB, N238JB (10)
Inservice
JBU: N239JB, N247JB, N249JB, N257JB, N295JB, N266JB, N267JB, N273JB, N274JB, N279JB, N281JB, N283JB, N284JB (13)

Dennis, your updates included.

Also it looks like that when the frames are formally returned to the lease-holder at MCN they are test flown as part of the procedure.

[Peter Truman]

Alliance posted an update to the ASX today advising they had sold five General Electric CF-34-10 engines to a European operator from recently parted out aircraft and from inventory for approximately $25 million.

They also summarised the status of their E190 fleet as:

In service - 32
Dry lease - 3
Delivered and in 'part out' - 7
Service entry maintenance - 4
On a future delivery schedule - 21

They also note the delivery into service of an additional F100 on 24 May 2024.

https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02811882-2A1525793

[Greg Hyde]

Alliance posted an update to the ASX today advising they had sold five General Electric CF-34-10 engines to a European operator from recently parted out aircraft and from inventory for approximately $25 million.

They also summarised the status of their E190 fleet as:

In service - 32
Dry lease - 3
Delivered and in 'part out' - 7
Service entry maintenance - 4
On a future delivery schedule - 21

They also note the delivery into service of an additional F100 on 24 May 2024.

https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02811882-2A1525793

Thanks Peter,

F100 VH-FNC has been purchased from VARA (it was to be parted-out but this has some frame-life left)

[Lauren J]

Alliance posted an update to the ASX today advising they had sold five General Electric CF-34-10 engines to a European operator from recently parted out aircraft and from inventory for approximately $25 million.

They also summarised the status of their E190 fleet as:

In service - 32
Dry lease - 3
Delivered and in 'part out' - 7
Service entry maintenance - 4
On a future delivery schedule - 21

They also note the delivery into service of an additional F100 on 24 May 2024.

https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02811882-2A1525793

Thanks for the info Peter. Do we know which three E190s are the "dry leased" ones they're referring to? Maybe UYC/UYR/??? for AirNorth?

[MarkR]

Thanks for the info Peter. Do we know which three E190s are the "dry leased" ones they're referring to? Maybe UYC/UYR/??? for AirNorth?

it was mentioned by their MD in Feb

“ Three of the E190 aircraft are dry leased to Airnorth.”
https://www.allianceairlines.com.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2023-agm---managing-director%27s-address.pdf?Status=Master&sfvrsn=d04c179e_5/%202023-AGM---Managing-Director%27s-Address%20.pdf

UYC/J&R

[lloyd fox]

VH-XFL has been sighted in AirNorth livery at Norwich.:)

[Bob C]

Can anyone please advise the registrations of the seven E190s being parted out as I can only find three : VH-OUH, OUL and OUQ. And the four undergoing service entry maintenance.

Thanks in advance.

[Dennis McLean]

Hi Bob,

Perhaps it is the 4 oldest ones in SJO, C/N 008 - N184JB, 011 - N190JB, 014 - N192JB and 017 - N193JB. They may be getting parted out there?? The current 3 being parted out in ROK and XSP are 006, 007 and 009. The 5th one in SJO is 179 - N292JB which is the 3rd being overhauled out of the last order of 4, with 219 - VH-A2U and 249 - VH-A2V in service.

Dennis

[Bob C]

Hi Dennis

You're probably correct about the 4 in SJO being parted out there and thanks for the info about N292JB. I also have VH-A2U and -A2V in service.

Cheers

Bob

[Greg Hyde]

Guys,

The only way you will definitively know which ones are being parted-out will be those that are deleted from the N-Reg and not arrive in Aus.

Also, a image has finally posted with Air Norths new bird in Norwich as well as the additional news of Air North update to some newer frames.

https://www.facebook.com/100087728641223/posts/419753087625643/?mibextid=WC7FNe&rdid=HuwY5566ZaJH0WpI

[Dennis McLean]

Thanks Greg, for that. the 4 older ones at SJO are still "N" registered.

[Greg Hyde]

Thanks Greg, for that. the 4 older ones at SJO are still "N" registered.

They will stay on the register until ALL useful parts are recovered, that could take some time (ie: 12 months).

We might get some indication when the next one is delivered.

[Dennis McLean]

Thanks. N292JB must be close as it has been there now since 30/1/24.

[Dylan Hardie]

XFL, M and C will be painted into Airnorth Colors

A2U, V and T will take over Adelaide ops

UYC, J and R will go back to Alliance

[Dennis McLean]

One I missed, VH-UYY has been in Norwich since 16 May

[Greg Hyde]

N193JB @ MROC

https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/11358530#modal-large-photo

[Dennis McLean]

Thanks Greg

[Dennis McLean]

Well that makes 3 E.190's of Alliance in Norwich. VH-XFC arrived there at 07.00 Local time on 15/6. It left ADL as SXI2445 on 13/6 at 12.17pm with the route ADL/DRW/SZB/BLR/MCT/NWI

[Terry Zadow]

And XFL is in Muscat now. I guess it is on its way to Darwin

[Terry Zadow]

XFL is actually on the ground now at Muscat. Travelling as SXI2440.

[Greg Hyde]

XFL should arrive in Darwin by mid-Arvo today.

[Greg Hyde]

XFL in new livery

https://scontent.fsyd5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/448338983_429778066623145_7658228783774862073_n.jp g?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=f49dePwwRV0Q7kNvgFAkxBq&_nc_ht=scontent.fsyd5-1.fna&oh=00_AYBtBHkmpVUzqGlkoItihZyNUpJzwFwEWJG7vErtH9FV Kg&oe=6677EFCC

[Brian Wilkes]

Great livery that.

[Greg Hyde]

XFL has done a test flight in Darwin as UTY9800 / QQ9800.

I expect this is a handover process between SXI, QQ & AirNorth ( Lease commence)

[Greg Hyde]

Can anyone please advise the registrations of the seven E190s being parted out as I can only find three : VH-OUH, OUL and OUQ. And the four undergoing service entry maintenance.

Thanks in advance.

Bob, I can confirm the first one scrapped as VH-OUH which was deleted from the VH-Reg on 18/06/2024 as scrapped.

[Bob C]

Thanks Greg.

[Dennis McLean]

Another E.190 has ferried MCN/SJO, N197JB, on 22/6. With this one there are now 6 in SJO, N184JB 16/1/24, N190JB 11/3, N192JB 9/4, N193JB 21/5 and N292JB 30/1

[Brenden S]

124 pages in, has anyone got a list with everything to put into a post at all?

[Greg Hyde]

XFL is scheduled to enter service as VOZ452,DRW -> BNE

[Dennis McLean]

Enroute now due in BNE at 4.44pm

[Greg Hyde]

XFL was leased by Air North on 26/06/2024.

[Greg Hyde]

Australia's Alliance Airlines puts VIP Fokker 70 up for sale
SOURCE:CH-AVIATION

Rijksluchtvaartdienst Fokker 70,

© Martial Saugy (ch-aviation.com)
By Dominik Sipinski 22Apr2024

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Alliance Airlines (QQ, Brisbane International) has exclusively appointed Fokker Aircraft Services to market Fokker 70 VH-KBX (msn 11547), a VIP-configured aircraft formerly in service with the Dutch government (Rijksluchtvaartdienst).

The 28.6-year-old jet has been stored at Rockhampton since August 2023, although it has not operated any official flights since November 2022. Originally delivered to the Dutch government in 1996, it was retired from government service in 2017 and replaced with a B737-700(BBJ). Alliance Airlines acquired it for EUR3.7 million euros (USD3.9 million) and deployed it on its own charter network.

The Australian carrier retained the original executive configuration, which includes 12 VIP seats in the front section of the cabin and 12 business-class seats in a standard 2-2 layout in the aft.

"The aircraft has been meticulously maintained throughout its life and boasts a very low utilisation. This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a large-size corporate jet with unique outfitting," Fokker Aircraft Services said.

The ch-aviation fleets module shows that Alliance Airlines continues to operate thirteen F70s (of which four are currently inactive) in standard configuration, seating up to 80 passengers each. The carrier also operates twenty-four Fokker 100s but has begun a fleet transition to Embraer aircraft. It currently operates thirty-four E190s. However, during a recent shareholder call, Chairman Steve Padgett confirmed that the Fokker Aircraft regional jets will remain in Alliance Airlines' fleet for another six to nine years.

KBX has been sold and is returning to the Netherlands.

[Kent Broadhead]

KBX has been sold and is returning to the Netherlands.

Is the Queen museum bound?

[Greg Hyde]

Is the Queen museum bound?

Maybe in time, but from what I read, it is planned to use her for VIP transport role for the next 10 years

[Lauren J]

UYR is back flying for Alliance Airlines, still in an all-white livery.

[Greg Hyde]

N292JB in full QQ livery after a test flight.

https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/5/581862_1720281749.jpg

Test flight was SXI2446 so it will be heading our way in the near future

[Greg Hyde]

Update on JetBlue E190's for QQ

Pre-Delivery

SJO: N184JB, N190JB, N192JB, N193JB, N197JB, N292JB* (6)
* Expected to depart SJO shortly

Stored
MJZ: N374JB (Stored 12/11/22) (1)

MCN: N198JB, N203JB, N206JB, N216JB, N228JB, N229JB, N231JB, N236JB, N238JB, N239JB, N247JB (11)

Inservice
JBU: N249JB, N257JB, N295JB, N266JB, N267JB, N273JB, N274JB, N279JB, N281JB, N283JB, N284JB (11)

[Brenden S]

This is the list I have compiled
VH-A2U Alliance 19000219 N296JB – PT-SHC
VH-A2V Alliance 19000249 N298JB – PT-SIT
VH-OUH Part Out 19000006 N179JB PT-XMD
VH-OUL Part Out 19000007 N183JB – PT-STG
VH-OUQ Part Out 19000009 N187JB - PT-STI
VH-SXO Part Out? 19000231 N162HQ -PT-SIC
VH-UYB Alliance 19000012 N912QQ – HP-1540CMP – PT-STL
VH-UYC Airnorth – Allliance 19000016 N916QQ – HP-1556CMP – PT-STQ
VH-UYF Alliance 19000038 N938QQ - HP-1558CMP – PT-SGN
VH-UYI Alliance 19000053 N953QQ – HP-1559CMP – PT-SIC
VH-UYJ Alliance 19000056 N956QQ – HP-1560CMP – PT-SIF
VH-UYK Alliance 19000089 N989QQ - HP-1561CMP – PT-SNH
VH-UYO Alliance 19000098 N998QQ – HP-1563CMP – PT-SNS
VH-UYN Allliance 19000095 N955QQ – HP-1562CMP – PT-SNP
VH-UYR Airnorth - Alliance 19000100 N901QQ – HP-1564CMP – PT-SNU
VH-UYW Alliance 19000174 N974QQ HP-1567CMP – PT-SDJ
VH-UYU Alliance 19000126 N926QQ – HP-1565CMP – PT-SQV
VH-UYY Alliance 19000212 N932QQ – HP-1568CMP – PT-SGV
VH-UYZ Alliance 19000222 N922QQ – HP-1569CMP – PT-SGH
VH-UZD Qantaslink 19000152 N955UW – PT-SAH
VH-UZF Qantaslink 19000166 N959UW – N166HQ – N959UW – PT-SAY
VH-UZH Qantaslink 19000183 N961UW - N168HQ – N961UW – PT-SDR
VH-UZI Qantaslink 19000191 N963UW - N170HQ – N963UW – PT-DSZ
VH-UZK Qantaslink 19000198 N965UW – N172HQ – N965UW – PT-SGG
VH-UZQ Qantaslink 19000211 N967UW – N174HQ – N967UW – PT-SGU
VH-UYE Qantaslink 19000034 N934QQ – HP-1557CMP – PT-SGI
VH-XVB Qantaslink 19000058 N944UW – PT-SIL
VH-XVL Qantaslink 19000106 N950UW - PT-SQA
VH-XVM Qantaslink 19000112 N951UW PT-SQG
VH-XVO Qantaslink 19000119 N952UW – PT-SQN
VH-XVP Qantaslink 19000133 N953UW – PT-SYL
VH-XVQ Qantaslink 19000139 N954UW – PT-SYS
VH-XVT Qantaslink 19000072 N946UW – PT-SJL
VH-XVS Qantaslink 19000062 N945UW – PT-SJA
VH-XVU Qantaslink 19000078 N947UW - PT-SJT
VH-XVX Qantaslink 19000081 N948UW – PT-SJX


VH-XFC Alliance – Airnorth 19000435 VH-SEF – HB-JVR – OE-IXG – D-ARJG – OE-IHG – PT-TCU
VH-XFL Alliance – Airnorth 19000354 M-AOBA – HB-JVL – OE-IHD – PT-XQT
VH-XFM Alliance - Airnorth 19000425 M-ABOB – HB-JVQ – OE-IXF – D-ARJF – OE-IHF – PT-TBQ

[Lauren J]

Wow this is fantastic Brenden, thanks for sharing!