Jetstar Fleet and Operations (Post-Covid)

[Greg Hyde]

Boeing 787 -8 36237 321 VH-VKK Jetstar Airways ferried 15oct21 ASP-SYD after storage

[Greg Hyde]

VKL ferried Sydney to Melbourne as JQ7995 yesterday (16/10)

[Greg Hyde]

VKG has been doing daily crew training/refresher flights over Melbourne for the last week

[Adrian B]

Sydney - Avalon start back up shortly.

[Brenden S]

VKL ops MEL-PER-SIN yesterday, 1st time JQ 788 into Perth. Will be weekly on Thursday.

[lloyd fox]

The BNE airport schedules have JQ 788 Cargo flights starting this month BNE-AKL and BNE-NRT once weekly as well.:)

[Tristan S]

VH-YXS, the first of the 4 ex-GK aircraft recently added to the JQ fleet, operated its first revenue flight today as JQ696 OOL HBA

[lloyd fox]

VH-YXV ex JA11JJ towed to the terminal at BNE today.:)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/51751779868/in/dateposted/

[Tristan S]

VH-YXV ex JA11JJ towed to the terminal at BNE today.:)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/51751779868/in/dateposted/

Looks like it positioned today to MEL as JQ7993

[Greg Hyde]

YXV sister ships have also ferried to Melbourne before entry to service.

[Steve S... 2]

YXT ferried from MEL to SYD today.

YXW ferried from BNE to MEL on Tuesday.

[Tristan S]

YXT ferried from MEL to SYD today.

YXW ferried from BNE to MEL on Tuesday.

YXT due to operate its first flight tomorrow SYD OOL as JQ410

[Tristan S]

YXT due to operate its first flight tomorrow SYD OOL as JQ410

Ended up operating JQ503 SYD MEL.

[Greg Hyde]

That leaves YXU & YXW in Melbourne awaiting entry into service.

[Tristan S]

VKF ferried ASP MEL yesterday as JQ7997 leaving 4 JQ B788s in the desert.

[Tristan S]

YXW entered service today operating MEL BNE as JQ560

[Greg Hyde]

Does anyone who if VKG has operated a PAX service as yet ?

[James Smith]

VKG has operated PAX services since JQ520 from MEL-SYD on 16/12/21, Greg. It then operated the MEL-CNS-MEL-OOL-MEL rotation from 17/12/21-19/12/21 but returned to MEL on 20/12/21 on its way to CNS and hasn't flown since.

[Greg Hyde]

thanks James

[Tristan S]

VKG has operated PAX services since JQ520 from MEL-SYD on 16/12/21, Greg. It then operated the MEL-CNS-MEL-OOL-MEL rotation from 17/12/21-19/12/21 but returned to MEL on 20/12/21 on its way to CNS and hasn't flown since.

Currently operating JQ9987 MEL NRT

[Tristan S]

YXV has entered service today, operating JQ578 MEL BNE

[James Smith]

VH-YXS, the first of the 4 ex-GK aircraft recently added to the JQ fleet, operated its first revenue flight today as JQ696 OOL HBA


I have recorded six A320 that have arrived in Australia from Jetstar Japan and been re-registered. With four now in service with Jetstar, does anyone know whether VH-YXU (ex JA06JJ) and VH-YXQ (ex JA12JJ) will be also commencing operations with Jetstar? They arrived in ASP in December, 2020 and January, 2021 respectively.

[Greg Hyde]

Both are still at ASP

[Tristan S]

VKF has returned to service, operating JQ430 MEL OOL on 23/12.

[lloyd fox]

Can i throw this out here.
JQ are advertising for Lames at BNE but it lists 717 as one of the JQ fleet.

Here is one of 2 Ads.

B1 LAME
Jetstar
3.4
•
140 reviews
Brisbane
CBD & Inner Suburbs
Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Full time
Posted 11d ago
More jobs from this company

Permanent Full-time
7 day Shift work
Based in Brisbane

Jetstar thrives on innovation! We are always looking to employ ambitious and proactive professionals to help our business work smarter and more efficiently. You will be encouraged to think innovatively whilst developing and maintaining best practice. What’s more, this role will see you working as part of a broader group Jetstar and Qantas structure.

With an opportunity to join a company who fosters strong workplace relationships and values the importance of feedback, your new position as a LAME will see you performing on Jetstar’s A320, B717 and B787 Fleet. This role will see you working with a range of specialist teams enabling you to provide excellent engineering standards on a solid foundation of safety, quality, reliability and service.

Successful candidates will need to:

B1 LAME with A320 type rating on your CASA licence is mandatory
A B717 and or B787 type rating is desirable
Have excellent time management skills and a proven ability to effectively manage self and others
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Have a proven commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives
Have proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle competing demands, particularly when under pressure and/or managing multiple stakeholders; and
Hold a valid driving licence and ability to obtain an Airside Drivers Licence
Be able to work a 7 day shift roster, where applicable
Taking ownership for your own performance, as well as that of your team is critical. Whether we’re working individually or as a group, we challenge ourselves to continually develop and deliver exceptional results.
Leadership capabilities, a strong work-ethic and an inclusive mindset are valued attributes, that will provide you with opportunities to extend yourself further within Jetstar.

Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restrictions or sponsorship.

[Max C]

JQ do some of the line maintenance for the 717 in BNE.

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A320 -232 5281 VH-YXU Jetstar Airways ferried 14jan21 ASP-DRW-XSP ex JA06JJ

Maint, paint ???

[Tristan S]

XNJ has joined the JQ fleet from 3K.
It positioned to MEL from SIN on 100122 under its old rego 9V-JSP as JQ903

[Greg Hyde]

XNJ has joined the JQ fleet from 3K.
It positioned to MEL from SIN on 100122 under its old rego 9V-JSP as JQ903

Added to Dec 2021 / Jan 2022 - New Deliveries / First Flights earlier

[Tristan S]

Added to Dec 2021 / Jan 2022 - New Deliveries / First Flights earlier

OK.. it is relevant to this thread too.

[Tristan S]

YXQ currently positioning from ASP to SIN as JQ8991

[Steve S... 2]

Jetstar Asia A320-200 9V-JSN is about to touch down in MEL after ferrying from Singapore as JQ903.

I presume it must be intended to join the Jetstar Australia fleet together with 9V-JSP.

[Tristan S]

VH-VKA has been dusted off and is currently positioning from ASP to OOL as JQ7997

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar Asia A320-200 9V-JSN is about to touch down in MEL after ferrying from Singapore as JQ903.

I presume it must be intended to join the Jetstar Australia fleet together with 9V-JSP.

Added to register on 25/1 as VH-XNI

[Tristan S]

B788 VKB has also been dusted off and positioned ASP MEL today as JQ7997
This leaves only 2 JQ B788s in ASP - VKD and VKE

[James Smith]

Thanks for the information, Tristan. No doubt in readiness for recommencing Jetstar flights in March to HNL and DPS from both SYD and MEL.

[lloyd fox]

This was announced today as part of Qantas 6 month reporting period.

Reallocation of Jetstar international aircraft to optimise domestic capacity in 2H22
— 787-8 deployment from Jetstar AU International and A320s from Jetstar New Zealand
— 5 x A320 from Jetstar Asia
— 2 x A320 from Jetstar Japan (total of 6 by FY22

[Tristan S]

Another in quick succession, VH-VKD has positioned ASP SYD as JQ7997

[Tristan S]

And finally, VH-VKE, currently en route from ASP to MEL as JQ7999.
Good signs for Australian Aviation!

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar Asia 9V-JSM was added to the VH reg on 25/2 as VH-XNN.

The a/c is still in Singapore awaiting ferry.

[Steve S... 2]

A320 YXQ is about to enter service this morning as JQ832 Melbourne to Proserpine

[Tristan S]

A320 YXU has entered service as JQ440/443 MEL OOL MEL

[Tristan S]

B788 VKD re-entered service yesterday as JQ442/441 MEL OOL MEL

[Bob C]

Enroute MEL-PER as JQ9989 and will presumably continue on to SIN later tonight.

[Steve S... 2]

Jetstar A320 VH-XNJ entered service today 26/3 as JQ502 MEL-SYD

Jetstar A320 VH-XNI also scheduled to enter service today 26/3 as JQ512 MEL-SYD

[James Smith]

I can't see that this movement has been reported as yet. Jetstar Asia A320 VH-VNN, previously registered 9V-JSM ferried form SIN to MEL via DRW on 16/3/22.

[Greg Hyde]

I can't see that this movement has been reported as yet. Jetstar Asia A320 VH-VNN, previously registered 9V-JSM ferried form SIN to MEL via DRW on 16/3/22.

Snuck in, under the radar

[Tristan S]

A320 VH-XNN entered service today operating JQ502 MEL SYD

[James Smith]

Jetstar Asia A320 VH-VNN, previously registered 9V-JSM ferried form SIN to MEL via DRW on 16/3/22.

Thanks for the update, Tristan. Obviously, my earlier post should have read VH-XNN.

[Steve S... 2]

Two unusual Jetstar sectors tonight (according to Flightaware):

VH-XNI JQ7991 Gold Coast to Ayers Rock arr 22.00pm
VH-XNN JQ978 Cairns to Ayers Rock arr 22.25pm

Are these errors maybe or what is happening at AYQ.

* VH-XNI's sector has since disappeared/cancelled from Flightaware * VH-XNN is on the way from CNS to AYQ with an amended flight number JQ7991.

[Steve S... 2]

Also VH-VFY operated JQ900/901 MEL-BQB (Busselton)-MEL today according to Flightaware

[Tristan S]

B788 VH-VKB has (re)entered JQ service today operating JQ434 MEL OOL
This leaves only VKE that has yet to reenter service.

[Tristan S]

B788 VH-VKL was reportedly struck by lightning en route from MEL to OOL and is now likely to be out of action for 2 months. Pictures of the damage in the AvHerald article:
http://avherald.com/h?article=4f8f2efa&opt=0

EDIT

Video of the damage
https://fb.watch/d42UfM8WyU/

[Brenden S]

Ouch. I am sure they will sort it out pretty quickly. Not the first time a Boeing 787 has been damaged like that.

[Tristan S]

Another 320 for JQ, to be registered VH-XNP, formerly 9V-JSU with Jetstar Asia
Arrived in MEL 17/05
Added to the register, 23/05

[Dennis McLean]

In relation to the new colours, I have had a look at the 321NEO production list and find that there could be 3 with the new colours., MSN9540 registered VH-OFE supposedly for Jetstar, MSN 10067 registered JA26LR and MSN 10146 registered JA27LR both for Jetstar Japan. It appears they are all still in France. There are photos of VH OFE and JA27LR.

[Greg Hyde]

Another 320 for JQ, to be registered VH-XNP, formerly 9V-JSU with Jetstar Asia
Arrived in MEL yesterday (25052022)

9V-JSU arrived in Melbourne on 17/05

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/9VJSU

[Tristan S]

9V-JSU arrived in Melbourne on 17/05

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/9VJSU

Yep, corrected, dunno where I got that info from.

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A320 -232 5813 VH-XNW Jetstar Airways regd 31may22 on transfer prior delivery ex SIN ex 9V-JSV

[Brian Wilkes]

Airbus A320 -232 5813 VH-XNW Jetstar Airways regd 31may22 on transfer prior delivery ex SIN ex 9V-JSV

New machinery is coming over the next few months and there are still getting 2nd hand stuff from their Asian offshoots!

[Brenden S]

Just moving assets around to earn some more money I guess. No point letting them do stuff all.

[C Patters]

Does anyone have an update on VKE & why it’s not in service?

[Tristan S]

XNW was en route to MEL as JQ8996 on delivery but has diverted to ADL, unsure why.

[Brian Wilkes]

XNW was en route to MEL as JQ8996 on delivery but has diverted to ADL, unsure why.

Weather. Typical Melbourne day!:rolleyes:

[Greg Hyde]

A320 VH-VQM now carriers Disney Pixar "LIGHTYEAR-To Infinity and Beyond" promotional decals

[David C]

Weather. Typical Melbourne day!:rolleyes:

It was a technical diversion after declaring a “ Pan “ . Unsure of the reason , however , the crew requested the ILS to be turned on at ADL .

Dave C

[Greg Hyde]

XNW is scheduled to complete its ferry to Melbourne later this morning.

[Tristan S]

XNW is scheduled to complete its ferry to Melbourne later this morning.

Has just touched down in MEL

[James Smith]

B788 VH-VKL was reportedly struck by lightning en-route from MEL to OOL and is now likely to be out of action for 2 months.

VKL positioned from OOL-SYD on Friday 17/6/22 as JQ8997. Maybe she was patched up in OOL before flying south to be glued up in SYD.

[Noel White]

Interesting flight path yesterday for VH-VKG, JST61 (SYD -SGN) over NSW. According to FlightAware departed SYD 16:04 and returned at 17:45.

[David C]

Interesting flight path yesterday for VH-VKG, JST61 (SYD -SGN) over NSW. According to FlightAware departed SYD 16:04 and returned at 17:45..

It had a technical issue and returned back to Sydney .

[Rowan McKeever]

Interesting flight path yesterday for VH-VKG, JST61 (SYD -SGN) over NSW. According to FlightAware departed SYD 16:04 and returned at 17:45.

According to several folks on facebook, the engines on this aircraft sounded 'horrendous' on departure and again when it overflew Western Sydney and the Highlands on its way back to YSSY. Some heard reports of engine trouble on ATC radio.

FlightAware suggests VKG is scheduled to operate to DPS this evening, in about 20 minutes actually.

[Tristan S]

B787 VH-VKE has re-entered service after storage in ASP, operating JQ434 MEL OOL.

[MarkR]

I wonder what’s going on with JQ57, last week it had extensive delays most days and was cancelled after boarding today 4 hours late? I would have thought it would be one of the more reliable services given its 9 hour layover in Brisbane. There was nothing wrong with the plane yesterday inbound, I was on it.

[MarkR]

I wonder what’s going on with JQ57, last week it had extensive delays most days and was cancelled after boarding today 4 hours late? I would have thought it would be one of the more reliable services given its 9 hour layover in Brisbane. There was nothing wrong with the plane yesterday inbound, I was on it.

VKH must of gone tech, VKK is operating the delayed service as JQ1057 this morning.

[Rowan McKeever]

I wonder what’s going on with JQ57, last week it had extensive delays most days and was cancelled after boarding today 4 hours late? I would have thought it would be one of the more reliable services given its 9 hour layover in Brisbane. There was nothing wrong with the plane yesterday inbound, I was on it.

Unless you were flying it, there could be a dozen things wrong with it and you mightn't know :) In this case, though, it sounds very much like something went wrong with the aircraft while it was preparing for departure, or mx crew were unable to resolve an issue within the operating crew's hours.

[MarkR]

Unless you were flying it, there could be a dozen things wrong with it and you mightn't know :) In this case, though, it sounds very much like something went wrong with the aircraft while it was preparing for departure, or mx crew were unable to resolve an issue within the operating crew's hours.

I was looking at the bigger picture not just the one instance, for whatever reason that particular rotation seems to have issues despite it rotating daily through different aircraft (it does Mel-Dps-bne-dps-Mel)

[Rowan McKeever]

I was looking at the bigger picture not just the one instance, for whatever reason that particular rotation seems to have issues despite it rotating daily through different aircraft (it does Mel-Dps-bne-dps-Mel)


Is it also late arriving? Is it crewed out of Melbourne or Gold Coast do you know?

[Tristan S]

XNW has entered service as JQ944 MEL CNS

[Tristan S]

In a sign it must be soon arrving, VH-OFE - Jetstar's 321NEO, has been added to the VH-reg
OFE AIRBUS A321-251NX 9540 30/06/2022

[Tristan S]

Anyone know what happened with XNW?
Operated its first flight MEL CNS, has been in CNS since the 29JUN and performed a test flight CNS CNS earlier today.

[Bob C]

It's making its first visit to Perth as JQ978 due at 23:30.

[Tristan S]

That doesn't explain why it sat on the ground in CNS for 5 days and performed a test flight before operating CNS PER

[Rowan McKeever]

That doesn't explain why it sat on the ground in CNS for 5 days and performed a test flight before operating CNS PER


The return flight last Wednesday was taken by VFJ which arrived in CNS from DRW 90 mins before XNW, but still didn’t leave CNS for another hour after XNW arrived. Together with operating a test flight at CNS 5 days later, I’d say it’s pretty likely XNW went tech.

[Bob C]

I'm not privy to that information so can't comment on why it was on the ground for a few days Tristan.

[Steve S... 2]

New fleet lemon maybe :)

XNW flew to Perth overnight only to have further issues there and not return to CNS.

It had issues on delivery from Singapore to MEL and diverted to ADL a week or so ago.

[Tristan S]

Oh I'm sure she went tech, my curiosity was wondering why :) , and yeah - given she had to divert to ADL on delivery suggests some gremlins with her.. hopefully they've found them all!

[Bob C]

Does anyone know the whereabouts of A320 VH-XJE as she does not appear to have flown for a long time ?

[Dennis McLean]

Looks like in Perth since 27 May 2021, according to Flight Aware.

[Tristan S]

Does anyone know the whereabouts of A320 VH-XJE as she does not appear to have flown for a long time ?

It's VH-UVQ with Network Aviation / QLink.
https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/airbus-a320-200-vh-uvq-qantaslink/e2yk83

[Bob C]

Thanks guys.

I don't know how I missed the transfer to Qantaslink (Network). Must be old age and Bobzheimers setting in !

[Steve S... 2]

A320-200 VH-XNP entered service late last night as JQ582 MEL to BNE.

[Tristan S]

After sitting on the ground in MEL since May, VKB is heading to SIN as JQ8991 - is this for maintenance?

[Greg Hyde]

After sitting on the ground in MEL since May, VKB is heading to SIN as JQ8991 - is this for maintenance?

Has there been any talk about re-painting the JQ fleet in the new livery ?

[James Smith]

Can someone please give me the date that Jetstar B788 VH-VKH returned to service after its period of storage and whether it was one of the JQ Dreamliners that didn't end up going to ASP from AVV.

Many thanks for the information.

[MarkR]

Can someone please give me the date that Jetstar B788 VH-VKH returned to service after its period of storage and whether it was one of the JQ Dreamliners that didn't end up going to ASP from AVV.

Many thanks for the information.

Plane spotters has:

std at AVV 25 Mar 2020 - 13 Apr 2021
std at SYD 13 Apr - 4 May 2021
std at OOL 4-25 May 2021
std at SYD 25-31 May 2021
returned to service 3 Jun 2021

[James Smith]

Thanks so much for the information, Mark.

[James Smith]

News item from Australian Aviation about the current unserviceability for Jetstar's 787s.

Jetstar has blamed a freak series of events including a lightning and bird strike for grounding multiple 787s.

On Tuesday, it emerged the problems also led the budget airline to cancel flights to Phuket and Japan alongside its earlier cancellations to Bali.

Jetstar chief pilot Jeremy Schmidt revealed, “Unfortunately, our Boeing 787 fleet has been impacted by a number of issues, including a lightning strike, a bird strike, damage from an item on the runway and delays sourcing a specific spare part for one of our aircraft due to global supply chain challenges. The part has to be road freighted across the US."

https://australianaviation.com.au/2022/09/lightning-and-bird-strike-ground-bali-jetstar-787s/

According to FlightAware the Jetstar 787s not currently operating with their last flights are:

VKA - flew MEL - SIN 23/8/22. This or VKB maybe the aircraft that suffered the bird strike.
VKB - flew BKK - MEL 31/8/22. This or VKA maybe the aircraft that struck debris on the runway.
VKJ - flew MEL - PUS 24/8/22. Presumably for planned maintenance.
VKL - flew OOL - SYD 17/6/22. After lightening strike.

I thought that Jetstar would have redeployed some of their A320s, A321s or their new A321neo to DPS to take and bring home passengers, even if having to make a refuelling stop in DRW. They must be short of aircraft or crew to not be able to redeploy a few of their narrow bodied fleet, even for an overnight return flight. Maybe they have and still face aircraft shortages. I know that the A321neo is due to fly to DPS today but this looks to be a flight previously planned.

[Tristan S]

News item from Australian Aviation about the current unserviceability for Jetstar's 787s.



https://australianaviation.com.au/2022/09/lightning-and-bird-strike-ground-bali-jetstar-787s/

According to FlightAware the Jetstar 787s not currently operating with their last flights are:

VKA - flew MEL - SIN 23/8/22. This or VKB maybe the aircraft that suffered the bird strike.
VKB - flew BKK - MEL 31/8/22. This or VKA maybe the aircraft that struck debris on the runway.
VKJ - flew MEL - PUS 24/8/22. Presumably for planned maintenance.
VKL - flew OOL - SYD 17/6/22. After lightening strike.

I thought that Jetstar would have redeployed some of their A320s, A321s or their new A321neo to DPS to take and bring home passengers, even if having to make a refuelling stop in DRW. They must be short of aircraft or crew to not be able to redeploy a few of their narrow bodied fleet, even for an overnight return flight. Maybe they have and still face aircraft shortages. I know that the A321neo is due to fly to DPS today but this looks to be a flight previously planned.

Interestingly, avherald hasn't reported either of those top two issues so its difficult to find any further information.

[Greg Hyde]

News item from Australian Aviation about the current unserviceability for Jetstar's 787s.



https://australianaviation.com.au/2022/09/lightning-and-bird-strike-ground-bali-jetstar-787s/

According to FlightAware the Jetstar 787s not currently operating with their last flights are:

VKA - flew MEL - SIN 23/8/22. This or VKB maybe the aircraft that suffered the bird strike.
VKB - flew BKK - MEL 31/8/22. This or VKA maybe the aircraft that struck debris on the runway.
VKJ - flew MEL - PUS 24/8/22. Presumably for planned maintenance.
VKL - flew OOL - SYD 17/6/22. After lightening strike.

I thought that Jetstar would have redeployed some of their A320s, A321s or their new A321neo to DPS to take and bring home passengers, even if having to make a refuelling stop in DRW. They must be short of aircraft or crew to not be able to redeploy a few of their narrow bodied fleet, even for an overnight return flight. Maybe they have and still face aircraft shortages. I know that the A321neo is due to fly to DPS today but this looks to be a flight previously planned.

I can add a little from what I've read;

* Debris strike reportedly occurred at SGN
* Bird strike reportedly lead to a cracked windscreen which needed to be changed.
* 2nd NEO still under manufacture and hasn't flown as yet (no help there)

[Dennis McLean]

321 VH-VWN ferried MEL/DRW/HKG 26 August, I presume it is maintenance only??

[James Smith]

According to FlightAware the Jetstar 787s not currently operating with their last flights are:

VKA - flew MEL - SIN 23/8/22. This or VKB maybe the aircraft that suffered the bird strike.
VKB - flew BKK - MEL 31/8/22. This or VKA maybe the aircraft that struck debris on the runway.
VKJ - flew MEL - PUS 24/8/22. Presumably for planned maintenance.
VKL - flew OOL - SYD 17/6/22. After lightening strike.

An update of my post of 7/9/22 on the unserviceability of Jetstar's B788s after two weeks:

VKA - is still in SIN and has not flown since 23/8/22;
VKB - is still in MEL and has not flown since 31/8/22;
VKJ - returned from PUS to CNS after two weeks on 8/9/22 and is back in service;
VKK - replaced VKJ in PUS on 12/9/22, possibly for repainting into the updated JQ livery with the orange tail as VKJ was there for two weeks which is about the right timeframe. Also, QANTAS was going to have their last three A380s repainted into the current livery in PUS before COVID hit. Has anyone photographed VKJ since it returned to service?
VKL - is still in SYD and has not flown since 17/6/22.

So, there are still four Jetstar B788s out of service with passenger angst still raging in the media.

[Adrian B]

Given we are about to hit school holiday season, have VA or any other carrier ramped up their operations into Bali?

I notice the complete lack of silence from any competitor about the JQ /QF issues - probably the best approach from them financially....

[Rowan McKeever]

Indonesia is a capacity constrained market and if you look at the IASC website you'll see that both Qantas Group and VA have applied for additional capacity over and above the current limit.

[MarkR]

Given we are about to hit school holiday season, have VA or any other carrier ramped up their operations into Bali?

I notice the complete lack of silence from any competitor about the JQ /QF issues - probably the best approach from them financially....

JQ blocked all remaining seat sales ex Bali from 1st October till 14th today

[Michael Mak]

JQ1 21/9 MEL-HNL is delayed by 23 hours, ETD is 22/9 1450.

[James Smith]

An update of my post of 15/9/22 on the unserviceability of Jetstar's B788 fleet:

VKA ferried back from SIN yesterday 22/9/22 and immediately returned to service operating JQ7 to SIN and JQ8 which is currently enroute to MEL.

VKB, VKK and VKL have not returned to service as yet.

[Dennis McLean]

Hey James VKJ has been flying it is VKL which was the lightning one at the Gold Coast that has not moved since its ferry back to SYD in late June.

[James Smith]

Thanks Dennis, I knew that VKJ had returned from Pusan with VKK replacing it and have corrected my post. Must have been fat finger syndrome!!! :eek:

[James Smith]

Jetstar B788 VH-VKK is due to depart PUS shortly to ferry back to MEL as JQ8992, following maintenance. No sign of a replacement at this stage.

[MarkR]

I am hearing VH-VKL is a write off

[MarkR]

I am hearing VH-VKL is a write off

Meanwhile a fresh 9 news article on Jetstars issues today quotes them as saying all aircraft will be back by the end of the week.

[MarkR]

VKI was meant to operate JQ57 today which is cancelled.

[James Smith]

Mark, VKI did not operate on 28/9/22 but flew JQ57/58 BNE-DPS-BNE yesterday 29/9/22, so has returned to service.

VKB is due to return to service today operating JQ43 MEL to DPS departing at 9:10. This B788 has not flown since it arrived in MEL on 31/8/22.

VKL has filed to ferry from SYD to MEL this morning as JQ7991 at 10:00. This is the last of the Jetstar unserviceable B788s with VKB returning to service. Will it be written off in MEL following its lightening strike damage?

[MarkR]

Mark, VKI did not operate on 28/9/22 but flew JQ57/58 BNE-DPS-BNE yesterday 29/9/22, so has returned to service.

VKB is due to return to service today operating JQ43 MEL to DPS departing at 9:10. This B788 has not flown since it arrived in MEL on 31/8/22.

VKL has filed to ferry from SYD to MEL this morning as JQ7991 at 10:00. This is the last of the Jetstar unserviceable B788s with VKB returning to service. Will it be written off in MEL following its lightening strike damage?

As I mentioned upthread Jetstar confirmed all aircraft back this week so no write off.
VKH operated a ferry from CNS to BNE yesterday then operated Wednesdays delayed JQ57 as JQ1057 to DPS , it’s about 5km from me at present in DPS so presumably same cabin and tech crew operating a return service today after a break.
Interestingly todays JQ57 has an 8 hour delay, no doubt waiting for VKH to get back, which makes todays JQ44 now an overnight flight. The normal overnight breaks should absorb the delays.

[Tristan S]

VKL lives.
In the words of Mark Twain "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated"

[Kent Broadhead]

VKL lives.
In the words of Mark Twain "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated"

Interesting they had her up to 43,000ft (according to FR24)

[James Smith]

I wonder how they fixed those terrible melted segments - relayed the carbon fibre layer by layer or replaced panels completely, probably replaced them if possible.

[Tristan S]

VKL now scheduled to operate JQ35, departing MEL at 1930L

EDIT: it's still on the ground, VKA ended up operating a very delayed JQ35

[James Smith]

VKL is now scheduled to operate JQ43 MEL to DPS due to depart at 9:10L this morning.

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar to return all 787s to service this week

https://australianaviation.com.au/2022/09/jetstar-to-return-all-787s-to-service-this-week/

[James Smith]

The last unserviceable B788 VKL has just departed MEL for DPS on its return to service. Co-incidentally, of all the recent Jetstar unserviceabilities this aircraft spent the longest out of service being repaired following its lightening strike on 7/5/22, nearly 5 months.
So yes Greg, the eleven Jetstar B788s are now all operational.

[Jamie D]

Currently 10 out of 11 JQ 788 in the air! Great to see

[Brad Myer]

You spoke too soon!

JQ57 cancelled. Another 300 angry pax.

Something must be broken.... again.

How does JQ plan on squeezing in the new ICN flights that start in December when they can't even operate the existing reduced schedule?

[Greg Hyde]

You spoke too soon!

JQ57 cancelled. Another 300 angry pax.

Something must be broken.... again.

How does JQ plan on squeezing in the new ICN flights that start in December when they can't even operate the existing reduced schedule?

Hopefully they will have a couple of more NEO's on line by Dec.

[MarkR]

You spoke too soon!

JQ57 cancelled. Another 300 angry pax.

Something must be broken.... again.

How does JQ plan on squeezing in the new ICN flights that start in December when they can't even operate the existing reduced schedule?

Interestingly it was VKL that was meant to operate that service, and normally JQ57s aircraft goes onto operate to Mel as JQ44 while the Melbourne aircraft operates JQ58 back to Brisbane, today JQ44 and JQ58 are showing as cancelled. That’s 600 passengers stuck in paradise. Doesn’t bode well for my return trip later in the week, there has been zero availability for weeks ex DPS to Australia for flight until Oct 16.

JQ43 also cancelled.

[Brad Myer]

They are terrible!

[Greg Hyde]

It seems that techs from Boeing were used to assist in the carbon-fibre repairs on VKL.

[MarkR]

Looks like VKG is also tech, didn’t do last nights JQ8, two JQ8s scheduled tomorrow

[MarkR]

From the QF Fleet thread:
Outside the old ITB was Jetstar 788 VKL which had arrived from DPS last night.
That would suggest the cancellation was staff related rather than tech, makes sense when you have just the one service a day.

[Brad Myer]

JQ35 out of Melbourne has an overnight delay of around 16hrs

[Brad Myer]

Looks like JQ44 and JQ57 both cancelled today already, wonder what other flights will be added to the list. Terrible

[MarkR]

Looks like JQ44 and JQ57 both cancelled today already, wonder what other flights will be added to the list. Terrible

Lots of fun for the last day of QLD school holidays, does JQ provide a note for the teacher ? Extra JQ flight scheduled tomorrow JQ1057

[Brad Myer]

JQ2 HNL-MEL cancelled

[Zac M]

Windscreen defect

[Greg Hyde]

Wasn't the same one that had a windscreen change ?

[Greg Hyde]

VH-VFN was deleted from the register on 07/11 as Exported to Guernsey

Lots like 2-HVFN has been reserved

[MarkR]

JQ35 did a 7 hour flight to nowhere overnight https://flightaware.com/live/flight/JST35

[Tristan S]

JQ35 did a 7 hour flight to nowhere overnight https://flightaware.com/live/flight/JST35

Reports I have read at that it was up-gauged from a 320 to a 787 and they didn't advise the Indonesian authorities and so it was rejected...

[Brad Myer]

Jetstar again! At least they are consistent....

[Adrian B]

Could be worse - we could have SouthWest......

[Greg Hyde]

VQW has headed to Townsville for a repaint.

It is rumored to be heading west in QLink livery

[Greg Hyde]

The following are reportedly heading west after service/repaints VQW, VQQ, VQR & VQP will go to Qlink/Network

[Tristan S]

Are they, like VARA, replacing the ancient F100s?

[Greg Hyde]

Are they, like VARA, replacing the ancient F100s?

Yep,

https://www.networkaviation.com.au/our-fleet/

They already have 11 x A320's which have been operating them since 2018.

[Brenden S]

These are in addition to the fleet, no retirements of the F100 have been announced publicly by the Qantas group yet.

[Stirling D]

VH-VQW ferrying TSV-BNE as JQ7991 in full QantasLink colours.

[Greg Hyde]

VQQ was the next to be transferred from JQ to Network.

It's been sitting in Hong Kong since 26/02/23.

Is it being repainted and serviced in Hong Kong ?

[Tristan S]

VQQ was the next to be transferred from JQ to Network.

It's been sitting in Hong Kong since 26/02/23.

Is it being repainted and serviced in Hong Kong ?

VQQ has positioned directly to TSV from HKG today (05APR), I'd put money on it being repainted in TSV.

VQP replaced it in HKG.

[Tristan S]

VQQ is currently positioning TSV PER on a NWK callsign.

[Peter S.]

From Planespotters.net/deliveries

VH-VQQ Airbus A320-232 QantasLink 29 Apr 2023 F-WWIJ Rottnest Island , opby Network Aviation

[Greg Hyde]

From Planespotters.net/deliveries

VH-VQQ Airbus A320-232 QantasLink 29 Apr 2023 F-WWIJ Rottnest Island , opby Network Aviation

VH-VQP should be able to ferry into Townsville from Hong Kong to take up VH-VQQ spot in the paint bay.

[Tristan S]

VH-VQP should be able to ferry into Townsville from Hong Kong to take up VH-VQQ spot in the paint bay.

VQR is on its way to SIN so a ferry of VQP would make sense.

[Greg Hyde]

VQP is the next one to be transferred to Qlink

[Greg Hyde]

VQQ changed ownership to Network on 3/5/2023

[Greg Hyde]

VQR is on its way to SIN so a ferry of VQP would make sense.

VQR has been in Singapore since 01/05, has it been undergoing maintenance prior to transfer to QLink

[Rowan McKeever]

JQ has announced a significant change to its SE Qld operations effective from Northern Winter 2023-24:

https://newsroom.jetstar.com/jetstar-to-boost-international-flying-with-new-brisbane-airport-partnership/

* BNE-NRT 5x weekly from 31/10/23, daily from 3/12/23
* BNE-KIX 4x weekly from 2/2/24
* BNE-ICN 3x weekly from 1/2/24
* BNE-DPS up from daily to 10x weekly from 1/2/24
* BNE-AKL up from 4x weekly to daily from 29/10/23, with the A321LR taking over from 1/2/24
* OOL-Japan will cease on 29/10/23 to coincide with the new service to BNE.

BNE-DPS is currently showing as daily B787 + 3x weekly A321LR but I expect this may change given capacity on the Indonesia bilateral is maxed out.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-VQP has completed its paint and has filed a return flight via Brisbane later this morning

[MarkR]

BNE-DPS is currently showing as daily B787 + 3x weekly A321LR but I expect this may change given capacity on the Indonesia bilateral is maxed out.

No issues if they go on to a second destination, ie Singapore, and the Indonesian agreement allows for codeshare, so maybe 3k, compete with Batik in that context

[Greg Hyde]

VQP is scheduled to ferry BNE to PER later today as NWK6220

[Tristan S]

Shot of VQR with its QFLink paintjob looking pretty much complete

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=759737229485652&set=a.396699882456057

[Greg Hyde]

VQP is scheduled to ferry BNE to PER later today as NWK6220

VQP was transferred to Network on 17/07

[Greg Hyde]

VQP was transferred to Network on 17/07

VQP is due to enter Network service shortly, performing NWK1654, Perth to Broome.

Whilst VQR has finished its paintjob and is heading to Perth later today as NWK6221

[Tristan S]

VQP is due to enter Network service shortly, performing NWK1654, Perth to Broome.

Whilst VQR has finished its paintjob and is heading to Perth later today as NWK6221

VQR has entered service on the same route, PER BME as QF1656 / NWK1656

[Greg Hyde]

VQR was transferred to Network on 25/07 before entering service.

[Steve S... 2]

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

A320-200's VH-VQJ VH-VQK and VH-VQM all left Australia days apart. I suspect they left the fleet?

[Greg Hyde]

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

A320-200's VH-VQJ VH-VQK and VH-VQM all left Australia days apart. I suspect they left the fleet?

Weren't three being transferred to JQ-Asia or JQ-Japan ?

[MarkR]

Jetstar need all the capacity they can get, wouldn’t be surprised if they are up for a d check given their age

[Greg Hyde]

Weren't three being transferred to JQ-Asia or JQ-Japan ?

From the QF Feb 23 announcement:

Two mid-life A320s for Jetstar Asia, to be based in Singapore, following the downsizing of its fleet during COVID to seven aircraft.

[MarkR]

From the QF Feb 23 announcement:

Two mid-life A320s for Jetstar Asia, to be based in Singapore, following the downsizing of its fleet during COVID to seven aircraft.

Which are externally sourced not from the group as per that announcement

[Greg Hyde]

XNI which ferried to Singapore on 23-24/04/24 has deleted from the VH-Reg as exported to Singapore.

[MarkR]

XNI which ferried to Singapore on 23-24/04/24 has deleted from the VH-Reg as exported to Singapore.

two left VH-XNI and VH-XNP

[Greg Hyde]

two left VH-XNI and VH-XNP

XNI is GONE doesn't that leave one

[Zac M]

He’s saying two left the fleet, not two left in the fleet…

That said it looks like there may be others that have returned to 3K

[Wenglock M]

He’s saying two left the fleet, not two left in the fleet…

That said it looks like there may be others that have returned to 3K

They got two second-hand ones last year from Scoot, now registered 9V-JSX and 9V-JSY.

[MarkR]

He’s saying two left the fleet, not two left in the fleet…

That said it looks like there may be others that have returned to 3K

XNP ferried to Sin on the 9 may, 3K are finally growing back to a decent fleet along with the aforementioned ex tiger additions.

[Tristan S]

XNI is already back in service with 3K as 9V-JSN (the same rego it wore prior to entering JQ's fleet)

[Lauren J]

Are there any plans for XSJ to go back to Jetstar Asia? Or just these two since they were the covid ones?

[Greg Hyde]

Looking at the JQ fleet, two interesting a/c were found:

XNJ has been in KUL since 31/01/24
YXW has been in Zhengzhou, China since 01/05/24.

Zhengzhou, China is where the last batch of P2F were converted.

[Brodie L]

YXW is actually in Jinan, for maintenance.

[Tom PER]

Looking at the JQ fleet, two interesting a/c were found:

XNJ has been in KUL since 31/01/24
YXW has been in Zhengzhou, China since 01/05/24.

Zhengzhou, China is where the last batch of P2F were converted.

There’s a bare metal Jetstar A320SL parked near the MAS hangars, saw it this arvo.

[Tristan S]

YXW is actually in Jinan, for maintenance.

On its way back at the moment, currently in HKG, due into MEL at 2100L tonight.

[Tristan S]

XNP, which ferried to SIN on 09MAY, has been removed from the VH-reg as "Exported to Singapore"

21/06/2024 11.130 - Cancelled - Registration Holder Request - Exported to - Singapore

[Lauren J]

VGF is currently in Seletar. The word on the street is that she will be repainted, will be the first A320 Classic in the new livery. I guess we will see when she comes back.

[Greg Hyde]

XNP, which ferried to SIN on 09MAY, has been removed from the VH-reg as "Exported to Singapore"

21/06/2024 11.130 - Cancelled - Registration Holder Request - Exported to - Singapore

XNP was returned to JQ Asia and took up its old reg 9V-JSU

Returned to service, JSA241/3K241, Singapore to Bali on 04/07

[Dennis McLean]

Does anyone know what has happened to 788, VH-VKA which has been on the ground in CNS since 19 July. It departed CNS for KIX as JQ15 at 12.33pm but returned at 1.39pm.

[Stirling D]

Does anyone know what has happened to 788, VH-VKA which has been on the ground in CNS since 19 July. It departed CNS for KIX as JQ15 at 12.33pm but returned at 1.39pm.

Engine issues

[Dennis McLean]

Thanks Stirling

[Brenden S]

I read somewhere that VKA had an engine failure.

[James Smith]

VKA ferried CNS-MEL as JQ8991 yesterday (Tuesday) morning, then returned to service operating JQ29 MEL-BKK and is currently about to land in MEL operating the return JQ30 from BKK.

[Chris Z]

VGF is enroute back to Melbourne. Question is, is it still in the Jaffa livery?

[Stirling D]

VGF is enroute back to Melbourne. Question is, is it still in the Jaffa livery?

Yes still orange

[Tristan S]

After transiting to SIN earlier this month, XNW has left the JQ fleet and is due to (re)join 3K

[Greg Hyde]

After transiting to SIN earlier this month, XNW has left the JQ fleet and is due to (re)join 3K

Not sure about these ones.

XNJ went to KUL on 31/01/24, believe for maintenance & paint and returned to the fleet in 06/2024.

[Tristan S]

Not sure about these ones.

XNJ went to KUL on 31/01/24, believe for maintenance & paint and returned to the fleet in 06/2024.

Source: https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/airbus-a320-200-vh-xnw-jetstar-airways/e22l7d

[Greg Hyde]

Source: https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/airbus-a320-200-vh-xnw-jetstar-airways/e22l7d

Noted that as well

[Ayden H]

After transiting to SIN earlier this month, XNW has left the JQ fleet and is due to (re)join 3K

Are all the XN_ birds going back to the 9V-reg?

[Greg Hyde]

XNW would be returning as it was deleted from the VH-Reg on 24/10/24 as exported to Singapore

[Ayden H]

XNW would be returning as it was deleted from the VH-Reg on 24/10/24 as exported to Singapore

9V-JSV

[Greg Hyde]

9V-JSV

Seen this on a register or a guess ?

[Ayden H]

Seen this on a register or a guess ?

That was its former 9V rego, most of the JQ aircraft that have gone back to 3K have used the old rego

[Greg Hyde]

That was its former 9V rego, most of the JQ aircraft that have gone back to 3K have used the old rego

So it is a guess

[Ayden H]

So it is a guess

An educated guess, yes. We won't know 100% until it appears on the 9V-reg.

[Ayden H]

Was correct

https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/airbus-a320-200-9v-jsv-jetstar-asia/e22l7d

[Tristan S]

Are all the XN_ birds going back to the 9V-reg?

Seems that way, XNN is heading to SIN today after performing a test flight out of MEL and then heading to DRW

[Greg Hyde]

XNN was deleted from the VH-Reg on 14/11/24 as Exported to - Singapore

[Ayden H]

XNN was deleted from the VH-Reg on 14/11/24 as Exported to - Singapore

9V-JSM

[Tristan S]

9V-JSM

Retaining its previous rego.
In the XN* block, only XNJ remains.

[Anthony Collins]

I have noticed both A321CEO (sharklets) VWQ and VWN have not flown since their last arrival into Melbourne for about a month now. Both getting some scheduled maintenance ?

[Tristan S]

I have noticed both A321CEO (sharklets) VWQ and VWN have not flown since their last arrival into Melbourne for about a month now. Both getting some scheduled maintenance ?

Only VWQ, VWN is operating.

Unsure why though, probably some maintenance.

[Anthony Collins]

Only VWQ, VWN is operating.

Unsure why though, probably some maintenance.

Thanks, yes just VWQ. I was looking at my dates a little to quickly. One site lists VWQ status as 'parked'. Intresting.

[Stirling D]

Thanks, yes just VWQ. I was looking at my dates a little to quickly. One site lists VWQ status as 'parked'. Intresting.

For some reason ps.net does that for aircraft that haven't flown over xx days.

[Greg Hyde]

Any word when JQ will start to rationalize their fleet ?

You would expect them to start offloading some of the older A320/1ceo frames ?

[MarkR]

Jetstar would be using 6 of the A321neos as replacements according to the last results announcement, which aligns with their current numbers, presumably this will start in the next few months as we come off peak season.

[Lauren J]

Any word when JQ will start to rationalize their fleet ?

You would expect them to start offloading some of the older A320/1ceo frames ?

Some of the older Classics have steadily been retired over the past couple of years, a lot of the VQ_ and XN_ registrations have been offloaded already.

[James Smith]

From my records 1 x XJ*, 3 x JQ* and 7 x VQ* Jetstar registered A320's have transferred to QantasLink and 4 x XN* A320's have returned to Jetstar Asia with 1 still with Jetstar - XNJ. Also, the 6 x YX* registered A320's from Jetstar Japan are also still with Jetstar and were transferred for a period of 2 to 3 years between late 2021 and early 2022.

The 7 may return to Jetstar Asia or Jetstar Japan before any of the existing Jetstar A320's are retired.

On the flip side Jetstar has taken delivery of 19 x A321neos and 2 x A320neos since July, 2022, with the 10 x A320neos ordered to replace existing A320 classics.

[Lauren J]

Are there any more planned retirements? VQ_ or YX_ series maybe?

[Brenden S]

I heard there is 3 JQ Japan A320's heading to Network soon.

[Greg Hyde]

Read elsewhere that VH-OYV brings JQ to 90 frames.

I expect that some of the Ceo's may go before they hit 100 frames

[James Smith]

With this arrival (OYV) the total Jetstar Australia fleet will be at 90 aircraft.

Yes grh, I saw that post as well. However, my Jetstar aircraft count is only 89, including OYV. I'd be interested what total others may have so I can amend my records, if needed.

[Greg Hyde]

Hi James,

As a quick check, I downloaded the full VH reg & sorted by OPNAME, 93 frames.

Removed the ones that hadn't arrived, A5D, A5E, OIR & OYX, 4 frames

Giving a total of 89, your'e on the money.