QFLink/Network A319 Arrivals

[Greg Hyde]

Qlink/Network first A319-132 VH-8NP was added to the register on 5/1/24.

It is reportedly named "Kings Park" and can't be too far from arriving in Perth.

[James Smith]

QANTASLink, A319 VH-8NP, ex Spirit Airlines N504NK has flown LCQ-OAK and is about to depart OAK for HNL as SXI2377 on delivery.

[Greg Hyde]

QantasLink's VH-8NP
Network Aviation is taking delivery of VH-8NP "Karajini" (msn 2470) today. This QantasLink-liveried A319-132 is flying from LCQ to PER, via OAK, HNL, ... is being ferried by Southern Cross International as SXI2377. This is the first of three second-hand A319s to be leased by Network Aviation from Gryphon Aviation Leasing, and operated for QantasLink.

https://hnlrarebirds.blogspot.com/2024/01/qantaslinks-vh-8np.html

Note: Name

[James Smith]

QANTASLink, A319 VH-8NP is scheduled to fly HNL-MAJ-CNS and then presumably to PER.

[Greg Hyde]

Looks like VH-8NP/SXI2377 has yet to depart from Majuro after arriving on the 10/01/24 ?

Any info ?

https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-8np#

[James Smith]

According to Flightaware, QANTASLink A319 VH-8NP, is scheduled to depart MAJ for CNS at 13:10 AEDT today with an expected arrival time of 17:03 local EST. I'm not aware of the reason for the extended time in MAJ.

[James Smith]

QANTASLink A319 VH-8NP, according to Flightaware has an expected landing time in CNS now of 17:52, departure to PER at 18:45 with arrival there at 21:21 (local times).

[James Smith]

QANTASLink A319 VH-8NP arrived in PER last night at 22:19 local time after an eight day ferry from Northern Florida, with a three day break in MAJ.

[Greg Hyde]

Qantas Link 1Q24 A319 Operations

Published at 1000GMT 17JAN24

Qantas Link from late-January 2024 plans to launch Airbus A319 aircraft operation, operated by Network Aviation. The all-Economy Class 150-seater aircraft is scheduled to operate following routes.

Perth – Broome eff 31JAN24 1-2 weekly (4 weekly from 16MAR24)
Perth – Geraldton eff 29JAN24 1 weekly (2 from 15MAR24)
Perth – Kalgoorlie eff 31JAN24 1-2 weekly (3 from 20MAR24)
Perth – Karratha eff 29JAN24 3-4 weekly
Perth – Newman eff 02FEB24 1-2 weekly (3 from 21MAR24)
Perth – Port Hedland eff 30JAN24 Various frequencies

Current A319 schedule listing is available until 30MAR24 inclusive.

[Greg Hyde]

QantasLink Welcomes ex-Spirit A319s Into Fleet

QantasLink has taken delivery of its first of three Airbus A319 jets, which will be based in Perth. The 18-year-old aircraft previously flew for Spirit Airlines, a low-cost carrier in the United States.

The first QantasLink Airbus A319 (registration: VH-8NP) touched down in Perth earlier this week, having flown in from Florida via California, Hawaii, the Marshall Islands and Cairns. The other two A319s are expected to arrive soon.

This is the first time QantasLink has used Airbus A319s. The planes will be operated by Network Aviation, which has already been operating Airbus A320s in QantasLink colours since 2018.

The new QantasLink A319 cabin layout

Qantas is making some cabin modifications before putting its Airbus A319s into service, including by removing the wider “Big Front Seats” installed by Spirit Airlines into the first few rows.

The QantasLink Airbus A319s will have 150 Economy Class seats, in a 3-3 layout over 25 rows. The plane won’t have wi-fi, in-seat power or a Business Class cabin, but Q-Streaming entertainment will be available.

According to the Qantas website, the seat pitch on this aircraft type will be 28 inches. This is less legroom than Qantas offers on its Boeing 737-800s.

The inaugural QantasLink A319 passenger flight is currently scheduled as QF1612 from Perth to Geraldton, departing at 7.15 am on Monday 29 January 2024.

QantasLink will use its Airbus A319s on selected flights from Perth to Geraldton, Broome, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Port Hedland and Newman.

Qantas announced in February 2023 that it would add five mid-life Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft to its fleet based in Western Australia “to support the growth of the resources market”. The airline also cited delays to the delivery of other new aircraft as a reason for acquiring these second-hand aircraft.

Once QantasLink receives its delayed aircraft, it will decide whether to retain or retire the Airbus A319s and additional A320s based on the market conditions at the time.

https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/qantaslink-welcomes-airbus-a319/

[Greg Hyde]

8NP was expected to enter service this morning, but failed to appear

First four regos, 8NP,Q,R,S,Z


Seat Map

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/onboard/seat-maps/airbus-319.html

[Bob C]

According to a post on West Australian Airport Spotters, the first flight has been pushed back to Tuesday 1100 departure to KGI.

[Tom PER]

QF/NWK must be of paid next to nothing to acquire these A319’s as the frames either side of the ones that have been acquired and most of this early Spirit N50xNK batch have been or are listed as ‘to be scrapped’. The use of the term ‘midlife’ amuses me.

The QF fanbois and Marketing peeps will try and justify it by saying they are being acquired for low utilisation work and minimal hours.

QF a supposedly premium airline now flying ULCC aircraft.

Also a 28 inch pitch is pretty brutal for intra WA flights which you pay a pretty penny for.

[Lauren J]

QF a supposedly premium airline now flying ULCC aircraft.

Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and more all have A319s older than QantasLink. None of the A319s they will receive are more than 20 years old, and the oldest one is still over a decade younger than their newest Fokker 100. It's quite a stretch to call these A319s "ULCC aircraft".

[Rowan McKeever]

A ULCC aircraft isn't a ULCC aircraft by virtue of its age (indeed most ULCCs favour regular fleet renewal because aircraft require more maintenance and have inferior dispatch reliability as a rule). These are effectively a ULCC aircraft by way of their seat count which is the maximum permissible for an A319 with only 6 emergency exits. Their redeeming feature might be the streaming entertainment but I suspect in this day and age that's neither here nor there for many people and especially a plane load of seasoned FIFO workers.

I do agree with you though Lauren that age isn't everything, that there are plenty of airlines with older A319s than these, and that for the average non-avgeek they have to be an improvement on the F100s.

I don't think Qantas' comment about 'midlife A320 family' is that outrageous, really - I haven't looked at the others but 8NP has spent almost 2.5 of its 18.8 years in storage and is joining QantasLink for low utilisation work, so has plenty of useful life left in her.

[Tom PER]

Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and more all have A319s older than QantasLink. None of the A319s they will receive are more than 20 years old, and the oldest one is still over a decade younger than their newest Fokker 100. It's quite a stretch to call these A319s "ULCC aircraft".

My use of the term ULCC was in reference to the airline these A319’s have been acquired from, Spirit. They are in the same ULCC basket as the likes of Ryanair and Allegiant.

[Greg Hyde]

QF/Network had a problem, how long would the mining boom last ?

There competitors (QQ,VARA,REX) were flying "newer" airframes.

So to stay in the market (cost efficient, "newer" frames) they had to "upgrade to something". A319 was a good fit for the flights that don't fill an A320 and minimum crew retraining.

I've read that they may only be around for 5 years until they work out where the WA charter market is heading. It it is a good fit they may get more frames.

From my previous post, they are expecting 4 frames at this time.

[MarkR]

From my previous post, they are expecting 4 frames at this time.

Four frames sharing 5 regos

[Greg Hyde]

Thanks for correction Mark, 5 frames, (Keep an eye on those A220 s/n)

8NP entered service this afternoon,NWK6235, Perth to Kalgoorlie

[Greg Hyde]

8NQ is expected to arrive in early April.

[Greg Hyde]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/182528221@N07/53406659565/in/photostream/

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NQ has departed Lake-City for Oakland as SXI2423.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NQ was added to the VH-Reg on 18/04/2024

[Tristan S]

VH-8NQ has departed Lake-City for Oakland as SXI2423.

Has now completed its next leg to HNL.

[lloyd fox]

Now coming via APW and BNE this time.

[Tristan S]

Currently en route to APW, due into BNE at 16:49L

[Dennis McLean]

8NQ now scheduled to depart BNE at 10.05 due in PER at 12.57 today

[lloyd fox]

Off sun pic sadly

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/53669917698/in/dateposted-public/

[Greg Hyde]

Her name is "Kings Park" if you can't zoom Lloyd's pic.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NQ entered service today with NWK1614/15 with PER-GET-PER.

[Greg Hyde]

N506NK/2490 which is expected to become VH-8NS exited the paint shop last week in QLink livery.

From reports

VH-8NR is ex. N505NK/2485
VH-8NS is ex. N506NK/2490

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NR/02485 was added to the VH-reg yesterday (11/06).

We should expect it shortly

[Greg Hyde]

8NR has commenced her delivery flight to WA

[David C]

8NR has commenced her delivery flight to WA

It landed at HNL about 30 mins ago . Flt number CXI 2443.

David C

[Greg Hyde]

It landed at HNL about 30 mins ago . Flt number CXI 2443.

David C

Her name is "Cape Leeuwin" and the flight number is SXI2443

SXI - Southern Cross International
24 - 2024
43 - 43rd contract for the year.

They may have to use three digits at the end with the amount of work they are doing.

[Stirling D]

Her name is "Cape Leeuwin" and the flight number is SXI2443

SXI - Southern Cross International
24 - 2024
43 - 43rd contract for the year.

They may have to use three digits at the end with the amount of work they are doing.

Any idea where the 2024 comes from in the flight number?

[Greg Hyde]

Any idea where the 2024 comes from in the flight number?

Stirling the 24 is the last two digits on 2024.

If you look at last year and even early this year it was 23 for 2023

[Dennis McLean]

VH-8NR landed in BNE at 5.44pm Sunday, due to depart for PER at 10.05am Monday

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NR landed in BNE at 5.44pm Sunday, due to depart for PER at 10.05am Monday

The early birds might get a picture before she heads west.

[lloyd fox]

Greg what about the early Fox.Ha Ha:)

I'm going as we have a Batik 333

[Greg Hyde]

Greg what about the early Fox.Ha Ha:)

I'm going as we have a Batik 333

Just the Fox I was thinking of...:)

[lloyd fox]

VH-8NR

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/53796145946/in/dateposted-public/

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NR is scheduled to enter service today as NWK1654, PER -> BME

[Greg Hyde]

The next four A319's for QLink are currently outside Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico awaiting delivery. All in paint with N-reg.

[James Smith]

N506NK had a test flight (1 hour 39 minutes) on 5/9/24 and N534NK had a test flight (1 hour 38 minutes) on 6/9/24. Both were BQN to BQN. Maybe one of them will be delivered shortly to QLink?

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NS/2490 was added to the VH-Reg on 17/09/24

[Ayden H]

8NS is named something Bay, I can't quite see the first part. https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/11349553

[James Smith]

QLink A319, VH-8NS (ex N506NK) as SXI2467 has started its ferry to its new home in WA flying BQN-PHX on 19/9/24.

[James Smith]

QLink A319, VH-8NS (ex N506NK) as SXI2467 left PHX for HNL on 20/9/24 but just before crossing the California coast has diverted and returned to PHX.

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A319-132 2490 VH-8NS Network Aviation Australia delivery 19-22sep24 BQN-PHX-HNL-APW-CMS-PER, QantasLink cs ex N506NK

Still in PHX

[lloyd fox]

I think the last time Skyliner had the route via CNS but it actually came thru BNE.:)

[James Smith]

8NS has just arrived in HNL from PHX.

[Ayden H]

VH-8NS is named 'Geographe Bay'. https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHjpClSMZo

[James Smith]

VH-8NS has left APW this morning for CNS with an ETA of 13:35.

[James Smith]

VH-8NS is just about to depart CNS for XSP which explains why she transited CNS and not BNE, if continuing onto PER.

[Greg Hyde]

The first one (8NP) did Cairns to Perth direct, whilst the later ones came in via BNE and did BNE to Perth direct.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NS is just about to depart CNS for XSP which explains why she transited CNS and not BNE, if continuing onto PER.

Arrived at Singapore, Tech issue they couldn't be fixed in WA ?

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NZ/3395 was added to the VH-Reg on 1 October 2024

VH-8NZ has commenced her ferry as SXI2486 & is currently in Phoenix

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A319-132 3395 VH-8NZ Network Aviation Australia delivery 01-04oct24 BQN-PHX-HNL-APW-CNS-PER, QantasLink cs ex N534NK

Might make it to Perth

[Stirling D]

Looks like it’s coming through BNE. Due on the 5th.

[Greg Hyde]

Now in HNL as SXI2467

[lloyd fox]

Flightaware has it tonight into BNE

SXI2468 A319 Faleolo Int'l (APW / NSFA) Fri 03:20PM +13 Fri 06:50PM +10 AEST Brisbane Int'l (BNE / YBBN )

[Greg Hyde]

And her name is: ?

[Lauren J]

Abrolhos Islands :)

[lloyd fox]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/54043422458/in/dateposted-public/

Cheers.:)

[Greg Hyde]

Early morning sun ?

Scheduled to Perth later today.

Thanks, ALL

[Ayden H]

Two more aircraft have been added to QF's arrival list:

VH-8NW ex N516NK - MSN 2704
VH-8NY ex N517NK - MSN 2711

[Greg Hyde]

Don't forget VH-8NS which is currently in Singapore.

[Ayden H]

It's being ferried to PER today, it was just undergoing maintenance that couldn't be done at BQN.

[Brenden S]

8NS eta 1930 ex XSP into Perth.

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A319-132 2711 VH-8NY Network Aviation Australia ferried 11oct24 P08-MCN, N-reg for paint prior delivery ex N517NK

[Ayden H]

Has anyone seen VH-8NZ's register entry? The registered owner (Qantas Airways Limited) has their address listed as a residential address in south-western Sydney, while the reg op (Network) has the address as a bus depot in Hamburg! Another thing I noticed is that the country of manufacture is listed as France not Germany.

[Brenden S]

Aircraft manufacturer: AIRBUS INDUSTRIE
Aircraft model:
A319-132
Registration holder:
QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
10 Bourke Rd
MASCOT NSW 2020
Australia
Registered operator:
NETWORK AVIATION PTY LTD
PO Box 136
BELMONT WA 6984
Australia

[Ayden H]

Not on the CASA website :D

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/858172161739063316/1295293333278691389/0F857F94-F60E-4EBE-81B4-DE6CB4490269.png

[Brenden S]

Feel free to send me a PM with the web address and screenshot mate.

[Kurt A]

Not on the CASA website :D

It's probably fair to say it's since been updated.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NS is scheduled to enter service this morning with NWK1728 PER -> KTA

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NZ is scheduled to enter service this afternoon NWK1654, PER -> BME

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NZ failed to enter service yesterday but today:

NWK1728, Perth to Karratha

[Greg Hyde]

About time for another

Airbus A319-32 2704 VH-8NW Network Aviation Australia ferried 26nov24 P08-MZJ-BQN, N-reg prior delivery ex N516NK

[Greg Hyde]

Airbus A319-132 2679 VH- Network Aviation Australia N-reg canx 03jan25 prior delivery ex BQN ex N514NK

[MarkR]

They are wet leasing an E190 for AirNorth as well, must not be able to get enough

[Greg Hyde]

Details behind ch-Aviation paywall.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NV/2679 added to VH-Reg on 06/01/25

10th A319 added to VH-Reg.

[Mayer F]

VH-8NV is on the way from BQN to PHX:
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/VH8NV/history/20250107/1600Z/TJBQ/KPHX

[Adrian B]

Taking the long way around, or should have turned left at Albuquerque??

[Greg Hyde]

Probably listening to that Glenn Campbell song "By the Time I get to Pheonix"

Flight # SXI2501

SXI first contract for 2025

[Greg Hyde]

Routing reportedly BQN to PER, via PHX, KOA, APW, and CNS, as SXI2501

Currently resting at KOA

[lloyd fox]

I reckon through BNE ..Skyliner has got it wrong a few times.:)

[Ayden H]

VH-8NV is named 'Lancelin Island'.

[Stirling D]

VH-8NV due into Brisbane at 1850 tomorrow night

[Greg Hyde]

I reckon through BNE ..Skyliner has got it wrong a few times.:)

Not Skyliners but as unreliable :confused::confused::confused:

[James Smith]

VH-8NV due into Brisbane at 1850 tomorrow night

VH-8NV has just left APW for BNE with a scheduled arrival time of 18:52 AEST, Saturday 11/1/25. It is flying two 5-6 hour legs in one day KOA-APW-BNE to reach BNE tonight.

Stirling's quoted post was sent at 12:27am today and I interpreted it to mean an arrival on Sunday evening, but it might have still been Friday where he sent it from. My post is just to clarify tonight's arrival.

[Greg Hyde]

Catching up for lost time:

Airbus A319 -132 2679 VH-8NV Network Aviation Australia delivery 07-11jan25 BQN-PHX-KOA-APW-BNE “Lancelin Island”, QF Link cs ex N514NK

Airbus A319 -132 2711 VH-8NY Network Aviation Australia ferried 10jan25 P08-BQN, N-reg prior delivery ex N517NK

[Greg Hyde]

N512NK/2673/VH-8NU
N516NK/2704/VH-8NW
N517NK/2711/VH-8NY

are all at BQN receiving pre-lease maintenance

[Lauren J]

8NV has left Brisbane for Perth.

[Greg Hyde]

8NV is scheduled to enter service tonight with NWK1656, Perth to Broome

[Greg Hyde]

Looks like another A319 is on the way with VH-8NU/2673 being added to the VH-Reg on 11/03/25

[Ayden H]

VH-8NW is named "Pink Lake". https://cdn.plnspttrs.net/46352/n516nk-gryphon-aviation-leasing-airbus-a319-132_PlanespottersNet_1717993_80018c3294_o.jpg

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NU (next arrival) can't make out name

https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/6/813973_1741555793.jpg

[Mayer F]

Hi, A319 reg VH-8NU (MSN 2673) is on delivery from BQN to PHX:
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/SXI2505/history/20250315/1700Z/TJBQ/KPHX

[lloyd fox]

Flightaware has it into BNE today at 1750 hrs :)

[Greg Hyde]

I believe that 8NU is called "Shark Bay"

[Greg Hyde]

And they keep on coming:

A319/VH-8NW/2704 was added to the VH-Reg on 28 March 2025

[Greg Hyde]

8NW has commenced her ferry using SXI2506

[lloyd fox]

VH-8NU is still in the QF hangar at BNE.:)

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NU is still in the QF hangar at BNE.:)

Maybe a prob with 8NU & that why 8NW is on its way ?

[Greg Hyde]

You can never never have too many A319's in BNE.

VH-8NU is scheduled to fly BNE to PER as SXI2511 @ 11:45 local

[James Smith]

8NW is currently a couple of hours from APW and following refueling will be continuing on to BNE with a scheduled arrival time of 18:52 this evening, according to FlightAware.

[Greg Hyde]

8NW is currently a couple of hours from APW and following refueling will be continuing on to BNE with a scheduled arrival time of 18:52 this evening, according to FlightAware.

Interesting to see if it stays in BNE or heads straight to PER.

Also, 8NU flight yesterday was under a new flight number.

[James Smith]

FlightAware is showing 8NW departing tomorrow morning at 9:00am AEST to PER with the same flight number - SXI2506.

[Lauren J]

Any updates on 8NW’s BNE-PER flight?

[Greg Hyde]

Any updates on 8NW’s BNE-PER flight?

Departing BNE @ 09:00 local

[Lauren J]

Departing BNE @ 09:00 local

Not quite, it’s nearly 10:00 local already and no sign of her :)

[Greg Hyde]

Not quite, it’s nearly 10:00 local already and no sign of her :)

Departed @10:02 local ETA PER 13:30 local

https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/SXI2506/history/20250402/2300Z/YBBN/YPPH

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NU entered service this morning with NWK1728, PER for KTA

[Greg Hyde]

VH-8NW is scheduled to enter service @Sun 13/04/2025 03:30PM AWST with NWK1656 from PER to BME