Next new deliveries?

[Steve S... 2]

Hi,

Just trying to find out when the following new aircraft are expected to be delivered...

VH-VUU DJ 737-800
VH-VZI QF 737-800
VH-VGY JQ A320
VH-VWS JQ A321
VH-EBN QF A330
VH-OQF QF A380

Regards,

Steve S

[Brandon Giacomin]

OQF= January 1
EBN= early next year i think
VGY= March i think

[Jason H]

OQF is Jan10 now

[Chris Z]

VGT Feb
VGY Mar
VGV Apr
VGU Apr
VGR May
VGQ Jun
VGP Jul
VGO Jul

[Oliver Gigacz]

VH-EBN is currently having its engines installed. It was last seen outside in Toulouse in full livery minus the engines on December 26.

[Jarden S]

Chris are they all A320s for Jetstar? that's a lot 8 new ones!

[Kain C]

JQ Domestic have new services beginning March 7, April 4, July 1 and July 8. I think there is an operational spare in with that lot, so that would be 5 of the 8 aircraft. Are the other 3 for International?

[Malcolm Parker]

I think a few months ago , it was reported 2 were meant for Jetstar Asia, and 1 meant for their Vietnam operation. However this has probably changed, given the Vietnam iproblems (regulatory) the operation has been having.

[Chris Z]

JQE has left Aus for Singas several wks ago, and JQH & JQW will also be going back home to Singapore in 2010. That's how the numbers work out.

[Oliver Gigacz]

Here is VH-EBN in Toulouse. First flight was Friday.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/a380spotter/4317777711/in/set-72157623314621836

[Andre H]

Jetstar A320 VH-VGV left TLS 05MAR / TLS-DXB-SIN...

[Andre H]

Jetstar A320 VH-VGU 27MAR: TLS-DXB-SIN...

[Andre H]

Jetstar A320 VH-VGR 14APR: TLS-DXB-SIN...

[Tim Bowrey]

VH-VGR due into Williamtown from SIN via DRW this afternoon about 4:30pm. She arrived into Darwin from Singapore at about 11am.

[Oliver Gigacz]

Is Jetstar getting any more A321s?

[Jarden S]

They have 10 more on order, I think not 100% sure

[Oliver Gigacz]

Is delivery in 2011 or 2012?

[Radi K]

VH-VUU should arrive on Thurs into BNE I have been told.

[Bob C]

Virgin Blue as its the next in sequence - c/n 36609 l/n 3232.

[lloyd fox]

I believe Alliance have another F100 due in May and Strategic another A320 also due in May.

Cheers Lloyd

[M Atkins]

Virgin Blue as its the next in sequence - c/n 36609 l/n 3232.


Due into BNE on the 29th so Thursday.

[Zac M]

I'm updating an online fleetlist I keep, does anyone know the name that VH-VUU will carry?

[Andre H]

VirginBlue B738 VH-VUU 27APR: BFI-HNL...

[Gerald A]

Tuesday, 27 April 2010

L/N 3232 C/N 36609 B737-8FE VH-VUU VIRGIN BLUE
Dep BFI 10:50 PDT ETA HLI (Lihue) 13:50 HST
Call Sign VBH9082 Hex Code 7C6D34

[Bob C]

And the next B737-8FE for Virgin Blue, VH-VUV, c/n 37821 was registered on 21 April.

VH-VUW c/n 37822 will follow.

[Andre H]

I believe Alliance have another F100 due in May and Strategic another A320 also due in May.

Cheers Lloyd

In OPO is a former TAP Air Portugal A320 CS-TNE now regd as VH-YQC for Strategic.

[Gerald A]

2010/04/29

DEP HLI 9:01am HST - NFFN (Nadi) 13:16 ETA

[Oliver Gigacz]

Here she is.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled-%28Strategic-Airlines%29/Airbus-A320-212/1690664/&sid=715e7b63307cf39098730064c58***2b

[lloyd fox]

VH-VUU just about to land here at BNE.DJ9082.

[Michael Dawson]

Here is a link to VH-VUU "Lady Blue-tiful" on approach to Brisbane this afternoon, arrived at 15:50.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4562162101_ac0a2ba22e_o.jpg

Cheers

Michael Dawson

[Darren Butterworth]

Great shot Michael - is the wing obscuring it or is it missing the foxtel bulge on the top of the airframe?

Daz

[Jayden Laing]

Darren,
I think VH-VUU has not been equipped with Foxtel Live2Air yet? VH-VUT is the latest one before VUU in service with VB & it hasn't been fitted with it yet so i highly doubt that it has been fitted with it. I'm happy to be corrected.

[Zac M]

Nothing after VUN has been fitted

[Raymond Rowe]

From the sound of it is being fased out.

[Darren Butterworth]

Damn - I'll miss channel 13 to note max speed and altitude on each trip for my log.:(

Not to mention that I don't mind swiping the work amex for live2air on anything over the Melb or Bris Flts, but I guess if I was VB I wouldn't invest my capital on any further rollouts based on my perceived usage by most pax.

[Brendan Lawrence]

I also notice that there is no 'flying-the-flag' lady on the forward fuselage. You can see the name 'Lady Blue-tiful' as someone mentioned... but no lady! :rolleyes:

Perhaps she is yet to be stuck on? Or perhaps the lady is no-more?

[Damian N]

I have a feeling I've read on this forum in the past that the 'lady' on the nose is airbrushed on by a Sydney artist after delivery. I think all photos of VB planes in Seattle or Brazil prior to delivery tend to show no Virgin 'lady'.

[Steve Jones]

Re Live2Air, just a personal view but I think they'd be better off with a decent AVOD system such as you see on the big international carriers.

I'd far prefer watching a movie, some full sitcom episodes, or listening to some albums on my flight rather than watching some Foxtel show which is already halfway through and which i can't pause... As for news covereage, there are some good live text news services already available on the good AVOD systems.

[Michael Dawson]

Nose art is applied after delivery and before entry into service. I agree Steve it would be good to see some sort of AVOD system. Maybe RED like V Australia and Virign America would be good and bring all products into line.

Cheers

Michael Dawson

[Andre H]

VH-YQC should be on the way to australia. First leg: OPO-HER 02MAY

[Sarah C]

Some news from Aus Aviation:

"Virgin Blue’s next aircraft due for delivery, a Boeing 737-800 due in July, will be named Brett’s Jet and be registered VH-BZG, with BZG the initials of ‘Brett and (his wife) Zara Godfrey’."

[Tim Bowrey]

Jetstars newest A320-200 VH-VGQ is now getting around being delivered over the last few days. Next ones should be VGP, VGN and VGL.

[lloyd fox]

Alliance Fokker 100 VH-XWN arrived TSV last night and due BNE today.

EX D-AGPB.

[Tim Bowrey]

From what I know Jetstar's newest aircraft VH-VGP has been delivered and currently flying around Aus.

[Nathan Bartlett]

VGO has also been here for a bit, but not yet in service.

[Jayden Laing]

BZG is due for delivery on the 2nd August 2010

[Grahame Hutchison]

VH-VGP (http://www.16right.com/ACARS.php?Regno=VH-VGP&Flightno=&ACARSdate=&submit=Search) had a couple of flights through YSSY yesterday.

[Oliver Gigacz]

A couple of updates on upcoming deliveries.

Qantas A330s
MSN1169 - A330-202
MSN1174 - A330-202

I dont know if they are going to JQ or QF.

Qantas A380s
MSN047 - A380-842 - December 2010
MSN050 - A380-842 - December 2010
MSN055 - A380-842 - December 2010/January 2011
MSN062 - A380-842 - March 2010

Virgin Blue B737s
MSN37823 - B737-8FE - VH-VUW

Jetstar A320s
MSN4434 - A320-232 - VH-VGN
MSN4443 - A320-232 - VH-VGL
MSN4460 - A320-232 - VH-VGJ
MSN4466 - A320-232 - VH-VGI

Jetstar Pacific A320s
MSN4459 - A320-232

Tiger Airways Australia A320s
MSN4421 - A320-232 - VH-VNP

[Sarah C]

A couple of updates on upcoming deliveries.

Qantas A330s
MSN1169 - A330-202
MSN1174 - A330-202

I dont know if they are going to JQ or QF.



MSN1169 will be VH-EBO which will go to QF. MSN1174 will be VH-EBP and will go to JQ. I could be wrong on that.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Just monitoring VH-BZG operating DJ9060 on the BNE-MEL track.

[Grahame Hutchison]

VH-BZG is just east of Jerilderie at FL39 heading 220 at 375kts Squawk 1166 and now starting its descent.

[Chris Z]

In regards to the 330's going to JQ, EBJ is slated for a December 2010 start.

EBQ (1158) and EBR (1198) are due to JQ in Feb & Oct 2011 respectively.

[Jayden Laing]

Here are delivery dates & rego's Virgin Blue's next planes.

VH-VUW 13 Sep 10
VH-VUX 28 Sep 10
VH-VUY 14 Dec 10

Jayden

[Oliver Gigacz]

Is Virgin expecting any more E-Jets?

[Jayden Laing]

No I dont think so. JB said that he would like to sell the E170's.

[Oliver Gigacz]

Is Jetstar going to receive any more A321s?

[Steve Jones]

I believe 2 more E190s may be due?

[Oliver Gigacz]

So does anyone know how many firm orders Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Blue have for each aircraft?

[Oliver Gigacz]

Just to make it clear, Does anyone know how many orders each airline has any when they are expecting them to be delivered? Surely someone on YSSY will be able to tell us.

[Oliver Gigacz]

I have contacted my source's at Airbus and Boeing, and they have given me an overview of what the Qantas group has ordered.

Jetstar have on Order: 5x A332s, 9x A321s, 20x A320s.
Qantas have on Order: 14x A380s, 1x A332s 28x 737-800s.

They did not provide me with a delivery schedule, Sorry.

[Oliver Gigacz]

Here is Jetstar's newest A320 (VH-VGN - MSN4434)

http://www.airplane.aviation-friends-hamburg.de/files/1880.jpg

[lloyd fox]

F100 VH-XWM about to land BNE this time.Southern Cross 1028 was call sign.This is for Alliance Airlines.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

VH-VGN arrived in MEL yesterday so should be in service within a few days.

[lloyd fox]

Alliance F100 VH-XWS on it's way to BNE .Should be here Tuesday ??

[Brandon Giacomin]

VH-XWS just arrived in Brisbane.

[Oliver Gigacz]

The next four Virgin B738s will be registered...

VH-VUY | 39450 | Virgin Blue | 737-8KG
VH-VUZ | 39921 | Virgin Blue | 737-8FE
VH-YFC | 39413 | Virgin Blue | 737-81D
VH-YFE | 39414 | Virgin Blue | 737-81D

Thanks to Michael Dawson

[lloyd fox]

VH-XWS is in Full GERMANIA colors and titles.All others have arrived all white.

[Oliver Gigacz]

Jetstar's next A320 (VH-VGL - MSN4443) performed it's first flight last week. So expect to see it soon.

Note: VH-VGM has already been registered to a private owner, so Jetstar is skipping to VH-VGL.

[Radi K]

VUX went into service today with VB, first flight DJ970 BNE-SYD

[lloyd fox]

Photo of VH-XWS Germania colors below

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0PDYZ3OagEQ/TK_VA_2RRHI/AAAAAAAAAZU/O_WhG_0FcVc/s1600/IMGP7211.JPG

[Oliver Gigacz]

The next two Jetstar A320s (MSN4460 - VH-VGJ and MSN4466 - VH-VGI) have both performed their first flights.

Here is VH-VGJ.

http://nsm04.casimages.com/img/2010/10/07//101007064422637666884387.jpg

[Adam W]

Anyone have any idea when EBO is due?

[Dan Hammond]

I heard EBO has been flying and is due in a few weeks time. Subject to change ofcourse

[Oliver Gigacz]

EBO first flew last week. She hasn't been painted yet, so expect to see her in about two weeks

[lloyd fox]

Alliance F100 VH-XWQ went into service today BNE-Bellara on a Fly in Fly out charter.

Due back to Brisbane at noon.

[Oliver Gigacz]

Jetstars newest A320 (VH-VGJ) has been delivered. Should arrive into Melbourne in the next few days.

[Sarah C]

Jetstars newest A320 (VH-VGJ) has been delivered. Should arrive into Melbourne in the next few days.

Due in Melbourne on Monday.

[phil.l]

Not Australian but Cathay brought in their new A330 B-LAJ c/n 1163 today.

[Oliver Gigacz]

Due in Melbourne on Monday.

Arrived into MEL a few hours ago.

Here is Qantas's newest A330 (VH-EBO)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonggun/5105898822/

And her is Jetstar's next A320 (VH-VGI)

http://nsm04.casimages.com/img/2010/10/26//101026090317637666998438.jpg

[lloyd fox]

Yet another Alliance F100 IS ON IT'S WAY.VH-XWT ex D-AGPQ due BNE Sat evening.

[Oliver Gigacz]

VH-VGI arrived into MEL earlier this week.

[lloyd fox]

And yet another F100 FOR Alliance

VH-XWR due BNE sunday night.

[Sarah C]

VH-VGH has been delivered to JQ - will arrive in MEL around 6pm tomorrow night.

[Jarden S]

Will these new F100s be Perth based or elsewhere?

[Tim Bowrey]

Here is Qantas's newest A330 (VH-EBO)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonggun/5105898822/


Looks to be delivered TLS-SIN-SYD on Wednesday 17th as QF6020 at 6am.

[Grahame Hutchison]

VH-VGH JQ0502 18/11/2010 08:25 A32-232 - Jetstar Melbourne-Sydney

[Sarah C]

VH-EBO (332) arrived yesterday in SYD I believe.

[Chris Primmer]

Here they are
Qantas 7.30am Wednesday

Jetstar 8.45am Thursday

ChrisP

[Geoff W]

What's this one please?

From the YMML airport site.

19/11 JQ JQ7991 SINGAPORE SELETAR 14:30 14:30

Or is it one that has been covered already?

Doesn't mean it's a new delivery, I just dont want to create another thread to ask a basic question.

Apologies to all if I have missed something.

Thanks.

Kind regards,

Geoff

[Mark B]

I've heard that VH-EBP is going to QF as well, rather than JQ. Anyone know where the next A330 deliveries are going?

[Sarah C]

I've heard that VH-EBP is going to QF as well, rather than JQ. Anyone know where the next A330 deliveries are going?

EBP goes to QF, EBJ will be converted into JQ configuration.

[Mark B]

Thanks - from previous posts I was under the impression that EBO was to replace EBJ, and EBP onwards was going to JQ.

Is EBP allowing a 767 to retire, or is it just extra capacity?

[Neil L]

Can anyone please advise the name allocated for VH-EBO?

Also for EBP?

Thanks

[Sarah C]

I think EBO is named Kimberley. Someone is bound to get a good close up of the nose in the next couple of days.

[Neil L]

Thanks Sarah.

Could not read name on various photos.

Regards

[Garry Emanuel]

I seem to recall there was one A380 due this month and then another 1/2 in Q1 of next year. This article seems to present a different view. Have they all been brought forward to December 2010 and the deliveries in 2011 will be less than initially indicated or have I got the bull by the horns and misread the prior posts on delivery schedule ?

http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/qantas-to-receive-three-more-a380s-this-month-20101202-18h61.html

[Lance W]

I think EBO is named Kimberley. Someone is bound to get a good close up of the nose in the next couple of days.

Definitely Kimberley - flew on it SYD-PER last night.

[Sarah C]

VH-EBP will be named 'Ningaloo Valley'.

[Jarden S]

Does anyone know when the next E190 is due?

[Ryan Hothersall]

Correct me if I am wrong, I think Virgin Blue have all the Ejets their ordered.

[Dave Dale]

A bit off topic, I recall a few months back the E170's were for sale. Is that still happening?

[Jarden S]

According to Casa they got 15 E-190s and all 6 E-170s, with 3 E-190s still on order sometime the other question we can ask is what aircraft will replace the E-170 routes when they are sold as some routes are too thin for the larger E-190 they maybe dropped altogether. For example TSV-CNS and TSV-ROK.

[lloyd fox]

Also VH-XWM (Alliance F100) was flying ex BNE on test flights on Friday after coming out of pre service maintenance.

Lloyd

[lloyd fox]

Ryan negative,2 E-190'S due before May.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

The latest Aviation Letter shows 3 Jetconnect 737's due Jan/Feb:

34185 ZK-ZQE due Feb
34203 ZK-ZQD due Jan
34204 ZK-ZQF due Feb

Not quite in the same league, but does anyone have info on the QantasLink DHC8 -400's on order?

[Sarah C]

VH-OQI is due to arrive on Saturday night around 6pm.

[Andrew M]

Great news

[Radi K]

E190 ZPQ due mid feb

[Jamie D]

Will ZPQ be in an all white Livery?

[Brock Little]

Will ZPQ be in an all white Livery?

Good point Jamie! Now THAT would be interesting to see! :D

[lloyd fox]

No i believe all deliveries till March including the first 2x 332's will be white.So ZPQ will be white.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

In response to Dave's question re disposal of DJ's E-170's, Skyliner News is reporting that Trip Linhas Aereas (Brazil) will acquire all 6, don't know when.

[Oliver Gigacz]

I have herd that ZK-JTS will leave the Jetconnect fleet in late Jan. It will than be transfered back to Qantas mainline as VH-TJZ. Can anyone confirm this?

[Dave Dale]

I have herd that ZK-JTS will leave the Jetconnect fleet in late Jan. It will than be transfered back to Qantas mainline as VH-TJZ. Can anyone confirm this?

Oliver, it may be nothing, but I saw JTS parked in front of the Air New Zealand maintenance hangers this morning on my return from Auckland. I read somewhere on here (I think, maybe in the new deliveries section) that ZK-JTS will become VH-TJZ. I belive ZK-ZQD 737-838 is not far from delivery either.

Dave

[lloyd fox]

Can't be far away as BNE start getting them on AKL-BNE from 5 feb on Saturdays and they need a new aircraft to operate this service.

[Ryan Hothersall]

What will happen to the current VH-TJZ?.

[Zac M]

There is no current TJZ, JTS is the old TJZ.

[Raymond Rowe]

Photographed JTS on the QF 38 service today here in Melbourne.

[Zac M]

It has been reported that Dash 8-Q400 C-CCUK is on delivery to Qantaslink at Canberra via Brisbane arriving tomorrow, anyone know what the Aussie rego will be?

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Don't know what reg range has been reserved but AL notes that it has "B" above cockpit window. s/n is 4343.
Reg is C-GGUK (acc to AL)

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Just checked my SBS log and noted that it was on descent just after 4pm.
Reg on SBS was C-GGUK.

[Sarah C]

ZK-ZQD (738) is due to arrive in MEL on Thursday 3rd, late at night.

[lloyd fox]

Heavylift 734F arrived BNE today.The first 734F in the country.
Rumoured to become VH-JWL ???.i EYEBALLED it in full Heavylift colours and titles the same as the 727 was.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

AL has VH-JWE as possible reg Lloyd.

[lloyd fox]

No, confirmed as VH-JWL Peter.

See Jetspotter board under Brisbane movements

Cheers
Lloyd

[lloyd fox]

Heavylift pic


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0PDYZ3OagEQ/TUPkMi56BKI/AAAAAAAAAi4/QcF0WDJk120/s1600/IMGP7466.JPG

[Michael Dawson]

Here it is in the US at present can't be far from delivery.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/smartjunco/5396394321/in/contacts/lightbox/

Michael

[Max C]

ZK-ZQD is on it's way over. Just seen on Flightradar24 heading across the Pacific.

[Sarah C]

ZK-ZQD departed Boeing Field a few hours ago. Arrives in MEL tomorrow night around 10pm - routing is via Hawaii and Nadi.

[Zac M]

I am currently plane spotting at Canberra airport just next to the Qflink hanger, it has just being opened for the arrival of a Q400 coming in for overnight maintenance.

The new one is in there now sporting it's Aussie rego VH-LQB.

I will port pictures later.

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

A380 VH-OQH arrived into Sydney tonight as QF6028 from Singapore just before 1900. It parked at gate 24 at the international terminal.

[lloyd fox]

VH-VUZ landed BNE just after 3pm today.All white as we were told.

[Jayden Laing]

Originally posted by Lloyd Fox
VH-VUZ landed BNE just after 3pm today.All white as we were told.

Not for much longer Lloyd :D

[Raymond Rowe]

Not for much longer Lloyd :D


So what colours will it be painted in .

[Erik H. Bakke]

It will be painted as "Air New Zealand Australia". :D

(That's just a joke, btw...)

[Jayden Laing]

Originally posted by Raymond Rowe
So what colours will it be painted in .

Give it about week & you will see :)


Originally posted by Erik H. Bakke
It will be painted as "Air New Zealand Australia". :D

(That's just a joke, btw...)


Now that would be very interesting

[Bernie P]

Could it possibly be part of the takeover of the QF brand given the discussion earlier about them 'losing their way'?? SO, maybe it will come out with a red tail and a fat rat upon it!!!!

[Oliver Gigacz]

Here is Qantas's latest B738 (ZK-ZQE)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/smartjunco/5416674323/in/contacts/

[Zac M]

When is the next 738 due for Qantas mainline?

[Oliver Gigacz]

Jetstar's latest A332 (VH-EBR - 1198) performed it's first flight last week.

http://storage.canalblog.com/36/88/594547/60248425.jpg

[Rob R]

I believe the next 190 for Virgin is due within the next 2 weeks.

Better get those pics if the 170's as they are going to disappear very soon.

[Jayden Laing]

14th Feb in Brisbane to be exact Rob for the next Virgin E-190, VH-ZPQ

[Lukas M]

New Tiger VH-VNQ is also due shortly from Airbus, with the new leather seating. VH-VNR will follow.

[Brock Little]

Will ZPQ be all-white when delivered, just like VUY and VUZ?

[Jayden Laing]

Yes it should be!!

[Peter Agatsiotis]

ZK-ZQE ferried Boeing Field to Honolulu yesterday.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

And now ZK-ZQF ferried Boeing Field - Honolulu yesterday.

Note: conflicting reports regarding ZQF as on the PP forum ZQF was doing test flights out of Boeing Field today!
Looks like the test flights are being interpreted as delivery flights.

regardless, both ZQE and ZQF should be with us soon.

[Steve S... 2]

Hi...

What is the latest regarding Jetstar deliveries? After VH-VGD, when is the next A320 & A321 due?

When is Qantas mainline to get their next 738 VH-VZL? (VZE being the last, with the next 6 being reg'd in NZ).

Regards,

Steve S

[Gerald A]

Monday, 14 February 2011

L/N 3542
C/N 34185
B737-838
ZK-ZQE
QANTAS JETCONNECT
Dep BFI 11:41 PST Arr HNL 15:49 HST
Call Sign QFA6024
Hex Code C81DD7
Named: William Pickering


Source Puget Sound - Boeing Test Flights

[Gerald A]

Tuesday, 1 February 2011

L/N 3552
C/N 34204 B737-838
QANTAS JETCONNECT
Dep RNT 12:04 PST Arr BFI 13:49 PST
Call Sign BOE571
Hex Code C81DD5

[Gerald A]

Rego for above is ZK-ZQF

[Radi K]

ZPQ is broken in TNCC - has been stuck there for a few days

and yes it is white, as is the next 190.

[Jarden S]

Will ZPQ be all-white when delivered, just like VUY and VUZ?

So its been about 3 years now since the last E-jet arrived on our shores.

[John C]

No the last e190 was delivered to Australia in late 2009, there were no deliveries last year from Embraer, and there will be 3 this year.

[Rob R]

And there is a chance of another 3 190's next year:D

[Jarden S]

Does anyone know what new routes the 3 E190s will operate?

[Brock Little]

Here's hoping for a new OOL service :D

[Rob R]

Routes currently operated by the 170. Get your pics of the 170s as they will be leaving our skies very soon.

[Tim Bowrey]

ZK-ZQE is currently flying overhead CBR at FL400 headed for MEL as QF6024.

Thanks Ryan for the correction

[Ryan Hothersall]

you mean ZK-ZQE?.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

As part of the Qantas Yearly report annoucement another forum has supplied the following info:

1. Big investment in WA FIFO ops with 10 Fokker 100's for Network, 2 more B717's and 5 leased B737-800's over a 2-3 year period.

2. There are outstanding orders for 33 B737-800's with first due in April.

[Oliver Gigacz]

Here is the Qantas media release.

The Qantas Group announced it would boost its domestic, resources charter and international fleets to support ongoing growth and operational efficiencies across its flying businesses.

Qantas Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alan Joyce, said a combination of new aircraft orders and leases, as well as lease extensions, would position Qantas, Jetstar, and the recently acquired Network Aviation, to take advantage of new market opportunities.

"The Qantas Group has a very strong, but still flexible, domestic and international aircraft order book," Mr Joyce said.

"Today we are announcing significant moves that will build on this strength and meet our strategic needs in the short to medium across, particularly in the domestic and Asian markets."

Key points of the fleet plan update, which covers the period through to the end of FY13:
* the lease of five additional B737-800s, and the extension of leases on two B737-800s, for Qantas
* the lease of 10 additional A320s, and the extension of leases on 11 A320s, for Jetstar
* the lease of one A330-200 for Jetstar
* the purchase of 10 Fokker 100s for Network Aviation
* the lease of two additional B717s for QantasLink

"With the domestic market continuing its strong post-GFC recovery and growth, the Qantas Group will need additional capacity to participate in this growth and maintain its profit maximising 65 per cent domestic market share," Mr Joyce said.

"Much of these fleet additions will be directed to this key part of our operations - across each of our premium and low fare airlines, as well as Network Aviation operating fly-in-fly-out resource charter services in Western Australia.

"More A320s, as well as another wide-body A330-200, will ensure Jetsar maintains its place as the country's largest low fare airline and, along with Jetstar Asia, is best positioned to continue to drive the Group's Pan-Asian strategy.

"Our intention from day one has been to grow Network, and today's announcement will increase its F100 fleet five-fold."

Last year Qantas launched a wide-ranging domestic refresh which includes inflight product changes, the roll-out of faster, smarter Next Generation Check-in and lounge upgrades.

"Qantas now has 33 B737-800s on order, including the five announced today," Mr Joyce said.

"Operating primarily on Australian domestic routes, but also across the Tasman, all will have this latest product offering, including individual seat-back inflight entertainment screens for all customers, further cementing the airline's 'best for business' market position."

Qantas' first domestic B737-800 with this new offering will be delivered in April, and the first to also feature new Boeing Sky Interiors, including mood lighting and improved overhead luggage space, will arrive later this year.

QantasLink's B717 fleet will grow to 13 aircraft, ensuring Australia's leading regional airline is able to take advantage of new opportunities.

Couple of questions...

Will Network paint the F100s in a Qantas livery?
Is Jetstar getting any more A321s?

[Brock Little]

Is Jetstar getting any more A321s?

They do have 9 more on order, but I don't know when they are going to be delivered.

[Jarden S]

Great news that they are expanding on many fronts, more 717s was a suprise as they sold a few to Hawaiian not long ago. I thought they were going to get rid of the type. They could deploy them on MEL-LST and start MEL-AYQ. Only 1 extra A330 for JQ will only give them limited oportunities they could use a lot more. They need to make MEL-BKK up to daily, could even start MEL-NRT or will they use it to ATH and FCO from SIN.

[Ryan Hothersall]

I was surprised too about the 717s, considering 3 went to Hawaiian not long ago.

[Steve S... 2]

G'day...

I believe that the QantasLink latest Dash8-Q400 was registered VH-LQB.

Can anyone confirm pls?

Regards,

Steve S

[Brock Little]

I believe that the QantasLink latest Dash8-Q400 was registered VH-LQB.

Can anyone confirm pls?



Yes she was! :)

[Max C]

Went U/S after its first sector, then again yesterday! :confused:

[Jarden S]

^^Not a good start then.

[Brenden S]

At the time the 717's that went to Hawaiian were expensive leases, so it was more economical to let them go. It has always been a issue having those 3 gone. Will be good to have another 2 B717's in the fleet.

[Brock Little]

VH-ZPQ was delivered to Virgin Blue in BNE yesterday afternoon.

[Oliver Gigacz]

Here is Jetstar's latest A330 (VH-EBQ)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/a380spotter/5474155368/

And here is Tiger Airways Australia's latest A320

http://www.flickr.com/photos/a380spotter/5473799451/

[Brian Wilkes]

Non related, but I like the Aer Lingus tail in that Tiger shot, looks like another vintage livery on an A320:)

[Brock Little]

The Aer Lingus tail looks amazing!
VH-VNQ will be the rego for this next TT aircraft, and VH-FJR will follow, according to planespotters.net.

[J Brown]

Skyliner reports JQ's latest A332 VH-EBQ as departing Toulouse today (26th) on delivery, direct to Sydney. Estimated en-route time of 19hrs 48mins. This is about 200nm longer than the direct TLS-MEL delivery flights of the early A332's

[J Brown]

ETA looks to be just after 0300Z at this stage, so 1400L.

Callsign is "Jetstar 7992"

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Just sighted EBQ nr Picton. Making good time for such a long trip and weather situation west of WA.

[David C]

Talking of Aer Lingus ,this is what the Aer Lingus scheme looked like in the good old days ... A shot from LHR , way back when ...


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b245/Ozipilot/Odds%20and%20Sods/IMG_0005copy.jpg


Dave C

[Phil M.]

Dad says he remembers seeing those Aer Lingus 737`s in that scheme at Speke Airport Liverpool in the early 70`s. In fact he logged that one EI-ASA in March 1970 . He thinks they had 8 EI_ASA - H. Plus the B707`s .

[David C]

Your Dad must be about my age ... The B737 in the shot was taken at LHR around 1976 . The rego was EI-ASK . Your Dad probably remembers they operated BAC111's and Fokker Friendships too around that time , as well as the 707's ... I was a Birmingham Airport spotter way back then , how times have changed !!

Dave C

[Phil M.]

He says he started spotting in 1969 so he remembers them using Viscounts
+ Dan Air Ambassadors + DC3`s, Cambrian Viscounts, British Eagle Britanias Sorry for getting sidetracked of this thread
guys but as he says THE GOOD OLD DAYS ....

[Sarah C]

Here is VH-LQB:

[Jarden S]

Here is Jetstar's latest A330 (VH-EBQ)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/a380spotter/5474155368/

And here is Tiger Airways Australia's latest A320

http://www.flickr.com/photos/a380spotter/5473799451/

Will EBQ be the one used for Jetstar's new SIN - AKL service?

[Andre H]

VH-EBQ was sheduled nonstop from TLS to SYD, can anyone confirm that?

[Bernie P]

Do the A332's have the legs for that sort of distance?

[Peter Agatsiotis]

As per previous page, EBQ flew non-stop TLS-SYD (approx 20 hrs).

[Radi K]

I have heard VBs first A332, VH-XFA will leave DXB tonight for MEL.

[Sarah C]

Do the A332's have the legs for that sort of distance?

Only for delivery flights - a couple of the QF aircraft have done it non-stop to SYD or MEL. They have only the mininum load on the aircraft.

[Radi K]

XFA was delayed

ETD 0730z ex DXB today
ETA 2200z into MEL (0900L)

Callsign VHXFA

[Brian Wilkes]

In the new livery?

[Jayden Laing]

NO NEW LIVERY until its been announced!!

[Stefan Perkas]

In the new livery?

No brian will be delivered all white.

[Brian Wilkes]

Thanks Stefan thats all what I was after instead of being belted by an all mighty VB employee!

[Jayden Laing]

I wasnt belting you either. I was making it clear that I'm sure its been mentioned on here & other forums before that no new aircraft will be in the new livery until one has been announced.:cool:

[Bernie P]

Can't see how you were 'belted' as you put it, Jayden was only stating the facts that have been repeatedly said before...

[Brian Wilkes]

Well let me make it clear, I was just asking a question in which the circumstances of the livery on the aircraft may have changed.

Be glade when all this is over and the new brand is revealed.

[Ray P.]

...Be glad when all this is over and the new brand is revealed.

Amen to that, Brian. This rebranding saga has gone on longer than a typical visit from my Mother-in-law. :eek:

[Radi K]

ETA 1030L now

[Raymond Rowe]

Typical of Virgin playing their games.Looking for the free publicity.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

VH-XFA is on pp now just NW of Warrnambool as DJ9082.

[Paul f.]

ETA 1030L nowStill showing 920L.

[phil.l]

XFA is ex A6-ea? Anyone know?

[Peter Agatsiotis]

A6-EAB was quoted in the Virgin rebranding thread Phil

[phil.l]

Thanks

[Jarden S]

Does anyone know when A332 EBR and EBS will come?

[Fred C]

Bert Hinkler is not too far away...............:D

[lloyd fox]

VH-ZPR just landed BNE. Latest DJ E-190.

[Jarden S]

Is that the last E90 or have they ordered some more?

[Brock Little]

One more I think Jarden.

[Radi K]

YFC due into BNE tomo afternoon ex HNL/NAN as VBH9080

[Steve S... 2]

Hi,

So where are we up to, does anyone know when the following are due and their reg'n? :

Next A320 for JQ
Next 738 for QF
Next A330 for QF
Next A380 for QF
Next 738 for DJ (after YFC)
Next Q400 for QF (after LQB)

Regards,

Steve S

[Brad Myer]

Hi,

I dont think any more A330s are going to QF? The 2 on order are going to JQ, BUT this could change considering DJs recent A330 domestic deployment.

QF have 14 B73Hs due for delivery this FY. 11 for mainline domestic and 3 for Jetconnect. Im not sure of the order and dates.

Thanks

[Jason H]

Refer this thread for the QF A380

http://yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=6302&page=5

I believe VH-OQJ will be arriving on Sunday morning

[Brock Little]

Next 738 for Virgin Blue is VH-YFE, due to be delivered in late April/May.

[Brock Little]

VH-VZL made its first flight today.

http://boeing-test-flights.blogspot.com/2011/04/vh-vzl-b737-838-qantas-first-flight.html

L/N 3621 C/N 34194 B737-838 VH-VZL QANTAS
Dep RNT 11:01 PDT Arr BFI 13:12 PDT via PAE
Call Sign BOE572 Hex Code 7C6DDF

[Max C]

VH-OQJ has just left TLS as QF6024

[Darren T.]

VH-OQJ has just left TLS as QF6024

Has just arrived RWY 34L. YSSY.

[Max C]

Next rego's for Q400's should be;

LQD
LQF
LQG
LQH
LQJ
LQK

[Brock Little]

VH-YFE has made its first flight.

http://boeing-test-flights.blogspot.com/2011/04/vh-yfe-b737-81d-virgin-blue-first.html

VH-YFE B737-81D Virgin Blue First Flight
L/N 3623 C/N 39414 B737-81D VH-YFE VIRGIN BLUE
Leased from Ansett Worldwide
Dep RNT 11:52 PDT Arr BFI 13:55 PDT via PAE
Call Sign BOE403 Hex Code 7C7A38

Also, VH-ZPR entered service with Virgin Blue today, operating DJ773 BNE-CNS. Today, it operated BNE-CNS-BNE-ROK-BNE and is currently enroute BNE-CNS as DJ791.

VH-YFC is still in BNE.

[Sarah C]

VH-VZL was leaving Boeing Field today on its delivery flight but has returned.

[Oliver Gigacz]

Tigers latest A320 (VH-FJR) arrived in Melbourne last night.

Here she is prior to delivery.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/a380spotter/5646868212/

[Brock Little]

VH-VZL started its (2nd) delivery flight yesterday.

http://boeing-test-flights.blogspot.com/2011/04/vh-vzl-b737-838-qantas-delivered-for.html
VH-VZL B737-838 Qantas Delivered 2nd time
L/N 3621 C/N 34194 B737-838 VH-VZL QANTAS
Dep BFI 10:49 PDT Arr HNL 13:38 HST
Call Sign QFA6024 Hex Code 7C6DDF

[Radi K]

ETA MEL 1730L as QFA6024

[Peter Agatsiotis]

From another forum, Tiger AW A320 VH-FJR (4645) was due in MEL last night.

Don't know what's happened to VNQ (4608)?

[David C]

ETA MEL 1730L as QFA6024

Abeam SYD right now at FL330 and on MEL Ctr 125.0MHz..

Dave C

[Lukas M]

Don't know what's happened to VNQ (4608)?
It ended up going to Singapore and became 9V-TAV. I will take a guess that the next one will become VNQ.

VH-FJR is named after one of Tiger's major investors (FR) son who named the airline.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Thanks Lukas

[lloyd fox]

DJ 9081 due BNE at 1545 from NAN ..Must be YFE.

[Cam L]

So how many unpainted DJ aircraft does that give us now...:rolleyes:

[Rob R]

It's painted, just not in the old colours:D

[Cam L]

Congratulations on making the wait until next Wednesday just that little bit longer for us all...:) Oh to be in the know...[sigh]

[Oliver Gigacz]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned, but these are upcoming Virgin Australia 738s.

CN# Type Reg

38708 Boeing 737-8FE(WL) VH-YIE
38709 Boeing 737-8FE(WL) VH-YID
40994 Boeing 737-8FE(WL) VH-YFF
40995 Boeing 737-8FE(WL) VH-YVA
40996 Boeing 737-8FE(WL) VH-YVH
40997 Boeing 737-8FE(WL) VH-YVC
40998 Boeing 737-8FE(WL) VH-YVD
41004 Boeing 737-8FE(WL) VH-YFK

[Tim Bowrey]

Just drove past BFI and saw VH-VZM depart as 'QF6024' from 31L on delivery flight.

[Gerald A]

Saturday, 14 May 2011

QANTAS
B737-838
VH-VZM
L/N 3644
C/N 34192
Hex Code 7C6DE0
Sel-Cal AG-PS
Call Sign QFA6024
Dep BFI 13:37 PDT ETA HNL 16:05 HST

[Oliver Gigacz]

Another Virgin Australia B738 has rolled out of the BFI assembly line.

VH-YVA - Virgin Australia - 737-8FE - 40995

[lloyd fox]

ZK-TLE was delivered to BNE today.Although NZ registered it will be Australian based as is the other 3 733F.This is in their new livery as well.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zKrFnag1Z9c/TeIHSBI8evI/AAAAAAAAAw0/2ce6GBfExlE/s1600/IMGP7767.JPG

[Michael Dawson]

First one direct from Boeing in new livery.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/smartjunco/5791952101/sizes/o/in/contacts/

Photo By Drewski2112 Boeing Field.

Cheers

Michael

[Steve S... 2]

Beautiful - thanks Michael.

I believe it is on its way to Australia on delivery?

[Oliver Gigacz]

Two new QF frames on the Renton flightline.

3683 ZK-ZQG 34190 Qantas Jetconnect 737-838 574
3692 VH-VZO 34191 Qantas 737-838 575

[Bernie P]

But thanks Oliver for including it in this thread... ;)

[Brock Little]

As voted by Facebook, VH-YFF will be named 'Wineglass Bay'! It begun its delivery flight yesterday, so should be delivered to BNE tomorrow.

[Stefan Perkas]

It begun its delivery flight yesterday, so should be delivered to BNE tomorrow.

According to this http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=23116901&postID=9021585002166760578 it is routing HNL-NAN-CHC.

[Brock Little]

Thanks Stefan, should be in CHC by now.

[Mark D.]

From that link
"the aircraft is routing HNL-NAN-CHC for mods with air nz"

For the life of me, I cannot understand why a brand new aircraft has to get mods done before it even enters service....... I have seen it so many times, and just cant work it out..... This one was painted in new colours, delivered to new entity, yet still needs mods.... Can anyone explain why?????... Its not just VA it seems many airlines do the same thing. A pre delivery check should be all that is required.

[Ash W]

Simple Mark, many airlines put in equipment, such as IFE or galley items which are supplied separate to the aircraft build contract. Hence why they often go elsewhere before delivery to have these items fitted.

I would imagine there would be some contractual issues if these airline owned items were fitted before they actually own the aircraft.

[Mark D.]

Fair enough. Thanks for the explanation :)

[Radi K]

The boeing timeline cuts off about 18 months before delivery. That means anything you want changed after this time will either delay your delivery or be required to obtain modification at a third party maintenance provider.

There are many other reasons, cost of installation of some items is cheaper away from Boeing.

Also, Boeing may not have FAA approval to install certain modifications e.g. bars in aircraft etc

[Raymond Rowe]

The reson certain mods are carried by the airlines is as follows:

A: Boeing do not do these mods as they are customised for the airline.

B: The cost would be a lot greater as boeing builds the basic aircraft to customer specs

[lloyd fox]

VH-YFF due BNE tonight from CHC.

[Brock Little]

VH-VZO for Qantas has made its first flight.

http://boeing-test-flights.blogspot.com/2011/06/vh-vzo-b737-838-qantas-first-flight.html

VH-VZO B737-838 Qantas First Flight
L/N 3692 C/N 34191 B737-838 VH-VZO QANTAS
Dep RNT 12:20 PDT Arr BFI ??:?? PDT via MWH
Call Sign BOE575 Hex Code 7C6DE2 Sel-Cal AL-JP