Jetstar's 1st B787

[Greg Hyde]

Jetstar B787-8 VH-VKD Enters Service.
23/01/2014
Jetstar Boeing 787-8 VH-VKD entered service today operating JQ37 Sydney – Denpasar.

[Nigel C]

VKB has taken VKD's place on Bay 83 at the Northern Pond

[Paul S.]

I have some questions as to the down time of the 787. This is purely an observation so that is why I'm throwing it out there to see if any body as some ideas. When the 787 first started I think it was on a daily mel cns mel ool mel, currently it seems to be doing just a mel dps mel or syd dps syd with the plane sitting on the ground idle for quite some time. Using flightaware and tracking VKA, it is idle for approx. 12 hours in MEL. I know they will be doing a mel akl mel soon so maybe this will make better use of the aircraft, as its isn't making money sitting on the ground. I have heard about the issues re performance on certain routes and also other issues with certain aircraft, so is it a lack of crew or other issues? any thoughts? Paul

[Thomas Collins]

The 78 is rolling out on markets as the 332's return to Qantas.

Prior to operating on a route, the aircraft has to be certified to do so. This is a significant task of the airline, and takes some time.

The domestic flying was simply to qualify crews on the type, and bed in the aeroplane prior to international services.

The Denpasar services has ground time during the day, regardless if it were operated by a 78 or 332. As more services are rolled out, the utilisation will increase, including all three (and further deliveries) hulls, just as the 332's do.

It is a transition period.

[Brian Noldt]

Is there an issue with VH-VKB?
This aircraft, according to JetStar tracker, has only been on 23 international flights.
At the moment it is returning to Melbourne after flying up into South Australia and then returning to Victoria and doing circuits near Swan Hill as JST 7998. It has been flying for nearly 3 hours.
Brian

[Grahame Hutchison]

On FlightRadar24 it looks like they made it up to the Flinders Ranges, but with a flight number like JQ7998, it was probably a training or test flight. Other JQ flights with this ID have gone to Singapore, probably for maintenance.

[Brandon Giacomin]

VKB has been out of action for a few days so i assume it was just a test flight as Grahame said.

[Thomas Collins]

Jetstar's B787 MEL - AKL vv service commences on Wednesday for one month.

[Greg Hyde]

Another one:

ADD VKE THE BOEING COMPANY 787-8 36230 17/2/2014 QANTAS AIRWAYS
LIMITED
Building QCA/3,
10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 JETSTAR AIRWAYS PTY LIMITED
GPO Box 4713,
MELBOURNE
VIC 3001

[Garry Emanuel]

When VKE makes it in to service, that will be four in total. Recall seeing some commentary elsewhere on numbers this year but can't recall how many in service by 31 December 2014.

Is there any visibility of the plan for which flights and when 332's will be replaced ? So far, Denpasar and Phuket - what's next ?

What is the likely timing on SYD-HNL ?

When (or will) QF replace B767's with reconfigured 332's on the same route ?

[Grahame Hutchison]

VH-VKE is in Pre-Flight preparation - paint hanger
VH-VKF is in final assembly
VH-VKG to be assembled at Everett
VH-VKH to be assembled at Charlestown

[Grahame Hutchison]

Jetstar B787 VH-VKE (https://twitter.com/mattcawby/status/443184252209750016/photo/1) is on the Everett flight line today

[Greg Hyde]

Nice overhead shot of VKE waiting to get flying

http://paineairport.com/kpae10208.htm

[Dennis McLean]

Late last year, QF in the fleet details indicated that 6 787's would be delivered to JQ by the end of FY14, 30 June 2014 as I understand it. In the list produced after Joyce's recent announcement, it indicated that only 2 787's would be delivered in the second half of FY 14, showing 4 in all, as A and B were delivered before 31 December 2013. JQ need a 4th 787 from 16 April as the new BNE/DPS and the extra 3 MEL/DPS services commence on that date. Therefore we should see VKE here by early April. F & G obviously now will not arrived until FY15 unless there is a change of mind again????

[Greg Hyde]

Is anybody aware of any reasons why VH-VKE hasn't flown as yet ?
VH-VKF entered the paint shop in late March.

[Dennis McLean]

JQ, VH-VKA positioned from MEL to BNE tonight for the first BNE/DPS flight tomorrow, it arrived at 11.35pm as JST7991

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

Jetstar Airways from 24JUL14 will begin Boeing 787 operations to Tokyo Narita, initially operating 1 daily Gold Coast – Tokyo Narita service, replacing Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

JQ011 OOL1110 – 1855NRT 788 D
JQ012 NRT2055 – 0620+1OOL 788 D

Info from: http://airlineroute.net/2014/05/27/jq-oolnrt-jul14/

[Greg Hyde]

And another:

ADD VKH THE BOEING COMPANY 787-8 36233 26/5/2014 QANTAS AIRWAYS
LIMITED
Building QCA/3,
10 Bourke Road
MASCOT
NSW 2020 JETSTAR AIRWAYS PTY LIMITED
10 Bourke Rd,
MASCOT
NSW 2020

[Matthew Ayto]

Jetstar Airways continues to expand Boeing 787 operations, which sees the Dreamliner begin operating service between Cairns and Japan, from mid-August 2014. Boeing 787 operation is subject to Government Approval.

eff 14AUG14 Cairns – Tokyo Narita
JQ025 CNS1220 – 1845NRT 788 145
JQ025 CNS1335 – 2000NRT 788 x145

JQ026 NRT2055 – 0520+1CNS 788 145
JQ026 NRT2115 – 0540+1CNS 788 x145

eff 05SEP14 Cairns – Osaka Kansai
JQ015 CNS1255 – 1910KIX 788 x36
JQ016 KIX2025 – 0435+1CNS 788 x36

Info from: http://airlineroute.net/2014/06/04/jq-cns-aug14/

[Greg Hyde]

From Puget Sound:

VH-VKF B787-8 Jetstar First Flight
L/N 175 C/N 36231 B787-8 VH-VKF JETSTAR
Dep PAE 14:49 PDT ETA PAE 17:38 PDT via MWH
Call Sign BOE219 Hex Code 7C6BBD

[Mackenzie Davis]

Jetstar's 5th 787 is being delivered to Melbourne with VKF filing a flight plan which has it departing Everett in 3.25 hours!:D

[Stefan Perkas]

VH-VKF is due into Melbourne tonight at 2000 as 'JQ7878'

[Greg Hyde]

From Puget Sound:

Wednesday, 2 July 2014
VH-VKF B787-8 Jetstar Delivered
L/N 175 C/N 36231 B787-8 VH-VKF JETSTAR
Dep PAE 10:54 PDT ETA MEL 19:58 EST
Call Sign JST7878 Hex Code 7C6BBD

[Brian Hoy]

From Puget Sound

Saturday, 5 July 2014
VH-VKH B787-8 Jetstar First Flight
L/N 200 C/N 36233 B787-8 VH-VKH JETSTAR
Dep CHS 12:24 EDT Arr CHS 14:26 EDT
Call Sign BOE221 Hex Code 7C6BBF
37th Charleston Built Aircraft

[Brian Noldt]

According to Flightaware

Jetstar's newest 787, VH-VKF, is currently on its way to Phuket.

This is its 3rd revenue flight. It did the same flight yesterday. Melbourne to Phuket and return.

Brian

[Anthony Collins]

Yesterday I had my first 787 experience. Luckily I discovered Jetstar are offering domestic tickets from Sydney to Melbourne. I'm not sure what days this is offered but Saturdays are the go at this stage. Travelled on VKB, and it is quiet a machine. This was an international flight Sydney to Melbourne to Bali.

[Greg Hyde]

From Puget Sound:

Wednesday, 23 July 2014
VH-VKH B787-8 Jetstar Flown back to Charleston, SC after painting at Victorville, CA
L/N 200 C/N 36233 B787-8 VH-VKH JETSTAR
Dep VCV 08:57 PDT ETA CHS 16:02 EDT
Call Sign BOE221 Hex Code 7C6BBF
37th Charleston Built Aircraft

[Brock Little]

Jetstar restarted 787 ops from the Gold Coast today with VH-VKE ferrying up from SYD to operate JQ11 to NRT.

[Dennis McLean]

Does anyone know when the next 787 will be delivered. I see VKG has not flown yet and VKH went back to Charleston on 23 July after painting. CNS/NRT is due to start on 14 August and CNC/KIX on 5 September, so one of them, I guess H, has to be on the way here VERY SOON??

[Dennis McLean]

VKH completed another flight on 2 August, Charleston to Charleston, 1hr 8min. It must be getting closer. VKG still has not flown.

[Brian Noldt]

VH-VKH on the 3rd August has done another test flight. Again from Charleston to Charleston. This time 2hr 10min. It's delivery date is listed on All Things 787 as being 8/3/2014. As Dennis posted, must be close.
VH-VKG was moved from Tower Apron to Flightline Stall 101 on 26th July and is listed on the same All Things 787 as a delivery date of 8/26/2014?

Brian.

[Brian Noldt]

From All Things 787

VH-VKH is now listed as "Ready for Delivery".

Brian.

[Dennis McLean]

I see that VKH is now shown for delivery on 11 August.

[Darren Howie]

Given the diabolical serviceability record of the lemon 8 lemon with probably a clear world record holder for most unreliable aircraft it wont arrive a day late but a week or so.
A quick look at flight aware shows a late departure in over 80% of flights and numerous services saved by the A-330 after 78 cancellations.
It seems the trend continues and the complaints from ANA and JAL plus others where warranted.
Jealous eyes where looking at the 350 this week particularly those flying the lemon.
With a world full of unhappy customers Airbus should be out there in force pushing the 350 as the answer to the most unreliable aircraft in history.
JAL has walked away ANA may be about to as well and the fingers of many have been burnt by the new generation of Boeing.

[Thomas Collins]

And how do you know the A350 won't have reliability issues either Darren?

This is very new technology. With a high level of automation and complex computer based systems. This is expected.

The B744 suffered terrible reliability issues when it first launched, and that aircraft is by far less complex than the B787...

[Paul F]

And so did the 747 when it was launched it almost sent Boeing under.

[Ian Gains]

Well I'm currently up in Cairns & I've been impressed with the on time reliability of China Southern's 10 787-8 flights to/from AKL that route over the top here. Not one of the flights this week has has any issues, & some of them turn around in AKL in 2 hrs.
Also, living in Melbourne, I've seen plenty of Air India & Jetstar's come & go, & most are close to their designated schedule, so I'd say that the early teething issues are well under control.

[Ellis Taylor]

Darren, Boeing says that the dispatch rate is 98.5%. Granted they may fudge the figures a little, it seems that things are largely stable. Yes, it is not as good as the 777 or other comparable widebodies, but that will improve. Bear in mind that most operators have had to rethink their approach with this new aircraft.

To be fair, 787s being late is not always the aircraft's fault - there are a number of reasons for delays that are not always technical. And contrary to your statement JAL hasn't walked away from it by any stretch as the A350 will replace larger aircraft in the fleet. Also, ANA just firmed an order for 14 more 787-9s.

Yes, the 787 hasn't had a smooth entry into service by any stretch, but it's a little early to read the last rites just yet.

[Mike W]

Wow, someone's a bit of a Dreamliner hater. As far as "clear world record holder for most unreliable aircraft" I'd wager that's an emotional statement rather than a fact.

I think time will prove this revolutionary aircraft will be looked back on as an industry game changer... for the better!

[Thomas Collins]

He is after all an Airbus driver...

[Greg Hyde]

From Puget Sound

8/8/2014

VH-VKG B787-8 Jetstar First Flight
L/N 189 C/N 36232 B787-8 VH-VKG JETSTAR
Dep PAE 08:49 PDT Arr PAE 10:56 PDT
Call Sign BOE220 Hex Code 7C6BBE

[Mackenzie Davis]

VH-VKG made another 2 test flights today from Everett to Moses Lake and back

[Dennis McLean]

2 things, VKA seems to have been in SYD since 4 August according to Flight Aware ????? and VKH which was to leave on its delivery run on 11 August is still at Charleston< another delay. According to what I can find, Jetstar need 6 x 787 tomorrow for the start of CNS/NRT. Does anyone have any news??

[Brian Noldt]

Dennis,

According to Jetstar Source, VH-VKA was flown from Sydney to Melbourne for maintenance.

As you indicate, VH-VKH is still in Charleston awaiting delivery.

VH-VKG has made another test flight making a total of 4 flights.

Brian.

[Mackenzie Davis]

VH-VKH is apparently going to be ferried from Charleston to Everett according to another forum

http://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/BOE221

[Dennis McLean]

Thanks Brian, VKH is now 43 minutes out of KPAE, due there at 20.03 PDT or 13.03 our time. I wonder what is going to operated the first CNS/NRT tomorrow???

[JamesL]

At the moment, VKE

[Brandon Giacomin]

Looks like JQ will use 332s on some MEL-DPS/BKK and SYD-DPS flights until VKH enters service.

[Mackenzie Davis]

VH-VKH has filed a delivery flight direct to Cairns

[Brian Noldt]

VH-VKH has just departed Everett on its delivery flight to Cairns.
Call sign is JST7878.

Brian.

[Brian Noldt]

From All Things 787.

VH-VKG has been listed as "Ready for Delivery"

Brian.

[Stuart Trevena]

Hi All,

Jetstar VH-VKG B787-8 is due to depart KPAE at 0300 EDT (10am PDT) as JST7992 Direct to CNS.

Arrive Time is 1706 EDT

Flightaware http://uk.flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVKG


Stuart

[Greg Hyde]

After VKG arriving in Cairns this arvo.

From the Allthings787 site, the next four

Rego S/N L/N Built

VH-VKI 36235 257 Charleston
VH-VKJ 36236 278 Everett
VH-VKK 36237 321 Everett
VH-VKL 36238 344 Charleston

[Dennis McLean]

VH-VKG entered service today, 5/9/14, on JQ25 CNS/NRT at 12.38pm

[Stefan Perkas]

Afternoon all,

Jetstar Airways from 19FEB15 is introducing Boeing 787-8 aircraft on Sydney – Honolulu route, replacing Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Reservation for the Boeing 787 service is now open.
JQ003 SYD1755 – 0635HNL 787
JQ004 HNL0815 – 1550+1SYD 787


Info from http://airlineroute.net/2014/09/11/jq-sydhnl-feb15/

[Dennis McLean]

According to "all things 787, this is the listed delivery dates for the last 4(at the moment) for JQ.

LN 257 - VKI - 2 January
LN 278 - VKJ - 1 March
LN 321 - VKK - No date?
LN 344 - VKL - 31 August

[C Patters]

Just wondering if anyone has an update on the delivery dates for the last remaining Jetstar 787's?

[Max C]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AtfsHdXQ5rl9dFp4b1hETmNQNzN0b2dSUlRNWEFOO VE&single=true&gid=2&output=html

Everything you could want to know about the 787 timetables.

[C Patters]

Thanks Max!

[Greg Hyde]

From Puget Sound

Wednesday, 7 January 2015

VH-VKI B787-8 Jetstar Flown back to Charleston, SC after painting at Acadiana Rgnl, LA
L/N 257 C/N 36235 B787-8 VH-VKI JETSTAR
Dep ARA 14:22 CST Arr CHS 16:49 EST
Call Sign BOE222 Hex Code 7C6BC0
54th Charleston Built Aircraft

[Greg Hyde]

From Puget Sound:

VKI on the way

Wednesday, 28 January 2015


VH-VKI N787-8 Jetstar Delivered
L/N 257 C/N 36235 B787-8 VH-VKI JETSTAR
Dep PAE 10:23 PST Arr YMML/MEL 21:49 AEDT
Call Sign JST7992 Hex Code 7C6BC0
54th Charleston Built Aircraft

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

Jetstar Airways has gradually updated Northern Winter 2015/16 schedule, until 30NOV15 inclusive. From 25OCT15, Boeing 787-8 operations will be expanded to following routes.

eff 25OCT15
Melbourne – Singapore
JQ007 MEL1200 – 1650SIN 788 x16
JQ008 SIN2000 – 0645+1MEL 788 x16

Melbourne – Tokyo Narita
JQ023 MEL2345 – 0805+1NRT 788 x246
JQ024 NRT1215 – 0045+1MEL 788 x357

eff 26OCT15
Brisbane – Honolulu
JQ005 BNE1755 – 0730HNL 788 25
JQ006 HNL1040 – 1625+1BNE 788 14

Melbourne – Honolulu
JQ001 MEL1910 – 0830HNL 788 6
JQ001 MEL1950 – 0910+1HNL 788 14

JQ002 HNL0900 – 1710+1MEL 788 25
JQ002 HNL1000 – 1810+1MEL 788 6

Info from: http://airlineroute.net/2015/02/15/jq-787-w15update1/

[Brad Myer]

So that means all A330s will be gone from the end of Oct 2015.

[Greg Hyde]

Maybe a little earlier

Jetstar due to go all-787 for long-haul flying by September


http://australianaviation.com.au/2015/02/jetstar-due-to-go-all-787-for-long-haul-flying-by-september/

[Dennis McLean]

After a bit of searching on the Jetstar site it appears that these are the commencing dates for the other 2 destinations:

10 July - MEL/NRT

5 August - MEL/SIN

Plus of course MEL & BNE/HNL on 14/15 September.

NRT and HNL now line up with VKK due for delivery on 1 July and VKL 31 August. However as All Things 787 now shows VKJ due for delivery on 15 March not 15 July as previously shown, it appears that Jetstar will have a spare for about 4-5 months.

Any thoughts???

[Dennis McLean]

Just a follow up, MEL/NRT appears to be 2357 at start up and MEL/SIN x24 at start up.

[Dennis McLean]

VKJ now pushed out to 30 March for delivery

[Dennis McLean]

According to ALL THINGS 787, VKJ now due for delivery on 30 April, another changed date.

[Greg Hyde]

VKJ hasn't flown as yet, so it would never of made 30/03 based on previous deliveries.

[Dennis McLean]

VKJ has moved now to EMC, Bay AW, still Pre Flight Check with delivery still slated for 30 April.

[Greg Hyde]

May firm up delivery date,

First flight 30/04/2015

VH-VKJ B787-8 Jetstar First Flight
L/N 278 C/N 36326 B787-8 VH-VKJ JETSTAR
Dep PAE 13:23 PDT Arr PAE 15:43 PDT via MWH
Call Sign BOE223 Hex Code 7C6BC1

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

A new route for the JQ B787's with the introduction of Coolangatta-Wuhan twice weekly services starting September 29th...

Effective 29 September 2015, Jetstar Airways (JQ) will add Wuhan (WUH), China to its international network. The low cost carrier, wholly owned by QANTAS, will fly twice weekly from the Gold Coast/Coolangatta Airport to Wuhan using two-class 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. Flights are scheduled every Tuesday and Saturday.

The Travel Daily Australia (05 May 15)reports that the “new service is being delivered in partnership with the Dalian Wanda Group, a major Chinese tourism and hospitality operator which is developing a $1 billion-plus hotel complex in Surfers Paradise.” This group will sell integrated flights and holiday packages to the Gold Coast for Chinese travellers the TD reports.

“This new service opens up a direct link between Southeast Queensland and one of the largest travel markets in the world, delivering about 70,000 seats between China and the Gold Coast each year,”, David Hall, CEO Jetstar Airways.
The carrier also recently announced the addition of Townsville – Denpasar(Bali) A320 non-stop services from September.

Flights are subject to regulatory approvals.

Info from: http://www.airlinehubbuzz.com/jetstar-launches-787-gold-coast-china-service/

[Greg Hyde]

How long would it take to bring the B787 into QF mainline operations ?

Considering JQ has done most of the hard work with certification, SOP, ...

Could they be leased back from JQ with JQ crews ?

Just wondering ....

[C Patters]

Does anyone have an update on what's happening with VKJ & why it hasn't commenced its delivery flight as it's been ready for a few weeks now?

[Sarah C]

VKJ will be on its delivery flight in the coming days........

[Brandon Giacomin]

Does anyone have an update on what's happening with VKJ & why it hasn't commenced its delivery flight as it's been ready for a few weeks now?

I was under the impression that it is due to JQ not requiring the extra 787 until the start of July. Next route to switch to 787 ops is MEL-NRT from 10 July. Then MEL-SIN from 5 August, so VKK will probably arrive late July/early August. Then MEL/BNE-HNL from 14 September, so VKL will more than likely arrive in early September.

[Dennis McLean]

VKJ is shown as ready for delivery, 1 July USA time. It is now 05.05am 2 July in Everett, KPAE, and it has not moved yet, perhaps tomorrow?????
VKK had its first flight on 29 June, and is due for delivery on 31 July.
VKL is undergoing final assembly and is due to roll out on 28 July with a 31 August delivery date

[JamesL]

Please delete

[Brian Noldt]

just checked FlightAware and VH-VKJ is scheduled to depart at 3pm PDT (8am EST) as Jetstar 7992

[Brian Noldt]

VH-VKJ is on the way. Just departed.

[Greg Hyde]

from Puget Sound

Thursday, 2 July 2015
VH-VKJ B787-8 Jetstar Delivered
L/N 278 C/N 36236 B787-8 VH-VKJ JETSTAR
Dep PAE 15:23 PDT Arr YMML / MEL 12:32 AEST
Call Sign JST7992 Hex Code 7C6BC1

[Greg Hyde]

Looks like VKJ went into service yesterday flying it's first MEL - Bali run

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVKJ/history/20150711/0715Z/YMML/WADD

[Greg Hyde]

from Puget Sound:

Thursday, 16 July 2015
VH-VKK B787-8 Jetstar Delivered
L/N 321 C/N 36237 B787-8 VH-VKK JETSTAR
Dep PAE 15:16 PDT Arr YMML / MEL 12:03 AEST
Call Sign JST7992 Hex Code 7C6BC2

[Brian Noldt]

From FlightAware:

VH-VKK Is in service. Melbourne to Bali this morning and to doing Bali to Brisbane this afternoon.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVKK

[Greg Hyde]

Brian, that must be the quickest B787 entry into service.

[Brian Noldt]

Greg, just going on the information from FlightAware. Further investigation, I can't find anything on the Melboune Airport departures or anything at Bali Airport for the times stated, so it may not have happened.

[Rowan McKeever]

Flight status page at jetstar.com shows JQ1035 which matches to both flightaware and flightradar24. Five days does seem shorter than usual but I suppose when needs must...

[Greg Hyde]

A quick spreadsheet

Rego ArrivalinOz First Rev Days

VKA 09/10/2013 13/11/2013 35
VKB 13/12/2013 15/01/2014 33
VKD 12/01/2014 23/01/2014 11
VKE 25/04/2014 10/05/2014 15
VKF 04/07/2014 12/07/2014 08
VKG 26/08/2014 05/09/2014 10
VKH 16/08/2014 23/08/2014 07
VKI 29/01/2015 05/02/2015 07
VKJ 04/07/2015 11/07/2015 07
VKK 18/07/2015 23/07/2015 05

[Brian Noldt]

VH-VKK Is now showing on the runway at Bali as JST 1058

[Greg Hyde]

Denpasar was closed overnight so they may be Bali extras to catch up on the flights that were cancelled yesterday/last night.

[Brian Noldt]

Must be a real nightmare with the staff at Jetstar scheduling, with aircraft going or not going plus aircraft withdrawn from service and new aircraft being put into service, and not forgetting the tech and cabin crew.

[Dennis McLean]

VKL is now shown on All Things 787 as a delivery date of 30 September, previously 31 August. So with MEL & BNE due to start HNL 787 services on 14 September, how is it going to happen if VKL does not get here until 30/9 ?????

[NathanJ]

how is it going to happen if VKL does not get here until 30/9 ?????

Magic man!

[Greg Hyde]

From JQSource:

Jetstar B787-8 VH-VKK Enters Service on Denpasar Extra.

23/07/2015

Jetstar Boeing 787-8 VH-VKK entered service this morning operating an additional Melbourne – Denpasar service as JQ1035. This operated in place of yesterday’s JQ35. The aircraft then operated an additional Denpasar – Melbourne service as JQ1058 in place of yesterday’s JQ58.

[Brian Noldt]

VH-VKK just landed at Sydney Airport

[Ian Gains]

Greg, just as a correction, VKK flew DPS-BNE after her JST1035 flight, as JST1058 arriving around 21.20 last night. She positioned down to SYD as JST7992.

[Daniel F]

I was at the Boeing factory today. VKL is currently the first aircraft at the front of the production line. So should be ready soon, just needs a shiny coat of paint.

[Oliver Gigacz]

VKL is scheduled to roll out of the FAL in the next day or so, and delivery is scheduled for mid to late September.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-VKL (36238) was added to the Aus Register on 31/07

[Jarden S]

Is that the last one on order?

[MarkR]

Is that the last one on order?
For the time being, yes.

[Dennis McLean]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that no's 12, 13 & 14, potentially VKM, N & O have been deferred not cancelled. I know the order for no 15 was cancelled??

[MarkR]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that no's 12, 13 & 14, potentially VKM, N & O have been deferred not cancelled. I know the order for no 15 was cancelled??

Spot on, 11 confirmed deliveries, 3 deferred with no firm date or slot known and 1 cancelled out of the 15 originally slated for Jetstar. The announcement was in relation to cuts running through to FY17 made in Feb last year, so I think its a fair assumption you wont see the orders coming to fruition before then. I also think its a reasonable assumption they will have the same fate as the A380s that were deferred, in that they will eventually be cancelled.

[Ricky T]

Spot on, 11 confirmed deliveries, 3 deferred with no firm date or slot known and 1 cancelled out of the 15 originally slated for Jetstar. The announcement was in relation to cuts running through to FY17 made in Feb last year, so I think its a fair assumption you wont see the orders coming to fruition before then. I also think its a reasonable assumption they will have the same fate as the A380s that were deferred, in that they will eventually be cancelled.

As noted in the Investor Presentation for the FY15 results, the 3 deferred orders for JQ has now been reallocated to QF and converted to 787-9 on a one to one basis.

[Greg Hyde]

From Puget Sound

Thursday 20 August 2015

VH-VKL B787-8 Jetstar First Flight
L/N 344 C/N 36238 B787-8 VH-VKL JETSTAR
Dep PAE 14:27 PDT Arr PAE 17:12 PDT via MWH
Call Sign BOE225 Hex Code 7C6BC3

[Garry Emanuel]

Forgive me if this is covered elsewhere - what was the reason for the cancellation (VKC ?????) ?

[Rowan McKeever]

If you're asking what I think you're asking, Garry, then JQ skipped VKC as it was already the registration of a private aircraft.

[Garry Emanuel]

Thanks Rowan - actually keen to understand why there was a cancellation too ? I thought the 2 were linked.

[Greg Hyde]

VKC is

VH VKC

Glider with landing gear

Manufacturer: SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH
Model: STANDARD CIRRUS
Serial number: 322
Aircraft first registered in Australia: 26 October 2004
Year of manufacture: 1973

Full Registration


Registration holder as of 20 July 2010

JOHNSON, Nathan Grant

2/12 Stockton Pl
ESTELLA NSW 2650
Australia

Registered operator as of 20 July 2010

JOHNSON, Nathan Grant

2/12 Stockton Pl
ESTELLA NSW 2650
Australia

Not sure if JQ tried to buy/trade the rego like VA did with BZG (Bretts Jet). The VH-BZG was previously allocated to two Victorian farmers Piper Warrior. The farmer reportedly swapped the registration with Virgin Blue for a couple of tickets to Canada & Alaska, while the co-owner of the Warrior was off to South Africa with the compliments of Virgin Blue.

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-VKL has a new updated delivery date of 10/09

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-VKL status is now 'ready for delivery'. It's delivery date is still 10th of September.

[Brian Noldt]

Came across this video on YouTube

29/08/2015 at PAE

VH-VKL performing a missed approach in heavy windstorm. Wind at 35kt, gusting to 50kt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieX2Yr7flek

[Terence W]

Thanks Brian - Interesting that with the landing gears down, the main gear doors were down for the whole of the first approach but closed (as they usually should be?) for the second. Can they be controlled separately from the lowering and raising of the gear?

Also you can see an interesting looking probe (RAT?) under the fuselage near the back of the right wing root. Anyone know what that's for?

Curious. :-)

[Terence W]

Answering one of my own questions after I googled it - yes it looks like that is the Ram Air Turbine deployed and that's what's making the turboprop sound as the plane passes the camera.

According to the web page below it's common for the RAT to be deployed for testing during initial flight testing.

http://airpigz.com/blog/2014/2/11/video-paine-field-787-landings-lots-of-them.html

[Yusef D]

That is a very small RAT! (only electric I guess, not hydraulic like others)

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-VKL has been delivered.

[Greg Hyde]

Chris,

Has it commenced it ferry ?

[Christopher Campbell]

no not yet ill be monitoring this

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FH3Y2-vRUgojntPkCSJI5Pd-15rsJ1a0SFCRaT-iqgo/pub?single=true&gid=9&output=html

[Christopher Campbell]

VH-VKL will depart sometime from 5am to 11am on Sunday

[Brian Noldt]

From FlightAware:

VH-VKL is scheduled to depart Everett at 16:00 PDT (09:00 AEST) and arrive Melbourne Monday at 00:59 AEST

[Christopher Campbell]

That's odd on Twitter through the Paine Airport they said it was going to depart at noon which is about and an hour 20m ago

[Brian Noldt]

FlightAware have updated the departure to 15.10 PDT and arrival to 23:48 AEST

[Brian Noldt]

Flightradar24 shows VH-VKL, JST7992, taxiing at Paine Field Airpot

[Christopher Campbell]

Departed at 8:27am AEST

[Christopher Campbell]

Why is there such a lengthy time between when VH-VKL arrives in Melbourne to when the 787s replace (September 25) the last A330 route from EBE?

[Greg Hyde]

From Puget Sound

Saturday, 5 September 2015
VH-VKL B787-8 Jetstar Delivered
L/N 344 C/N 36238 B787-8 VH-VKL JETSTAR
Dep PAE 15:27 PDT Arr YMML/MEL 00:25 AEST
Call Sign JST7992 Hex Code 7C6BC3

[MarkR]

Why is there such a lengthy time between when VH-VKL arrives in Melbourne to when the 787s replace (September 25) the last A330 route from EBE?

Perhaps that is JQ being conservative with assets, or maybe they have one scheduled to go offline for a few weeks for a service.

[Christopher Campbell]

Just saw VH-VKL just touch down in Melbourne at 12:26am

[Greg Hyde]

VKL is scheduled to fly JST7992, Mel to Syd this afternoon.

Is that a positioning flight for entry into service ?

[Stefan Perkas]

VKL is scheduled to fly JST7992, Mel to Syd this afternoon.

Is that a positioning flight for entry into service ?

Scheduled to operate 'JQ37' SYD-DPS this afternoon

[Christopher Campbell]

Is the last Jetstar A330 flight this Tuesday, 15th?

[Stefan Perkas]

from Airline route...

In August 2015’s schedule update, Jetstar Airways has revised planned Airbus A330-200 operational schedule for the month of September 2015. Planned last A330-200 International service on 24SEP15, Melbourne > Honolulu > Brisbane remains unchanged. However, this last A330-200 International service will also become the final scheduled operation, as the airline removed A330 schedule on Sydney – Melbourne route, on/after 25SEP15.

Planned schedule on 24SEP15 as follow.

JQ001 MEL1840 – 0910HNL 332
JQ006 HNL1040 – 1625+1BNE 332

[Christopher Campbell]

Is Melbourne - Honolulu switching to 787 tomorrow as tomorrow its showing that JQ1 JQ6 is being operated by the B787

[Alex T]

Is Melbourne - Honolulu switching to 787 tomorrow as tomorrow its showing that JQ1 JQ6 is being operated by the B787

Only for tomorrow's JQ1/JQ6 sectors. As per Stefan's post above the A332 is still rostered to fly the JQ1/JQ6 sectors on the 17th, 19th, 21st and 24th (Final JQ A332 flight).

[Christopher Campbell]

oh ok, understood, thanks

[Dennis McLean]

VKI due in BNE at 16.30 today

[Dennis McLean]

Does anyone know which 787 will be doing JQ5 BNE/HNL Friday. EBE is on its second last flight for JQ, MEL/HNL tonight JQ1 and arriving in BNE from HNL on JQ6 tomorrow

[Brandon Giacomin]

VKK is ferrying MEL-BNE as JQ7991.