Stored Virgin Jets
 

Anyone out there know why VUM and VUN have been stored in Melbourne for several weeks now?

Both have been parked outside the old John Holland sheds since mid March!

Seems long term. Both have that silver foil over the cockpit windows, tape up vents and covered landing gear etc.

Looks like VUM is ferrying to Christchurch tonight

VH-VUM now returning from Christchurch. I wonder if VUN will follow suit and spend a few days at Christchurch...

VH-VUN positioned to CHC last evening as VA9948. VH-VUM hasn't yet flown since returning CHC-MEL.

Both jets are back in storage in Melbourne

No definite answer but here's an AA article:
http://australianaviation.com.au/201...o-place-to-go/

They have four new 738's about to be delivered too.

Seems odd that if VUM & VUN lease has expired, then why sit on the ground in MEL and not returned to lessor.

Also wonder why they painted 738's in the new livery if lease expiries would occur some months later.

They were leased from CIT in Oct/Nov 2007 respectively.

Both leave Australia and return to lessor in September. Going to Singapore for end of lease maintenance at this time. YFS is due in September at this stage followed by another 3 new builds shortly thereafter.