From CH-Aviation

30.05.2023 - 23:20 UTC

Jetstar Airways (JQ, Melbourne Tullamarine) expects its new A321-200NX(LR)s and A321-200NY(XLR)s to be providing more than 50% of its narrowbody capacity by the 2027 financial year. The Qantas Group, owners of the low-cost carrier, made the disclosure during an investor's briefing in Sydney on May 29.

Jetstar has seven A321neo(LR)s already delivered from a larger order of 23. Once all those aircraft arrive, deliveries of fifteen A321neo(XLR)s will begin. A Jetstar spokesperson told ch-aviation that the eighth A321neo(LR), VH-OFW (msn 11380), will land in Australia on or around June 18. The spokesperson said the airline expects 18 of the A321neo(LR)s by the end of calendar 2024. Concurrently, the airline will begin phasing out many of its A320-200s, with those retained used on domestic routes

The Qantas Group said they will primarily use the A321neo(LR)s on short haul international routes, including to Denpasar. Jetstar has a dominant 51% market share on routes between Australia and Denpasar. The airline also sees growth opportunities beyond Indonesia and is starting a Sydney Kingsford Smith - Rarotonga service in late June using the aircraft type. The A321neo(XLR)s will fly on medium-haul international sectors and have the range to fly to markets such as Singapore Changi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta from any Australian capital city. The existing 11-strong fleet of B787-8s will be retained and focus on Jetstar's medium to long haul sectors, including flights to Japan and South Korea. The Qantas Group says the new
Airbus narrowbodies will open up a range of new destinations.

Participants in this week's briefing were told that Jetstar was "leveraging its low-cost position" and brand to strengthen and grow outbound leisure routes from Australia, including to Japan where Jetstar anticipates a 36% market share on the country pair this financial year. In addition, the airline wants to launch into new markets, highlighting North Asia as a focus region, and boost its partnerships to increase reach. Jetstar currently has 49 interline and 14 codeshare partners.

VH-OFW has commenced taxi trails and RTO's prior to its ff.

Exp delivery is around 18/06

VH-OFW has had its first flight on 08/06

VH-OFW has conducted a second flight test yesterday.

Airbus A321-271NX 11380 VH-OFW Jetstar Airways delivery 20-22jun23 XFW-MCT-SIN-MEL ex D-ABXI

Currently in Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

Stopped at Muscat on the way. In the past it has been Hamburg to India direct.

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHOFW

No, top up the tanks MCT and try TRV to MEL direct.

Seems it’s going to do TRV - ADL direct … arriving tomorrow ( 22/6) about 0540 hrs local .

Arrived, MEL 09:38 this morning

I've gotta say, I flew on the new JQ A321neo recently. From a customer comfort perspective, what an absolute disappointment. The A321 is the widest single isle plane out there, yet the seats were absolutely tiny. I don't know if Jetstar is trying to save on weight, but the overall comfort could have been so much better. To think they use these aircraft on overnight flights from Bali, without even a proper headrest, is crazy. I'll be avoiding it at all costs.

don't forget that each airline will choose it's own seat config and layout ,
I flew on Austrian Airlines A321 a few years ago on a flight from Vienna to London , one of the best flights on a int Europe route of 2-3 hours I ever had,

It depends on the airline , though I think if airlines want to use these on longer flights ie , Sydney > Bali , or to Japan from AUS as Jetstar is wanting to do , then they will need to focus on passenger comfort

JQ434 passengers getting a shiny and brand new 321NEO with OFW operating its first RPT service this morning.

VH-OFY/11410 was added to the register on the 28/06/23

VH-OFS operated/ing the first SYD-RAR(atonga) rotation today.

VH-OFY/11410 has been out doing RTO & Taxy Runs prior to its ff.

VH-OFY/11410 has performed another series of RTO & Taxy Runs prior to its ff.

Yes, for sure. My last flight on Ansett was on a A320 between MEL and LST in 1999. I don't think I've been in a more comfortable economy class since.

First flight of the above: 10jul23.

VH-OFY/11410 had its CAF flight yesterday

Airbus A321 -251NX 11410 VH-OFY Jetstar Airways delivery 22-24july23 XFW-BLR-PER-MEL ex D-AYAK

VH-OFY arrived in Melbourne this morning direct from Thiruvananthapuram, India

A good photo op for QF with two new a/c arriving within days of each other.

OFY has opened her account, having just operated JQ560 MEL BNE

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

Two more JQ A321neos were added to the register yesterday(08/09)

VH-OYF/11529
VH-OYC/11676

On 11/09 JQ added another A321neos to the register:

VH-OYD/11797

does anyone know if Jetstar plans using the A321 on the Sydney to Ballina route ? I know the runway at Ballina in northern NSW was widened a couple of years ago to accommodate the A321 into the future. They currently operate the A320 into Ballina and have done so for the last 20 yrs or so.

Was spotted in Hamburg in full paint and without engines installed and test reg D-AYAV

I don't see any A321 or 737-10 going into Ballina unless there's a substantial runway widening and lengthening.

Existing 738 and A320 operations require a dispensation due to the less than standard 30m width, while the 1900m length is a challenge for ops with the current crop of jets, let alone heavier ones.

VH-OYC, (D-AYAT), 11676 has been spotted in Hamburg in primer without engines installed.

VH-OYF, 11529 is in production.

Yusef wrote ( I don't see any A321 or 737-10 going into Ballina unless there's a substantial runway widening and lengthening.

Existing 738 and A320 operations require a dispensation due to the less than standard 30m width, while the 1900m length is a challenge for ops with the current crop of jets, let alone heavier ones. )

thanks Yusef , I checked and see that runway was only resurfaced this year after 10 years , not widened , I suppose on a perfect day with zero wind a A321 not fully loaded might be able to land / takeoff , but those days are rare ,
very windy last 6 weeks up here .

Jetstar Airways, D-AYAV/VH-OYD/11797 has started taxi tests prior to ff.

JQ could have an additional 3 X Neos in service by the end of the year.

Just the 2 by the looks, will be BNE based 👍🏻

[QUOTE=Laurent Sanhard;117671]Yusef wrote. I suppose on a perfect day with zero wind a A321 not fully loaded might be able to land / takeoff , but those days are rare ,
very windy last 6 weeks up here .[/QUOTE

From a piloting perspective , a zero wind day is far from perfect . A head wind whilst landing and taking off will reduce the runway used . Zero wind days are rare , thankfully .

David C

A321-251NX, OYD has conducted its first flight from snow covered XFW-XFW, (with a possible landing in HAM), on 4/12/23 with a total flight time of 2 hours 20 minutes. It was using test registration D-AYAV and callsign AIB797A. A Christmas present for Jetstar.

There is no further news from XFW on either OYC or OYF.

I believe the plan is for both OYC and OYD to be delivered before Christmas.

Sched is Dec 15th XFW-BLR, 16th BLR-PER, arriving MEL 6am 17th.

How many they receive will depend on if or when Airbus has its Xmas shutdown.

Is this delivery schedule for OYD, Chris?

OYC was spotted in primer and no engines on 29/10/23. Nothing further has been posted, so it may not be ready for delivery before the shutdown commences.