VH-A5C. Airbus A320-251N. c/n 12374.

 

 

This aircraft was ordered new by Jetstar Airways, Australia - ?

It was built by Airbus at the Toulouse (Blagnac) facility - 2024

It was the third Airbus A320N for Jetstar Airways

Powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 turbo-fan engines

Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-A5C - September 12, 2024

Registered to Qantas Airways Limited, Sydney

Leased to Jetstar Airways Limited, Melbourne as the registered operator

It was observed at Toulouse (Blagnac) undergoing engine run and taxi check as '12374R2B - December 21, 2024

It was observed at Toulouse (Blagnac) undergoing engine run and taxi check as '12374R3C - January 08, 2025

Taxi check and rejected take-off performed at Toulouse (Blagnac) as 'AIB1G07A' - January 17, 2025

First test flight (T1) flown at Toulouse (13:43 - 16:04 UTC) as 'F-WWIG' (AIB011G) - January 20, 2025

Second test flight (C1) flown at Toulouse (09:50 - 11:22 UTC) as 'F-WWIG' (AIB021G) - January 28, 2025

Accepted by Jetstar Airways at Toulouse (Blagnac) - February 01, 2025

Departed Toulouse (Blagnac - 07:44) ) on the delivery flight to Australia as Flight JST8991 - February 01, 2025

It arrived at Melbourne (Tullamarine - 22:24 AEDT) on completion of the delivery flight - February 03, 2025

Ferry route: Toulouse - Muscat - Kuala Lumpur - Melbourne

Entered service Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Gold Coast as Flight JQ446 - February 08, 2025

Current with Jetstar Airways

 

 

VH-A5C. Jetstar - in the revised livery at Adelaide West Beach Airport, February 17, 2025.

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VH-A5C. Jetstar - in the revised livery at Adelaide West Beach Airport, February 17, 2025.

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VH-A5C. Jetstar - in the revised livery at Adelaide West Beach Airport, February 17, 2025.

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VH-A5C. Jetstar - in the revised livery at Adelaide West Beach Airport, February 17, 2025.

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VH-A5C. Jetstar - in the revised livery at Adelaide West Beach Airport, February 18, 2025.

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