VH-VKA - Jetstar - LN 0123 / MSN 36227

Airframe Summary
Line Number (LN):0123
MSN:36227
Variant:Boeing B787-8
Current Registration:VH-VKA
Current Operator:Jetstar
Owner/Lessor:Qantas
First Operator:Qantas
All Operators: Jetstar, Qantas
Current Status:Active
Configuration:W56Y282
Operational History
21 Feb 2021
VH-VKAJetstar
Parked due to the COVID-19 Virus
17 May 2017
VH-VKAJetstar
Flap asymmetry and result of tyre debris from wheel number 6
15 Dec 2016
VH-VKAJetstar
Returned to service following repairs
29 Nov 2016
VH-VKAJetstar
Whilst performing flight JQ-1 from Melbourne to Honolulu the aircraft departed from Runway 16 when the aircraft suffered a bird strike. No abnormal indications to the crew where shown by the aircraft and they therefore continued to Honolulu without Any further known issues landing 10 hours later. Post flight inspection however showed terminal damage to the number 1 engine and therefore requires replacement, aircraft grounded.
1 Oct 2013
VH-VKAQantas
1st Qantas
1 Oct 2013
VH-VKAJetstar
Leased to Airline
30 Sep 2013
VH-VKAQantas
New aircraft - Delivered to airline
14 Sep 2013
VH-VKAQantas
First Flight
13 Jul 2013
VH-VKAQantas
Rolled out (New Aircraft)
13 May 2013
VH-VKAQantas
Entered Final Assembly
1 Jan 2009
VH-VKAQantas
Built at Everett
1 Jan 2009
VH-VKAQantas
Powered by General Electric Engines
1 Jan 2009
VH-VKAQantas
Build Type - Production Standard

Data sourced from the B787 Register database • Independent • Not affiliated with Boeing