Line Number (LN):0162
MSN:36230
Variant:Boeing B787-8
Current Registration:VH-VKE
Current Operator:JetStar
Owner/Lessor:Qantas
First Operator:Qantas
All Operators: JetStar, Qantas
Current Status:Active
Configuration:W56Y282
B788
Operational History
DateMovement TypeRegOperatorDetailStatusUpdate
13 Sep 2023IncidentVH-VKEJetStarCracked WindshieldActiveUpdate
18 Sep 2019IncidentVH-VKEJetStarCracked WindshieldActiveUpdate
21 Dec 2015MovementVH-VKEJetStarWhilst performing flight JQ-7 from Melbourne to Singapore, at FL400 over the Timor sea approx. 150nm West of Darwin the crew chose to divert due to an instrument problem. The crew reportedly had issues with the aircrafts speed and altitude systems, caused by an instrument fault. The passengers reported faults with the anti-ice system, and sensors. The aircraft underwent maintenance overnight and continued its journey.ActiveUpdate
23 Apr 2014MovementVH-VKEJetStarLeased to AirlineActiveUpdate
22 Apr 2014MovementVH-VKEQantasNew aircraft - Delivered to airlineActiveUpdate
10 Apr 2014MovementVH-VKEQantasFirst FlightOn OrderUpdate
10 Mar 2014MovementVH-VKEQantasRolled out (New Aircraft)On OrderUpdate
08 Jan 2014MovementVH-VKEQantasEntered Final AssemblyOn OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009MovementVH-VKEQantasBuilt at EverettOn OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009MovementVH-VKEQantasPowered by General Electric EnginesOn OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009NoteworthyVH-VKEQantasBuild Type - Production StandardOn OrderUpdate

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