Line Number (LN): 534
MSN: 37978
Variant: Boeing B787-9
Current Registration: G-VBOW
Current Operator: Virgin Atlantic Airways
Owner/Lessor: Virgin Atlantic Airways
First Operator: Virgin Atlantic Airways
All Operators: Virgin Atlantic Airways
Current Status: Active
Configuration: W56Y282
B789
Operational History
Date Movement Type Reg Operator Detail Status Update
09 Mar 2020MovementG-VBOWVirgin Atlantic AirwaysDeviated from localizer and descended below minimum safe altitude at Hong KongActiveUpdate
02 Mar 2019MovementG-VBOWVirgin Atlantic AirwaysReturned to service following repairsActiveUpdate
19 Apr 2018MovementG-VBOWVirgin Atlantic AirwaysGrounded due to Rolls Royce Engine IssuesGroundedUpdate
01 Jan 2018NoteworthyG-VBOWVirgin Atlantic AirwaysNamed Pearly QueenActiveUpdate
29 Mar 2017MovementG-VBOWVirgin Atlantic AirwaysNew aircraft - Delivered to airlineActiveUpdate
19 Mar 2017MovementG-VBOWVirgin Atlantic AirwaysFirst FlightOn OrderUpdate
08 Feb 2017MovementG-VBOWVirgin Atlantic AirwaysRolled out (New Aircraft)On OrderUpdate
23 Dec 2016MovementG-VBOWVirgin Atlantic AirwaysEntered Final AssemblyOn OrderUpdate
27 Feb 2014MovementG-VBOWVirgin Atlantic AirwaysAssigned as ZB040On OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009MovementG-VBOWVirgin Atlantic AirwaysBuilt at CharlestonOn OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009NoteworthyG-VBOWVirgin Atlantic AirwaysBuild Type - Production StandardOn OrderUpdate

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