Of the QF fleet only 33 had the number of cycles warranting checks.

The above 4 were selected based on movements up to yesterday (not cycles).

ie: Aircraft already in maintenance as well as those which hadn't flown for several days (maybe grounded)

VXF in BNE since 11pm on 31/10

A report in The Age newspaper claims that Lion Air have found cracks in younger aircraft. (Sorry I cant share the article)

The article by Patrick Hatch and Karuni Rompies states 2 Lion Air aircraft with fewer than the mandated minimum of 22600 flight cycles have been found to have cracks,, but also states it is in the -900 variant, whereas QF and VA operate -700 and -800 variants.

SMH is reporting the same story

https://www.smh.com.au/business/comp...06-p53828.html

Lionair aircraft were under 18000 cycles.

VXA flew up to BNE yesterday after being in MEL since 30/10.

The three QANTAS B738s that required pickle fork repairs are all back in service:

VXF - Returned to service on 19/12/19
VXM - Returned to service on 17/1/20
VXA - Returned to service on 15/2/20