Jetstar A321neo
 

The first one is MSN 9540, with Aircraft Type - Airbus A321-251NX.

s/n 9540 has finally been sighted minus paint and engines

Showing as Jetstar Japan

A321-251NX, Jetstar Japan, D-, VH- (MSN 9540)

https://aibfamily.flights/A320/9540

s/n 9540 has reappeared with paint and no engines

A321-251NX, Jetstar Japan, D-AVZS, VH-OFE (MSN 9540)

Still showing as Jetstar Japan BUT VH-OFE

https://aibfamily.flights/A320/9540

Jetstar to bring Japan jets home to feast on Tigerair demise

Jetstar will bring more of its jets back home from Japan to boost its domestic fleet as it faces a delay of up to two years in the delivery of its new Airbus A321neo aircraft.

The budget Qantas subsidiary was set to receive the first of the new single-aisle, long-range variant A321neo jets in August 2020 with 18 to have joined its fleet by the end of 2022, enabling it to expand further into popular Asian travel destinations. But the order was put on hold last May when the COVID-19 pandemic brought the aviation industry to its knees.

https://www.smh.com.au/business/comp...10-p579ik.html

Jetstar reveals new A321LR livery, celebrates 18 years in the air

Budget carrier Jetstar has released first-look images of its new A321neo livery ahead of its planned deliveries, and in celebration of the airline’s 18th birthday.
Jetstar said the first of its 38 A321LR jets will arrive at its base in Melbourne “in the coming months”, about two years behind schedule in light of the pandemic.

The new livery retains the iconic Jetstar-orange underbelly and wingtips, however, now sees the colour extend onto the aircraft’s tail.

The new A321 jets will also boast wider seats than Jetstar’s existing narrowbody fleet, more overhead storage space, flip-down smartphone and tablet cradles, USB charging ports, and 50 per cent quieter engines.

Jetstar said the paint used on its new A321LRs is longer-lasting and reduces paint weight by up to 30 per cent compared to its predecessors, which will result in fuel savings of up to 108 tonnes per year across the fleet, reducing CO2 emissions by nearly 350 tonnes per year.

It comes as the airline celebrates 18 years in the air.

Jetstar was established as a low-cost subsidiary of Qantas in 2003, as a response to the entry of low-cost carrier Virgin Blue to the market. Jetstar took to the skies for the first time on 25 May 2004, with its inaugural flight from Newcastle to Melbourne Tullamarine.

“Today we’re excited to not only be celebrating our 18th birthday but also unveiling a new look for our incoming fleet of NEOs, representing a new era of flying for Jetstar,” said Jetstar Group CEO Gareth Evans.

“These modern aircraft are world-class in terms of performance, comfort and sustainability, ensuring our customers will enjoy a new range of benefits on board.
“With the NEOs arriving in our 18th birthday year, their arrival symbolises how we’ve grown to become the largest and most successful low-cost carrier in the Asia-Pacific region.”

A further eight aircraft are expected to be delivered between August 2022 and May 2023.

Meanwhile, the airline also anticipates welcoming 20 A321XLR (extra-long range) jets between 2024 and 2029, allowing the airline’s narrowbody fleet to fly to destinations even further away.

Evans said the extended range of these NEOs will also open up new international opportunities for the budget carrier, which could see Jetstar expand its international network.

The order was first announced in early 2018, with deliveries then expected to begin in 2020.

The aircraft will be configured in a single-class cabin of 232 ergonomic seats. The jets utilise fuel-efficient CFM LEAP engines, which reduce fuel burn by at least 15 per cent compared to the existing A320/21 fleet and reduce noise by up to 50 per cent.
Jetstar said its new A321neo fleet will first be deployed on domestic routes such as Melbourne to Cairns and the Gold Coast, before the airline looks to expand to short-haul international flights.

https://australianaviation.com.au/20...rs-in-the-air/

A new paint job before arriving in July

Jetstars 1st NEO (9540) was spotted on the move (behind a tug) late last week in Hamburg. Still taped-up and minus engines.

Jetstars VH-OFL (expected) 2nd NEO 10353 has been spotted at Hamburg.

Unpainted, minus engines and tail not attached.

I expect the first one has spent some time in the paint shop being repainted in JQ new livery.

Jetstar's 1st Neo has reappeared with engines fitted and hopefully ready for first flight.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXN1jaBX...name=4096x4096

Yesterday (14/7) was spotted performing Engine runs and taxi tests.

Spotted, now assembled, on wheels but still in primer and no engines.

Jetstar's 1st Neo (VH-OFE) has made its first flight in Hamburg on 21/07/22

Jetstar's 1st Neo (VH-OFE) has made a Customer Acceptance Flight of 01:18 yesterday.

Am reading it will be delivered tomorrow, routing XFW-BOM-PER-MEL
The first leg is up on FR24
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-ofe

Airbus A321 -251NX 9540 VH-OFE Jetstar Airways delivery 28jul22 XFW-BOM ex D-AVZS

OFE is on the move again

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHOFE

ETA Perth 21:36 tonight.

OFE has ferried to Melbourne for an appearance on tonight's news ahead of Bonzas arrival

NEO will commence domestic ops on 12/08.

Jetstar Airways starting next week is launching Airbus A321neo LR service, initially on domestic routes to/from Melbourne. Opened for reservation since last week, planned A321neo LR operation as follows.

Melbourne – Cairns
12AUG22 – 31AUG22 JQ938/941 1 daily
01SEP22 – 29OCT22 JQ945/942 1 daily
30OCT22 – 19DEC22 JQ943/946 4 weekly (Day x234)
20DEC22 – 30JAN23 JQ943/946 1 daily

Melbourne – Gold Coast
01SEP22 – 29OCT22 JQ434/439 1 daily
eff 30OCT22 JQ432/437 1 daily

https://aeroroutes.com/eng/220802-jq32q

The second NEO, OFL, has been added to the register.

OFL AIRBUS A321-251NX 10353 5/08/2022 ADD QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED

OFE has taken to the air for its first RPT flight operating MEL CNS as JQ938

Actually first Aus domestic NEO RPT service

Jetstar has scheduled the NEO's international debut on 07/09/22 with a one-off Melbourne – Denpasar & return flight.

JQ035 MEL1745 – 2145DPS 32Q
JQ036 DPS2315 – 0635+1MEL 32Q

Jetstar has added 3 x NEOs to the register on 16/09

OFP AIRBUS A321-251NX 11102
OFQ AIRBUS A321-251NX 11189
OFS AIRBUS A321-251NX 11229

Has anyone seen a seatmap for the JQ Neos ?

VH-OFP has been spotted in Hamburg, primer but no engines.

Easily found with a dummy booking on the MEL-CNS legs
Exit rows 18/19/29 and 39 rows in total

Downloadable version as PDF or JPG ?

VH-OFL/10353 was spotted at Hamburg yesterday in full paint but no engines.

VH-OFL/10353 was spotted at Hamburg yesterday in full paint and engines installed.

I expect its first flight in the near future.

VH-OFP has been spotted in Hamburg, full paint but no engines.

There are at least JQ 3xNEOs in various states of build;

Last spotted:

VH-OFL/10353 in full paint and engines installed
VH-OFP/11102 in full paint and engines installed
VH-OFQ/11189 assembled, primer, no engines

After completing hi-speed taxi runs.

VH-OFL had its ff yesterday of 02:22.

Flight Aware shows it as D-AVXM in the flight.

Airbus test reg

All being well, it could be here by the end of the month.

D-AVXM/VH-OFL had another test flight yesterday lasting 01:13.

This was a CAF so we may see VH-OFL sooner then later.

They were suppose to commence BNE ops today on JQ560 from MEL but of course Aircraft 2 and 3 are still in Europe.

These were on Jetstar press releases.:(

Jetstar will use the A321neo when SYD to Raratonga begins in June.

https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/221202-jqjun23rar

Jetstar have three neos online over the next two months doing domestic + Bali

https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/me...ts-for-summer/

Skyliner is showing A321neo VH-OFL beginning its delivery flight to Jetstar on 5-6/12/22, initially operating XFW-BLR-SIN. The flight has not commenced as yet.