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Old 22nd November 2021, 06:20 PM
Tristan S Tristan S is offline
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Interesting.. thanks...

FVX is listed on an earlier CH-Aviation article also going to Hevilift
https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/n...ens-perth-base
This is from September, so perhaps it didnt eventuate.

If FVN / FVP are still listed, then this would suggest FVQ/FVR/FVY are those sold. Would probably make sense for the two in CNS, FVY is interesting as it hasnt flown since 2019 but is younger.
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Old 23rd November 2021, 07:46 AM
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The next of the Silk Air 738s for VA (9V-MGP) is due today into BNE at 1837L
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/9VMGP
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Old 23rd November 2021, 02:39 PM
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Interesting.. thanks...

FVX is listed on an earlier CH-Aviation article also going to Hevilift
https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/n...ens-perth-base
This is from September, so perhaps it didnt eventuate.
I think they went with FVL instead
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Old 27th November 2021, 05:53 PM
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Grabbed a shot on my phone as we took off today

https://photos.app.goo.gl/DSoFQSyphxCQmw1J9
Got a closer look today as both were parked in line, FVQ is close to finished while FVR is still sans engines, both appear to have had the leading edge of the tail replaced pretty much obliterating the Virgin logo
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Old 27th November 2021, 08:05 PM
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IJU back to BNE from TSV tomorrow as VA9932
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Old 28th November 2021, 01:21 PM
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Got a closer look today as both were parked in line, FVQ is close to finished while FVR is still sans engines, both appear to have had the leading edge of the tail replaced pretty much obliterating the Virgin logo
My suspicion is that just the paint has been replaced on the leading edge of the tail - maybe with the deliberate aim of obliterating the Virgin logo. Temporarily painting the rudder might be slightly more complicated due to weight and balance issues (for what would be a temp paint job anyway until a new operator is identified) hence my suspicion the front section was painted for the purpose of removing the Virgin name.

Just my educated guess.
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Old 28th November 2021, 09:19 PM
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IJQ enters service tomorrow operating VA1396/1403
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Old 29th November 2021, 07:45 AM
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9V-MGP was added to VH reg as VH-IWX on the 24/11
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Old 29th November 2021, 09:30 PM
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Word is that the 7 latest 737s announced will be -700s. Interesting.
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Old 30th November 2021, 06:37 AM
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Word is that the 7 latest 737s announced will be -700s. Interesting.
GECAS Birds ex Westjet maybe?
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