Jetstar Fleet and Operations (Post-Covid)

[Anthony Collins]

Originally Posted by Tristan S

Only VWQ, VWN is operating.

Unsure why though, probably some maintenance.

Thanks, yes just VWQ. I was looking at my dates a little to quickly. One site lists VWQ status as 'parked'. Intresting.

[Stirling D]

Originally Posted by Anthony Collins

Thanks, yes just VWQ. I was looking at my dates a little to quickly. One site lists VWQ status as 'parked'. Intresting.

For some reason ps.net does that for aircraft that haven't flown over xx days.

[Greg Hyde]

Any word when JQ will start to rationalize their fleet ?

You would expect them to start offloading some of the older A320/1ceo frames ?

[MarkR]

Jetstar would be using 6 of the A321neos as replacements according to the last results announcement, which aligns with their current numbers, presumably this will start in the next few months as we come off peak season.

[Lauren J]

Originally Posted by Greg Hyde

Any word when JQ will start to rationalize their fleet ?

You would expect them to start offloading some of the older A320/1ceo frames ?

Some of the older Classics have steadily been retired over the past couple of years, a lot of the VQ_ and XN_ registrations have been offloaded already.

[James Smith]

From my records 1 x XJ*, 3 x JQ* and 7 x VQ* Jetstar registered A320's have transferred to QantasLink and 4 x XN* A320's have returned to Jetstar Asia with 1 still with Jetstar - XNJ. Also, the 6 x YX* registered A320's from Jetstar Japan are also still with Jetstar and were transferred for a period of 2 to 3 years between late 2021 and early 2022.

The 7 may return to Jetstar Asia or Jetstar Japan before any of the existing Jetstar A320's are retired.

On the flip side Jetstar has taken delivery of 19 x A321neos and 2 x A320neos since July, 2022, with the 10 x A320neos ordered to replace existing A320 classics.

[Lauren J]

Are there any more planned retirements? VQ_ or YX_ series maybe?

[Brenden S]

I heard there is 3 JQ Japan A320's heading to Network soon.

[Greg Hyde]

Read elsewhere that VH-OYV brings JQ to 90 frames.

I expect that some of the Ceo's may go before they hit 100 frames

[James Smith]

With this arrival (OYV) the total Jetstar Australia fleet will be at 90 aircraft.

Yes grh, I saw that post as well. However, my Jetstar aircraft count is only 89, including OYV. I'd be interested what total others may have so I can amend my records, if needed.