Virgin 737-800 VH-BZG

Paul F · #1 13th March 2014, 02:19 PM

Looks like BZG has been put in to storage at MEL, all senses and pitot tubes and APU openings have been covered over along with engine covers.

JamesL · #2 14th March 2014, 03:18 PM

Yeh I saw that too Paul, its been there for a few weeks now I think...

Steve S... 2 · #3 14th March 2014, 03:59 PM

Interesting.

I don't understand why they would store a very young 737-800, but still operate the two 737-700's.

Bit odd wonder what the story is.

Dan Hammond · #4 14th March 2014, 04:49 PM

According to flight aware its most recent flight was on the 9/3 from SYD to MEL

Grahame Hutchison · #5 14th March 2014, 04:55 PM

From 16Right.com ADS-B

NathanJ · #6 14th March 2014, 05:13 PM

I believe it's scheduled to fly VA811 MEL - SYD on Monday morning.

Paul F · #7 14th March 2014, 06:16 PM

Here it is yesterday with everything covered and sealed up.

Paul F · #8 14th March 2014, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve S... 2

Interesting.

I don't understand why they would store a very young 737-800, but still operate the two 737-700's.

Bit odd wonder what the story is.

VA 737-700 couldn't see the reg was inside the John Holland hanger yesterday as well.

Mackenzie Davis · #9 15th March 2014, 05:21 PM

That would be VH-VBZ. Has been in Melbourne since Tuesday (11/3)

NathanJ · #10 16th March 2014, 11:45 AM

Now scheduled for VA309 MEL - BNE tomorrow morning.