QFLink/Network A319 Arrivals

[Greg Hyde]

Qlink/Network first A319-132 VH-8NP was added to the register on 5/1/24.

It is reportedly named "Kings Park" and can't be too far from arriving in Perth.

[James Smith]

QANTASLink, A319 VH-8NP, ex Spirit Airlines N504NK has flown LCQ-OAK and is about to depart OAK for HNL as SXI2377 on delivery.

[Greg Hyde]

QantasLink's VH-8NP
Network Aviation is taking delivery of VH-8NP "Karajini" (msn 2470) today. This QantasLink-liveried A319-132 is flying from LCQ to PER, via OAK, HNL, ... is being ferried by Southern Cross International as SXI2377. This is the first of three second-hand A319s to be leased by Network Aviation from Gryphon Aviation Leasing, and operated for QantasLink.

https://hnlrarebirds.blogspot.com/20...ks-vh-8np.html

Note: Name

[James Smith]

QANTASLink, A319 VH-8NP is scheduled to fly HNL-MAJ-CNS and then presumably to PER.

[Greg Hyde]

Looks like VH-8NP/SXI2377 has yet to depart from Majuro after arriving on the 10/01/24 ?

Any info ?

https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-8np#

[James Smith]

According to Flightaware, QANTASLink A319 VH-8NP, is scheduled to depart MAJ for CNS at 13:10 AEDT today with an expected arrival time of 17:03 local EST. I'm not aware of the reason for the extended time in MAJ.

[James Smith]

QANTASLink A319 VH-8NP, according to Flightaware has an expected landing time in CNS now of 17:52, departure to PER at 18:45 with arrival there at 21:21 (local times).

[James Smith]

QANTASLink A319 VH-8NP arrived in PER last night at 22:19 local time after an eight day ferry from Northern Florida, with a three day break in MAJ.

[Greg Hyde]

Qantas Link 1Q24 A319 Operations

Published at 1000GMT 17JAN24

Qantas Link from late-January 2024 plans to launch Airbus A319 aircraft operation, operated by Network Aviation. The all-Economy Class 150-seater aircraft is scheduled to operate following routes.

Perth – Broome eff 31JAN24 1-2 weekly (4 weekly from 16MAR24)
Perth – Geraldton eff 29JAN24 1 weekly (2 from 15MAR24)
Perth – Kalgoorlie eff 31JAN24 1-2 weekly (3 from 20MAR24)
Perth – Karratha eff 29JAN24 3-4 weekly
Perth – Newman eff 02FEB24 1-2 weekly (3 from 21MAR24)
Perth – Port Hedland eff 30JAN24 Various frequencies

Current A319 schedule listing is available until 30MAR24 inclusive.

[Greg Hyde]

QantasLink Welcomes ex-Spirit A319s Into Fleet

QantasLink has taken delivery of its first of three Airbus A319 jets, which will be based in Perth. The 18-year-old aircraft previously flew for Spirit Airlines, a low-cost carrier in the United States.

The first QantasLink Airbus A319 (registration: VH-8NP) touched down in Perth earlier this week, having flown in from Florida via California, Hawaii, the Marshall Islands and Cairns. The other two A319s are expected to arrive soon.

This is the first time QantasLink has used Airbus A319s. The planes will be operated by Network Aviation, which has already been operating Airbus A320s in QantasLink colours since 2018.

The new QantasLink A319 cabin layout

Qantas is making some cabin modifications before putting its Airbus A319s into service, including by removing the wider “Big Front Seats” installed by Spirit Airlines into the first few rows.

The QantasLink Airbus A319s will have 150 Economy Class seats, in a 3-3 layout over 25 rows. The plane won’t have wi-fi, in-seat power or a Business Class cabin, but Q-Streaming entertainment will be available.

According to the Qantas website, the seat pitch on this aircraft type will be 28 inches. This is less legroom than Qantas offers on its Boeing 737-800s.

The inaugural QantasLink A319 passenger flight is currently scheduled as QF1612 from Perth to Geraldton, departing at 7.15 am on Monday 29 January 2024.

QantasLink will use its Airbus A319s on selected flights from Perth to Geraldton, Broome, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Port Hedland and Newman.

Qantas announced in February 2023 that it would add five mid-life Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft to its fleet based in Western Australia “to support the growth of the resources market”. The airline also cited delays to the delivery of other new aircraft as a reason for acquiring these second-hand aircraft.

Once QantasLink receives its delayed aircraft, it will decide whether to retain or retire the Airbus A319s and additional A320s based on the market conditions at the time.

https://www.australianfrequentflyer....s-airbus-a319/