Nexus?

[Stirling D]

A few pics on Flickr of a Q400 registered VH-8XS in Malta. Haven’t seen any mention of it anywhere.
https://flic.kr/p/2ogfnve

[MarkR]

Flight sim screen shot almost, looks like it’s real

https://www.planespotters.net/airfra...tal-nac/r114wo

Looks like their heading to WA

NAC is pleased to confirm that it has executed lease agreements for a number of Dash 8-400s with Aviair. Aviair is a regional scheduled airline, a charter flight/ air tour operator and a public transport operator based in Kununurra, Western Australia.

https://www.nac.dk/nac-has-executed-...s-with-aviair/

[Greg Hyde]

Thanks, I was going to ask the same question

Dash 8 -402 4324 OY-YFJ Nordic Aviation Capital at MLA 13mar23 in Nexus cs prior delivery, reg VH-8XS over-taped ex YL-BAX

[Greg Hyde]

Looks like Avair started recruiting Q400 crew/eng about 1 month ago.

https://www.seek.com.au/Q400-jobs/in...n-Australia-WA

[Stirling D]

Another one rolled out, tbr VH-8XN. sn 4302.

https://flic.kr/p/2oomJU3

[MarkR]

Given OY-YBY is in the ad for crew can presume it’s also destined to head downunder!

[Greg Hyde]

Dash 8 -402 4324 VH-8XS Nexus delivery 22-23mar23 MLA-HRG-DWC-KHI , OY-reg ex OY-YFJ

[Greg Hyde]

Dash 8-402 4302 VH-8XN Nexus at MLA 21mar23 after paint prior delivery ex OY-YFR
Dash 8-402 4324 VH-8XS Nexus delivery 22-24mar23 MLA-HRG-DWC-KHI-CMB-BTJ, OY-reg ex OY-YFJ

https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/oy-yfj

Currently in Jakarta, should be in Oz tomorrow (Sat 25/3)

[Greg Hyde]

OY-YFJ is heading for Broome

[Stirling D]

Flightaware has it continuing onto Perth, 1630L arr.