| Line Number (LN): | 218 |
| MSN: | 40956 |
| Variant: | Boeing B787-9 |
| Current Registration: | G-VNEW |
| Current Operator: | Virgin Atlantic Airways |
| Owner/Lessor: | Virgin Atlantic Airways |
| First Operator: | Virgin Atlantic Airways |
| All Operators: | Virgin Atlantic Airways |
| Current Status: | Active |
| Configuration: | W56Y282 |
Operational History
| Date | Movement Type | Reg | Operator | Detail | Status | Update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2021 | Noteworthy | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | Windshield Cracked | Active | Update |
| 01 Apr 2019 | Noteworthy | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | Returned to service following repairs | Active | Update |
| 16 Aug 2018 | Noteworthy | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | Grounded due to Rolls Royce Engine Issues | Grounded | Update |
| 11 Oct 2014 | Movement | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | Leased to Airline | Active | Update |
| 11 Oct 2014 | Noteworthy | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | 1st Virgin Atlantic | Active | Update |
| 11 Oct 2014 | Noteworthy | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | 1st 787-9 in use by European Operator | Active | Update |
| 11 Oct 2014 | Noteworthy | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | 1st 787-9 at Liverpool John Lennon | Active | Update |
| 10 Oct 2014 | Movement | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | Sold to AerCap | Active | Update |
| 09 Oct 2014 | Movement | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | New aircraft - Delivered to airline | Active | Update |
| 23 Sep 2014 | Movement | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | First Flight | On Order | Update |
| 09 Sep 2014 | Movement | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | Named : Birthday Girl | On Order | Update |
| 24 Jul 2014 | Movement | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | Rolled out (New Aircraft) | On Order | Update |
| 14 Jun 2014 | Movement | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | Entered Final Assembly | On Order | Update |
| 01 Jan 2009 | Movement | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | Powered by Rolls Royce Engines | On Order | Update |
| 01 Jan 2009 | Movement | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | Built at Everett | On Order | Update |
| 01 Jan 2009 | Noteworthy | G-VNEW | Virgin Atlantic Airways | Build Type - Production Standard | On Order | Update |
Data sourced from the B787 Register database • Independent • Not affiliated with Boeing