Line Number (LN): 344
MSN: 36238
Variant: Boeing B787-8
Current Registration: VH-VKL
Current Operator: Jetstar
Owner/Lessor: Qantas
First Operator: Qantas
All Operators: Jetstar, Qantas
Current Status: Active
Configuration: W56Y282
B788
Operational History
Date Movement Type Reg Operator Detail Status Update
22 Oct 2022IncidentVH-VKLJetstarReturned to service following repairsActiveUpdate
07 May 2022IncidentVH-VKLJetstarAircraft hit by lightening causing substantial damage. Aircraft expected to be grounded until 30th July 2022 for repairs due to peeling paint and burn marks.GroundedUpdate
06 Jan 2019IncidentVH-VKLJetstarAnti Ice FailureActiveUpdate
05 Sep 2015MovementVH-VKLJetstarLeased to AirlineActiveUpdate
04 Sep 2015MovementVH-VKLQantasNew aircraft - Delivered to airlineActiveUpdate
20 Aug 2015MovementVH-VKLQantasFirst FlightOn OrderUpdate
28 Jul 2015MovementVH-VKLQantasRolled out (New Aircraft)On OrderUpdate
30 Jun 2015MovementVH-VKLQantasEntered Final AssemblyOn OrderUpdate
27 Feb 2014MovementVH-VKLQantasAssigned as ZA225On OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009MovementVH-VKLQantasBuilt at EverettOn OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009NoteworthyVH-VKLQantasBuild Type - Production StandardOn OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009MovementVH-VKLQantasPowered by GE Genx-1BOn OrderUpdate

Data sourced from the B787 Register database • Independent • Not affiliated with Boeing