02 September 2021

Virgin Australia's N341CG

Jet Test is ferrying Virgin Australia's N341CG (c/n 34441, l/n 2015) from VCV to BNE (via SBD, HNL, and MAJ). It's making an overnight stop at HNL tonight. This 737-8FE, re-leased from the Aviation Capital Group, will be re-registered as VH-VUI "Kewarra Beach" before re-entering service.

VH-VUI's History:
Aug 2006: Originally delivered to Virgin Blue, named "Brandi Blue".
May 2011: Airline re-brands as Virgin Australia, renamed "Kewarra Beach".
Sep 2014: Sold to Goshawk Aviation, and leased back.
Feb 2016: Sold to the Aviation Capital Group, and lease transferred.
Mar 2020: Grounded, due to China Corona Virus pandemic.
Dec 2020: Returned to ACG, ferried to GYR as N341CG.
Jly 2021: Stored at MIA.
Aug 2021: Stored at VCV.

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