17 July 2024

QantasLink's VH-NXE

Southern Cross International is ferrying QantasLink's VH-NXE "Maria Island National Park" (c/n 55063, l/n 5034) from CBR to VCV, via APW and KOA. This 717-23S, which was owned by National Jet Systems, is flying as SXI2452, and will make an overnight stop at KOA tonight.

55063's History:
Sep 2000: Delivered to Impulse Airlines as VH-SMH, under lease from Pembroke.
May 2001: Operated for QantasLink VH-VQE.
May 2004: Leased to Jetstar Airways.
Jun 2005: Leased to National Jet Systems, re-registered as VH-NXE, and named "Maria Island National Park".
Jun 2007: Sold to All Aviation, and the lease transferred.
Jan 2011: Sold to HKAC, and the lease transferred.
Jan 2022: Painted in the current livery.

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