23 March 2026

QantasLink's C-FQWE

JD Aero is delivering C-FQWE (msn 4473) to Sunstate Airlines from YAM to BNE, via DLH, CCR, KOA, and MAJ. This QantasLink-liveried Dash8-402 Q400 is making an overnight stop at KOA tonight. It will be registered as VH-X4J "Dubbo" after its delivery flight.

4473's History:
Jun 2014: Delivered to Westjet Encore as C-FQWE (f/n 415).
Jun 2023: Withdrawn from service, and stored at YYC.
Dec 2025: Ferried to YQA, then YAM for prep for QantasLink.

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