QantasLink's C-FOWE

JD Aero is delivering C-FOWE (msn 4471) for Sunstate Airlines, to operate for QantasLink. This Dash8-402Q Q400 is making its delivery flight from YAM to BNE, with stops at YYR, HNL, and MAJ. Its HNL stopover is tonight. This Q400 will be registered as VH-84I after it arrives at BNE.

4471's History:

Jun 2014: Delivered to Westjet Encore as C-FOWE (f/n 413).

Apr 2023: Withdrawn from service, and stored at YAM.

Apr 2026: Acquired by JD Aero, and ferried to YQA for prep to Sunstate Airlines.

Republic of China Air Force's First F-16s

The Republic of China (Taiwan) Air Force is taking delivery of their first two Block 70 F-16V Vipers. 6727 (sn 21-1107 / VN-7) and 6728 (sn 21-1108 / VN-8) are making their delivery flights from FTW to RCQS [Chihang Air Base, Taitung, Taiwan], and are making a stop at HIK. They departed FTW on the 17th, and stopped at CEA [Cessna Field, Wichita, KS], escorted by a US Air Force KC-135R, 61-0293 (c/n 18200, l/n T0515), from the 22nd ARW.

These F-16Vs are the first of 66 that the Republic of China Air Force ordered in 2019. It will be a mix of single-seat C models, and two-seat D models, that fall under the Block 70 V variant.

Further information in this Taipei Times article.

Virgin Australia's VH-8IP

Virgin Australia is taking delivery of VH-8IP "Bicheno Beach" (c/n 67047, l/n 9768) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from MLB to BNE, with stops at ONT and KOA, as VOZ9947. This is Virgin Australia's second 737-8 delivery this month.

18 August 2026 - 12:45 UPDATE

VH-8IP has been diverted to HNL for its overnight stop.

20 August 2026 UPDATE

VH-8IP departed for BNE this morning as VOZ9947.

Virgin Australia's VH-8IO

Virgin Australia is taking delivery of VH-8IO "Vestey's Beach" (c/n 67046, l/n 9757). This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from MLB to BNE, with stops at ONT and KOA, as VOZ9947. It's overnight stop at KOA is tonight.

China Southern Airlines' B-229G

The second 737-8 delivery flight to make its overnight stop at KOA, is China Southern Airlines' B-229G (c/n 60193, l/n 9733). It's flying from BFI to CAN, with stops at KOA and GUM, as CSN5683. It's also China Southern's second 737-8 delivery in six days.

China Eastern Airlines' B-229A

China Eastern Airlines is taking delivery of B-229A (c/n 64023, l/n 9677) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to PVG, with overnight stops at KOA and GUM, as CES500. It's the first of two 737-8 delivery flights at KOA today.

Virgin Australia's VH-8IM

Virgin Australia is taking delivery of VH-8IM "Vivonne Bay" (c/n 67045, l/n 9738) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from MLB (following IFE modifications) to BNE, with stops at ONT and KOA, as VOZ9947.

Leading Edge Air Services' RP-C1433

Leading Edger Air Services Corporation is taking delivery of their second Cessna C408 SkyCourier, RP-C1433 (msn 408-0070). It's making its delivery flight, flown by Flight Contract Services, from BEC to CRK, with stops at LVS, VGT, SMX, HNL, MAJ, and GUM. It had its ferry tank installed at VGT (from 06 July), and is making its SMX-HNL segment today.

03 August 2026 UPDATE
RP-C1433 departed for MAJ today.

Air Marshall Islands' V7-2614

Air Marshall Islands is taking delivery of their second C408 SkyCourier. V7-2614 (msn 408-0066) is making its delivery flight from BEC to MAJ, with stops at LVS, VGT (for ferry tanks), SMX, and HNL. This delivery flight being flown by Flight Contract Services.

31 July 2026 UPDATE

V7-2614 departed for MAJ this morning.

QantasLink's VH-X4M

National Jet Systems is taking delivery of VH-X4M "Pink Cockatoo" (msn 55458). This A220-300 is making its delivery flight from YMX to CBR, with stops at YVR, HNL, and NAN, as QLK6076. It's overnight stop at HNL is tonight. The HNL-NAN segment will be flown as QLK6077.

China Southern Airlines' B-229H

China Southern Airlines is taking delivery of B-229H (c/n 66426, l/n 9741) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to CAN as CSN5682, with stops at HNL and GUM.

Mokulele Airlines' N496SA

Mokulele Airlines is taking delivery of N496SA (msn 208B5943) today. This all-dark blue C208B Grand Caravan is making its delivery flight from MCE to HNL as FDY8021.

This C208B was delivered to Southern Air Express last month.

Hainan Airlines' B-228Z

Hainan Airlines is taking delivery of B-228Z (c/n 66772, l/n 9736) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to HAK, with overnight stops at KOA and GUM, as CHH2286.

Singapore Airlines' 9V-MBZ

Singapore Airlines is taking delivery of 9V-MBZ (c/n 44269, l/n 9732) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to SIN, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, as SIA8890.

Malaysia Airlines' 9M-MVS

Malaysia Airlines is taking delivery of 9M-MVS (c/n 68154, l/n 9712) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to KUL, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, as MAS5041.

Virgin Australia's VH-8IL

Virgin Australia is taking delivery of VH-8IL "Mooloolaba Beach" (c/n 67042, l/n 9708). This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from MLB to BNE, with stops at ONT and KOA, as VOZ9947. Its stop at KOA is tonight.

Air Vanuatu's VH-IGJ

Air Vanuatu is taking delivery of VH-IGJ (msn 19020183) today. This white-tail E190-E2 is making its delivery flight from SJK to BNE with stops at BGI, OPF, OAK, HNL, and CXI, as AKL1. It's being leased from Australian Corporate Jet Centres.

SIngapore Airlines' 9V-MBY

Singapore Airlines is taking delivery of 9V-MBY (c/n 44268, l/n 9703) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to SIN, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, as SIA8890.

Hainan Airlines' B-228Y

Hainan Airlines is taking delivery of B-228Y (c/n 66769, l/n 9706) today. This 737-8 is making its delivery flight from BFI to HAK, with overnight stops at HNL and GUM, as CHH2281. This is the airlines' third 737-8 delivery this month.

Aloha Air Cargo's N442KH

Aloha Air Cargo is taking delivery of N442KH (c/n 28888, l/n 2990) today. This 737-490F is making its delivery flight from MZJ to HNL, with a fuel stop at OAK, as AAH9442. It's being leased from Automatic LLC.

28888'S History:

Feb 1998: Delivered to Alaska Airlines as N793AS (f/n 793).

Dec 2017: Acquired by Flair Airlines as C-FLRS (f/n 406).

Aug 2020: Acquired Automatic LLC, registered as N288AU, and ferried to SJO for freighter conversion.

Dec 2020: Leased to Poste Air Cargo as EI-GUA.

Dec 2024: Withdrawn from service, and stored at FCO.

Jun 2025: Returned to lessor, and ferried to MZJ for storage.

Jly 2025: Re-registered as N888AU.