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.

QantasLink's VH-X4L

National Jet Systems is taking delivery of VH-X4L "Blue Tonge Lizard" (msn 55447). This QantasLink-liveried A220-300 (BD-500-1A11) is making its delivery flight from YMX to CBR, with stops at YVR, HNL, and MAJ, as QLK6076. It departed YMX yesterday, and is making its HNL overnight stop today.

QantasLink's VH-X4K

National Jet Systems is taking delivery of VH-X4K "Sugar Glider" (msn 55417). This QantasLink-liveried A220-300 (BD-500-1A11) is making its delivery flight from YMX to CBR, with overnight stops at YVR, HNL, and MAJ, as QLK6076. This is National Jet Systems' second A220 delivery in five days.

QantasLink's VH-X4J

National Jet Systems is taking delivery of VH-X4J "Crimson Rosella" (msn 55409). This QantasLink-liveried A220-300 (BD-500-1A11) is making its delivery flight from YMX to CBR, with overnight stops at YVR, HNL, and MAJ as QLK6076. It will make its HNL stop tonight.

QantasLink's VH-X4I

National Jet Systems is taking delivery of VH-X4I "Echidna" (msn 55402). This A220-300 (BD-500-1A11) is making its delivery flight from YMX to CBR, with overnight stops at YVR, HNL, and NAN, flying as QLK6076.

QantasLink's VH-X4H

National Jet Systems is taking delivery of VH-X4H "Wedge-Tailed Eagle" (msn 55391). This QantasLink-liveried A220-300 (BD-500-1A11) is making its delivery flight from  YMX to CBR, with stops at YVR, HNL, and NAN, as QLK6075.

QantasLink's VH-X4G

National Jet Systems is taking delivery of their seventh A220-300 (BD-500-1A11) with VH-X4G "Whale Shark" (msn 55352). This A220-300 is making its delivery flight from YMX to CBR, via YVR, HNL, and NAN, as QLK6076. It's making an overnight stop at HNL tonight.

20 May 2025 UPDATE

The HNL-NAN leg is being flown as QLK6077.

QantasLink's VH-X4F

National Jet Systems is taking delivery of VH-X4F "Rainbow Lorikeet" (msn 55340). This QantasLink-liveried A220-300 (BD-500-1A11) is making tis delivery flight from YMX to CBR, via YVR, HNL, and NAN as QLK6076. It will make an overnight atop at HNL tonight. This is National Jet Systems' first A220 for 2025, and their sixth overall.

QantasLink's VH-X4E

National Jet Systems is taking delivery of their fifth A220-300 with VH-X4E "Tasmanian Devil" (msn 55312). This QantasLink-liveried A220 is flying from YMX to CBR, via YVR, HNL, and NAN, as QFA6075. The YVR-HNL leg is being flown as QFA6076, and will remain overnight.

03 December 2024 UPDATE

The HNL-NAN segment is being flown as QLK6077.

QantasLink's VH-YQS

Southern Cross International is ferrying QantasLink's 717-2BL, VH-YQS "Great Otway National Park" (c/n 55178, l/n 5128), from CBR to VCV, via APW and KOA, as SXI2472. Its stop today at KOA will be an overnighter.

According to our sources in Australia, this will be the last 717 to ferry out of Australia, as sister-ship, VH-YQW "Tassie Devil" (c/n 55194, l/n 5154) will remain in Down Under to be used by an engineering school.

55178's History:

Feb 2004: Delivered to Midwest Airlines as N916ME, under lease from Boeing Capital.

Jun 2009: Leased to MexicanaClick as XA-CLE.

Oct 2013: Leased to National Jet Systems to operate for QantasLink as VH-YQW.

___ 2019: Painted in the current livery, and named "Great Otway National Park".

Oct 2024: Flew the final QantasLink 717 revenue flight, then withdrawn from service.

QantasLink's VH-YQY

Southern Cross International is ferrying QantasLink's VH-YQY "Kuranda National Park" (c/n 55056, l/n 5015) from CBR to VCV, via PPG and KOA, as SXI2471. This 717-2K9, that was operated by National Jet Systems, will make an overnight stop at KOA tonight.

55056's History:

Dec 1999: Delivered to Olympic Aviation as SX-BOA "Andromeda", under lease from BIAL.

Dec 2003: Airline rebrands as Olympic Airlines.

Jun 2007: Leased to Spanair as EC-KFR.

May 2011: Leased to Blue1 as OH-BLO "Metsälampi / Forest Pond".

May 2013: Sold to Falko, and the lease transferred.

Jan 2016: Purchased by National Jet Systems as VH-YQY, to operate for QantasLink.

Jly 2022: Painted in the current livery, and named "Kuranda National Park".

Oct 2024: Withdrawn from service.

QantasLink's VH-NXQ

Southern Cross International is ferrying National Jet Systems' VH-NXQ "Port Campbell National Park" (c/n 55097,  l/n 5095) from CBR to VCV, via APW and KOA, as SXI2470. This QantasLink-liveried 717-231 will make an overnight stop at KOA tonight.

55097's History:

Dec 2001: Delivered to American Airlines as N430TW (f/n 2430), under lease from Pembroke, but never entered service.

Apr 2002: Leased to Impulse Airlines as VH-VQK to operate for QantasLink.

May 2004: Leased to Jetstar Airways.

Nov 2005: Re-registered as VH-YQK.

Sep 2007: Leased to National Jet Systems to operate for QantasLink, registered as VH-NXQ.

Oct 2011: Sold to BBAM, and the lease transferred.

Mar 2013: Sold to Falko, and the lease transferred.

Nov 2015: Purchased by National Jet Systems.

Jan 2021: Re-painted in the current livery, and named "Port Campbell National Park".

QantasLink VH-X4D

National Jet Systems is taking delivery of VH-X4D "Platypus" (msn 55298). This QantasLink-liveried A220-371 (BD-500-1A11) is making its delivery flight from YMX to CBR, via YVR, HNL, and NAN as QFA6075, and will overnight at HNL. VH-X4D departed YMX yesterday, and overnighted at YVR.

QantasLink's VH-YQT

Southern Cross International is ferrying QantasLink's VH-YQT "Tasman National Park" (c/n 55179, l/n 5129) from CBR to VCV, via APW and HNL. This 717-2BL is flying as SXI2469 [CBR-APW and HNL-VCV], and QFA6070 [APW-HNL].

55179's History:

Mar 2004: Delivered to Midwest Airlines as N917ME, under lease from Boeing Capital.

Sep 2009: Leased to MexicanaClick.

Aug 2010: Withdrawn from service, and stored at MEX.

Dec 2010: Ferried to VCV for storage.

Aug 2013: Ferried to VQQ for storage.

Nov 2013: Leased to National Jet Systems to operate for QantasLink as VH-YQT.

___ 2019: Painted in the current livery, and named "Tasman National Park".

Aug 2024: Withdrawn from service.

05 September 2024 UPDATE

VH-YQT departed for VCV this morning as SXI2469.

QantasLink's VH-NXO

Southern Cross International is ferrying National Jet Systems' VH-NXO "Wilsons Promontory National Park" (c/n 55096, l/n 5093) from CBR to VCV, via APW and KOA. This 717-231 is flying as SXI2466, and will overnight at KOA tonight.

55096's History:

Nov 2000: Delivered to Trans World Airlines as N429TW (f/n 2429), under lease from Pembroke.

Dec 2000: Transferred to the American Airlines fleet following the merger.

Apr 2002: Leased to Impulse Airlines as VH-VQJ, and operated for QantasLink.

May 2004: Leased to Jetstar Airways.

Jly 2005: Logo jet for Avis Rent-A-Car.

Jan 2006: Re-registered as VH-YQJ.

Jly 2006: Withdrawn from service.

Jly 2007: Leased to National Jet Systems as VH-NXO, and operated for QantasLink.

Oct 2011: Acquired by BBAM, and the lease transferred.

Mar 2013: Acquired by Falko, and the lease transferred.

Nov 2015: Purchased by National Jet Systems.

Jan 2020: Painted in the current livery, and named "Wilsons Promontory National Park".

Jly 2024: Withdrawn from service.

QantasLink's VH-X4C

National Jet Systems is taking delivery of VH-X4C "Little Red Flying-Fox" (msn 55288). This A220-371 (BD-500-1A11), operated for QantasLink, is making its delivery flight from YMX to CBR, via YVR, HNL, and NAN, as QJE6075. It left YMX yesterday, and will overnight at HNL tonight.

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.

QantasLink's VH-NXN

National Jet Systems is having VH-NXN "Freycinet National Park" (c/n 55095, l/n 5087) from CBR to VCV, via APW and HNL. This QantasLink-liveried 717-231, is being ferried by Southern Cross International as SXI2435. The APW-HNL segment is being flown as QFA6070.

55095's History:

Nov 2001: Delivered to Trans World Airlines as N428TW (f/n 2428), under lease from Pembroke.

Dec 2001: Integrated into the American Airlines fleet following the merger.

Apr 2002: Leased to Impulse Airlines, and operated as QantasLink, as VH-VQI.

May 2004: Leased to Jetstar Airways.

Jan 2006: Re-registered as VH-YQI.

Dec 2007: Leased to National Jet Systems as VH-NXN, and named "Freycinet National Park".

Oct 2011: Acquired by BBAM, and the lease transferred.

Mar 2013: Acquired by Falko, and the lease transferred.

Oct 2015: Purchased by National Jet Systems.

___ 2019: Painted in the current livery.

Mar 2024: Withdrawn from service.

QantasLink's VH-YQX

Southern Cross International is ferrying VH-YQX "Bouddi National Park" (c/n 55053, l/n 5016) from CBR to VCV, via APW and HNL, as SXI2421. This 717-2K9, owned by National Jet Systems, is being retired from its fleet. The APW-HNL segment is being flown as QFA6070.

55053's History:

Dec 1999: Delivered to Olympic Aviation as SX-BOB "Kassiopi", under lease from BIAL.

Dec 2003: Airline rebrands as Olympic Airlines.

Jly 2007: Leased to Spanair as EC-KHX.

Dec 2010: Leased to Blue 1 as OH-BLN, and painted in the Star Alliance special livery.

May 2013: Sold to Falco, and the lease transferred.

Feb 2016: Sold to, and delivered to National Jet Systems as VH-YQX, to operate for QantasLink.

Jan 2022: Repainted in the current Qantas livery, and named "Bouddi National Park".

11 Apr 2024 UPDATE

VH-YQX departed for VCV as SXI2421 this morning.

QantasLink's VH-NXG

National Jet Systems is having VH-NXG "Brindabella National Park" (c/n 55057, l/n 5020) from CBR to VCV. Southern Cross International is ferrying this 717-2K9 as SXI2414 from CBR to APW, and QFA6070 from APW to HNL.

55057's History:

Apr 2000: Delivered to Impulse Airlines as VH-LAX, under lease from BIAL.

May 2001: Operated for QantasLink.

May 2004: Leased to Jetstar Airways.

Nov 2005: Leased to National Jet Systems to operate for QantasLink.

Dec 2005: Re-registered as VH-NXG "Brindabella National Park".

Jun 2011: Acquired by ANZ Banking Group, and the lease transferred.

Jun 2016: Purchased by National Jet Systems.

Sep 2022: Painted in the current Qantas livery

Jan 2024: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CBR.