Network Aviation Secures ERJ-190s

Network Aviation has secured three of its 14 second-hand ERJ-190s that is has on order. Operating for QantasLink, and based out of PER, these ERJ-190s will replace Network's aging fleet of Fokker F100s. Deliveries for their ERJ-190s is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. The source of where the ERJ-190s are being procured from has not been disclosed.

The Network ERJ-190s will have the same QantasLink livery as the ones that are operated by Alliance Airlines (above).

Further information in this CH-Aviation.com article.

QantasLink's VH-8NY

Southern Cross International is delivering QantasLink's VH-8NY (msn 2711) from BQN to PER, via PHX, KOA, APW, and CNS. This A319-132, operated by Network Aviation, is flying as SXI2531, and will make an overnight stop at KOA tonight.

2711's History:

Mar 2006: Delivered to Spirit Airlines as N517NK "Spirit of Orlando" (f/n 517), under lease from ILFC.

May 2014: Sold to AerCap, and the lease transferred.

May 2018: Purchased by Spirit Airlines, and painted in the current livery.

___ 2020: Fleet number redesigned as 1517.

Jan 2024: Withdrawn from service, and stored at P08.

Feb 2024: Acquired by Gryphon Aviation Leasing.

Oct 2024: Ferried to MCN to prep for Network Aviation.

Jan 2025: Ferried to BQN.

QanatsLink's VH-8NW

Network Aviation is taking delivery of VH-8NW "Pink Lake" (msn 2704). Southern Cross Aviation is flying this A319-132 from BQN to BNE, via PHX, KOA, and APW, as SXI2506. It will make an overnight stop at KOA tonight.

2704's History

Mar 2006: Delivered to Spirit Airlines as N516NK "Spirit of Cancun" (f/n 516), under lease from ILFC.

May 2014: Sold to AerCap, and the lease transferred.

Jun 2018: Purchased by Spirit Airlines, and painted in the current livery.

___ 2020: Fleet number redesigned as 1516.

Feb 2024: Withdrawn from service, and stored at P08.

Mar 2024: Acquired by Gryphon Aviation Leasing.

Aug 2024: Ferried to MCN for prep to QantasLink.

Nov 2024: Ferried to MZJ.

Dec 2024: Ferried to BQN.

QantasLink's VH-8NU

Southern Cross International is delivering QantasLink's VH-8NU (msn 2673) from BQN to PER, via PHX, KOA, APW, and PER, as SXI2505. This A319-132 is owned by Network Aviation, and operated for QantasLink. It will make an overnight stop at KOA tonight.

2673's History

Feb 2006: Delivered to Spirit Airlines as N512NK "Spirit of Turks and Caicos Islands" (f/n 512), under lease from ILFC.

May 2014: Sold to AerCap, and the lease transferred.

Jun 2018: Purchased by Spirit Airlines, and painted in the current livery.

___ 2020: Fleet number redesigned as 1512.

Dec 2023: Withdrawn from service, and stored at P08.

Jan 2024: Acquired by Gryphon Aviation Leasing.

Jly 2024: Ferried to BQN to prep for Network Aviation.

QantasLink's VH-8NV

Network Aviation is taking delivery of VH-8NV "Lancelin Islands" (msn 2679). This QantasLink-liveried A319-132 is being delivered by Southern Cross International from BQN to PER, via PHX, KOA, APW, and BNE, as SXI2501. It will overnight at KOA tonight.

2679's History:

Feb 2006: Delivered to Spirit Airlines as N514NK "Spirit of Cayman Islands" (f/n 514), under lease from ILFC.

May 2014: Sold to AerCap, and the lease transferred.

Jun 2018: Purchased by Spirit Airlines, and painted in the current livery.

___ 2020: Fleet number redesigned as 1514.

Dec 2023: Withdrawn from service, and stored at P08.

Jan 2024: Acquired by Gryphon Aviation Leasing.

Jun 2024: Ferried to BQN to prep for Network Aviation.

QantasLink's VH-8NZ

Network Aviation is taking delivery of VH-8NZ "Abrolhos Islands" (msn 3395). This QantasLink-liveried A319-132 departed BQN for BNE yesterday. It's being flown by Southern Cross International as SXI2468 from BQN to PHX, then as SXI2467 from PHX to HNL. Other stops en route to PER, are APW and CNS; they are being flown as SXI2468.

3395's History:

Feb 2008: Delivered to Spirit Airlines as N534NK (f/n 534), under lease from GECAS.

Jun 2014: Painted in the current livery.

Jun 2018: Sold to Merx Aviation, and the lease transferred.

Jan 2020: Given the fleet number 1534.

Jun 2021: Purchased by Spirit Airlines.

Feb 2023: Withdrawn from service, and stored at P08 [Coolidge Muni Airport, Coolidge, AZ].

Mar 2023: Acquired by Gryphon Aviation Leasing.

May 2024: Ferried to MCN, then BQN [Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, PR] to prep for Network Aviation to operate for QantasLink.

QantasLink's VH-8NS

Network Aviation is taking delivery of VH-8NS (msn 2490) as part of its QantasLink operation. This A319-132 is being flown by Southern Cross International, and is making its delivery flight from BQN to PER, via PHX, HNL, APW, and CNS, as SXI2467.

2490's History:

Jun 2005: Delivered to Spirit Airlines as N506NK (f/n 506), under lease from ILFC.

Dec 2007: Painted in the 2007 livery.

May 2014: Sold to AerCap, and the lease transferred.

Jun 2015: Painted in the current livery.

May 2018: Purchased by Spirit Airlines.

Jan 2020: Given fleet number 1506.

May 2023: Withdrawn from service, and stored at P08 [Coolidge Muni Airport, Coolidge, AZ].

Jun 2023: Acquired by Gryphon Aviation Leasing.

Apr 2024: Ferried to MCN, then BQN [Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, PR].

Sep 2024: Sold to Network Aviation as VH-8NS.

QantasLink's VH-8NR

Network Aviation is taking delivery of VH-8NR "Cape Leeuwin" (msn 2485). This QantasLink-liveried A319-132 is making its delivery flight from BQN to PER, via PHX, HNL, APW, and BNE. It's being flown by Southern Cross International as SXI2443. VH-8NR departed BQN for PHX yesterday, with an overnight stop, and will make an overnight stop at HNL. The remainder of the delivery flight will be flown as SXI2441.

2485's History:

Jun 2005: Delivered to Spirit Airlines as N505NK (f/n 505), under lease from ILFC.

Nov 2007: Painted in the 2007 livery, and the name removed.

May 2014: Sold to AerCap, and the lease transferred.

Sep 2015: Painted in the 2014 livery.

May 2018: Purchased by Spirit Airlines.

Jan 2020: Given fleet number 1505.

Feb 2023: Withdrawn from service, and stored at P08 [Coolidge Muni Airport, Coolidge, AZ].

Apr 2023: Acquired by Gryphon Aviation Leasing.

Aug 2023: Ferried to MCN for prep to QantasLink, and back to P08 a month later.

Mar 2024: Ferried to BQN [Rafael Hernandez Airport, Aguadilla, PR] to prep for Network Aviation..

QantasLink's VH-8NQ

Network Aviation is taking delivery of their second of three second-hand A319-132s with VH-8NQ "Kings Park" (msn 2473). It's being ferried by Southern Cross International as SXI2423 from LCQ to PER, via OAK, HNL, APW, and CNS. This A319 is leased Gryphon Aviation Leasing, and will be operated for QantasLink. VH-8NQ departed LCQ for OAK yesterday, with an overnight stop, and will overnight here as well.

2473's History

May 2005: Delivered to Spirit Airlines as N504NK "Spirit of the Bahamas" (f/n 504), under lease from ILFC.

Nov 2007: Painted in the 2007 livery, and the name removed.

May 2014: Sold to AerCap, the lease transferred, and painted in the 2014 livery.

May 2018: Purchased by Spirit Airlines.

Jan 2020: Given the fleet number 1504.

Feb 2023: Withdrawn from service, and stored at P08 [Coolidge Muni Airport, Coolidge, AZ]

Apr 2023: Acquired by Gryphon Aviation Leasing, ferried to GSO for storage.

Aug 2023: Ferried to MCN for cabin prep and repaint for QantasLink, then returned to P08 for storage.

Dec 2023: Ferried to LCQ.

Mar 2024: Ferried to VLD [Valdosta Regional Airport, Valdosta, GA] to prep for Network Aviation.

Apr 2024: Returned to LCQ.

QantasLink's VH-8NP

Network Aviation is taking delivery of VH-8NP "Karajini" (msn 2470) today. This QantasLink-liveried A319-132 is flying from LCQ to PER, via OAK, HNL, MAJ, and CNS, is being ferried by Southern Cross International as SXI2377. This is the first of three second-hand A319s to be leased by Network Aviation from Gryphon Aviation Leasing, and operated for QantasLink.

2470's History

May 2005: Delivered to Spirit Airlines as N503NK "Spirit of the Caribbean" (f/n 503), under lease from ILFC.

Oct 2007: Painted in the 2007 livery, and the name removed.

May 2014: Sold to AerCap, the lease transferred, and painted in the 2014 livery.

May 2018: Purchased by Spirit Airlines.

Jan 2020: Given fleet number 1503.

Feb 2023: Withdrawn from service, and stored at P08 [Coolidge Muni Airport, Coolidge, AZ]

Apr 2023: Acquired by Gryphon Aviation Leasing, and stored at MCN.

Aug 2023: Ferried to LCQ for prep to QantasLink.

10 Jan 2024 UPDATE

SXI2377 departed for MAJ this afternoon.