VH-QOP. de Havilland DHC-8-402. c/n 4238.


Fourth of twelve ordered new by Qantas Airways for operations by Qantas Link - October 22, 2007

Powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A turboprop engines

Entered onto the Canadian Aircraft Register as C-FUOI - November 26, 2008

Registered to Bombardier Incorporated, Downsview, Ontario, Canada

Accepted by QantasLink at Toronto (Toronto) - January 29, 2009

Ferried to Toronto (Pearson) as DHC022 for installation of long-range fuel tanks - January 29, 2009

Departed Toronto (Pearson) on delivery flight to Australia as QF8402 - February 4, 2009

Arrived Brisbane at conclusion of delivery flight - February 8, 2009

Delivery route: Toronto-North Bay-Grand Rapids-Concord-Honolulu-Majuro-Brisbane

Cancelled from Canadian Aircraft Register - February 9, 2009

Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-QOP - February 10, 2009

Registered to Qantas Airways Ltd

Leased to Sunstate Airlines (Queensland) Pty Ltd as registered operator

Operated first revenue service Brisbane-Emerald as QF2406 - February 13, 2009

Registered to QF Dash 8 Leasing No 4 Pty Ltd - April 2, 2009

Leased to Sunstate Airlines (Queensland) Pty Ltd as registered operator

Aircraft named 'Coffs Harbour' at Coffs Harbour - May 5, 2010

Current with QantasLink - 2010