Fourth of eleven ordered new by Virgin Blue - November 2, 2006

Powered by General Electric GE CF34-10E5 engines

Rolled off the production line at Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil - March 2008

First flown as PT-SDL - April 2008

Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-ZPD - May 6, 2008

Registered to VBNC9 Pty Ltd, Forrest Hill

Leased to Virgin Blue Airlines Pty Ltd as registered operator

Departed Sao Jose dos Campos on delivery flight to Australia as DJ9082 - May 30, 2008

Arrived Brisbane at conclusion of delivery flight - June 2, 2008

Delivery route: Sao Jose dos Campos-Manaus-Curacao-Brownsville-San Jose-Kona-PagoPago-Brisbane

Aircraft named 'Tickled Blue'

Operated first revenue service Brisbane-Rockhampton as DJ1239 - June 9, 2008

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