VH-ZPE. Embraer 190-100IGW.
c/n 19000187.
Fifth 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 - June 2008 First flown as PT-SDV - June 2008 Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-ZPE - June 12, 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 - June 30, 2008 Arrived Brisbane at conclusion of delivery flight - July 3, 2008 Delivery route: Sao Jose dos Campos-Manaus-Curacao-Brownsville-San Jose-Lihue-Pago Pago-Brisbane Aircraft named 'Bluephoria' Operated first revenue service Brisbane-Adelaide as DJ756 - July 9, 2008 Current |