VH-ZPJ. Embraer 190-100IGW. c/n 19000209.


Tenth 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 - July 2008

First flown as PT-SGS - July 2008

Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-ZPJ - September 4, 2008

Registered to VBNC9 Pty Ltd, Forrest Hill

Leased to Virgin Blue Airlines Pty Ltd as registered operator

Accepted by Virgin Blue at Sao Jose dos Campos - September 28, 2008

Departed Sao Jose dos Campos on delivery flight to Australia as DJ9082 - September 28, 2008

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

Delivery route: Sao Jose dos Campos-Manaus-Curacao-Brownsville-San Jose-Lihue-Pago Pago-Brisbane

Aircraft named 'Bambino Blue'

Ferried Brisbane-Canberra as DJ9060 - October 14, 2008

Operated first revenue service Canberra-Sydney as DJ915 - October 14, 2008

Current


VH-ZPJ. Virgin Blue - in the full livery at Brisbane Airport, April 2009.