VH-ZPK. Embraer 190-100IGW.
c/n 19000218.
Last 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 - August 2008 First flown as PT-SHB - September 2008 Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-ZPK - October 1, 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 - October 31, 2008 Departed Sao Jose dos Campos on delivery flight to Australia as DJ9082 - October 31, 2008 Arrived Brisbane at conclusion of delivery flight - November 5, 2008 Delivery route: Sao Jose dos Campos-Manaus-Curacao-Brownsville-San Jose-Lihue-Pago Pago-Brisbane Aircraft named 'Aussie Rob' Operated first revenue service Brisbane-Adelaide as DJ750 - November 13, 2008 Current |