This aircraft was ordered new by Virgin Australia Pty Ltd - 2023

Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-8IF - February 08, 2024

Registered to Virgin Australia International Airlines Pty Ltd, Springhill, Queensland

It was observed at Seattle (Renton) in primer - March 31, 2024

It was observed at Seattle (Renton) in the 'Virgin Australia' livery - April 13, 2024

Powered by CFM International LEAP -1B25 engines

First flown (T1) Seattle (Renton) - Seattle (Boeing Field) as 'BOE008' - April 13, 2024

Second test flight (T2) Seattle (Boeing Field) - Seattle (Boeing Field) as 'BOE008' - April 18, 2024

Third test flight (C1) Seattle (Boeing Field) - Seattle (Boeing Field) as BOE008 - April 21, 2024

Accepted by Virgin Australia at Seattle (Boeing Field) - May 08, 2024

The aircraft was named 'Maroochydore Beach'

Departed Seattle (Boeing Field - 11:45 local) on the delivery flight to Australia as VA9946 - May 08, 2024

It arrived at Orlando, Florida (Melbourne International - 19:49 local) - May 08, 2024

Departed Orlando, Florida (13:32 local) as VA9947 - May 17, 2024

The reason for the 9-day lay-over at Orlando, Florida is unknown

It arrived at Brisbane (13:38 AEST) on completion of the delivery flight - May 19, 2024

Delivery route: Seattle - Orlando (Florida) - Ontario (California) - Kona (Hawaii) - Brisbane

The aircraft was named '?'

It was the 5th Boeing 737-8 MAX delivered to Virgin Australia

Operated its first revenue service Brisbane - Adelaide (West Beach) as VA1398 - May 22, 2024

Current with Virgin Australia Airlines