VH-A5F. Airbus A320-251N. c/n 13478.

 

 

This aircraft was ordered new by Jetstar Airways, Australia - ?

It was built by Airbus at the Toulouse (Blagnac) facility - 2025

It was the sixth Airbus A320N for Jetstar Airways

Powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 turbo-fan engines

The aircraft was allocated the French test registration 'F-WWIN'

Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-A5F - July 09, 2026

Registered to Qantas Airways Limited, Mascot, Sydney

Leased to Jetstar Airways Limited, Melbourne as the registered operator

It was observed at Toulouse (Blagnac) in the 'Jetstar' livery and with the engines installed - August 09, 2026

It was observed at Toulouse (Blagnac) undergoing engine run and taxi check as '13478R3D' - August 25, 2026

It was observed at Toulouse (Blagnac) undergoing engine run and taxi check as '13478R4D' - August 26, 2026

It was observed at Toulouse (Blagnac) undergoing engine run and rejected takeoff as 'AIBIN06A' - August 27, 2026

First test flight (T1) flown at Toulouse (08:12 - 09:36 UTC) as 'F-WWIN' (AIB011N) - August 28, 2026

Second test flight (C1) flown at Toulouse (08:12 - 09:36 UTC) as 'F-WWIN' (AIB021N) - September 04, 2026

Accepted by Jetstar Airways at Toulouse (Blagnac) as 'VH-A5F' - September 19, 2026

Departed Toulouse (Blagnac - 06:39 UTC) on the delivery flight to Australia as Flight JST3204 - September 19, 2026

It arrived at Melbourne (Tullamarine) on completion of the delivery flight from France - September 21, 2026

Delivery route: Toulouse (France) - Istanbul (Turkey) - Bengaluru (India) - Perth (Western Australia) - Melbourne

Entered service Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Gold Coast (Queensland) as JQ444 - September 24, 2026

Current with Jetstar Airways