This aircraft was ordered new by Jetstar Airways - ?

It was built by Airbus at the Hamburg (Finkenwerder) plant - 2024

This aircraft is the 12th A321NX(ACF) for Jetstar Airways, Australia

The model 'ACF' designation stands for 'Airbus Cabin Flex' - an alternative arrangement of door exits

When compared to a standard Airbus A321NEO - Cabin Door '2' is deleted

Cabin Door '3' has been moved rearward a few fuselage frames and a pair of double 'over-wing' exits installed

This increases the number of possible cabin arrangements and allows more seats to be installed

Powered by CFM Internation LEAP-1A32 turbo-fan engines

Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-OYK - February 19, 2024

Registered to Qantas Airways Limited, Sydney

Leased to Jetstar Airways Limited, Melbourne as the registered operator

It was observed at Hamburg (Finkenwerder) in 'primer' livery but without engines - February 20, 2024

It was observed at Hamburg (Finkenwerder) in the 'Jetstar' livery with engines installed - April 11, 2024

Engine run, taxi check and rejected take-off performed - May 13, 2024

First flown (T1) at Hamburg (12:37 - 14:44 UTC) as AIB960A - May 17, 2024

Second flight (T2) flown at Hamburg (14:38 - 14:52 UTC) as AIB960B - May 23, 2024

Third flight (C1) flown at Hamburg (10:12 - 11:25 UTC) as AIB960C - May 28, 2024

Accepted by Jetstar Airways at Hamburg (Finkenwerder) - May 31, 2024

Departed Hamburg (Finkenwerder - 07:05 UTC) on the delivery flight to Australia as JQ8991 - May 31, 2024

It arrived at Melbourne (Tullamarine - 07:01 ADET) - June 02, 2024

Delivery route: Hamburg - Muscat - Kuala Lumpur - Melbourne

Operated its first revenue service Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Gold Coast as JQ446 - June 06, 2024

Current with Jetstar Airways, Australia