Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-YWA (1st Visit)

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-YWA arrived from Melbourne at 18.30hrs as 'VA239'. It departed back to Melbourne departing at 19.05hrs as 'VA242'.

This was YWA's 1st visit to Adelaide. 

Fiji Airways B737-800 DQ-FJG (1st Visit)

Fiji Airways B737-800 DQ-FJG arrived from Nadi as 'FJ961' at 20.00hrs. The aircraft departed back to Nadi at 22.00hrs as 'FJ960'.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide.

Fiji Airways B737-800 DQ-FJM (1st Visit)

Fiji Airways B737-800 DQ-FJM arrived from Nadi as 'FJ961' at 20.20hrs. The aircraft departed back to Nadi at 22.00hrs as 'FJ960'.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide.

Fiji Airways B737-800 DQ-FJH (1st Visit)

Fiji Airways B737-800 DQ-FJH arrived from Nadi as 'FJ961' at 20.05hrs. The aircraft departed back to Nadi at 22.00hrs as 'FJ960'.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide.

Fiji Airways begins flights to Adelaide with B737-800 DQ-FJG (1st visit)

Fiji Airways became the 8th International airline to fly to Adelaide with the introduction of twice weekly flights between Nadi and Adelaide.

B737-800 DQ-FJN had the honours of operating the inaugural 'FJ961' arriving from Nadi at 20.05hrs. The aircraft departed back to Nadi at 22.10hrs as 'FJ960'.

Joist was the 1st visit of a Fiji airways aircraft to Adelaide. 

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-YFX (1st Visit)

(Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-YFX taxiing for departure on its 2nd visit to Adelaide as 'VA214' to Melbourne)
Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2017)

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-YFX arrived ex Sydney at 17.40hrs as 'VA428'. The aircraft returned to Sydney departing at 18.20hrs operating 'VA437'.

This was YFX's 1st visit to Adelaide.

Tigerair B737-800 VH-VOY (1st visit as Tigerair)

(Tigerair B737-800 VH-VOY taxiing to the bay after arriving as 'TT9020' in readiness to operate the inaugural flight to Bali later in the morning)

(Tigerair B737-800 VH-VOY arriving on Rwy.23 as 'TT10' from Denpasar on Good Friday) Photos by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Tigerair B737-800 VH-VOY arrived ex. Melbourne as 'TT9020' at 06.45hrs. The aircraft departed at 10.00hrs as 'TT17' bound for Denpasar.

This was VOY's 1st visit to Adelaide in Tigerair colours, the aircraft was preivously painted in Virgin Australia colurs using the same registration.

Tigerair replaced Virgin Australia on the 5 weekly Adelaide-Denpsar-Adelaide as well as Melbourne and Perth-Denpsar flights from today. The airline is currently using 3 ex. Virgin Australia VH-VOY, VOR & VUB.

Qantas Retro Roo II VH-VXQ 1st visit to Adelaide

(Qantas B737-800 VH-VXQ 'Retro Roo II' departing Adelaide bound for Brisbane) Photos by Stefan P (Copyright 2015)

Qantas B737-800 VH-VXQ now nicknamed 'Retro Roo II' made its 1st visit tin its new livery arriving from Sydney as 'QF743' at 19.55. After spending the night, the aircraft departed at 07.10 the next day bound for Brisbane as 'QF660'.

VXQ now wears the Qantas livery which the airline used on its B707's from 1959-1961 when the airline revolutionised Long haul travel. 

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-YFU (1st Visit)

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-YFU arrived from Alice Springs at 13.00hrs at 'VA1740'. The aircraft then departed back to Alice Springs at 14.00hrs as 'VA1741'.

This was YFU's 1st visit to Adelaide since entering service with the airline on 24/10/15.

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-YFS (1st Visit)

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-YFS arrived ex. Darwin at 11.30hrs. as 'VA1576'. The aircraft departed at 12.25hrs to Sydney as 'VA417'.

This was YFS's 1st visit to Adelaide since it entered service on 4/9/15.

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VUP (1st visit)

(Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VUP Taxiing to the bay on its 1st visit to Adelaide) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2015)

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VUP arrived from Brisbane as 'VA1398' at 18.05hrs. The aircraft night stopped in Adelaide and departed the following morning to Coolanagtta as 'VA1447' at 08.30hrs.

This was VUP's 1st ever visit to Adelaide. The aircraft was originally delivered as VUP, but never entered Australian service, It was then transferred to Pacific Blue New Zealand and registered ZK-PBK.

Virgin Australia (knee Virgin Samoa) B737-800 VH-VOR (1st Visit)

(Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VOR arriving on Rwy.23 as 'VA436' from Sydney on its 2nd visit to Adelaide) Photo By Stefan P (Copyright 2015)

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VOR arrived ex. Brisbane at 09.05hrs operating 'VA1384'. The aircraft departed back to Brisbane at 10.15hrs as 'VA1393'.

This is VUH's 1st visit to Adelaide. The aircraft still wears its 'Virgin Samoa' titles, which the aircraft wore during its time as ZK-PBF. It is not known how long the titles will be on the aircraft.

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VUH (1st re-visit to Adelaide)

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VUH arrived ex. Brisbane at 09.05hrs operating 'VA1384'. The aircraft departed back to Brisbane at 10.15hrs as 'VA1393'.

This is VUH's 1st visit to Adelaide in Virgin Australia livery. This aircraft made its 1st visit to Adelaide on 4/8/06 when it was operating to Virgin Blue wearing Virign Blue livery. It was then painted into Pacific Blue livery and fitted with winglets and flew with Virgin Blue in New Zealand and flew as ZK-PBI. On 1/3/15 the aircraft was transferred back onto the Australian register and began domestic and international operations with Virgin Australia.

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VOY (1st visit to Adelaide)

(Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VOY taxiing to the bay on 26/2/15) Photo by Stefan P 

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VOY arrived ex. Melbourne at 19.25hrs operating 'VA436'. The aircraft departed back to Melbourne at 20.35hrs as 'VA246'.

This is VOY's 1st visit ever visit to Adelaide. It was also VOY's 1st revenue service with Virgin Australia. This aircraft was originally allocated the registration VH-VOY, however it was delivered direct to Pacific Blue, NZ as ZK-PBD. This aircraft was transferred onto the Australia register 22/2/15, after completing its operations as ZK-PBD on 18/2/15.

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VUB (1st re-visit to Adelaide)

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VUB arrived ex. Melbourne at 19.25hrs operating 'VA436'. The aircraft departed back to Melbourne at 20.35hrs as 'VA246'.

This is VUB's 1st visit to Adelaide in Virgin Australia livery. This aircraft made its 1st visit to Adelaide on in October 2004 when it was operating to Virgin Blue wearing Virign Blue livery. This aircraft also holds the honor of operating the final ever domestic passenger service to depart from Adelaide Airport's old domestic terminal It was then painted into Pacific Blue livery and fitted with winglets and flew with Virgin Blue in New Zealand and flew as ZK-PBJ. On 19/2/15 the aircraft was transferred back onto the Australian register and began domestic and international operations with Virgin Australia.

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VOP (1st re-visit to Adelaide)

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VOP arrived ex. Melbourne at 10.45hrs operating 'VA219'. The aircraft departed back to Melbourne at 11.40hrs as 'VA218'.

This is VOP's 1st visit to Adelaide in Virgin Australia livery. This aircraft made its 1st visit to Adelaide on 13/11/03 when it was operating to Virgin Blue wearing Pacific Blue livery. It was then transferred to Pacific Blue in New Zealand and flew as ZK-PBB. On 14/2/15 the aircraft was transferred back onto the Australian register and has begun domestic operations with Virgin Australia.

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VUO (1st re-visit to Adelaide)

(Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VUO taxiing tot he bay as 'VA402') Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2015)

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VUO arrived ex. Sydney at 08.00hrs operating 'VA402'. The aircraft departed back to Sydney at 09.05hrs as 'VA413'.

This is VUO's 1st visit to Adelaide in Virgin Australia livery. This aircraft last visited Adelaide in 2008 when it was delivered to Virgin Blue wearing Pacific Blue livery. It was then transferred to Pacific Blue in New Zealand and flew as ZK-PBM. On 5/2/15 the aircraft was transferred back onto the Australian register and has begun domestic operations with Virgin Australia.

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VOO (1st re-visit to Adelaide)

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-VOO arrived ex. Denpasar at 08.00hrs operating 'VA32'. The aircraft departed back to Denpasar at 09.25hrs as 'VA31'.

This is VOO's 1st visit to Adelaide in Virgin Australia livery. This aircraft last visited Adelaide in 24/10/03 when it was delivered to Virgin Blue wearing Pacific Blue livery. It was then transferred to Pacific Blue in New Zealand and flew as ZK-PBA. On 5/2/15 the aircraft was transferred back onto the Australian register and has begun domestic operations with Virgin Australia.

Qantas B737-800 VH-XZP 'Retro Roo' visits Adelaide (1st Visit)

(Qantas B737-800 VH-XZP taxiing to the bay after arriving from Sydney as 'QF761' on 30/11/14) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2014)

Qantas B737-800 VH-XZP arrived at 08.45hrs from Sydney as 'QF735'. The aircraft departed back to Sydney at 09.30hrs as 'QF738'.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide. This aircraft was is the 75th and final B737-800 to be delivered to Qantas, this aircraft is also painted in the airlines former livery call ed the 'flying kangaroo' which the airline used in the 1980's.

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-YIW (1st Visit)

(Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-YIW on pushback ready for a flight to Brisbane as 'VA1393' on 12/10/14) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2014)

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-YIW arrived ex. Melbourne at 10.55hrs operating 'VA221'. The aircraft departed to Denpasar at 13.55hrs as 'VA33'.

This was YIW's 1st visit to Adelaide, It was delivered on 18/9/14 and entered revenue service on 1/10/14.