VH-8VG Boeing 737-8 MAX

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

It was the 15th Boeing 737-8 MAX ordered by Virgin Australia

The aircraft was built by the Boeing Company, Renton, Washington, U.S.A.

Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-8VG - January 08, 2026

Registered to CIT Aerospace LLC, Dublin, Ireland

Leased to Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd, Spring Hill, Queensland as the registered operator

It was observed at Seattle (Renton) in the 'Virgin Australia' livery - January 26, 2026

First flown (T1) Seattle (Renton - 12:59 UTC) - Seattle (Boeing Field - 15:18 UTC) as BOE024 - February 03, 2026

Test flown (T2) Seattle (Boeing Field - 09:55 UTC) - Seattle (Boeing Field - 12:39 UTC) as BOE024 - February 18, 2026

Test flown (C1) Seattle (Boeing Field - 14:38 UTC) - Seattle (Boeing Field - 15:10 UTC) as BOE024 - February 18, 2026

Accepted by Virgin Australia at Seattle (Boeing Field) - February 23, 2026

Ferried Seattle (Boeing Field) - Orlando (Florida) as VA9946 - February 23, 2026

The aircraft's 'wi-fi' system was installed at Orlando International, Florida

Registered to CIT Aerospace LLC, Dublin, Ireland - February 27, 2026

Leased to Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd, Spring Hill, Queensland as the registered operator

It departed Orlando ( 08:01 local) on the delivery flight to Australia as VA9947 - March 01, 2026

It arrived at Brisbane (13:39 AEST) on completion of the delivery flight from the United States - March 03, 2026

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

The aircraft was named 'Peregian Beach'

Operated its first revenue service Brisbane - Sydney (Kingsford Smith) as VA946 - March 08, 2026

Current with Virgin Australia Airlines