Jetstar’s Fleet Grows to 100 Aircraft

Jetstar's fleet has reached the 100 aircraft milestone. Jetstar launched operations in 2004, as a small domestic carrier – with just 14 aircraft flying up and down the east coast of Australia.

To commemorate this milestone, Jetstar has applied a special 100th aircraft livery on the newest of its Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320s.

The livery features 132 people doing what the airline calls the “Jetstar star jump” including passengers and ambassadors from across the Asia Pacific representing the five Jetstar branded airlines.

“The delivery of this new A320, with its remarkable wing-tip technology, reflects our on-going commitment to invest in modern aircraft and innovation to benefit our customers,” said Jetstar Group Chief Executive Officer, Jayne Hrdlicka. “The distinctive wing-tips bring about higher fuel efficiencies and help us to continue to deliver everyday low fares to our customers.”

The Jetstar Group now has three aircraft fitted with the fuel saving Sharklets – one each for Jetstar Asia, Jetstar Japan and now Jetstar Australia and New Zealand.

The aircraft with the special 100th livery registered VH-VFN will be flown on major domestic routes and over the coming months and is expected to visit New Zealand, Singapore and Japan.

Ms Hrdlicka said the Jetstar Group’s commitment to innovation and exporting its expertise to other markets showed the strength and calibre of the group’s team members.

“Throughout its short history, Jetstar has taken low fares travel to new frontiers, expanding into markets never previously served by low cost carriers,” Ms Hrdlicka said. “It is truly huge growth opportunity for the Qantas Group over the coming years, as Jetstar continues to develop across the world’s most exciting aviation markets.”