VH-XFE Airbus A330-243 of Virgin Australia, named ‘Manly Beach’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 19 January 2022. This aircraft last flew on 10 March 2020, when it attempted to depart Perth for Melbourne as VA552, but returned to Perth 54 minutes later and damaged the landing gear. The number 2 engine was also later replaced. The leasing company reportedly wants to repair the aircraft and fly it out of Perth. It is towed around occasionally to rotate the tyres. Photo © David Eyre. Continue Reading Previous: VH-XFE Airbus A330-243 of Virgin Australia, named ‘Manly Beach’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 19 January 2022. This aircraft last flew on 10 March 2020, when it attempted to depart Perth for Melbourne as VA552, but returned to Perth 54 minutes later and damaged the landing gear. The number 2 engine was also later replaced. The leasing company reportedly wants to repair the aircraft and fly it out of Perth. It is towed around occasionally to rotate the tyres. Photo © David Eyre. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
