Introduced into the Virgin Australia fleet in 2013 through the formation of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA), the type has become a familiar sight across Western Australia, supporting both regional and resources-sector operations.
With fleet renewal well underway, the final two A320s were planned to be retired by mid-June 2026, bringing an end to the airline's Airbus narrowbody era. Their departure marks the close of a significant chapter in Virgin Australia's history as the carrier transitions to newer Boeing 737 and Embraer E190-E2
The last two Airbus A320-232's where
The below Embraer E190-E2 was captured in Brisbane on the 31st of May as a stopover on its way to Perth.
The last two Airbus A320-232's where
VH-VND (MSN 3296) and VH-VNP (MSN 2952)
VND performed its last flight last night from West Angelas (WNP) to Perth (PER)
VH-VND was delivered new in November 2007 and entered service with Tigerair Australia.
Following Tigerair's closure in 2020, VH-VND was stored for a period of time at Alice Springs Airport Aircraft Graveyard in 2021.
In March 2023, the aircraft left the graveyard for Jakarta for maintenance and reactivation work. After several months of maintenance and test flights, the aircraft returned to Australia and was transferred into the Virgin Australia fleet.
VNP also performed its last flight last night from Boolgeeda (OSM) to Perth (PER)
In November 2006 VNP started its life as 9V-TAH and flew for Tiger Airways Singapore. On the 15th of November 2010 it started its life with Tiger Airways Australia as VH-VNP, then when Tiger Air ceased operations on the 25th of March 2020 the aircraft moved to Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA).
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