Airbus A220-300

12 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

QantasLink's brand new Airbus A220-300 (VH-X4A) lifts off in a spectacular Indigenous-themed livery, marking a new era of regional jet service in Australia.

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

That’s a gorgeous livery :)

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Aircraft

A220-300 ACU2

QantasLink \"Aboriginal Art\" special livery (Green and blue dots, featuring a large Qantas logo on the tail)

VH-X4A

Registration

Airline

National Jet Systems

QJE / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Rare Bird, Runway Royalty, Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

5 badges earned

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

This is one of the first Airbus A220s in QantasLink\'s fleet (delivered 2024), marking the start of QantasLink\'s fleet renewal with state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient jets.

Fleet Rarity

One of the first A220s in QantasLink\'s fleet (fleet still growing); unique due to its special livery.

Record Flights

No known record-breaking flights yet, but the A220 is intended to open new, longer thin routes for QantasLink domestically and regionally.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents reported for this airframe as of 2024. Notable for its unique Aboriginal art livery representing Indigenous Australian culture.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in active service for many years.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW1500G

Engine

35.1 meters

Wingspan

38.7 meters

Length

6,297 km

Range

829 km/h

Speed

~149 passengers

Capacity

70,900 kg

MTOW

11.5 meters

Height

~104 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant (varies by config, typically 73-85 dB takeoff max)

Noise