Boeing 737-8FE (commonly referred to as 737-800)

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21 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

The registration VH-IJO clearly identifies this aircraft as a Boeing 737-800 (B738) in the Virgin Australia fleet, with the signature red split scimitar winglets. Aircraft is typical of domestic operations in Australia.

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Aircraft

737-8FE (commonly referred to as 737-800) B738

Virgin Australia

VH-IJO

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

Mainstay of global short/medium-haul operations, backbone of the Virgin Australia domestic fleet; 737-800 is the best-selling jet airliner variant in history.

Fleet Rarity

One of more than 80 737-800s operated by Virgin Australia and one of over 5,000 Boeing 737-800s built; common in Australia.

Record Flights

Routinely flies most domestic city pairs in Australia for Virgin Australia; notable on busy trunk routes such as SYD-MEL, BNE-SYD.

Safety & Events

VH-IJO has not been involved in any major incidents.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as of 2024 with Virgin Australia.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m (with winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers (single class - typical Virgin Australia config: 176)

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC0.5 (departure) to QC0.5/1 (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

Noise

None. Tail and registration are clearly visible, confirming ID.