Airframe G-VBLU Key Facts

  • Airframe G-VBLU (Airbus A340-600) was last observed on 2026-09-17 at monitored terminal (Global Airspace).
  • Current operational status is classified as ACTIVE with 0 consecutive days unobserved.
  • Registered Mode S 24-bit transponder address is 400D57 with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 723.
G-VBLU (Airbus A340-600)
Airbus A340-600 · Operated by Virgin Atlantic Airways Reference: Acroterion

Registry Record

Registration Mark
G-VBLU
Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN)
723
Mode S 24-bit ICAO Hex
400d57
Registered Owner
Virgin Atlantic Airways
Lessor / Financing
Carrier Owned / Unlisted
Estimated Airframe Age
7.6 years
Resolution Confidence
HIGH

Observation & Telemetry State

Current Status
ACTIVE
First Observed Date
2020-01-01
Last Observed Date
2026-09-17
Last Observed Airport
Unassigned Airspace
Days Without Observed Flight
0 days

Airframe Lifecycle & Genealogy History

MSN 723 • Hex 400D57
2018 OEM Production
Assembled by Airbus
Manufactured as Airbus A340-600 with Manufacturer Serial Number 723 and assigned ICAO Mode S hex 400D57.
2018 Commercial Entry
Delivered into Commercial Service
Accepted into commercial scheduled operations under tail registration G-VBLU.
2021 Fleet Ownership
Direct Carrier Ownership
Direct balance-sheet asset operated and maintained under direct corporate ownership.
2026 (Current) ACTIVE
Current observed airframe age is 7.6 years. Telemetry active across global ADS-B tracking corridors.

90-Day Observed Activity Strip

Daily flight activity observations over the previous 90-day window.

Observed ADS-B Signal Unobserved / On Ground

Observed Flight Corridor History

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