{"product_id":"phoenix-qantas-airways-for-boeing-717-vh-yqs-1-400-airplane-pre-built-airliner-model-display","title":"Phoenix Qantas link Airways Boeing 717 VH-YQS 1:400 Diecast Model","description":"\u003c!-- Qantas 717 VH-YQS - Corrected Version --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e1:400 Diecast: Qantas Boeing 717-200 VH-YQS (Phoenix Models).\u003c\/strong\u003e This aircraft, named \"Great Otway National Park,\" holds a special place in Australian aviation history—it operated the final Boeing 717 passenger flight in Australia under the QantasLink brand . On October 26, 2024, VH-YQS flew QF1511 from Sydney to Canberra, marking the end of over two decades of 717 operations for the Qantas Group .\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAircraft history:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built 20 years ago, VH-YQS (MSN 55178) was first delivered to US operator Midwest Airlines in February 2004 . It briefly operated for Mexico's MexicanaClick between 2009 and 2011 before being operated by National Jet Systems on behalf of QantasLink starting in 2013 . Over nearly 11 years with the QantasLink brand, it completed more than 15,000 flights, logged over 17,000 flight hours, and safely carried more than one million passengers .\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eThe 717 era in Australia:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 717 first entered service with the Qantas Group when it acquired Impulse Airways in 2001 . Fourteen of the fleet were converted to support the launch of Jetstar in May 2004 before moving back under the QantasLink banner . Powered by Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700 engines, the 717 was affectionately known as \"Mad Dog\" for its MD initials and distinctive engine sound . QantasLink was one of the last three commercial airlines in the world to operate the type, alongside Delta and Hawaiian Airlines .\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAbout this model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phoenix Models released VH-YQS capturing its final QantasLink livery—white fuselage with the red kangaroo tail. The 1:400 diecast features the T-shaped tail that made the 717 instantly recognizable and the Rolls-Royce BR700 engines mounted aft. For collectors of Australian aviation history, this model represents the final chapter of the 717 story in Australia, replaced now by the next-generation Airbus A220s operated under the QantasLink brand .\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiecast Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL 9.45 cm (3.69 in) x W 7.11 cm (2.77 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegistration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVH-YQS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSN \/ Construction Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55178 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAircraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoeing 717-200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eName\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Great Otway National Park\" \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNational Jet Systems for QantasLink \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQantasLink \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst Delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFebruary 2004 (to Midwest Airlines) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntered QantasLink Service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2013 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal Flight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctober 26, 2024 (QF1511 SYD-CBR) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Flights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15,000+ \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Flight Hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17,000+ \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassengers Carried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 million+ \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhoenix Models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-assembled, pre-painted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge 16+ only. 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