The next Skywest Fokker 100 to be repainted in Virgin Australia livery – VH-FNR – arrived in Townsville on August 25. The aircraft, which arrived as VA9950 direct from Perth, taxied direct to the Flying Colours paintshop where other Skywest aircraft have been repainted. The second Fokker 100 to rejoin the fleet in Virgin colours – VH-FNU – left the hangar on August 23.