Impulse Airways was later acquired by Qantas in 2001 and the 717s began flying for QantasLink. The Boeing 717s also played a pivotal role in the formation of Jetstar.

Qantas will mark the end of an era with the departure of one of its Boeing 717 jets, the first of its type to be registered and flown in Australia. The departing 717 (registration VH-NXI) holds a ...

Boeing said the proposed 717-300X, to be assembled in Long Beach, would be 14 feet longer than the 717-200 and carry about 20 more passengers.