The 717 are being operated by NJS under contract to Qantaslink; there is no progression from NJS to Qantaslink.
Qantaslink is made up of Sunstate and Eastern; there is no progression within Qantaslink.
Qantaslink is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas; the same as Jetstar, Australian and Jetconnect, there is no progression within the subsidiaries or mainline.