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On finals for runway 21 at 5:28 pm.
Photo © Allan Tilley.
On delivery to Formula Aviation at Jandakot, seen here on finals for runway 21 at 2:56 pm.
The aircraft departed an hour later for Jandakot where the South African reg will be removed.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
On delivery to Formula Aviation at Jandakot, seen here on finals for runway 21 at 2:56 pm.
The aircraft departed an hour later for Jandakot where the South African reg will be removed.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
Arrived on 24 October 2016 from Kuching, Malaysia as ‘VISTAJET 868’, and is seen here at Bay 160R. It departed at 12pm back to Kuching as ‘VISTAJET 947’. Sister ship 9H-VJE also visited around the same time. Photo © David Eyre
Arrived on 24 October 2016 from Kuching, Malaysia as ‘VISTAJET 868’, and is seen here at Bay 160R. It departed at 12pm back to Kuching as ‘VISTAJET 947’. Sister ship 9H-VJE also visited around the same time. Photo © David Eyre
Flight 3K133 from Singapore, landing on runway 24 at 8:19am. Photo © David Eyre
Flight 3K133 from Singapore, landing on runway 24 at 8:19am. Photo © David Eyre
Flight 3K134 to Singapore, taking off from runway 24 at 9:38am. Photo © David Eyre
Flight ZL2356 from Esperance, taxying in at 8:22am, to park at Terminal 2. Originally delivered to American Eagle in 1995 as N370AM. Photo © David Eyre
Made an emergency medical diversion to Perth while operating flight TG465 from Bangkok to Melbourne. It was just south of Port Hedland when it diverted to Perth, and is seen here landing on runway 21 at 8:24am. Photo © David Eyre
Made an emergency medical diversion to Perth while operating flight TG465 from Bangkok to Melbourne. It was just south of Port Hedland when it diverted to Perth, and is seen here landing on runway 21 at 8:24am. Photo © David Eyre
Made an emergency medical diversion to Perth while operating flight TG465 from Bangkok to Melbourne. It was just south of Port Hedland when it diverted to Perth, and is seen here landing on runway 21 at 8:24am. The runway was closed for construction work, but had to be reopened to allow this aircraft to land and the aircraft has picked up some dust. Photo © David Eyre
Made an emergency medical diversion to Perth while operating flight TG465 from Bangkok to Melbourne. It was just south of Port Hedland when it diverted to Perth, and is seen here taxying in at 8:27am, to park at Bay 150 (an international gate) at Terminal 1 Domestic. Photo © David Eyre
Made an emergency medical diversion to Perth while operating flight TG465 from Bangkok to Melbourne. It was just south of Port Hedland when it diverted to Perth, and is seen here taxying in at 8:27am, to park at Bay 150 (an international gate) at Terminal 1 Domestic. Photo © David Eyre
Made an emergency medical diversion to Perth while operating flight TG465 from Bangkok to Melbourne. It was just south of Port Hedland when it diverted to Perth, and is seen at 8:30am, just after parking at Bay 150 (an international gate) at Terminal 1 Domestic. Photo © David Eyre
The aircraft made an emergency medical diversion to Perth while operating flight TG465 from Bangkok to Melbourne. It was just south of Port Hedland when it diverted to Perth, and is seen here at Bay 150 (an international gate) at Terminal 1 Domestic at 8:53am, to refuel and offload the passenger and their luggage. Photo © David Eyre
General Electric GE90-115B engine. The aircraft made an emergency medical diversion to Perth while operating flight TG465 from Bangkok to Melbourne. It was just south of Port Hedland when it diverted to Perth, and is seen here at Bay 150 (an international gate) at Terminal 1 Domestic to offload the passenger and their luggage, as well as refuelling. Photo © David Eyre
The aircraft made an emergency medical diversion to Perth while operating flight TG465 from Bangkok to Melbourne. It was just south of Port Hedland when it diverted to Perth, and arrived in Perth at 8:24am. Seen here taking off from a rain-soaked runway 21 at 10:33am to continue its journey to Melbourne. Photo © David Eyre
Note the visible vortex generated by the engine chine (strake). When the aircraft is at high angles of attack, such as landing or takeoff, these vanes counteract the strong upwash around the engine nacelle, reducing the flow separation on its upper areas, and providing a strong downwash. In high humidity, these chines make visible vortices. The aircraft made an emergency medical diversion to Perth while operating flight TG465 from Bangkok to Melbourne. It was just south of Port Hedland when it diverted to Perth, and arrived in Perth at 8:24am. Seen here taking off from a rain-soaked runway 21 at 10:33am to continue its journey to Melbourne. Photo © David Eyre
Note the visible vortex generated by the engine chine (strake). When the aircraft is at high angles of attack, such as landing or takeoff, these vanes counteract the strong upwash around the engine nacelle, reducing the flow separation on its upper areas, and providing a strong downwash. In high humidity, these chines make visible vortices. The aircraft made an emergency medical diversion to Perth while operating flight TG465 from Bangkok to Melbourne. It was just south of Port Hedland when it diverted to Perth, and arrived in Perth at 8:24am. Seen here taking off from a rain-soaked runway 21 at 10:33am to continue its journey to Melbourne. Photo © David Eyre
Made a medical diversion to Perth while operating the Bangkok – Melbourne service, photographed here departing off runway 21 at 10:18 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
Made a medical diversion to Perth while operating the Bangkok – Melbourne service, photographed here departing off runway 21 at 10:18 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
The aircraft made an emergency medical diversion to Perth while operating flight TG465 from Bangkok to Melbourne. It was just south of Port Hedland when it diverted to Perth, and arrived in Perth at 8:24am. Seen here after taking off from runway 21 at 10:33am to continue its journey to Melbourne. Photo © David Eyre
Arrived on 25 October 2016 from Subang, Malaysia as ‘VISTAJET 757’, and is seen here at 8:26am being prepared for departure. It took off to Subang at 9:51am, using the same callsign. Sister ship 9H-VJW also visited around the same time. Photo © David Eyre
Arrived on 25 October 2016 from Subang, Malaysia as ‘VISTAJET 757’, and is seen here at 9:51am in heavy rain after take-off from runway 24 to Subang, using the same callsign. Sister ship 9H-VJW also visited around the same time. Photo © David Eyre
Arrived on 25 October 2016 from Subang, Malaysia as ‘VISTAJET 757’, and is seen here at 9:51am in heavy rain after take-off from runway 24 to Subang, using the same callsign. Sister ship 9H-VJW also visited around the same time. Photo © David Eyre
Arrived from Adelaide as VA713 at 7:47am, and seen here parked on Bay 147B at Terminal 1 Domestic. It departed at 11:42am as VA1435 to Darwin. Photo © David Eyre
Taking off from runway 24 at 9:39am to Degrussa mine. Photo © David Eyre
Flight TT406 to Melbourne, taking off from runway 21 at 9:41am. Photo © David Eyre
Flight TG484 to Bangkok, taking-off from runway 24 at 9:44am. Photo © David Eyre
Flight TG484 to Bangkok climbing through rain after take-off from runway 24 at 9:44am. Photo © David Eyre
Flight JQ977 to Melbourne, taking off from a rain-soaked runway 21 at 10:28am. Photo © David Eyre
Flight JQ977 to Melbourne, taking off from a rain-soaked runway 21 at 10:28am. Photo © David Eyre
Flight SA280 from Johannesburg, landing on runway 21 at 12:45pm. Photo © David Eyre
Taxying in at 12:52 after arriving from Geraldton. Photo © David Eyre
Flight QF592 to Adelaide, pushing back for engine start from Bay 12 (Gate 12), Terminal 4, seen from the right side of Gate 13. Photo © David Eyre
Taxying in at 1:24pm, after arriving from Geraldton as ‘REGENT 91’. Photo © David Eyre
Flight NZ175 from Auckland, landing on runway 21 at 1:27pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight QF587 from Adelaide, taxying in at 1:37pm. Photo © David Eyre
Landing on runway 21 at 1:48pm as EY486 from Abu Dhabi. Photo © David Eyre
Taking off from runway 21 at 5:10pm as EY487 to Abu Dhabi. Photo © David Eyre
Being towed towards Terminal 3 at 2:00pm. It departed to Paraburdoo at 2:49pm. Photo © David Eyre
Arriving from Broome, Karratha and Geraldton at 2:05pm. Photo © David Eyre
QF769 from Melbourne, taxying in at 2:12pm. Photo © David Eyre
QF769 from Melbourne, taxying in towards Bay 15 at 2:12pm. Photo © David Eyre
QF566 to Sydney, taxying out to runway 21 at 3:25pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight SQ226 to Singapore, taking off from runway 21 at 2:27pm. Photo © David Eyre
Taxying in at 2:28pm after arriving from Golden Grove mine. Photo © David Eyre
Landing on runway 21 at 2:30 pm as SQ223 from Singapore. Photo © David Eyre
Taxying out at 2:31pm, to depart to Port Hedland. Behind is A6-BLI Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner of Etihad is parked at Terminal 1 in the background. Photo © David Eyre
Taxying in at 2:35pm after arriving from Golden Grove mine. Built in 1992, ex ZS-CHR, V5-OWN, ZS-OWN, N4ZV, N304YV. Photo © David Eyre
Flight MH125 from Kuala Lumpur, landing on runway 21 at 2:44pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight MH125 from Kuala Lumpur, landing on runway 21 at 2:44pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight D7232 from Kuala Lumpur, landing on runway 21 at 2:54pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight OD152 to Kuala Lumpur, taking off from runway 21 at 3:07pm. Photo © David Eyre
QF1913 from Karratha, landing on runway 21 at 3:10pm. Photo © David Eyre
Taxying in at 3:14pm as QF585 from Adelaide. Photo © David Eyre
Flight JQ109 from Denpasar (Bali), landing on runway 21 at 3:16pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight VA1726 from Karratha, landing on runway 21 at 3:18pm. Photo © David Eyre
Crosswind landing on Runway 21 at 3:24pm, arriving from Newman. Photo © David Eyre
Visible are 9M-MTA Airbus A330-323X of Malaysia Airlines; 9M-XXG Airbus A330-343X of AirAsia X; ZS-SXB Airbus A340-313X of South African Airways; VH-XZF Boeing 737-838 of Qantas; A6-BLI Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner of Etihad; 9V-SRP Boeing 777-212ER of Singapore Airlines. Photo © David Eyre
Being towed over to Terminal 3 at 3:37pm – it departed to Paraburdoo at 4:36pm. Photo © David Eyre
JETEX 723 from Karara iron ore mine, taxying in at 3:51 pm. Photo © David Eyre
QF651 from Brisbane, landing on runway 21 at 3:52pm. Photo © David Eyre
QF651 from Brisbane, parking at Bay 14, Terminal 4, at 3:58pm. Photo © David Eyre
General Electric CF6-80E1A4 turbofan engine. QF651 from Brisbane, parking at Bay 14, Terminal 4, at 3:58pm. Photo © David Eyre
Used for search and rescue. The long radome under the forward fuselage is a multi mode search radar, whilst the smaller fairing just in front of it contains a search and rescue direction finder. It will also soon be fitted with an electro-optical turret just behind the main wheel bays. Built in 2005, ex C-FKUL, N336FX, C-GLXY. Photo © David Eyre
Flight QF793 from Darwin, landing on runway 21 at 4:40pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight QF793 from Darwin, taxying in to park at Terminal 4 at 4:44pm. Photo © David Eyre
Landing on runway 21 at 4:55pm as VA1484 from Broome. Photo © David Eyre
Taxying in at 5:02pm as JETEX 725 from Karara iron ore mine. Photo © David Eyre
Flight QZ544 from Denpasar, landing on runway 21 at 5:05pm. Photo © David Eyre
Landing on runway 21 at 5:22pm as flight QQ795 (callsign ‘UNITY 795’) from Mount Keith nickel mine. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VFH is taxying out to runway 21 at 5:09pm as JQ975 to Adelaide, with A6-BLI in the background holding on Taxiway W, short of runway 21, awaiting its turn to line-up for take-off as EY487 to Abu Dhabi. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NXG is taxying out to runway 21 at 5:14pm as QF1890 to Kalgoorlie, and in the background is VH-VYE holding short of runway 21 for departure as QF584 to Adelaide. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NXG is taxying out to runway 21 at 5:14pm as QF1890 to Kalgoorlie, and in the background is VH-VYE holding short of runway 21 for departure as QF584 to Adelaide. Photo © David Eyre
Landing on runway 21 at 5:22pm as flight QQ795 (callsign ‘UNITY 795’) from Mount Keith nickel mine. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHV is taxying in after arriving from Degrussa copper mine at 5:23pm, whilst VH-VNG in the background is lining up on runway 21 for takeoff as flight TT416 to Melbourne. Photo © David Eyre
Flight TT416 to Melbourne, taking off from runway 21 at 5:23pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight QQ6045 from Barimunya, landing on runway 21 at 5:30pm. Photo © David Eyre
Taxying in at 5:34pm, arriving on a FIFO flight from Laverton. Photo © David Eyre
Flight QF1089 from Newman, landing on runway 21 at 5:35pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight QF1089 from Newman, taxying in to park at Bay 12, Terminal 4, at 5:41pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight VA1016 from Paraburdoo, about to land on runway 21 at 5:40pm. Photo © David Eyre
Taxying in at 5:40pm, after arriving from Mount Magnet. Photo © David Eyre
On finals for runway 21 at 5:42 pm.
Photo © Richard Kreider
EK420 from Dubai, landing on runway 21 at 5:42 pm. Photo © David Eyre
EK420 from Dubai, landing on runway 21 at 5:42 pm. Photo © David Eyre
EK420 from Dubai, landing on runway 21 at 5:42 pm. Photo © David Eyre
‘JETEX 957’ from Darlot, landing on runway 21 at 5:48pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight TZ8 from Singapore, landing on runway 21 at 5:55pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight TZ8 from Singapore, landing on runway 21 at 5:55pm. Photo © David Eyre
This Gulfstream is used by WA billionaire Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest woman and chairperson of Hancock Prospecting and the $10 billion Roy Hill iron ore mine. Ms Rinehart is believed to be at the 4th window in this photo, as the aircraft taxies in after arriving from Ginbata Airport (Roy Hill Mine) at 5:57pm. Photo © David Eyre
QQ6079 from Coondewanna, landing on runway 21 at 5:58pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight VA9304 from Onslow, landing on runway 21 at 6:00pm. Photo © David Eyre
Landing on runway 21 at 6:02pm as QQ877 from Telfer. Photo © David Eyre
QF594 to Brisbane, taxiing out to runway 21 at 6:04pm. Photo © David Eyre
QF594 to Brisbane, lining up on runway 21 at 6:06pm. Photo © David Eyre
QF594 to Brisbane, taking off from runway 21 at 6:06pm. Photo © David Eyre
Arriving back from Leonora at 6:10pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight VA1728 from Karratha, landing on runway 21 at 6:10pm. Photo © David Eyre
On finals for runway 21 at 6:11 pm.
Photo © Richard Kreider
On finals for runway 21 at 6:11 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson. (Photographed using Canon Camera and Lens)
Flight TT18 from Denpasar landing on runway 21 at 6:12pm. Photo © David Eyre
On finals for runway 21 at 6:16 pm.
Photo © Richard Kreider
Flight QR902 from Doha, landing on runway 21 at 6:17 pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight QR902 from Doha, landing on runway 21 at 6:17 pm. Photo © David Eyre
Arriving from Denpasar on runway 21 at 7:09pm as ‘KLM 9927’, as it is operated by KLM Cityhopper. First visit to Perth, with the Dutch Royal Family on their official tour of Australia. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are visiting, along with Foreign Minister Bert Koenders and Trade Minister Liliane Ploumen. Their official duties in Perth will be on 31 October and 1 November 2016, then the aircraft will depart to Canberra. The registration KBX stands for Koningin BeatriX (Queen Beatrix, although she is actually a Princess). As KLM Cityhopper is retiring their Fokker 70s in mid-2017, there will be no air and ground crews to operate this aircraft and its operating costs are increasing as it is 20 years old. The Fokker 70 can only travel in hops of around 2,000 kilometres, requiring multiple stops. It is to be replaced next year, reportedly by a Boeing 737-700 BBJ. The King is trained to fly the Fokker 70 and often does. He is now training to fly the 737-700.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Arriving from Denpasar on runway 21 at 7:09pm as ‘KLM 9927’, as it is operated by KLM Cityhopper. First visit to Perth, with the Dutch Royal Family on their official tour of Australia. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are visiting, along with Foreign Minister Bert Koenders and Trade Minister Liliane Ploumen. Their official duties in Perth will be on 31 October and 1 November 2016, then the aircraft will depart to Canberra. The registration KBX stands for Koningin BeatriX (Queen Beatrix, although she is actually a Princess). As KLM Cityhopper is retiring their Fokker 70s in mid-2017, there will be no air and ground crews to operate this aircraft and its operating costs are increasing as it is 20 years old. The Fokker 70 can only travel in hops of around 2,000 kilometres, requiring multiple stops. It is to be replaced next year, reportedly by a Boeing 737-700 BBJ. The King is trained to fly the Fokker 70 and often does. He is now training to fly the 737-700.
Photo © Marcus Graff
Arriving from Denpasar on runway 21 at 7:09pm as ‘KLM 9927’, as it is operated by KLM Cityhopper. First visit to Perth, with the Dutch Royal Family on their official tour of Australia. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are visiting, along with Foreign Minister Bert Koenders and Trade Minister Liliane Ploumen. Their official duties in Perth will be on 31 October and 1 November 2016, then the aircraft will depart to Canberra. The registration KBX stands for Koningin BeatriX (Queen Beatrix, although she is actually a Princess). As KLM Cityhopper is retiring their Fokker 70s in mid-2017, there will be no air and ground crews to operate this aircraft and its operating costs are increasing as it is 20 years old. The Fokker 70 can only travel in hops of around 2,000 kilometres, requiring multiple stops. It is to be replaced next year, reportedly by a Boeing 737-700 BBJ. The King is trained to fly the Fokker 70 and often does. He is now training to fly the 737-700.
Photo © Marcus Graff
Arriving from Denpasar on runway 21 at 7:09pm as ‘KLM 9927’, as it is operated by KLM Cityhopper. First visit to Perth, with the Dutch Royal Family on their official tour of Australia. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are visiting, along with Foreign Minister Bert Koenders and Trade Minister Liliane Ploumen. Their official duties in Perth will be on 31 October and 1 November 2016, then the aircraft will depart to Canberra. The registration KBX stands for Koningin BeatriX (Queen Beatrix, although she is actually a Princess). As KLM Cityhopper is retiring their Fokker 70s in mid-2017, there will be no air and ground crews to operate this aircraft and its operating costs are increasing as it is 20 years old. The Fokker 70 can only travel in hops of around 2,000 kilometres, requiring multiple stops. It is to be replaced next year, reportedly by a Boeing 737-700 BBJ. The King is trained to fly the Fokker 70 and often does. He is now training to fly the 737-700.
Photo © Marcus Graff
The Magister was the world’s first operational jet basic trainer, and was designed by Castello and Mauboissin (hence the CM.170 designation). First flown in 1952, a total of around 929 were built in France, Germany, Israel and Finland. This one was originally delivered to the Armee de l’Air (French Air Force) in 1963 with serial 395. Registered in USA as N395F to Paradise Aero Inc, Long Beach, California in April 1993, it passed through a number of owners until being struck off the US register in July 2003 and was registered in Australia as VH-ATG. The aircraft is currently being restored to airworthy status. Photo © David Eyre
The Magister was the world’s first operational jet basic trainer, and was designed by Castello and Mauboissin (hence the CM.170 designation). First flown in 1952, a total of around 929 were built in France, Germany, Israel and Finland. This one was originally delivered to the Armee de l’Air (French Air Force) in 1963 with serial 395. Registered in USA as N395F to Paradise Aero Inc, Long Beach, California in April 1993, it passed through a number of owners until being struck off the US register in July 2003 and was registered in Australia as VH-ATG. The aircraft is currently being restored to airworthy status. Photo © David Eyre
The Magister was the world’s first operational jet basic trainer, and was designed by Castello and Mauboissin (hence the CM.170 designation). First flown in 1952, a total of around 929 were built in France, Germany, Israel and Finland. This one was originally delivered to the Armee de l’Air (French Air Force) in 1963 with serial 395. Registered in USA as N395F to Paradise Aero Inc, Long Beach, California in April 1993, it passed through a number of owners until being struck off the US register in July 2003 and was registered in Australia as VH-ATG. The aircraft is currently being restored to airworthy status. Photo © David Eyre
Front cockpit. The Magister was the world’s first operational jet basic trainer, and was designed by Castello and Mauboissin (hence the CM.170 designation). First flown in 1952, a total of around 929 were built in France, Germany, Israel and Finland. This one was originally delivered to the Armee de l’Air (French Air Force) in 1963 with serial 395. Registered in USA as N395F to Paradise Aero Inc, Long Beach, California in April 1993, it passed through a number of owners until being struck off the US register in July 2003 and was registered in Australia as VH-ATG. The aircraft is currently being restored to airworthy status. Photo © David Eyre
Rear cockpit. The Magister was the world’s first operational jet basic trainer, and was designed by Castello and Mauboissin (hence the CM.170 designation). First flown in 1952, a total of around 929 were built in France, Germany, Israel and Finland. This one was originally delivered to the Armee de l’Air (French Air Force) in 1963 with serial 395. Registered in USA as N395F to Paradise Aero Inc, Long Beach, California in April 1993, it passed through a number of owners until being struck off the US register in July 2003 and was registered in Australia as VH-ATG. The aircraft is currently being restored to airworthy status. Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1991, ex N159GL of United Express/Great Lakes Aviation. Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1991, ex N159GL of United Express/Great Lakes Aviation. Photo © David Eyre
Formerly operated locally by Skippers Aviation and later by Jetcraft Aviation in Brisbane. It was then grounded at Jetcraft’s Brisbane base from around 2008, as it had exceeded the Conquest’s maximum 22,500 hours wing spar life. It then received dispensation to ferry to Adelaide (in 2010?), where it was stripped of many parts. It was registered to Stamford Park Investments in WA in March 2013. Built in 1978, ex N46MR, N46MK, (N441GA), N36984. Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1981, ex N6386X. Photo © David Eyre
Until recently, this was operated as a news helicopter for Channel 9 Perth, but on 24 September 2016, it departed the Channel Nine studios helipad in Dianella for the last time, ending an era of news helicopter operations there. Channels Nine and Seven are soon to jointly lease an AS350B2 Squirrel (VH-BTV). Built in 1975, ex N90184, ZK-HTC. Photo © David Eyre
Operates commercial sightseeing flights. Built in 1964 as an Ag-Cat crop sprayer, registered N724Y. In 1989, it was imported into Australia and registered VH-KKD. The chemical hopper was removed and two passenger seats were installed. In 1992, it was converted to a seaplane ‘Sea-Cat’. In 2006, it was acquired by Red Baron Seaplanes and based in Townsville, QLD and was moved by road to Perth in March 2016. It spends 6 months in Perth and 6 months in Townsville, operating scenic flights. Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1973, ex N86519. Photo © David Eyre
This was the last Grumman Albatross built. A total of 418 Grumman Albatross aircraft were built between 1947 and 1961. Built in 1961, ex Bu No 148329, 9056 (JMSDF), N88999, PK-PAM, N26PR, N42MY. Since arriving at Jandakot in April 2012, it only made a few flights in February 2013. With a maximum take-off weight of 13882kg, it exceeds the weight limits for operation from Jandakot, and had to apply for special dispensation to be parked here. The owner, Mack McCormack, initially planned to base the Albatross in Broome and use the aircraft to fly tourist and charter flights in and around the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Mr McCormack later announced that he intended to begin flying boat flights Perth’s Swan River to the Abrolhos Islands, off the coast of Geraldton from April 2013, with operations to be expanded into the Kimberley region later. Despite some promotional flights from Geraldton to the Abrolhos Islands in February 2013, the aircraft has since remained on the ground at Jandakot Airport. Recently moved to a different parking spot, it is now parked near Casair’s hangar. It is soon to move to Queensland, as there was apparently too much State Government red tape in trying to launch large seaplane operations here in Western Australia. Photo © David Eyre
This was the last Grumman Albatross built. A total of 418 Grumman Albatross aircraft were built between 1947 and 1961. Built in 1961, ex Bu No 148329, 9056 (JMSDF), N88999, PK-PAM, N26PR, N42MY. Since arriving at Jandakot in April 2012, it only made a few flights in February 2013. With a maximum take-off weight of 13882kg, it exceeds the weight limits for operation from Jandakot, and had to apply for special dispensation to be parked here. The owner, Mack McCormack, initially planned to base the Albatross in Broome and use the aircraft to fly tourist and charter flights in and around the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Mr McCormack later announced that he intended to begin flying boat flights Perth’s Swan River to the Abrolhos Islands, off the coast of Geraldton from April 2013, with operations to be expanded into the Kimberley region later. Despite some promotional flights from Geraldton to the Abrolhos Islands in February 2013, the aircraft has since remained on the ground at Jandakot Airport. Recently moved to a different parking spot, it is now parked near Casair’s hangar. It is soon to move to Queensland, as there was apparently too much State Government red tape in trying to launch large seaplane operations here in Western Australia. Photo © David Eyre
Wearing new-style titles. Used as fire spotter aircraft for forest patrols in the south-west of WA. They also supervise water bombing operations in the south-west, relaying information to fire controllers regarding the fire’s behaviour to assist in firefighting and ensuring the safety of fire crews. Built in 2015, registered 29 Feb 2016. Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1973, ex N13153. Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1979, ex N1676C, (N5099E). Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1993, ex N404AB, N39VA, C-GERG, (N3072N). Photo © David Eyre
Being repainted by Elite Aerospace Coatings. Built in 1977, ex ZS-HTX, N500ZW, TG-MAC, TG-WAE. Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2001, this has been withdrawn from RFDS service and has not flown since 14 February 2014, as it has been replaced by newer PC-12/47E aircraft. It is being repainted by Elite Aerospace Coatings prior to sale. Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1996, ex N212CP. Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1977, ex N735VG. Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2011, ex N9090U. Used to train pilots for Singapore Airlines Group (Singapore Airlines, Singapore Cargo, Scoot and Silkair). Photo © David Eyre
Formerly owned by Gulf Golden International Flying College (GGIFA) of Bintulu, Malaysia. Built in 2008, ex 9M-GIF, N63478. Photo © David Eyre
Formerly owned by Gulf Golden International Flying College (GGIFA) of Bintulu, Malaysia. Built in 2008, ex 9M-GFH, N5020U. Photo © David Eyre
Singapore Flying College is withdrawing its Beech Baron G58 fleet and replacing them with late-model Seminoles, due to the cheaper operating costs. Built in 2015, ex N2585X, N9513N.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2004 and registered VH-YUN in March 2016, this is one of a number of analogue cockpit Cessna 172Rs previously based in Singapore. Ex 9V-FCK, VH-BZX, N65242. Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2004 and registered VH-YUO in March 2016, this is one of a number of analogue cockpit Cessna 172Rs previously based in Singapore. Ex 9V-FCG, VH-BZI, N65962. Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2004 and registered VH-YUS in March 2016, this is one of a number of analogue cockpit Cessna 172Rs previously based in Singapore. Ex 9V-FCH, VH-BZJ, N65963. Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1965, ex N5799R. Photo © David Eyre
Delivered on 24 April 2016, this aircraft is used for firefighting duties during the hotter months, under contract to the WA Government. Photo © David Eyre
Delivered on 24 April 2016, this aircraft is used for firefighting duties during the hotter months, under contract to the WA Government. Photo © David Eyre
Still fitted with its crop spraying rig at the moment, awaiting conversion to fire fighting configuration. It is operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during each bush fire season and is used as a crop sprayer in other months. Photo © David Eyre
$3.9 million was provided by Lotterywest to construct the new hangar, which will be used for three Pilatus PC-24 jets being delivered to RFDS Western Operations. The first PC-24 arrives in early 2018, the second soon after and the third in 2019. One of the current hangars is on the right, with three Pilatus PC-12 turboprops undergoing maintenance inside. Photo © David Eyre
$3.9 million was provided by Lotterywest to construct the new hangar, which will be used for three Pilatus PC-24 jets being delivered to RFDS Western Operations. The first PC-24 arrives in early 2018, the second soon after and the third in 2019. One of the current hangars is on the right, with three Pilatus PC-12 turboprops undergoing maintenance inside. Photo © David Eyre
Soon to be replaced by an AS350B2 Squirrel (VH-BTV), to be shared between Channels 7 and 9 for news gathering. This Squirrel is now no longer marked with its large number ‘7’ below the registration. Photo © David Eyre
In the foreground are Cessna 152s (VH-AOH and VH-IGX) of Air Australia International, with some Piper PA-44-180 Seminoles of China Southern West Australian Flying College (leased from Airflite), an Embraer Emb-500 Phenom I of China Southern West Australian Flying College, a pair of De Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moths and some Cessna 172SPs of the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia. Photo © David Eyre
The Singapore Flying College Baron fleet is being withdrawn by early 2017 and replaced by Piper PA-44-180 Seminoles leased from Airflite, which have lower operating costs. Built in 2012, ex N8103U. Photo © David Eyre
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1977, ex N5637V. Photo © David Eyre
Photo © David Eyre
These two aircraft were formerly owned by Gulf Golden International Flying College (GGIFA) of Bintulu, Malaysia. VH-YHI was built in 2008, ex 9M-GAI, N6280B. VH-YHN was built in 2008, ex 9M-GAA, N6221F.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in mid-2001, ex N4372. Marked as a 115TC, but registered as a 114TC. Photo © David Eyre
Photo © Richard Kreider.
First visit to Perth – an unscheduled medical diversion, whilst en route from Abu Dhabi to Sydney as flight VA30. The aircraft landed at 12:58am on runway 21, and parked at Bay 150 to offload a passenger who was ill. It refuelled and then took off from runway 21 at 2:52am to resume its journey to Sydney.
Photo © Marcus Graff
First visit to Perth – an unscheduled medical diversion, whilst en route from Abu Dhabi to Sydney as flight VA30. The aircraft landed at 12:58am on runway 21, and parked at Bay 150 to offload a passenger who was ill. It refuelled and then took off from runway 21 at 2:52am to resume its journey to Sydney.
Photo © Marcus Graff
First visit to Perth – an unscheduled medical diversion, whilst en route from Abu Dhabi to Sydney as flight VA30. The aircraft landed at 12:58am on runway 21, and parked at Bay 150 to offload a passenger who was ill. It refuelled and then took off from runway 21 at 2:52am to resume its journey to Sydney.
Photo © Marcus Graff
First visit to Perth – an unscheduled medical diversion, whilst en route from Abu Dhabi to Sydney as flight VA30. The aircraft landed at 12:58am on runway 21, and parked at Bay 150 to offload a passenger who was ill. It refuelled and then took off from runway 21 at 2:52am (as seen here) to resume its journey to Sydney.
Photo © Marcus Graff
On finals for runway 21 at 11:53 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
On finals for runway 21 at 11:53 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
On finals for runway 21 at 11:53 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
Landing on runway 03 at 3:30 pm.
Photo © Clyde Lannan.
Landing on runway 03 at 3:30 pm.
Photo © Clyde Lannan.
Landing on runway 03 at 3:30 pm.
Photo © Clyde Lannan.
About to line up on runway 03 at 7.24 am.
Photo © Richard Kreider.
First visit to Perth, this airliner was delivered to Etihad just four days ago. Photographed here departing off runway 21 at 5:05 pm.
Photo © Jimmy Leng.
First visit to Perth, this airliner was delivered to Etihad just four days ago. Photographed here departing off runway 21 at 5:05 pm.
Photo © Jimmy Leng.
This aircraft wears a special livery in support of United for Wildlife, a global collaboration that unites the efforts of the world’s leading wildlife charities in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade. Flight EK420 from Dubai, turning to join the approach to runway 21 at 5:17 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
This aircraft wears a special livery in support of United for Wildlife, a global collaboration that unites the efforts of the world’s leading wildlife charities in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade. Flight EK420 from Dubai, turning to join the approach to runway 21 at 5:17 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
First visit to Perth, the aircraft performed a go-around and is photographed here on finals for runway 21 at 1:08 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
First visit to Perth, the aircraft performed a go-around and is photographed here on finals for runway 21 at 1:08 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
Flight SA280 from Johannesburg, turning onto the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 at 1:06pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi, joining the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 at 1:17pm. Photo © David Eyre
Flight OD151 from Kuala Lumpur turning to join the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 at 1:28pm. Photo © David Eyre
This aircraft wears a special livery in support of United for Wildlife, a global collaboration that unites the efforts of the world’s leading wildlife charities in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade. Flight EK420 from Dubai, flying northeast along the 9 DME arc at 5:28pm, before joining the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21. Photo © David Eyre
This aircraft wears a special livery in support of United for Wildlife, a global collaboration that unites the efforts of the world’s leading wildlife charities in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade. Flight EK421 to Dubai, taxying out for departure at 10:01pm. Photo © Marcus Graff
“SNOWBIRD 1”, taxiing out to depart to Melbourne at 10:13pm, possibly on a Government charter flight. Photo © Marcus Graff
Taxying in at 11:24pm, after arriving from Shenzen, China. Wears a distinctive penguin livery. Whilst registered in the Cayman Islands, this aircraft is based in Hong Kong. It was delivered new in May 2015. Photo © Marcus Graff
On final approach to runway 21 at 3:52pm, arriving from Jakarta-Halim for a sales demonstration tour. The Latitude is based on the Citation Sovereign, but is cheaper, has 9 seats and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D turbofans. The prototype first flew in February 2014. This one was built in June 2016.
Photo © David Eyre
On final approach to runway 21 at 3:52pm, arriving from Jakarta-Halim for a sales demonstration tour. The Latitude is based on the Citation Sovereign, but is cheaper, has 9 seats and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D turbofans. The prototype first flew in February 2014. This one was built in June 2016.
Photo © David Eyre
On final approach to runway 21 at 3:52pm, arriving from Jakarta-Halim for a sales demonstration tour. The Latitude is based on the Citation Sovereign, but is cheaper, has 9 seats and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D turbofans. The prototype first flew in February 2014. This one was built in June 2016.
Photo © David Eyre
On final approach to runway 21 at 3:52pm, arriving from Jakarta-Halim for a sales demonstration tour. The Latitude is based on the Citation Sovereign, but is cheaper, has 9 seats and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D turbofans. The prototype first flew in February 2014. This one was built in June 2016.
Photo © David Eyre
On final approach to runway 21 at 3:52pm, arriving from Jakarta-Halim for a sales demonstration tour. The Latitude is based on the Citation Sovereign, but is cheaper, has 9 seats and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D turbofans. The prototype first flew in February 2014. This one was built in June 2016.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight NZ176 to Auckland, taking off from runway 03 at 7:16pm. Photo © Marcus Graff
Operating flight VA9560 to Melbourne, lining up on runway 03 for take-off at 6:59pm. Photo © Marcus Graff
Flight EK420 from Dubai, landing on runway 21 at 5:36pm. It rolled the full length of the runway. Photo © Marcus Graff
Flight EK420 from Dubai, landing on runway 21 at 5:36pm. It rolled the full length of the runway. Photo © Marcus Graff
Flight EK420 from Dubai, landing on runway 21 at 5:36pm. It rolled the full length of the runway. Photo © Marcus Graff
Flight EK420 from Dubai, landing on runway 21 at 5:36pm. It rolled the full length of the runway. Photo © Marcus Graff
Flight EK420 from Dubai, taxying to Terminal 1 after landing on runway 21 at 5:36pm. It rolled the full length of the runway. Photo © Marcus Graff
A first visit to WA for AirNorth’s newest E170, operating the daily TL332/333 rotation (Darwin-Kununurra-Broome-Kununurra-Darwin). Arrived in Darwin on delivery September 11th this year, commenced revenue services 10th October (dates per FlightAware). Photographed flying over cable beach on finals for runway 10 at 12:42 pm.
Photo © John Graff.
A first visit to WA for AirNorth’s newest E170, operating the daily TL332/333 rotation (Darwin-Kununurra-Broome-Kununurra-Darwin). Arrived in Darwin on delivery September 11th this year, commenced revenue services 10th October (dates per FlightAware). Photographed flying over cable beach on finals for runway 10 at 12:42 pm.
Photo © John Graff.
On finals for runway 21 at 3:53 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
On finals for runway 21 at 3:53 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
“SNOWBIRD 1”, now in a new scheme on approach to runway 21 at 2:43 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
“SNOWBIRD 1”, now in a new scheme on approach to runway 21 at 2:43 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
This aircraft was leased to Flynas (Saudi Arabia) from 25 Aug 2014 to 1 Nov 2015, and the painted-over Flynas titles can be seen on the forward fuselage. It is now back in service with AirAsia X. On finals for runway 21 at 2:50 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
First visit to Perth and first visit to Australia, on finals for runway 21 at 12:29 am.
Photo © Richard Kreider.
Based at Charleston AFB, South Carolina, USA. Photo © Richard Kreider
Based at Charleston AFB, South Carolina, USA. Photo © Richard Kreider
Based at Charleston AFB, South Carolina, USA. Photo © Richard Kreider
Based at Charleston AFB, South Carolina, USA. Photo © Richard Kreider
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
‘REACH 582’ arriving on runway 21 at 7:26pm from Kalaeloa, Hawaii, USA. This aircraft is based at Eglin AFB, Florida, and assigned to a secret unit which operates as part of the USAF Special Operations Command and the United States Department of State Foreign Emergency Support Team
Photo © Marcus Graff
‘REACH 582’ arriving on runway 21 at 7:26pm from Kalaeloa, Hawaii, USA. This aircraft is based at Eglin AFB, Florida, and assigned to a secret unit which operates as part of the USAF Special Operations Command and the United States Department of State Foreign Emergency Support Team
Photo © Marcus Graff
‘REACH 582’ arriving on runway 21 at 7:26pm from Kalaeloa, Hawaii, USA. This aircraft is based at Eglin AFB, Florida, and assigned to a secret unit which operates as part of the USAF Special Operations Command and the United States Department of State Foreign Emergency Support Team
Photo © Marcus Graff
First visit to Perth. This was the first Spartan battlefield airlifter delivered to RAAF No 35 Squadron as a replacement for the de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou, and is photographed here on finals to runway 18L at 4:01 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
First visit to Perth. This was the first Spartan battlefield airlifter delivered to RAAF No 35 Squadron as a replacement for the de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou, and is photographed here on finals to runway 18L at 4:01 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
First visit to Perth. This was the first Spartan battlefield airlifter delivered to RAAF No 35 Squadron as a replacement for the de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou, and is photographed here on finals to runway 18L at 4:01 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
Wearing this specially designed LA Dodgers scheme celebrating its expanded service to Los Angeles, as well as the airlines sponsorship of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, turning to join finaks for runway 21 at 5:36 pm.
Photo © Geoff Selby.
This aircraft was leased to Flynas (Saudi Arabia) from 25 Aug 2014 to 1 Nov 2015, and the painted-over Flynas titles can be seen on the forward fuselage. It is now back in service with AirAsia X. Seen on approach to runway 21 at 3:05 pm.
Photo © Geoff Selby
On departure at 11:00 am.
Photo © Geoff Selby.
Photographed on departure at 12:26 pm.
Photo © Geoff Selby.
1st visit to Perth. On finals for runway 24 at 5:13 pm, after a flight from Taipei at 5:13 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
1st visit to Perth. On finals for runway 24 at 5:13 pm, after a flight from Taipei at 5:13 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
1st visit to Perth. On finals for runway 24 at 5:13 pm, after a flight from Taipei at 5:13 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
