January 2017

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VH-OWU Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1433) of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), at Meekatharra Airport - Mon 30 January 2017. Being prepared for a night patient transfer to Jandakot whilst housed in the Parasail hangar at Meekatharra. Patient arrived from Karratha on another PC-12, VH-OWI. Thunderstorm in the background, so flying conditions were not that great. Photo © Geoff Carberry — VH-OWU Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1433) of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), at Meekatharra Airport – Mon 30 January 2017.
Being prepared for a night patient transfer to Jandakot whilst housed in the Parasail hangar at Meekatharra. Patient arrived from Karratha on another PC-12, VH-OWI. Thunderstorm in the background, so flying conditions were not that great. Photo © Geoff Carberry

A7-BAO Boeing 777-3DZER (MSN 36011/750) of Qatar Airways (leased from Al Qaraien Leasing) at Perth Airport, 28 January 2017. — A7-BAO Boeing 777-3DZER (MSN 36011/750) of Qatar Airways (leased from Al Qaraien Leasing) at Perth Airport, 28 January 2017.
Turning to join finals for runway 21 at 6:16pm.
Photo © Richard Kreider.

VH-SFW Bae 146 series 200 (MSN E2105) of Pionair Australia P/L at Pert5h Airport – 27 January 2017 — VH-SFW Bae 146 series 200 (MSN E2105) of Pionair Australia P/L at Pert5h Airport – 27 January 2017
First visit to Perth. On finals for runway 24 at 3:58 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-SFW Bae 146 series 200 (MSN E2105) of Pionair Australia P/L at Pert5h Airport – 27 January 2017 — VH-SFW Bae 146 series 200 (MSN E2105) of Pionair Australia P/L at Pert5h Airport – 27 January 2017
First visit to Perth. On finals for runway 24 at 3:58 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-SFW Bae 146 series 200 (MSN E2105) of Pionair Australia P/L at Pert5h Airport – 27 January 2017 — VH-SFW Bae 146 series 200 (MSN E2105) of Pionair Australia P/L at Pert5h Airport – 27 January 2017
First visit to Perth. On finals for runway 24 at 3:58 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways at Perth Airport – 26 Jan 2017
On finals for runway 21 at 9:15pm following a scenic flight over Antarctica.
Photo © Marcus Graff

VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways at Perth Airport – 26 Jan 2017
Departing off runway 21 at 11:36pm returning to Sydney as QF568.
Photo © Marcus Graff

VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways with OneWorld titles, named 'Sydney', at Perth Airport - Thu 26 Jan 2017 Taxying to runway 03 at 8.12am to depart on a one-day round-trip charter over Antarctica - it landed at 9:15pm back at Perth. As it never landed in Antarctica, it departed from and returned to Terminal 4 Domestic. Photo © Steve Jaksic — VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways with OneWorld titles, named ‘Sydney’, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 Jan 2017
Taxying to runway 03 at 8.12am to depart on a one-day round-trip charter over Antarctica – it landed at 9:15pm back at Perth. As it never landed in Antarctica, it departed from and returned to Terminal 4 Domestic. Photo © Steve Jaksic

VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways with OneWorld titles, named 'Sydney', at Perth Airport - Thu 26 Jan 2017 Taxying to runway 03 at 8.12am to depart on a one-day round-trip charter over Antarctica - it landed at 9:15pm back at Perth. As it never landed in Antarctica, it departed from and returned to Terminal 4 Domestic. Photo © Steve Jaksic — VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways with OneWorld titles, named ‘Sydney’, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 Jan 2017
Taxying to runway 03 at 8.12am to depart on a one-day round-trip charter over Antarctica – it landed at 9:15pm back at Perth. As it never landed in Antarctica, it departed from and returned to Terminal 4 Domestic. Photo © Steve Jaksic

VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways with OneWorld markings, departing Perth Airport - 26 Jan 2017 Departing from runway 03 at 8.24am on a one-day round-trip charter to Antarctica Photo © Jimmy Leng — VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways with OneWorld markings, departing Perth Airport – 26 Jan 2017
Departing from runway 03 at 8.24am on a one-day round-trip charter to Antarctica
Photo © Jimmy Leng

VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways with OneWorld titles, named ‘Sydney’, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 Jan 2017. Climbing after take-off from runway 03 at 8.24am on a round-trip charter flight over Antarctica as QF2906 – it returned to Perth at 9:15pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways with OneWorld titles, named ‘Sydney’, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 Jan 2017.
Climbing after take-off from runway 03 at 8.24am on a round-trip charter flight over Antarctica as QF2906 – it returned to Perth at 9:15pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways with OneWorld titles, named ‘Sydney’, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 Jan 2017. Climbing after take-off from runway 03 at 8.24am on a round-trip charter flight over Antarctica as QF2906 – it returned to Perth at 9:15pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways with OneWorld titles, named ‘Sydney’, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 Jan 2017.
Climbing after take-off from runway 03 at 8.24am on a round-trip charter flight over Antarctica as QF2906 – it returned to Perth at 9:15pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways with OneWorld titles, named ‘Sydney’, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 Jan 2017 Climbing after take-off from runway 03 at 8.24am on a round-trip charter flight over Antarctica as QF2906 – it returned to Perth at 9:15pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways with OneWorld titles, named ‘Sydney’, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 Jan 2017
Climbing after take-off from runway 03 at 8.24am on a round-trip charter flight over Antarctica as QF2906 – it returned to Perth at 9:15pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways with OneWorld markings, departing Perth Airport - 26 Jan 2017 — VH-OEF Boeing 747-438(ER) (MSN 32910/1313) of Qantas Airways with OneWorld markings, departing Perth Airport – 26 Jan 2017
Departing from runway 03 at 8.24am on a one-day round-trip charter to Antarctica
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

PK-GPS Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1474) of Garuda Indonesia, at Perth Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Flight GA727 to Denpasar (Bali), climbing after take-off from runway 03 at 8:20am. Photo © David Eyre — PK-GPS Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1474) of Garuda Indonesia, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Flight GA727 to Denpasar (Bali), climbing after take-off from runway 03 at 8:20am. Photo © David Eyre

PK-GPS Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1474) of Garuda Indonesia, at Perth Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Flight GA727 to Denpasar (Bali), climbing after take-off from runway 03 at 8:20am. Photo © David Eyre — PK-GPS Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1474) of Garuda Indonesia, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Flight GA727 to Denpasar (Bali), climbing after take-off from runway 03 at 8:20am. Photo © David Eyre

PK-GPS Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1474) of Garuda Indonesia, at Perth Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Flight GA727 to Denpasar (Bali), climbing after take-off from runway 03 at 8:20am. Photo © David Eyre — PK-GPS Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1474) of Garuda Indonesia, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Flight GA727 to Denpasar (Bali), climbing after take-off from runway 03 at 8:20am. Photo © David Eyre

B-6135 Airbus A330-223 (MSN 1096) of China Southern Airlines at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017. Flight CZ320 to Guangzhou, climbing after takeoff from runway 03 at 8:27am. Photo © David Eyre — B-6135 Airbus A330-223 (MSN 1096) of China Southern Airlines at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Flight CZ320 to Guangzhou, climbing after takeoff from runway 03 at 8:27am. Photo © David Eyre

B-6135 Airbus A330-223 (MSN 1096) of China Southern Airlines at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017. Flight CZ320 to Guangzhou, climbing after takeoff from runway 03 at 8:27am. Photo © David Eyre — B-6135 Airbus A330-223 (MSN 1096) of China Southern Airlines at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Flight CZ320 to Guangzhou, climbing after takeoff from runway 03 at 8:27am. Photo © David Eyre

B-6135 Airbus A330-223 (MSN 1096) of China Southern Airlines at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017. Flight CZ320 to Guangzhou, climbing after takeoff from runway 03 at 8:27am. Photo © David Eyre — B-6135 Airbus A330-223 (MSN 1096) of China Southern Airlines at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Flight CZ320 to Guangzhou, climbing after takeoff from runway 03 at 8:27am. Photo © David Eyre

9V-JSV Airbus A320-232 (sharklets) (MSN 5813) of Jetstar Asia, at Perth Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Flight 3K134 to Singapore, climbing after take-off from runway 03 at 8.29am. Photo © David Eyre — 9V-JSV Airbus A320-232 (sharklets) (MSN 5813) of Jetstar Asia, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Flight 3K134 to Singapore, climbing after take-off from runway 03 at 8.29am. Photo © David Eyre

VH-NYA Beech 1900D (MSN UE-4) of Maroomba Airlines (Nantay Pty Ltd) at Perth Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. On final approach to runway 03 at 8:54am arriving from Golden Grove mine. Built in 1992, ex ZS-CHR, V5-OWN, ZS-OWN, N4ZV, N304YV. Photo © David Eyre — VH-NYA Beech 1900D (MSN UE-4) of Maroomba Airlines (Nantay Pty Ltd) at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
On final approach to runway 03 at 8:54am arriving from Golden Grove mine. Built in 1992, ex ZS-CHR, V5-OWN, ZS-OWN, N4ZV, N304YV. Photo © David Eyre

VH-NYA Beech 1900D (MSN UE-4) of Maroomba Airlines (Nantay Pty Ltd) at Perth Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. On final approach to runway 03 at 8:54am arriving from Golden Grove mine. Built in 1992, ex ZS-CHR, V5-OWN, ZS-OWN, N4ZV, N304YV. Photo © David Eyre — VH-NYA Beech 1900D (MSN UE-4) of Maroomba Airlines (Nantay Pty Ltd) at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
On final approach to runway 03 at 8:54am arriving from Golden Grove mine. Built in 1992, ex ZS-CHR, V5-OWN, ZS-OWN, N4ZV, N304YV. Photo © David Eyre

3B-NBE Airbus A340-313X (MSN 268) of Air Mauritius, named 'Paille-en-Queue', at Perth Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Operating an additional seasonal MK440 service from Mauritius, on final approach to runway 03 at 9:04am. Normally the airline uses their two A330-200s twice per week to Perth. Photo © David Eyre — 3B-NBE Airbus A340-313X (MSN 268) of Air Mauritius, named ‘Paille-en-Queue’, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Operating an additional seasonal MK440 service from Mauritius, on final approach to runway 03 at 9:04am. Normally the airline uses their two A330-200s twice per week to Perth. Photo © David Eyre

3B-NBE Airbus A340-313X (MSN 268) of Air Mauritius, named 'Paille-en-Queue', at Perth Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Operating an additional seasonal MK440 service from Mauritius, on final approach to runway 03 at 9:04am. Normally the airline uses their two A330-200s twice per week to Perth. Photo © David Eyre — 3B-NBE Airbus A340-313X (MSN 268) of Air Mauritius, named ‘Paille-en-Queue’, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Operating an additional seasonal MK440 service from Mauritius, on final approach to runway 03 at 9:04am. Normally the airline uses their two A330-200s twice per week to Perth. Photo © David Eyre

3B-NBE Airbus A340-313X (MSN 268) of Air Mauritius, named 'Paille-en-Queue', at Perth Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Operating an additional seasonal MK440 service from Mauritius, on final approach to runway 03 at 9:04am. Normally the airline uses their two A330-200s twice per week to Perth. Photo © David Eyre — 3B-NBE Airbus A340-313X (MSN 268) of Air Mauritius, named ‘Paille-en-Queue’, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Operating an additional seasonal MK440 service from Mauritius, on final approach to runway 03 at 9:04am. Normally the airline uses their two A330-200s twice per week to Perth. Photo © David Eyre

3B-NBE Airbus A340-313X (MSN 268) of Air Mauritius, named 'Paille-en-Queue', at Perth Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Operating an additional seasonal MK440 service from Mauritius, on final approach to runway 03 at 9:04am. Normally the airline uses their two A330-200s twice per week to Perth. Photo © David Eyre — 3B-NBE Airbus A340-313X (MSN 268) of Air Mauritius, named ‘Paille-en-Queue’, at Perth Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Operating an additional seasonal MK440 service from Mauritius, on final approach to runway 03 at 9:04am. Normally the airline uses their two A330-200s twice per week to Perth. Photo © David Eyre

VH-EMJ Beech King Air C90B Blackhawk XP135A (MSN LJ-1374) owned by Lanstal Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017. Registered by CASA as a King Air C90A but actually a C90B, which has been modified as a Blackhawk Modifications XP135A, with the original engines replaced by new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135A engines. Lanstal is a cattle company based in the South West and VH-EMJ regularly commutes between Jandakot and Membinup (east of Esperance). Built in 1994, ex N15116, VT-VIL, N190CB. Photo © David Eyre — VH-EMJ Beech King Air C90B Blackhawk XP135A (MSN LJ-1374) owned by Lanstal Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Registered by CASA as a King Air C90A but actually a C90B, which has been modified as a Blackhawk Modifications XP135A, with the original engines replaced by new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135A engines. Lanstal is a cattle company based in the South West and VH-EMJ regularly commutes between Jandakot and Membinup (east of Esperance).
Built in 1994, ex N15116, VT-VIL, N190CB. Photo © David Eyre

VH-BYE Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II (MSN 28-7790582) owned by Minovation Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Built in 1977, ex N38738. Photo © David Eyre — VH-BYE Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II (MSN 28-7790582) owned by Minovation Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Built in 1977, ex N38738. Photo © David Eyre

VH-YWO Pilatus PC-12/47 (MSN 725) of Royal Flying Doctor Service - Western Operations, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017. Taxying in after landing on runway 24R at 12:56pm as FLYDOC 697 from Margaret River. Photo © David Eyre — VH-YWO Pilatus PC-12/47 (MSN 725) of Royal Flying Doctor Service – Western Operations, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Taxying in after landing on runway 24R at 12:56pm as FLYDOC 697 from Margaret River. Photo © David Eyre

VH-YWO Pilatus PC-12/47 (MSN 725) of Royal Flying Doctor Service - Western Operations, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017. Taxying in after landing on runway 24R at 12:56pm as FLYDOC 697 from Margaret River. Photo © David Eyre — VH-YWO Pilatus PC-12/47 (MSN 725) of Royal Flying Doctor Service – Western Operations, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Taxying in after landing on runway 24R at 12:56pm as FLYDOC 697 from Margaret River. Photo © David Eyre

VH-OWI Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1232) of Royal Flying Doctor Service - Western Operations, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017. Taking off from runway 24R at 1:04pm as FLYDOC 607 to Albany. Photo © David Eyre — VH-OWI Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1232) of Royal Flying Doctor Service – Western Operations, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Taking off from runway 24R at 1:04pm as FLYDOC 607 to Albany. Photo © David Eyre

VH-ZTE Grob G-115C2 (MSN 82046/C2) of China Southern West Australian Flying College, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Part of a fleet of aircraft used to train pilots for China Southern Airlines. Built in 1995. Photo © David Eyre — VH-ZTE Grob G-115C2 (MSN 82046/C2) of China Southern West Australian Flying College, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Part of a fleet of aircraft used to train pilots for China Southern Airlines. Built in 1995. Photo © David Eyre

VH-KYH / SPOTTER 645 American Champion 8GCBC Scout (MSN 566-2014) of the Department of Parks and Wildlife, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Built in 2014. Part of a fleet of American Champion 8GCBC Scout aircraft used as fire spotter aircraft for forest patrols in the south-west of WA. Photo © David Eyre — VH-KYH / SPOTTER 645 American Champion 8GCBC Scout (MSN 566-2014) of the Department of Parks and Wildlife, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Built in 2014. Part of a fleet of American Champion 8GCBC Scout aircraft used as fire spotter aircraft for forest patrols in the south-west of WA. Photo © David Eyre

VH-KYH / SPOTTER 645 American Champion 8GCBC Scout (MSN 566-2014) of the Department of Parks and Wildlife, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Built in 2014. Part of a fleet of American Champion 8GCBC Scout aircraft used as fire spotter aircraft for forest patrols in the south-west of WA. Photo © David Eyre — VH-KYH / SPOTTER 645 American Champion 8GCBC Scout (MSN 566-2014) of the Department of Parks and Wildlife, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Built in 2014. Part of a fleet of American Champion 8GCBC Scout aircraft used as fire spotter aircraft for forest patrols in the south-west of WA. Photo © David Eyre

VH-BFY Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub (MSN 18-8109004) of Brian Colligridge / Air Ads at Jandakot Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Fitted with a rope and hook for towing advertising banners. Today it was towing banners over the Swan River for the Australia Day City of Perth Air Show and Skyworks fireworks display. Built in 1981, ex N24410. Photo © David Eyre — VH-BFY Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub (MSN 18-8109004) of Brian Colligridge / Air Ads at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Fitted with a rope and hook for towing advertising banners. Today it was towing banners over the Swan River for the Australia Day City of Perth Air Show and Skyworks fireworks display. Built in 1981, ex N24410. Photo © David Eyre

VH-DUA / BOMBER 608 Air Tractor AT802 (MSN 802-0366) owned by Dunn Aviation, named 'Magic', at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017. Built 2010, ex N8521E, EC-LHZ. Operated for the Western Australian Government on fire fighting duties during the summer months. This was fighting a bush fire north of Perth, and at 7pm was due to take part in the Australia Day City of Perth Air Show over the Swan River, Perth, but the show was cancelled following the crash of Grumman Mallard VH-CQA. Photo © David Eyre — VH-DUA / BOMBER 608 Air Tractor AT802 (MSN 802-0366) owned by Dunn Aviation, named ‘Magic’, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Built 2010, ex N8521E, EC-LHZ. Operated for the Western Australian Government on fire fighting duties during the summer months. This was fighting a bush fire north of Perth, and at 7pm was due to take part in the Australia Day City of Perth Air Show over the Swan River, Perth, but the show was cancelled following the crash of Grumman Mallard VH-CQA. Photo © David Eyre

VH-ZKY Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II (MSN F4060043) of CGG Aviation Australia Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Used for geophysical survey work and fitted with tail-mounted magnetometer 'stinger'. Built in 1990, ex ZS-SSE, F-WQUD, D-INUS, F-WQUD. Photo © David Eyre — VH-ZKY Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II (MSN F4060043) of CGG Aviation Australia Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Used for geophysical survey work and fitted with tail-mounted magnetometer ‘stinger’. Built in 1990, ex ZS-SSE, F-WQUD, D-INUS, F-WQUD. Photo © David Eyre

VH-NQB Pilatus PC-12/45 (MSN 428) of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) at Jandakot Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Queensland-based VH-NQB flew over from Bankstown via Ceduna on 21 & 22 January 2017, and may be sold. Photo © David Eyre — VH-NQB Pilatus PC-12/45 (MSN 428) of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Queensland-based VH-NQB flew over from Bankstown via Ceduna on 21 & 22 January 2017, and may be sold. Photo © David Eyre

VH-ZWO Pilatus PC-12/45 (MSN 467) of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), and VH-NQB Pilatus PC-12/45 (MSN 428) of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) at Jandakot Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. Queensland-based VH-NQB flew over from Bankstown via Ceduna on 21 & 22 January 2017, and may be sold. VH-ZWO recently had its engine refitted - it has been withdrawn from RFDS service prior to sale, reportedly to an operator in New Zealand. Photo © David Eyre — VH-ZWO Pilatus PC-12/45 (MSN 467) of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), and VH-NQB Pilatus PC-12/45 (MSN 428) of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) at Jandakot Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
Queensland-based VH-NQB flew over from Bankstown via Ceduna on 21 & 22 January 2017, and may be sold. VH-ZWO recently had its engine refitted – it has been withdrawn from RFDS service prior to sale, reportedly to an operator in New Zealand. Photo © David Eyre

VH-NJG British Aerospace 146-200 (MSN E2170) and VH-NJL British Aerospace 146-300 (MSN E3123) of Cobham Aviation at Meekatharra Airport - Thu 26 January 2017. A first at Meekatharra, with two Cobham flights operating at the same time. VH-NJG arrived from Perth on Bay 2 at 0725 (JETEX 942) for Doray Minerals and then departed at 1605 (JETEX 943). VH-NJL arrived on Bay 1 at 1410 (JETEX 976) for West Gold Resources, formally Metals X, departing at 1500 (JETEX 977). Photo © Geoff Carberry — VH-NJG British Aerospace 146-200 (MSN E2170) and VH-NJL British Aerospace 146-300 (MSN E3123) of Cobham Aviation at Meekatharra Airport – Thu 26 January 2017.
A first at Meekatharra, with two Cobham flights operating at the same time. VH-NJG arrived from Perth on Bay 2 at 0725 (JETEX 942) for Doray Minerals and then departed at 1605 (JETEX 943). VH-NJL arrived on Bay 1 at 1410 (JETEX 976) for West Gold Resources, formally Metals X, departing at 1500 (JETEX 977). Photo © Geoff Carberry

VH-NJL British Aerospace 146-300 (MSN E3123) and VH-NJG British Aerospace 146-200 (MSN E2170) of Cobham Aviation at Meekatharra Airport - Thu 26 January 2017 A first at Meekatharra, with two Cobham flights operating at the same time. VH-NJG arrived from Perth on Bay 2 at 0725 (JETEX 942) for Doray Minerals and then departed at 1605 (JETEX 943). VH-NJL arrived on Bay 1 at 1410 (JETEX 976) for West Gold Resources, formally Metals X, departing at 1500 (JETEX 977). Photo © Geoff Carberry — VH-NJL British Aerospace 146-300 (MSN E3123) and VH-NJG British Aerospace 146-200 (MSN E2170) of Cobham Aviation at Meekatharra Airport – Thu 26 January 2017
A first at Meekatharra, with two Cobham flights operating at the same time. VH-NJG arrived from Perth on Bay 2 at 0725 (JETEX 942) for Doray Minerals and then departed at 1605 (JETEX 943). VH-NJL arrived on Bay 1 at 1410 (JETEX 976) for West Gold Resources, formally Metals X, departing at 1500 (JETEX 977). Photo © Geoff Carberry

169036 Boeing C-40A Clipper of US Navy at RAAF Pearce – 25 January 2017 — 169036 Boeing C-40A Clipper of US Navy at RAAF Pearce – 25 January 2017
This aircraft made its first flight in July 2916.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

169036 Boeing C-40A Clipper of US Navy at RAAF Pearce – 25 January 2017 — 169036 Boeing C-40A Clipper of US Navy at RAAF Pearce – 25 January 2017
This aircraft made its first flight in July 2916.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

169036 Boeing C-40A Clipper of US Navy at RAAF Pearce – 25 January 2017 — 169036 Boeing C-40A Clipper of US Navy at RAAF Pearce – 25 January 2017
This aircraft made its first flight in July 2916.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-QPI Airbus A330-303 (MSN 705) of Qantas Airways at Perth Airport - 25 JAN 2017. On short finals for runway 03 as QF575 from Sydney. This is her first visit wearing the revised Qantas livery. Photo © Richard Kreider — VH-QPI Airbus A330-303 (MSN 705) of Qantas Airways at Perth Airport – 25 JAN 2017. On short finals for runway 03 as QF575 from Sydney. This is her first visit wearing the revised Qantas livery. Photo © Richard Kreider

VH-QPI Airbus A330-303 (MSN 705) of Qantas Airways at Perth Airport – 25 JAN 2017. Seen here landing on runway 03 as QF575 from Sydney. This is her first visit wearing the revised Qantas livery. Photo © Ben Cambridge

VH-YMN Robinson R44 Raven I (MSN 2188) operated by Sportline Nominees Pty Ltd, at Meekatharra Airport - Tue 24 January 2017. Refuelling stop en route to Jandakot from Broome. Photo © Geoff Carberry — VH-YMN Robinson R44 Raven I (MSN 2188) operated by Sportline Nominees Pty Ltd, at Meekatharra Airport – Tue 24 January 2017.
Refuelling stop en route to Jandakot from Broome. Photo © Geoff Carberry

VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017. — VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017.
Making its inaugural flight to Margaret River after being officially launched by WA Premier Colin Barnett.
Swan River Seaplanes will fly day tours to Margaret River, including a gourmet lunch and winery tours, taking in some of Western Australia’s scenic coastline.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017. — VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017.
Making its inaugural flight to Margaret River after being officially launched by WA Premier Colin Barnett.
Swan River Seaplanes will fly day tours to Margaret River, including a gourmet lunch and winery tours, taking in some of Western Australia’s scenic coastline.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017. — VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017.
Making its inaugural flight to Margaret River after being officially launched by WA Premier Colin Barnett.
Swan River Seaplanes will fly day tours to Margaret River, including a gourmet lunch and winery tours, taking in some of Western Australia’s scenic coastline.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017. — VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017.
Making its inaugural flight to Margaret River after being officially launched by WA Premier Colin Barnett.
Swan River Seaplanes will fly day tours to Margaret River, including a gourmet lunch and winery tours, taking in some of Western Australia’s scenic coastline.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017. — VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017.
Making its inaugural flight to Margaret River after being officially launched by WA Premier Colin Barnett.
Swan River Seaplanes will fly day tours to Margaret River, including a gourmet lunch and winery tours, taking in some of Western Australia’s scenic coastline.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017. — VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017.
Making its inaugural flight to Margaret River after being officially launched by WA Premier Colin Barnett.
Swan River Seaplanes will fly day tours to Margaret River, including a gourmet lunch and winery tours, taking in some of Western Australia’s scenic coastline.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017. — VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017.
Making its inaugural flight to Margaret River after being officially launched by WA Premier Colin Barnett.
Swan River Seaplanes will fly day tours to Margaret River, including a gourmet lunch and winery tours, taking in some of Western Australia’s scenic coastline.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017. — VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious floatplane) (MSN 20800227) of Swan River Seaplanes on the Swan River, South Perth – 23 January 2017.
Making its inaugural flight to Margaret River after being officially launched by WA Premier Colin Barnett.
Swan River Seaplanes will fly day tours to Margaret River, including a gourmet lunch and winery tours, taking in some of Western Australia’s scenic coastline.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

A6-BLG, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39652 / 432) of Etihad Airways at Perth Airport – 23 Jan 2017. Approximately 40 minutes after departure, A6-BLG operating EY487 from Perth to Abu Dhabi turned around back to Perth due to a medical emergency on board. After approximately one hour on the ground, she is seen here taxiing out for departure to resume the journey, approximately two and a half hours behind schedule. Photo © Ben Cambridge

9V-OFE, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (MSN 37122 / 415) of Scoot at Perth Airport – 23 Jan 2017. ‘The Future Is Yellow’ pushing back from the gate at 7:31PM about to commence TZ7 to Singapore. Photo © Ben Cambridge

VH-QPA Airbus A330-303 (MSN 553) of Qantas at Perth Airport -23 Jan 2017 after operating a delayed QF571 from Sydney.
Photo © Dylan Thomas

VH-PDW Convair CV-580 (converted CV340) (MSN 086) of Pionair Australia (with Skyforce Aviation titles) at Perth Airport - Sun 22 January 2017. On final approach to runway 24 as SKYFORCE 701 from Cairns via Ayers Rock at 12:53pm. Photo © Steve Jaksic — VH-PDW Convair CV-580 (converted CV340) (MSN 086) of Pionair Australia (with Skyforce Aviation titles) at Perth Airport – Sun 22 January 2017.
On final approach to runway 24 as SKYFORCE 701 from Cairns via Ayers Rock at 12:53pm. Photo © Steve Jaksic

VH-PDW Convair CV-580 (converted CV340) (MSN 086) of Pionair Australia (with Skyforce Aviation titles) at Perth Airport - Sun 22 January 2017. On final approach to runway 24 as SKYFORCE 701 from Cairns via Ayers Rock at 12:53pm. Photo © Steve Jaksic — VH-PDW Convair CV-580 (converted CV340) (MSN 086) of Pionair Australia (with Skyforce Aviation titles) at Perth Airport – Sun 22 January 2017.
On final approach to runway 24 as SKYFORCE 701 from Cairns via Ayers Rock at 12:53pm. Photo © Steve Jaksic

VH-PDW Convair CV-580 (converted CV340) (MSN 086) of Pionair Australia (with Skyforce Aviation titles) at Perth Airport - Sun 22 January 2017. On final approach to runway 24 as SKYFORCE 701 from Cairns via Ayers Rock at 12:53pm. Photo © Steve Jaksic — VH-PDW Convair CV-580 (converted CV340) (MSN 086) of Pionair Australia (with Skyforce Aviation titles) at Perth Airport – Sun 22 January 2017.
On final approach to runway 24 as SKYFORCE 701 from Cairns via Ayers Rock at 12:53pm. Photo © Steve Jaksic

RA-82044 Antonov An-124-100 (MSN 9773054155109) of Volga-Dnepr, at Perth Airport – 19 Jan 2017. — RA-82044 Antonov An-124-100 (MSN 9773054155109) of Volga-Dnepr, at Perth Airport – 19 Jan 2017.
Departing off runway 21 at 3:26 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

RA-82044 Antonov An-124-100 (MSN 9773054155109) of Volga-Dnepr, at Perth Airport – 19 Jan 2017. — RA-82044 Antonov An-124-100 (MSN 9773054155109) of Volga-Dnepr, at Perth Airport – 19 Jan 2017.
Departing off runway 21 at 3:26 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

RA-82044 Antonov An-124-100 (MSN 9773054155109) of Volga-Dnepr, at Perth Airport – 19 Jan 2017. — RA-82044 Antonov An-124-100 (MSN 9773054155109) of Volga-Dnepr, at Perth Airport – 19 Jan 2017.
Departing off runway 21 at 3:26 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

RA-82044 Antonov An-124-100 (MSN 9773054155109) of Volga-Dnepr, at Perth Airport – 19 Jan 2017. — RA-82044 Antonov An-124-100 (MSN 9773054155109) of Volga-Dnepr, at Perth Airport – 19 Jan 2017.
Departing off runway 21 at 3:26 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

RA-82044 Antonov An-124-100 (MSN 9773054155109) of Volga-Dnepr, at Perth Airport – 19 Jan 2017. — RA-82044 Antonov An-124-100 (MSN 9773054155109) of Volga-Dnepr, at Perth Airport – 19 Jan 2017.
Departing off runway 21 at 3:26 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-FHJ Piper PA-31 Navajo (MSN 31-819) owned by Interair Pty Ltd, of Essendon, VIC, at Meekatharra Airport - Wed 18 January 2017. Arrived from Essendon via Whyalla, Forrest and Kalgoorlie, before heading to Karratha for a day of survey work near Onslow, before heading back east. Built in 1972, ex ZK-JKW, B-13151, N7431L. Photo © Geoff Carberry — VH-FHJ Piper PA-31 Navajo (MSN 31-819) owned by Interair Pty Ltd, of Essendon, VIC, at Meekatharra Airport – Wed 18 January 2017.
Arrived from Essendon via Whyalla, Forrest and Kalgoorlie, before heading to Karratha for a day of survey work near Onslow, before heading back east. Built in 1972, ex ZK-JKW, B-13151, N7431L. Photo © Geoff Carberry

RA82044 Antonov An-124-100 (msn 9773054155109) of Volga-Dnepr at Perth Airport – 17 Jan 2017. Photo © Ben Cambridge

PK-GPM Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1214) of Garuda Indonesia at Perth Airport after arriving from Bali as GA728 -16 Jan 2017
Photo © Dylan Thomas

ZK-NZG Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37963) of Air New Zealand at bay 154 at Perth airport -16 Jan 2017
Photo © Dylan Thomas.

RA-82044 Antonov An-124-100 (MSN 9773054155109) of Volga-Dnepr, at Perth Airport – 15 Jan 2017. — RA-82044 Antonov An-124-100 (MSN 9773054155109) of Volga-Dnepr, at Perth Airport – 15 Jan 2017.
On final approach to runway 21 at 3:11 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

N419MC Boeing 747-48EF (MSN 28367) of Atlas Air Cargo at Perth airport – 15 January 2017. — N419MC Boeing 747-48EF (MSN 28367) of Atlas Air Cargo at Perth airport – 15 January 2017.
Taking off from runway 21 at 11:54 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

N419MC Boeing 747-48EF (MSN 28367) of Atlas Air Cargo at Perth airport – 14 January 2017.
Taxying in 10:57 pm having arrived from New Delhi, India.
Photo © Marcus Graff.

N419MC Boeing 747-48EF (MSN 28367) of Atlas Air Cargo at Perth airport – 14 January 2017.
Unloading cargo on Bay 161A at 11:20pm having arrived from New Delhi, India.
Photo © Marcus Graff.

N3103A Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian (MSN 4697190) owned by Cutter Southwest Aircraft Sales LLC, of Phoenix, Arizona, USA, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Built in 2004, this aircraft arrived at Jandakot on 4 January 2017, after being flown across the Pacific Ocean from the USA in late December 2016. The Malibu Meridian is a turboprop powered derivative of the Piper Malibu, using a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A of 500hp. Photo © David Eyre — N3103A Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian (MSN 4697190) owned by Cutter Southwest Aircraft Sales LLC, of Phoenix, Arizona, USA, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Built in 2004, this aircraft arrived at Jandakot on 4 January 2017, after being flown across the Pacific Ocean from the USA in late December 2016. The Malibu Meridian is a turboprop powered derivative of the Piper Malibu, using a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A of 500hp. Photo © David Eyre

N3103A Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian (MSN 4697190) owned by Cutter Southwest Aircraft Sales LLC, of Phoenix, Arizona, USA, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Built in 2004, this aircraft arrived at Jandakot on 4 January 2017, after being flown across the Pacific Ocean from the USA in late December 2016. The Malibu Meridian is a turboprop powered derivative of the Piper Malibu, using a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A of 500hp. Photo © David Eyre — N3103A Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian (MSN 4697190) owned by Cutter Southwest Aircraft Sales LLC, of Phoenix, Arizona, USA, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Built in 2004, this aircraft arrived at Jandakot on 4 January 2017, after being flown across the Pacific Ocean from the USA in late December 2016. The Malibu Meridian is a turboprop powered derivative of the Piper Malibu, using a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A of 500hp. Photo © David Eyre

N3103A Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian (MSN 4697190) owned by Cutter Southwest Aircraft Sales LLC, of Phoenix, Arizona, USA, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Built in 2004, this aircraft arrived at Jandakot on 4 January 2017, after being flown across the Pacific Ocean from the USA in late December 2016. The Malibu Meridian is a turboprop powered derivative of the Piper Malibu, using a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A of 500hp. Photo © David Eyre — N3103A Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian (MSN 4697190) owned by Cutter Southwest Aircraft Sales LLC, of Phoenix, Arizona, USA, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Built in 2004, this aircraft arrived at Jandakot on 4 January 2017, after being flown across the Pacific Ocean from the USA in late December 2016. The Malibu Meridian is a turboprop powered derivative of the Piper Malibu, using a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A of 500hp. Photo © David Eyre

N3103A Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian (MSN 4697190) owned by Cutter Southwest Aircraft Sales LLC, of Phoenix, Arizona, USA, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Built in 2004, this aircraft arrived at Jandakot on 4 January 2017, after being flown across the Pacific Ocean from the USA in late December 2016. The Malibu Meridian is a turboprop powered derivative of the Piper Malibu, using a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A of 500hp. Photo © David Eyre — N3103A Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian (MSN 4697190) owned by Cutter Southwest Aircraft Sales LLC, of Phoenix, Arizona, USA, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Built in 2004, this aircraft arrived at Jandakot on 4 January 2017, after being flown across the Pacific Ocean from the USA in late December 2016. The Malibu Meridian is a turboprop powered derivative of the Piper Malibu, using a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A of 500hp. Photo © David Eyre

N3103A Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian (MSN 4697190) owned by Cutter Southwest Aircraft Sales LLC, of Phoenix, Arizona, USA, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Built in 2004, this aircraft arrived at Jandakot on 4 January 2017, after being flown across the Pacific Ocean from the USA in late December 2016. The Malibu Meridian is a turboprop powered derivative of the Piper Malibu, using a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A of 500hp. Photo © David Eyre — N3103A Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian (MSN 4697190) owned by Cutter Southwest Aircraft Sales LLC, of Phoenix, Arizona, USA, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Built in 2004, this aircraft arrived at Jandakot on 4 January 2017, after being flown across the Pacific Ocean from the USA in late December 2016. The Malibu Meridian is a turboprop powered derivative of the Piper Malibu, using a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A of 500hp. Photo © David Eyre

VH-ZKV Vans RV-6 (MSN W261) owned by Alan Sattler of Beverley, WA, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Photo © David Eyre — VH-ZKV Vans RV-6 (MSN W261) owned by Alan Sattler of Beverley, WA, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Photo © David Eyre

VH-EGU / FIREBIRD 620 Eurocopter AS350B2 Squirrel Soloy SD2 (MSN 3201) of Helicopter Logistics, and VH-YUQ / FIREBIRD623 Eurocopter AS355F-1 Twin Squirrel (MSN 5057) owned by McDermott Aviation, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017. Operated for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services as aerial command and control helicopters to coordinate firefighting operations. VH-EGU has features panoramic windows and cabin doors, and was converted when in the USA with a Soloy SD2 kit, replacing the original Turbomeca Arriel engine with a Honeywell LTS101-700D-2 engine. Built in 1999, ex N5225A, N616LV, XA-SCL, N616LV. VH-YUQ / FIREBIRD 623 was built in 1981, ex N281AP, N117LB. Photo © David Eyre — VH-EGU / FIREBIRD 620 Eurocopter AS350B2 Squirrel Soloy SD2 (MSN 3201) of Helicopter Logistics, and VH-YUQ / FIREBIRD623 Eurocopter AS355F-1 Twin Squirrel (MSN 5057) owned by McDermott Aviation, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Operated for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services as aerial command and control helicopters to coordinate firefighting operations. VH-EGU has features panoramic windows and cabin doors, and was converted when in the USA with a Soloy SD2 kit, replacing the original Turbomeca Arriel engine with a Honeywell LTS101-700D-2 engine. Built in 1999, ex N5225A, N616LV, XA-SCL, N616LV. VH-YUQ / FIREBIRD 623 was built in 1981, ex N281AP, N117LB. Photo © David Eyre

VH-HPJ Robinson R44 Raven II (MSN 10340) operated by Corsaire Aviation (owned by Mark Roesner), at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Built in 2004. Photo © David Eyre — VH-HPJ Robinson R44 Raven II (MSN 10340) operated by Corsaire Aviation (owned by Mark Roesner), at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Built in 2004. Photo © David Eyre

VH-IIQ Robinson R44 Clipper II (MSN 10747) owned by Tono Management Pty Ltd, Maclean, NSW, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Built in 2005, ex ZK-IID, VH-HLP, N74544. Photo © David Eyre — VH-IIQ Robinson R44 Clipper II (MSN 10747) owned by Tono Management Pty Ltd, Maclean, NSW, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Built in 2005, ex ZK-IID, VH-HLP, N74544. Photo © David Eyre

VH-EDP Eurocopter EC120B Colibri (MSN 1512) of Corsaire Aviation (Roesner Pty Ltd), with Crown Casino titles, at Jandakot Airport – 24 December 2016. Built in 2008, ex ZK-IHE. Photo © David Eyre — VH-EDP Eurocopter EC120B Colibri (MSN 1512) of Corsaire Aviation (Roesner Pty Ltd), with Crown Casino titles, at Jandakot Airport – 24 December 2016.
Built in 2008, ex ZK-IHE. Photo © David Eyre

VH-BYI Gippsland GA8-TC 320 Airvan (MSN GA8-TC 320-07-120) owned by West Australian Skydiving Academy Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Used for skydiving operations. Formerly operated by Ozwest Aviation, this aircraft was used by Gippsland Aeronautics as a demonstrator, being featured at the 2011 Avalon Airshow and Aero India 2011 in Bangalore. Photo © David Eyre — VH-BYI Gippsland GA8-TC 320 Airvan (MSN GA8-TC 320-07-120) owned by West Australian Skydiving Academy Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Used for skydiving operations. Formerly operated by Ozwest Aviation, this aircraft was used by Gippsland Aeronautics as a demonstrator, being featured at the 2011 Avalon Airshow and Aero India 2011 in Bangalore. Photo © David Eyre

VH-UBF Cessna 402C (MSN 402C0013) operated by Air Connect Australia Pty Ltd, Kewarra Beach, QLD, (Leased from Stamford Park Investments Pty Ltd) at Jandakot Airport - Sat 28 November 2015. Built in 1979, ex N4654N. Photo © David Eyre — VH-UBF Cessna 402C (MSN 402C0013) operated by Air Connect Australia Pty Ltd, Kewarra Beach, QLD, (Leased from Stamford Park Investments Pty Ltd) at Jandakot Airport – Sat 28 November 2015.
Built in 1979, ex N4654N. Photo © David Eyre

VH-ZWO Pilatus PC-12/45 (MSN 467) of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Now minus its engine and parked on the grass, it has been withdrawn from RFDS service prior to sale. Photo © David Eyre — VH-ZWO Pilatus PC-12/45 (MSN 467) of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Now minus its engine and parked on the grass, it has been withdrawn from RFDS service prior to sale. Photo © David Eyre

VH-XMZ Vans RV-4 (MSN DA1), named 'Skyrocket', owned by Gordon Nezich, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Ex VH-SYL, VH-PUS. Photo © David Eyre — VH-XMZ Vans RV-4 (MSN DA1), named ‘Skyrocket’, owned by Gordon Nezich, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Ex VH-SYL, VH-PUS. Photo © David Eyre

VH-BTV Eurocopter AS350B2 Squirrel (MSN 9038) owned by Channel Seven Brisbane Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Shared between Perth's TV Channels 7 and 9 for news gathering, replacing Channel 7's AS350BA VH-TVG and Channel 9's JetRanger VH-JSV. Built in 2001, ex VH-ADV. Photo © David Eyre — VH-BTV Eurocopter AS350B2 Squirrel (MSN 9038) owned by Channel Seven Brisbane Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Shared between Perth’s TV Channels 7 and 9 for news gathering, replacing Channel 7’s AS350BA VH-TVG and Channel 9’s JetRanger VH-JSV. Built in 2001, ex VH-ADV. Photo © David Eyre

C-GSGA Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (MSN 208B1228, ex N1084N), owned by Sander Geophysics Limited (Canada), at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Back at Jandakot again, after a period overseas doing survey work. The aircraft is used for geophysical surveys, detecting variations in the Earth’s magnetic field caused by mineral bodies, using a magnetometer tail “stinger” boom. Photo © David Eyre — C-GSGA Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (MSN 208B1228, ex N1084N), owned by Sander Geophysics Limited (Canada), at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Back at Jandakot again, after a period overseas doing survey work. The aircraft is used for geophysical surveys, detecting variations in the Earth’s magnetic field caused by mineral bodies, using a magnetometer tail “stinger” boom. Photo © David Eyre

VH-JHL Cessna 182Q Skylane (MSN 18265565) owned by AGSR Pty Ltd, of Busselton, WA, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Built in 1977, ex ZK-WFC, N735NX. Photo © David Eyre — VH-JHL Cessna 182Q Skylane (MSN 18265565) owned by AGSR Pty Ltd, of Busselton, WA, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Built in 1977, ex ZK-WFC, N735NX. Photo © David Eyre

VH-RWS Cessna 421C Golden Eagle (MSN 421C0653) owned by Bradley Gooding of Denmark, WA, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Built in 1979, ex N44431, G-CRDA, N37367. Photo © David Eyre — VH-RWS Cessna 421C Golden Eagle (MSN 421C0653) owned by Bradley Gooding of Denmark, WA, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Built in 1979, ex N44431, G-CRDA, N37367. Photo © David Eyre

VH-OWY Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1663, ex HB-FQD) of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Newly delivered from Switzerland, this aircraft flew Denpasar - Broome on 16 Dec 2016 and arrived in Jandakot the next day. Note that it has the new 5-bladed graphite composite prop. It is now being fitted out with medical equipment for RFDS service. Photo © David Eyre — VH-OWY Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1663, ex HB-FQD) of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Newly delivered from Switzerland, this aircraft flew Denpasar – Broome on 16 Dec 2016 and arrived in Jandakot the next day. Note that it has the new 5-bladed graphite composite prop. It is now being fitted out with medical equipment for RFDS service. Photo © David Eyre

VH-FED / BOMBER 605 Air Tractor AT-802 (MSN 802-0454) of Dunn Aviation, named 'Big Block', at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017. Used for firefighting duties during the hotter months, under contract to the WA Government. Seen here arriving back after fighting a bush fire at Red Hill, north of Perth. Photo © David Eyre — VH-FED / BOMBER 605 Air Tractor AT-802 (MSN 802-0454) of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Big Block’, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Used for firefighting duties during the hotter months, under contract to the WA Government. Seen here arriving back after fighting a bush fire at Red Hill, north of Perth. Photo © David Eyre

VH-OWG Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1155) of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Taking off from runway 24R at 11:43am as 'FLYDOC 604' to Albany. Photo © David Eyre — VH-OWG Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1155) of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Taking off from runway 24R at 11:43am as ‘FLYDOC 604’ to Albany. Photo © David Eyre

VH-YGP Cessna 172R Skyhawk (MSN 17281579), of Singapore Flying College Pte Ltd, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Use to train pilots for Singapore Airlines Group (Singapore Airlines, Singapore Cargo, Scoot). Taking off from runway 24R. Built in 2011, ex N90904. Photo © David Eyre — VH-YGP Cessna 172R Skyhawk (MSN 17281579), of Singapore Flying College Pte Ltd, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Use to train pilots for Singapore Airlines Group (Singapore Airlines, Singapore Cargo, Scoot). Taking off from runway 24R. Built in 2011, ex N90904. Photo © David Eyre

VH-TDA Robinson R22 Beta II (MSN 4584) of Rotorvation Helicopters (Heysen Gums Pty Ltd), and VH-CYY Piper PA-31-310 Navajo B (MSN 31-7401241) owned by Air Australia International at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Photo © David Eyre — VH-TDA Robinson R22 Beta II (MSN 4584) of Rotorvation Helicopters (Heysen Gums Pty Ltd), and VH-CYY Piper PA-31-310 Navajo B (MSN 31-7401241) owned by Air Australia International at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Photo © David Eyre

VH-MCB Beech Baron 58 (MSN TH-1475) owned by Lester Northey, of South Bunbury, WA, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Post-maintenance test flight. Photo © David Eyre — VH-MCB Beech Baron 58 (MSN TH-1475) owned by Lester Northey, of South Bunbury, WA, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Post-maintenance test flight. Photo © David Eyre

VH-LKW Cessna 182T Skylane (MSN 18282275) owned by Buberry Pty Ltd, of Nyabing, WA, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Built in 2010, ex N9168M. Photo © David Eyre — VH-LKW Cessna 182T Skylane (MSN 18282275) owned by Buberry Pty Ltd, of Nyabing, WA, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Built in 2010, ex N9168M. Photo © David Eyre

VH-BFW Grob G-115C2 (MSN 82042/C2) owned by China Southern West Australian Flying College, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Recently repainted in a new livery. Photo © David Eyre — VH-BFW Grob G-115C2 (MSN 82042/C2) owned by China Southern West Australian Flying College, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Recently repainted in a new livery. Photo © David Eyre

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) hangar under construction, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. $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. Photo © David Eyre — Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) hangar under construction, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
$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. Photo © David Eyre

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) hangar under construction, at Jandakot Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. $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. Photo © David Eyre — Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) hangar under construction, at Jandakot Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
$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. Photo © David Eyre

9M-LNL Boeing 737-9GP ER (MSN 38736/4592) of Malindo Air, at Perth Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Flight OD151 from Kuala Lumpur, on final approach to runway 21 at 2:28pm. Photo © David Eyre — 9M-LNL Boeing 737-9GP ER (MSN 38736/4592) of Malindo Air, at Perth Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Flight OD151 from Kuala Lumpur, on final approach to runway 21 at 2:28pm. Photo © David Eyre

9M-LNL Boeing 737-9GP ER (MSN 38736/4592) of Malindo Air, at Perth Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Flight OD151 from Kuala Lumpur, on final approach to runway 21 at 2:28pm. Photo © David Eyre — 9M-LNL Boeing 737-9GP ER (MSN 38736/4592) of Malindo Air, at Perth Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Flight OD151 from Kuala Lumpur, on final approach to runway 21 at 2:28pm. Photo © David Eyre

9M-LNL Boeing 737-9GP ER (MSN 38736/4592) of Malindo Air, at Perth Airport - Thu 12 January 2017. Flight OD151 from Kuala Lumpur, on final approach to runway 21 at 2:28pm. Photo © David Eyre — 9M-LNL Boeing 737-9GP ER (MSN 38736/4592) of Malindo Air, at Perth Airport – Thu 12 January 2017.
Flight OD151 from Kuala Lumpur, on final approach to runway 21 at 2:28pm. Photo © David Eyre

A6-EON Airbus A380-861 (MSN 188) of Emirates at Perth Airport – 12 January 2017.
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 finals for runway 21 at 6:45pm.
Photo © Evan Robson.

VH-XFQ De Havilland Canada DHC-8-106 Dash 8 (MSN 306) of Skippers Aviation, at Perth Airport – Wed 11 January 2017
On finals for runway 21 at 7:10pm.
Photo © Evan Robson.

A7-BAI Boeing 777-3DZ ER (MSN 36095/742) of Qatar Airways named ‘Umm Taga’, over Henley Brook, north of Perth – Wed 11 January 2017.
Flight QR900 from Doha at 6:24pm, banking out of its’ 9DME arc to join the final approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport.
Photo © Evan Robson

N923H Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920104) of HNZ Group /PHI, at Perth Airport - Mon 10 January 2017. Delivered from Fremantle prior to delivery to Broome to operate for INPEX on the Icthys LNG contract from Broome. — N923H Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920104) of HNZ Group /PHI, at Perth Airport – Mon 10 January 2017.
Delivered from Fremantle prior to delivery to Broome to operate for INPEX on the Icthys LNG contract from Broome.

N923H Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920104) of HNZ Group /PHI, at Perth Airport - Mon 10 January 2017. Delivered from Fremantle prior to delivery to Broome to operate for INPEX on the Icthys LNG contract from Broome. — N923H Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920104) of HNZ Group /PHI, at Perth Airport – Mon 10 January 2017.
Delivered from Fremantle prior to delivery to Broome to operate for INPEX on the Icthys LNG contract from Broome.

A6-EUK Airbus A380-861 (MSN 223) of Emirates turning onto finals for runway 21 at Perth Airport – 7 Jan 2017. — A6-EUK Airbus A380-861 (MSN 223) of Emirates turning onto finals for runway 21 at Perth Airport – 7 Jan 2017.
Photo © Richard Kreider

VH-ELR Eurocopter AS350BA Squirrel Soloy Super D1 (MSN 2151, ex JA9790) operated for Surf Life Saving Western Australia Inc (owned by Helistar Aviation), over the Indian Ocean, off Pinnaroo Point, Hillarys - Sat 7 January 2017. Flying a patrol at around 750 feet above the water, about 400 metres offshore. It performs coastal patrols during the summer season, looking for vessels and people in distress, incidents on beaches, rip currents and marine life, including sharks. It can conduct rescues and provide support to other emergency services such as the WA Police. It carries a Pilot; Air Crew Officer; and a Rescue Crew Officer. Communications equipment includes a mobile phone, Air-band radios, Marine VHF radio, WA Police radio. It can be fitted with a rescue winch with cable length of 50 metres, capable of lifting 205 kg. The service is funded by the State Government of Western Australia and Westpac. This 1988-build Squirrel was converted by Soloy to replace the original French-built Turbomeca Arriel turboshaft engine with a US-built Textron Lycoming LTS-101-600-A3A turboshaft. Photo © David Eyre — VH-ELR Eurocopter AS350BA Squirrel Soloy Super D1 (MSN 2151, ex JA9790) operated for Surf Life Saving Western Australia Inc (owned by Helistar Aviation), over the Indian Ocean, off Pinnaroo Point, Hillarys – Sat 7 January 2017.
Flying a patrol at around 750 feet above the water, about 400 metres offshore. It performs coastal patrols during the summer season, looking for vessels and people in distress, incidents on beaches, rip currents and marine life, including sharks. It can conduct rescues and provide support to other emergency services such as the WA Police. It carries a Pilot; Air Crew Officer; and a Rescue Crew Officer. Communications equipment includes a mobile phone, Air-band radios, Marine VHF radio, WA Police radio. It can be fitted with a rescue winch with cable length of 50 metres, capable of lifting 205 kg. The service is funded by the State Government of Western Australia and Westpac. This 1988-build Squirrel was converted by Soloy to replace the original French-built Turbomeca Arriel turboshaft engine with a US-built Textron Lycoming LTS-101-600-A3A turboshaft. Photo © David Eyre

ZS-SXF Airbus A340-313 (MSN 651) of South African Airways at Perth Airport -7 Jan 2017
Arriving 4 hours late seen on approach to runway 21 at 5:18pm
Photo © Dylan Thomas

A6-EUL Airbus A380-861 (MSN 224) of Emirates, over the northern suburbs of Perth - Fri 6 January 2017. Flight EK420 from Dubai, heading northeast along the 9 DME arc at 2,900 feet on descent at 5:54pm, about two kilometres away from the camera, before turning right to approach Perth Airport's runway 21. This aircraft was quite new at the time of this photo, having been delivered to Emirates on 21 December 2016 and this was its second visit to Perth. Photo © David Eyre — A6-EUL Airbus A380-861 (MSN 224) of Emirates, over the northern suburbs of Perth – Fri 6 January 2017. Flight EK420 from Dubai, heading northeast along the 9 DME arc at 2,900 feet on descent at 5:54pm, about two kilometres away from the camera, before turning right to approach Perth Airport’s runway 21. This aircraft was quite new at the time of this photo, having been delivered to Emirates on 21 December 2016 and this was its second visit to Perth. Photo © David Eyre

A6-EUL Airbus A380-861 (MSN 224) of Emirates, over the northern suburbs of Perth - Fri 6 January 2017. Flight EK420 from Dubai, heading northeast along the 9 DME arc at 2,900 feet on descent at 5:54pm, about two kilometres away from the camera, before turning right to approach Perth Airport's runway 21. This aircraft was quite new at the time of this photo, having been delivered to Emirates on 21 December 2016 and this was its second visit to Perth. Photo © David Eyre — A6-EUL Airbus A380-861 (MSN 224) of Emirates, over the northern suburbs of Perth – Fri 6 January 2017.
Flight EK420 from Dubai, heading northeast along the 9 DME arc at 2,900 feet on descent at 5:54pm, about two kilometres away from the camera, before turning right to approach Perth Airport’s runway 21. This aircraft was quite new at the time of this photo, having been delivered to Emirates on 21 December 2016 and this was its second visit to Perth. Photo © David Eyre

VH-IHI Cessna 185D (MSN 1850908) of AME Services P/L at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017. — VH-IHI Cessna 185D (MSN 1850908) of AME Services P/L at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017.
Landing on runway 24R at 2:27 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson. (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)

VH-ZJP Eurocopter AS350B2 Squirrel (MSN 3297) at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017. — VH-ZJP Eurocopter AS350B2 Squirrel (MSN 3297) at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017.
Photo © Keith Anderson. (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)

VH-OWU Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1433) of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017. — VH-OWU Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1433) of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017.
About to touch down on runway 24R at 2:52 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson. (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)

VH-OWI Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1232) of Royal Flying Doctor Service - Western Operations, at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017. — VH-OWI Pilatus PC-12/47E (MSN 1232) of Royal Flying Doctor Service – Western Operations, at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017.
About to touch down on runway 24R at 2:41 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson. (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)

VH-LJG Gates Learjet 35A (MSN 35A-121) of Aus-West Airlines (2010) Pty Ltd at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017. — VH-LJG Gates Learjet 35A (MSN 35A-121) of Aus-West Airlines (2010) Pty Ltd at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017.
Taking offg from runway 24R at 1:02 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson. (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)

VH-LJG Gates Learjet 35A (MSN 35A-121) of Aus-West Airlines (2010) Pty Ltd at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017. — VH-LJG Gates Learjet 35A (MSN 35A-121) of Aus-West Airlines (2010) Pty Ltd at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017.
Taking offg from runway 24R at 1:02 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson. (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)

VH-MRI Victa Airtourer 115 (MSN 158) owned by Susan Clarke and VH-WWA / A - 106 North American AT-6D Texan (MSN 78-7094) owned by Adrian Thomas, at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017.. — VH-MRI Victa Airtourer 115 (MSN 158) owned by Susan Clarke and VH-WWA / A – 106 North American AT-6D Texan (MSN 78-7094) owned by Adrian Thomas, at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017..
VH-MRI was built in Australia in 1965. VH-WWA was built in 1942, ex 41-16716 US Army Air Force, FAP0106 Paraguayan Air Force, N6069H.
Photo © Keith Anderson. (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)

VH-IYS Eurocopter AS.365N2 Dauphin (MSN 6477) of McDermott Aviation at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017. — VH-IYS Eurocopter AS.365N2 Dauphin (MSN 6477) of McDermott Aviation at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017.
On stand by near the viewing area.
Photo © Keith Anderson. (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)

VH-IYS Eurocopter AS.365N2 Dauphin (MSN 6477) of McDermott Aviation at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017. — VH-IYS Eurocopter AS.365N2 Dauphin (MSN 6477) of McDermott Aviation at Jandakot Airport – 6 Jan 2017.
On stand by near the viewing area.
Photo © Keith Anderson. (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)

OO-THD Boeing 747-4HAF(ER) (MSN 35236 / 1399) of Emirates SkyCargo at Perth Airport – 3 Jan 2017 — OO-THD Boeing 747-4HAF(ER) (MSN 35236 / 1399) of Emirates SkyCargo at Perth Airport – 3 Jan 2017
OO-THD was built in 2008 and is operated by TNT Airways.
Photo © Dylan Thomas.

OO-THD Boeing 747-4HAF(ER) (MSN 35236 / 1399) of Emirates SkyCargo on final approach to runway 03 at 3:09AM – 3 Jan 2017
OO-THD was built in 2008 and is operated by TNT Airways.
Photo © Marcus Graff.

OO-THD Boeing 747-4HAF(ER) (MSN 35236 / 1399) of Emirates SkyCargo on final approach to runway 03 at 3:09AM – 3 Jan 2017
OO-THD was built in 2008 and is operated by TNT Airways.
Photo © Marcus Graff.