March 2017

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VH-VTN Eurocopter AS350B3 Squirrel (MSN 4527) operated by Geotech Airborne Pty Ltd, at Meekatharra Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Used for airborne geophysical survey - the transmitter-receiver loop in the foreground is part of the VTEM (Versatile Time-domain Electro Magnetic) system, used to detect variations in the Earth's magnetic field to find minerals below the ground surface. A magnetometer is attached to the line above the transmitter-receiver loop - this can be seen resting on the ground to the right of the helicopter. The helicopter carries this loop and magentometer as a sling load. Photo © Geoff Carberry — VH-VTN Eurocopter AS350B3 Squirrel (MSN 4527) operated by Geotech Airborne Pty Ltd, at Meekatharra Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Used for airborne geophysical survey – the transmitter-receiver loop in the foreground is part of the VTEM (Versatile Time-domain Electro Magnetic) system, used to detect variations in the Earth’s magnetic field to find minerals below the ground surface. A magnetometer is attached to the line above the transmitter-receiver loop – this can be seen resting on the ground to the right of the helicopter. The helicopter carries this loop and magentometer as a sling load. Photo © Geoff Carberry

VH-VTN Eurocopter AS350B3 Squirrel (MSN 4527) operated by Geotech Airborne Pty Ltd, at Meekatharra Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Used for airborne geophysical survey with VTEM (Versatile Time-domain Electro Magnetic) system, used to detect variations in the Earth's magnetic field, to find minerals below the ground surface. A magnetometer is attached to the line above the transmitter-receiver loop. Photo © Geoff Carberry — VH-VTN Eurocopter AS350B3 Squirrel (MSN 4527) operated by Geotech Airborne Pty Ltd, at Meekatharra Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Used for airborne geophysical survey with VTEM (Versatile Time-domain Electro Magnetic) system, used to detect variations in the Earth’s magnetic field, to find minerals below the ground surface. A magnetometer is attached to the line above the transmitter-receiver loop. Photo © Geoff Carberry

VH-VXO Boeing 737-838 (MSN 33485/1183) of Qantas, named "Kakadu", at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Flight QF718 to Canberra, taxying to runway 03 for departure at 3:40pm. This aircraft formerly wore "Sharing the Spirit" titles on the rear fuselage. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VXO Boeing 737-838 (MSN 33485/1183) of Qantas, named “Kakadu”, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Flight QF718 to Canberra, taxying to runway 03 for departure at 3:40pm. This aircraft formerly wore “Sharing the Spirit” titles on the rear fuselage. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VXO Boeing 737-838 (MSN 33485/1183) of Qantas, named "Kakadu", at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Flight QF718 to Canberra, taxying to runway 03 for departure at 3:40pm. This aircraft formerly wore "Sharing the Spirit" titles on the rear fuselage. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VXO Boeing 737-838 (MSN 33485/1183) of Qantas, named “Kakadu”, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Flight QF718 to Canberra, taxying to runway 03 for departure at 3:40pm. This aircraft formerly wore “Sharing the Spirit” titles on the rear fuselage. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VXO Boeing 737-838 (MSN 33485/1183) of Qantas, named "Kakadu", at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Flight QF718 to Canberra, lined up on runway 03 for take-off at 3:42pm. This aircraft formerly wore "Sharing the Spirit" titles on the rear fuselage. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VXO Boeing 737-838 (MSN 33485/1183) of Qantas, named “Kakadu”, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Flight QF718 to Canberra, lined up on runway 03 for take-off at 3:42pm. This aircraft formerly wore “Sharing the Spirit” titles on the rear fuselage. Photo © David Eyre

VH-ZLT Cessna 550 Citation II Bravo (MSN 550-0878) of Revesco Aviation at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017. Landing on runway 03 at 3:48pm after a flight from Perth over Rottnest and back. Formerly operated by China Southern West Australian Flying College at Jandakot. Photo © David Eyre — VH-ZLT Cessna 550 Citation II Bravo (MSN 550-0878) of Revesco Aviation at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Landing on runway 03 at 3:48pm after a flight from Perth over Rottnest and back. Formerly operated by China Southern West Australian Flying College at Jandakot. Photo © David Eyre

VH-XFG Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1407) of Virgin Australia, named 'Terrigal Beach' at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Lining up on runway 03 at 3:59pm as VA562 to Sydney. Photo © David Eyre — VH-XFG Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1407) of Virgin Australia, named ‘Terrigal Beach’ at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Lining up on runway 03 at 3:59pm as VA562 to Sydney. Photo © David Eyre

9M-LCC Boeing 737-800 (MSN 39836) of Malindo at Perth Airport – 31 March 2017. — 9M-LCC Boeing 737-800 (MSN 39836) of Malindo at Perth Airport – 31 March 2017.
Wearing Malindo and Batik Air markings.
Landing on runway 03 at 3:56pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

9M-LCC Boeing 737-800 (MSN 39836) of Malindo at Perth Airport – 31 March 2017. — 9M-LCC Boeing 737-800 (MSN 39836) of Malindo at Perth Airport – 31 March 2017.
Wearing Malindo and Batik Air markings.
Landing on runway 03 at 3:56pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

9M-LCC Boeing 737-800 (MSN 39836) of Malindo at Perth Airport – 31 March 2017. — 9M-LCC Boeing 737-800 (MSN 39836) of Malindo at Perth Airport – 31 March 2017.
Wearing Malindo and Batik Air markings.
Landing on runway 03 at 3:56pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-VGD Airbus A320-232 (MSN 4527) of Jetstar at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Flight JQ974 arriving from Adelaide at 4:11pm on runway 03. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VGD Airbus A320-232 (MSN 4527) of Jetstar at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Flight JQ974 arriving from Adelaide at 4:11pm on runway 03. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VGD Airbus A320-232 (MSN 4527) of Jetstar at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Flight JQ975 to Adelaide, taking off from runway 21 at 5:07pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VGD Airbus A320-232 (MSN 4527) of Jetstar at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Flight JQ975 to Adelaide, taking off from runway 21 at 5:07pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VGD Airbus A320-232 (MSN 4527) of Jetstar at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Flight JQ975 to Adelaide, taking off from runway 21 at 5:07pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VGD Airbus A320-232 (MSN 4527) of Jetstar at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Flight JQ975 to Adelaide, taking off from runway 21 at 5:07pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VGD Airbus A320-232 (MSN 4527) of Jetstar at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Flight JQ975 to Adelaide, taking off from runway 21 at 5:07pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VGD Airbus A320-232 (MSN 4527) of Jetstar at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Flight JQ975 to Adelaide, taking off from runway 21 at 5:07pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-XFD Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1306) named 'Bells Beach'. of Virgin Australia at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. VA561 from Sydney, landing on runway 03 at 4:14pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-XFD Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1306) named ‘Bells Beach’. of Virgin Australia at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
VA561 from Sydney, landing on runway 03 at 4:14pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VFY Airbus A320-232 (MSN 6362) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Flight JQ109 from Denpasar (Bali), landing on runway 03 at 4:16pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VFY Airbus A320-232 (MSN 6362) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Flight JQ109 from Denpasar (Bali), landing on runway 03 at 4:16pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VFY Airbus A320-232 (MSN 6362) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Flight JQ109 from Denpasar (Bali), landing on runway 03 at 4:16pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VFY Airbus A320-232 (MSN 6362) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Flight JQ109 from Denpasar (Bali), landing on runway 03 at 4:16pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VXC Boeing 737-838 (MSN 30897/1049) of Qantas, named 'Gippsland', at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017 Landing on runway 03 at 4:22pm as QF793 from Darwin. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VXC Boeing 737-838 (MSN 30897/1049) of Qantas, named ‘Gippsland’, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017
Landing on runway 03 at 4:22pm as QF793 from Darwin. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VNC Airbus A320-232 (MSN 3275) of Tigerair Australia, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017. Close up of forward fuselage during landing on runway 03 at 4:28pm as TT413 from Melbourne. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VNC Airbus A320-232 (MSN 3275) of Tigerair Australia, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Close up of forward fuselage during landing on runway 03 at 4:28pm as TT413 from Melbourne. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VNC Airbus A320-232 (MSN 3275) of Tigerair Australia, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017. After take-off from runway 21 at 5:31pm as TT416 to Melbourne. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VNC Airbus A320-232 (MSN 3275) of Tigerair Australia, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
After take-off from runway 21 at 5:31pm as TT416 to Melbourne. Photo © David Eyre

PK-ELX Beechcraft Beechjet 400A (MSN RK-194) owned by PT Elang Lintas Indonesia, at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Seen after taking off from runway 21 at 4:30pm, en route to Port Hedland and Denpasar (Bali). The aircrafthad been undergoing maintenance at Perth and made a test flight the previous day. Elang Indonesia was established in 2014 and is based at Jakarta-Halim, providing jet charter and air ambulance services. Built in 1998, ex N909ST. Photo © David Eyre — PK-ELX Beechcraft Beechjet 400A (MSN RK-194) owned by PT Elang Lintas Indonesia, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Seen after taking off from runway 21 at 4:30pm, en route to Port Hedland and Denpasar (Bali). The aircrafthad been undergoing maintenance at Perth and made a test flight the previous day. Elang Indonesia was established in 2014 and is based at Jakarta-Halim, providing jet charter and air ambulance services. Built in 1998, ex N909ST. Photo © David Eyre

PK-ELX Beechcraft Beechjet 400A (MSN RK-194) owned by PT Elang Lintas Indonesia, at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Seen after taking off from runway 21 at 4:30pm, en route to Port Hedland and Denpasar (Bali). The aircrafthad been undergoing maintenance at Perth and made a test flight the previous day. Elang Indonesia was established in 2014 and is based at Jakarta-Halim, providing jet charter and air ambulance services. Built in 1998, ex N909ST. Photo © David Eyre — PK-ELX Beechcraft Beechjet 400A (MSN RK-194) owned by PT Elang Lintas Indonesia, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Seen after taking off from runway 21 at 4:30pm, en route to Port Hedland and Denpasar (Bali). The aircrafthad been undergoing maintenance at Perth and made a test flight the previous day. Elang Indonesia was established in 2014 and is based at Jakarta-Halim, providing jet charter and air ambulance services. Built in 1998, ex N909ST. Photo © David Eyre

VH-XZJ Boeing 737-838 (MSN 39365/4669) of Qantas, named 'Mendoowoorrji', in Aboriginal art livery, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017. QF594 to Brisbane after take-off from runway 21 at 4:35pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-XZJ Boeing 737-838 (MSN 39365/4669) of Qantas, named ‘Mendoowoorrji’, in Aboriginal art livery, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
QF594 to Brisbane after take-off from runway 21 at 4:35pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-XZJ Boeing 737-838 (MSN 39365/4669) of Qantas, named 'Mendoowoorrji', in Aboriginal art livery, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017. QF594 to Brisbane after take-off from runway 21 at 4:35pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-XZJ Boeing 737-838 (MSN 39365/4669) of Qantas, named ‘Mendoowoorrji’, in Aboriginal art livery, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
QF594 to Brisbane after take-off from runway 21 at 4:35pm. Photo © David Eyre

A6-EOC Airbus A380-861 (MSN 165) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Flight EK420 from Dubai landing on runway 21 at 5:18pm. Photo © David Eyre — A6-EOC Airbus A380-861 (MSN 165) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Flight EK420 from Dubai landing on runway 21 at 5:18pm. Photo © David Eyre

A6-EOC Airbus A380-861 (MSN 165) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Flight EK420 from Dubai landing on runway 21 at 5:18pm. Photo © David Eyre — A6-EOC Airbus A380-861 (MSN 165) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Flight EK420 from Dubai landing on runway 21 at 5:18pm. Photo © David Eyre

A6-EOC Airbus A380-861 (MSN 165) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017. Flight EK420 from Dubai, taxying off runway 21 after landing at 5:18pm. Photo © David Eyre — A6-EOC Airbus A380-861 (MSN 165) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Flight EK420 from Dubai, taxying off runway 21 after landing at 5:18pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VOP Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 33797/1389) of Virgin Australia, named 'Indian Head', at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017. Flight VA471 to Brisbane, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 5:25pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VOP Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 33797/1389) of Virgin Australia, named ‘Indian Head’, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Flight VA471 to Brisbane, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 5:25pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VBY Boeing 737-7FE (MSN 34323/1751) of Virgin Australia, named "Kingston Beach" at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017. Flight VA722 yo Adelaide, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 5:32pm. One of only two 737-700s remaining in Virgin Australia’s fleet. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VBY Boeing 737-7FE (MSN 34323/1751) of Virgin Australia, named “Kingston Beach” at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017.
Flight VA722 yo Adelaide, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 5:32pm. One of only two 737-700s remaining in Virgin Australia’s fleet. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VXC Boeing 737-838 (MSN 30897/1049) of Qantas, named 'Gippsland', at Perth Airport - Fri 31 March 2017 QF584 to Adelaide, after take-off from runway 21 at 5:35pm as QF584 to Adelaide. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VXC Boeing 737-838 (MSN 30897/1049) of Qantas, named ‘Gippsland’, at Perth Airport – Fri 31 March 2017
QF584 to Adelaide, after take-off from runway 21 at 5:35pm as QF584 to Adelaide. Photo © David Eyre

VH-IPK Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920104) of HNZ Australia/PHI at Perth Airport 29 March 2017. — VH-IPK Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920104) of HNZ Australia/PHI at Perth Airport 29 March 2017.
Departing off runway 03 at 11:18 am flying direct to Carnarvon
Registered on 24 March 2017, the registration VH-IPK stands for INPEX, the company it is being operated for.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-IPK Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920104) of HNZ Australia/PHI at Perth Airport 29 March 2017. — VH-IPK Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920104) of HNZ Australia/PHI at Perth Airport 29 March 2017.
Departing off runway 03 at 11:18 am flying direct to Carnarvon
Registered on 24 March 2017, the registration VH-IPK stands for INPEX, the company it is being operated for.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-IPK Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920104) of HNZ Australia/PHI at Perth Airport 29 March 2017. — VH-IPK Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920104) of HNZ Australia/PHI at Perth Airport 29 March 2017.
Departing off runway 03 at 11:18 am flying direct to Carnarvon
Registered on 24 March 2017, the registration VH-IPK stands for INPEX, the company it is being operated for.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

PK-ELI Beech 400A Beechjet (BE-40) (MSN RK-111) of Elang Indonesia at Perth Airport – 29 March 2017. — PK-ELI Beech 400A Beechjet (BE-40) (MSN RK-111) of Elang Indonesia at Perth Airport – 29 March 2017.
Landing on runway 03 at 3:35 pm from Lombok via Port Hedland.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

PK-ELI Beech 400A Beechjet (BE-40) (MSN RK-111) of Elang Indonesia at Perth Airport – 29 March 2017. — PK-ELI Beech 400A Beechjet (BE-40) (MSN RK-111) of Elang Indonesia at Perth Airport – 29 March 2017.
Landing on runway 03 at 3:35 pm from Lombok via Port Hedland.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

PK-ELI Beech 400A Beechjet (BE-40) (MSN RK-111) of Elang Indonesia at Perth Airport – 29 March 2017. — PK-ELI Beech 400A Beechjet (BE-40) (MSN RK-111) of Elang Indonesia at Perth Airport – 29 March 2017.
Landing on runway 03 at 3:35 pm from Lombok via Port Hedland.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

VH-IPK Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920104) of HNZ Australia/PHI over Herdsman - Mon 27 March 2017. Registered a few days ago on 24 March 2017. On a test flight after being reassembled following its arrival by sea on 31 December 2016. It flew west from Perth Airport over the northern suburbs of Perth and just off the coast before returning up the Swan River to Perth Airport. It will soon depart to its new base at Broome. The registration VH-IPK stands for INPEX, the company it is being operated for. Ex N923PH, N923H. Photo © Nick Stubbs-Ross — VH-IPK Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920104) of HNZ Australia/PHI over Herdsman – Mon 27 March 2017.
Registered a few days ago on 24 March 2017. On a test flight after being reassembled following its arrival by sea on 31 December 2016. It flew west from Perth Airport over the northern suburbs of Perth and just off the coast before returning up the Swan River to Perth Airport. It will soon depart to its new base at Broome. The registration VH-IPK stands for INPEX, the company it is being operated for. Ex N923PH, N923H. Photo © Nick Stubbs-Ross

VH-IPK Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920104) of HNZ Australia/PHI over Herdsman - Mon 27 March 2017. Registered a few days ago on 24 March 2017. On a test flight after being reassembled following its arrival by sea on 31 December 2016. It flew west from Perth Airport over the northern suburbs of Perth and just off the coast before returning up the Swan River to Perth Airport. It will soon depart to its new base at Broome. The registration VH-IPK stands for INPEX, the company it is being operated for. Ex N923PH, N923H. Photo © Nick Stubbs-Ross — VH-IPK Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920104) of HNZ Australia/PHI over Herdsman – Mon 27 March 2017.
Registered a few days ago on 24 March 2017. On a test flight after being reassembled following its arrival by sea on 31 December 2016. It flew west from Perth Airport over the northern suburbs of Perth and just off the coast before returning up the Swan River to Perth Airport. It will soon depart to its new base at Broome. The registration VH-IPK stands for INPEX, the company it is being operated for. Ex N923PH, N923H. Photo © Nick Stubbs-Ross

9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of Air Asia X at Perth Airport – 23 March 2017. — 9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of Air Asia X at Perth Airport – 23 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing this special livery dedicated to their late Group Chief Operating Officer, Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin, Anaz The Legend. Photographed here on short finals for runway 24 at 3:33 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of Air Asia X at Perth Airport – 23 March 2017. — 9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of Air Asia X at Perth Airport – 23 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing this special livery dedicated to their late Group Chief Operating Officer, Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin, Anaz The Legend. Photographed here on short finals for runway 24 at 3:33 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of AirAsia X, named 'Spirit of AirAsia' in 'Anaz - The Legend: A Truly Passionate Allstar' livery at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017. First visit to Perth wearing this special livery dedicated to their late AirAsia Group Chief Operating Officer, Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin. Flight D7232 from Kuala Lumpur is seen landing on runway 24 at 3:38 pm. Photo © David Eyre — 9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of AirAsia X, named ‘Spirit of AirAsia’ in ‘Anaz – The Legend: A Truly Passionate Allstar’ livery at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing this special livery dedicated to their late AirAsia Group Chief Operating Officer, Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin. Flight D7232 from Kuala Lumpur is seen landing on runway 24 at 3:38 pm. Photo © David Eyre

9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of AirAsia X, named 'Spirit of AirAsia' in 'Anaz - The Legend: A Truly Passionate Allstar' livery at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017. First visit to Perth wearing this special livery dedicated to their late AirAsia Group Chief Operating Officer, Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin. Flight D7232 from Kuala Lumpur is seen landing on runway 24 at 3:38 pm. Photo © David Eyre — 9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of AirAsia X, named ‘Spirit of AirAsia’ in ‘Anaz – The Legend: A Truly Passionate Allstar’ livery at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing this special livery dedicated to their late AirAsia Group Chief Operating Officer, Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin. Flight D7232 from Kuala Lumpur is seen landing on runway 24 at 3:38 pm. Photo © David Eyre

9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of AirAsia X, named 'Spirit of AirAsia' in 'Anaz - The Legend: A Truly Passionate Allstar' livery at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017. First visit to Perth wearing this special livery dedicated to their late AirAsia Group Chief Operating Officer, Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin. Flight D7233 to Kuala Lumpur, taking off from runway 24 at 5:10pm. Photo © David Eyre — 9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of AirAsia X, named ‘Spirit of AirAsia’ in ‘Anaz – The Legend: A Truly Passionate Allstar’ livery at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing this special livery dedicated to their late AirAsia Group Chief Operating Officer, Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin. Flight D7233 to Kuala Lumpur, taking off from runway 24 at 5:10pm. Photo © David Eyre

9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of AirAsia X, named 'Spirit of AirAsia' in 'Anaz - The Legend: A Truly Passionate Allstar' livery at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017. First visit to Perth wearing this special livery dedicated to their late AirAsia Group Chief Operating Officer, Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin. Flight D7233 to Kuala Lumpur, taking off from runway 24 at 5:10pm. Photo © David Eyre — 9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of AirAsia X, named ‘Spirit of AirAsia’ in ‘Anaz – The Legend: A Truly Passionate Allstar’ livery at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing this special livery dedicated to their late AirAsia Group Chief Operating Officer, Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin. Flight D7233 to Kuala Lumpur, taking off from runway 24 at 5:10pm. Photo © David Eyre

9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of Air Asia X at Perth Airport – 23 March 2017. — 9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of Air Asia X at Perth Airport – 23 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing this special livery dedicated to their late Group Chief Operating Officer, Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin, Anaz The Legend. Photographed taking off from runway 24 at 5:06 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of AirAsia X, named 'Spirit of AirAsia' in 'Anaz - The Legend: A Truly Passionate Allstar' livery at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017. First visit to Perth wearing this special livery dedicated to their late AirAsia Group Chief Operating Officer, Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin. Flight D7233 to Kuala Lumpur, taking off from runway 24 at 5:10pm. Photo © David Eyre — 9M-XXH Airbus A330-343 (MSN 1165) of AirAsia X, named ‘Spirit of AirAsia’ in ‘Anaz – The Legend: A Truly Passionate Allstar’ livery at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing this special livery dedicated to their late AirAsia Group Chief Operating Officer, Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin. Flight D7233 to Kuala Lumpur, taking off from runway 24 at 5:10pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-NXN Boeing 717-231 (MSN 55095/5087) of QantasLink, at Perth Airport - Thu 23 March 2017. Taking off from runway 24 at 3:41pm as QF1818 / 'QJET 1818' to Newman. Photo © David Eyre — VH-NXN Boeing 717-231 (MSN 55095/5087) of QantasLink, at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
Taking off from runway 24 at 3:41pm as QF1818 / ‘QJET 1818’ to Newman. Photo © David Eyre

VH-XFH Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1452) of Virgin Australia, named 'Duranbah Beach', at Perth Airport - Thu 23 March 2017. VA562 to Sydney, taking off from runway 24 at 3:49pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-XFH Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1452) of Virgin Australia, named ‘Duranbah Beach’, at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
VA562 to Sydney, taking off from runway 24 at 3:49pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VZM Boeing 737-838 (MSN 34192/3644) of Qantas, named 'Bathurst', at Perth Airport - Thu 23 March 2017. Taking off from runway 24 as flight QF718 to Canberra at 3:51pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VZM Boeing 737-838 (MSN 34192/3644) of Qantas, named ‘Bathurst’, at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
Taking off from runway 24 as flight QF718 to Canberra at 3:51pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VUU Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 36609/3232) of Virgin Australia, named 'Kingscliff Beach', at Perth Airport - Thu 23 March 2017. Climbing after take-off from runway 24 at 4:03pm as flight VA1855 to Kalgoorlie. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VUU Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 36609/3232) of Virgin Australia, named ‘Kingscliff Beach’, at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
Climbing after take-off from runway 24 at 4:03pm as flight VA1855 to Kalgoorlie. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VUU Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 36609/3232) of Virgin Australia, named 'Kingscliff Beach', at Perth Airport - Thu 23 March 2017. Climbing after take-off from runway 24 at 4:03pm as flight VA1855 to Kalgoorlie. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VUU Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 36609/3232) of Virgin Australia, named ‘Kingscliff Beach’, at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
Climbing after take-off from runway 24 at 4:03pm as flight VA1855 to Kalgoorlie. Photo © David Eyre

VH-XSJ Airbus A320-232 (sharklets) (MSN 5482) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017. Formerly 9V-JST with Jetstar Asia (Singapore), this aircraft was originally delivered with wingtip fences and had 'sharklet' winglets fitted in March 2015. Taxying off runway 24 at 4:05pm as JQ974 from Adelaide. Photo © David Eyre — VH-XSJ Airbus A320-232 (sharklets) (MSN 5482) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
Formerly 9V-JST with Jetstar Asia (Singapore), this aircraft was originally delivered with wingtip fences and had ‘sharklet’ winglets fitted in March 2015. Taxying off runway 24 at 4:05pm as JQ974 from Adelaide. Photo © David Eyre

VH-XSJ Airbus A320-232 (sharklets) (MSN 5482) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017. Formerly 9V-JST with Jetstar Asia (Singapore), this aircraft was originally delivered with wingtip fences and had 'sharklet' winglets fitted in March 2015. Taking off runway 24 at 4:55pm as JQ975 back to Adelaide. Photo © David Eyre — VH-XSJ Airbus A320-232 (sharklets) (MSN 5482) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
Formerly 9V-JST with Jetstar Asia (Singapore), this aircraft was originally delivered with wingtip fences and had ‘sharklet’ winglets fitted in March 2015. Taking off runway 24 at 4:55pm as JQ975 back to Adelaide. Photo © David Eyre

VH-NHJ Fokker 100 (MSN 11464) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017. NETLINK 2660 to Broome, taking off from Runway 24 at 4:15pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-NHJ Fokker 100 (MSN 11464) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
NETLINK 2660 to Broome, taking off from Runway 24 at 4:15pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-XZA Boeing 737-838 (MSN 39367/4150) of Qantas, named 'Leeton', at Perth Airport - Thu 23 March 2017. Flight QF793 from Darwin, taxying off runway 24 after landing at 4:26pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-XZA Boeing 737-838 (MSN 39367/4150) of Qantas, named ‘Leeton’, at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
Flight QF793 from Darwin, taxying off runway 24 after landing at 4:26pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-ZRJ Saab 340B (MSN 340B-396) of Regional Express (Rex), at Perth Airport - Thu 23 March 2017. Climbing after take-off from runway 24 at 4:27pm as ZL2131 to Albany. Photo © David Eyre — VH-ZRJ Saab 340B (MSN 340B-396) of Regional Express (Rex), at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
Climbing after take-off from runway 24 at 4:27pm as ZL2131 to Albany. Photo © David Eyre

VH-ZRJ Saab 340B (MSN 340B-396) of Regional Express (Rex), at Perth Airport - Thu 23 March 2017. Climbing after take-off from runway 24 at 4:27pm as ZL2131 to Albany. Photo © David Eyre — VH-ZRJ Saab 340B (MSN 340B-396) of Regional Express (Rex), at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
Climbing after take-off from runway 24 at 4:27pm as ZL2131 to Albany. Photo © David Eyre

A9-... Lockheed AP-3C Orion of 10 Squadron, RAAF, over Perth Airport - Thu 23 March 2017. 'STRIKER 40' climbing through 10,000 feet at 4:30pm en route from RAAF Pearce, north of Perth, to its base at RAAF Edinburgh, near Adelaide. Photo © David Eyre — A9-… Lockheed AP-3C Orion of 10 Squadron, RAAF, over Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
‘STRIKER 40’ climbing through 10,000 feet at 4:30pm en route from RAAF Pearce, north of Perth, to its base at RAAF Edinburgh, near Adelaide. Photo © David Eyre

VH-QQW Fokker 70 (MSN 11569) of Alliance Airlines, at Perth Airport - Thu 23 March 2017. Taking off from runway 24 at 4:32pm as QQ814 (callsign 'UNITY 814') to Leinster. Photo © David Eyre — VH-QQW Fokker 70 (MSN 11569) of Alliance Airlines, at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
Taking off from runway 24 at 4:32pm as QQ814 (callsign ‘UNITY 814’) to Leinster. Photo © David Eyre

VH-QQW Fokker 70 (MSN 11569) of Alliance Airlines, at Perth Airport - Thu 23 March 2017. Taking off from runway 24 at 4:32pm as QQ814 (callsign 'UNITY 814') to Leinster. Photo © David Eyre — VH-QQW Fokker 70 (MSN 11569) of Alliance Airlines, at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
Taking off from runway 24 at 4:32pm as QQ814 (callsign ‘UNITY 814’) to Leinster. Photo © David Eyre

VH-XZP Boeing 737-838 (MSN 44577/5164) of Qantas, named 'James Strong', in special 1970s 'Retro Roo' livery at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017. QF594 to Brisbane, taking off from runway 24 at 4:35pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-XZP Boeing 737-838 (MSN 44577/5164) of Qantas, named ‘James Strong’, in special 1970s ‘Retro Roo’ livery at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
QF594 to Brisbane, taking off from runway 24 at 4:35pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-XZP Boeing 737-838 (MSN 44577/5164) of Qantas, named 'James Strong', in special 1970s 'Retro Roo' livery at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017. QF594 to Brisbane, taking off from runway 24 at 4:35pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-XZP Boeing 737-838 (MSN 44577/5164) of Qantas, named ‘James Strong’, in special 1970s ‘Retro Roo’ livery at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
QF594 to Brisbane, taking off from runway 24 at 4:35pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VOP Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 33797/1389) of Virgin Australia, named 'Indian Head', at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017. Flight VA1436 from Darwin, landing on runway 24 at 4:48pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VOP Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 33797/1389) of Virgin Australia, named ‘Indian Head’, at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
Flight VA1436 from Darwin, landing on runway 24 at 4:48pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-NJG British Aerospace 146-200 (MSN E2170) of Cobham Aviation at Perth Airport - Thu 23 March 2017. 'JETEX 943' from Meekatharra, taxying off runway 24 after landing at 5:07pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-NJG British Aerospace 146-200 (MSN E2170) of Cobham Aviation at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
‘JETEX 943’ from Meekatharra, taxying off runway 24 after landing at 5:07pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-NHA Fokker 100 (MSN 11490) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport - Thu 23 March 2017. 'NETLINK 1620' to Geraldton, taking off from runway 24 at 5:08pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-NHA Fokker 100 (MSN 11490) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
‘NETLINK 1620’ to Geraldton, taking off from runway 24 at 5:08pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-NHA Fokker 100 (MSN 11490) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport - Thu 23 March 2017. 'NETLINK 1620' to Geraldton, taking off from runway 24 at 5:08pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-NHA Fokker 100 (MSN 11490) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
‘NETLINK 1620’ to Geraldton, taking off from runway 24 at 5:08pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-FKA Fokker 100 (MSN 11345) of Alliance Airlines, at Perth Airport - Thu 23 March 2017. Flight QQ6301 from Onslow, landing on runway 24 at 5:09pm, with the Control Tower and Terminal 1 Domestic behind. Photo © David Eyre — VH-FKA Fokker 100 (MSN 11345) of Alliance Airlines, at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
Flight QQ6301 from Onslow, landing on runway 24 at 5:09pm, with the Control Tower and Terminal 1 Domestic behind. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VXU Boeing 737-838 (MSN 33761/1420) of Qantas, named 'Woolongong' at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017. Climbing after taking off from runway 21 at 5:22pm as QF584 to Adelaide. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VXU Boeing 737-838 (MSN 33761/1420) of Qantas, named ‘Woolongong’ at Perth Airport – Thu 23 March 2017.
Climbing after taking off from runway 21 at 5:22pm as QF584 to Adelaide. Photo © David Eyre

9V-STQ Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1149) of Singapore Airlines, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 March 2017. Flight SQ224 to Singapore, parked at Bay 153 at 6:02am - it departed at 6:45am. Photo © David Eyre — 9V-STQ Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1149) of Singapore Airlines, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 March 2017.
Flight SQ224 to Singapore, parked at Bay 153 at 6:02am – it departed at 6:45am. Photo © David Eyre

9V-STQ Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1149) of Singapore Airlines, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 March 2017. Flight SQ224 to Singapore, taxying out to runway 03 at 6:45am. Photo © David Eyre — 9V-STQ Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1149) of Singapore Airlines, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 March 2017.
Flight SQ224 to Singapore, taxying out to runway 03 at 6:45am. Photo © David Eyre

9V-STQ Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1149) of Singapore Airlines, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 March 2017. Flight SQ224 to Singapore, taxying out to runway 03 at 6:45am. Photo © David Eyre — 9V-STQ Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1149) of Singapore Airlines, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 March 2017.
Flight SQ224 to Singapore, taxying out to runway 03 at 6:45am. Photo © David Eyre

ZK-NZI Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37965/456) of Air New Zealand, at Perth Airport - Wed 22 March 2017. Flight NZ178 to Auckland, parked at Bay 150 at 6:13am. It departed at 6:59am. Photo © David Eyre — ZK-NZI Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37965/456) of Air New Zealand, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 March 2017.
Flight NZ178 to Auckland, parked at Bay 150 at 6:13am. It departed at 6:59am. Photo © David Eyre

ZK-NZI Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37965/456) of Air New Zealand, at Perth Airport - Wed 22 March 2017. Flight NZ178 to Auckland, parked at Bay 150 at 6:13am. It departed at 6:59am. Photo © David Eyre — ZK-NZI Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37965/456) of Air New Zealand, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 March 2017.
Flight NZ178 to Auckland, parked at Bay 150 at 6:13am. It departed at 6:59am. Photo © David Eyre

ZK-NZI Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37965/456) of Air New Zealand, at Perth Airport - Wed 22 March 2017. Flight NZ178 to Auckland, parked at Bay 150 at 6:32am. It departed at 6:59am. Photo © David Eyre — ZK-NZI Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37965/456) of Air New Zealand, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 March 2017.
Flight NZ178 to Auckland, parked at Bay 150 at 6:32am. It departed at 6:59am. Photo © David Eyre

VH-FNJ Fokker 100 (MSN 11489) of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, named “Talbot Bay” at Perth Airport – Wed 22 March 2017. Parked at Bay 146 at 6:17am. Departed at 6:45am as VA1787 to Geraldton. Photo © David Eyre — VH-FNJ Fokker 100 (MSN 11489) of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, named “Talbot Bay” at Perth Airport – Wed 22 March 2017.
Parked at Bay 146 at 6:17am. Departed at 6:45am as VA1787 to Geraldton. Photo © David Eyre

VH-FNJ Fokker 100 (MSN 11489) of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, named “Talbot Bay” at Perth Airport – Wed 22 March 2017. Parked at Bay 146 at 6:17am. Departed at 6:45am as VA1787 to Geraldton. Photo © David Eyre — VH-FNJ Fokker 100 (MSN 11489) of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, named “Talbot Bay” at Perth Airport – Wed 22 March 2017.
Parked at Bay 146 at 6:17am. Departed at 6:45am as VA1787 to Geraldton. Photo © David Eyre

Malaysia Airlines 9M-MXX B737-800 (MSN 10161/5052), an infrequent visitor, departing PER runway 21 for BKI Kota Kinabalu at 1513hrs Sun 19 Mar 2017. © Jimmy Leng — Malaysia Airlines 9M-MXX B737-800 (MSN 10161/5052), an infrequent visitor, departing PER runway 21 for BKI Kota Kinabalu at 1513hrs Sun 19 Mar 2017.
© Jimmy Leng

VH-IPX Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920116, ex N924R) of HNZ Group/PHI over the Swan River, Perth - Thu 16 March 2017. On a test flight after being reassembled following its arrival by sea on 31 December 2016. It flew from Perth Airport over North Perth and Fremantle, then back up the Swan River to Perth Airport. It departed the next day to Carnarvon, then Karratha and Broome on 19 March. The registration VH-IPX stands for INPEX, the company it is being operated for. Photo © David Eyre — VH-IPX Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920116, ex N924R) of HNZ Group/PHI over the Swan River, Perth – Thu 16 March 2017.
On a test flight after being reassembled following its arrival by sea on 31 December 2016. It flew from Perth Airport over North Perth and Fremantle, then back up the Swan River to Perth Airport. It departed the next day to Carnarvon, then Karratha and Broome on 19 March. The registration VH-IPX stands for INPEX, the company it is being operated for.
Photo © David Eyre

VH-IPX Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920116, ex N924R) of HNZ Group/PHI over the Swan River, Perth - Thu 16 March 2017. On a test flight after being reassembled following its arrival by sea on 31 December 2016. It flew from Perth Airport over North Perth and Fremantle, then back up the Swan River to Perth Airport. It departed the next day to Carnarvon, then Karratha and Broome on 19 March. The registration VH-IPX stands for INPEX, the company it is being operated for. Photo © David Eyre — VH-IPX Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920116, ex N924R) of HNZ Group/PHI over the Swan River, Perth – Thu 16 March 2017.
On a test flight after being reassembled following its arrival by sea on 31 December 2016. It flew from Perth Airport over North Perth and Fremantle, then back up the Swan River to Perth Airport. It departed the next day to Carnarvon, then Karratha and Broome on 19 March. The registration VH-IPX stands for INPEX, the company it is being operated for.
Photo © David Eyre

VH-IPX Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920116, ex N924R) of HNZ Group/PHI over the Swan River, Perth - Thu 16 March 2017. On a test flight after being reassembled following its arrival by sea on 31 December 2016. It flew from Perth Airport over North Perth and Fremantle, then back up the Swan River to Perth Airport. It departed the next day to Carnarvon, then Karratha and Broome on 19 March. The registration VH-IPX stands for INPEX, the company it is being operated for. Photo © David Eyre — VH-IPX Sikorsky S-92A Helibus (MSN 920116, ex N924R) of HNZ Group/PHI over the Swan River, Perth – Thu 16 March 2017.
On a test flight after being reassembled following its arrival by sea on 31 December 2016. It flew from Perth Airport over North Perth and Fremantle, then back up the Swan River to Perth Airport. It departed the next day to Carnarvon, then Karratha and Broome on 19 March. The registration VH-IPX stands for INPEX, the company it is being operated for.
Photo © David Eyre

3B-NBJ Airbus A340-313 (MSN 800) of Air Mauritius at Perth Airport- 22 March 2017. The A340 was replacing the A330 on this service. Photo © Dylan Thomas

VH-NIN / BOMBER 603 Air Tractor AT-802 (MSN 802-0211) operated by Dunn Aviation, named 'The Vader', at Jandakot Airport - Fri 17 March 2017. Operated for the Western Australian Government on fire fighting duties during the summer months. Built in 2005, ex EC-JKF. Photo © David Eyre — VH-NIN / BOMBER 603 Air Tractor AT-802 (MSN 802-0211) operated by Dunn Aviation, named ‘The Vader’, at Jandakot Airport – Fri 17 March 2017.
Operated for the Western Australian Government on fire fighting duties during the summer months. Built in 2005, ex EC-JKF. Photo © David Eyre

VH-FDP Pilatus PC-12/45 (MSN 434) now owned by Aviair Pty Ltd of Kununurra, WA, at Jandakot Airport - Fri 17 March 2017. Still wearing its previous owner's livery - the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), RFDS Charleville. Built in 2001. Photo © David Eyre — VH-FDP Pilatus PC-12/45 (MSN 434) now owned by Aviair Pty Ltd of Kununurra, WA, at Jandakot Airport – Fri 17 March 2017.
Still wearing its previous owner’s livery – the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), RFDS Charleville. Built in 2001. Photo © David Eyre

VH-AFK Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian (MSN 4697190) owned by Alex Karatamoglou of South Bunbury, WA, at Jandakot Airport - Fri 17 March 2017. Built in 2004, this aircraft arrived at Jandakot on 4 January 2017 as N3103A, after being flown across the Pacific Ocean from the USA in late December 2016 - see our photos taken 12 January 2017. The Malibu Meridian is a turboprop powered derivative of the Piper Malibu, using a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A of 500hp. Alex previously owned VH-LVG Rockwell Turbo Commander 690B (MSN 11551) and then VH-HPY Gulfstream 695A Jetprop Commander 1000 (MSN 96051). Photo © David Eyre — VH-AFK Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian (MSN 4697190) owned by Alex Karatamoglou of South Bunbury, WA, at Jandakot Airport – Fri 17 March 2017.
Built in 2004, this aircraft arrived at Jandakot on 4 January 2017 as N3103A, after being flown across the Pacific Ocean from the USA in late December 2016 – see our photos taken 12 January 2017. The Malibu Meridian is a turboprop powered derivative of the Piper Malibu, using a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A of 500hp. Alex previously owned VH-LVG Rockwell Turbo Commander 690B (MSN 11551) and then VH-HPY Gulfstream 695A Jetprop Commander 1000 (MSN 96051). Photo © David Eyre

VH-BUW Piper PA-42-720 Cheyenne III (MSN 42-8001047) owned by Central Air Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport - Fri 17 March 2017. Undergoing maintenance on one of its Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-41 turboprop engines. Normally based at Perth Airport. Built in 1980, ex VH-ISW N4099U. Photo © David Eyre — VH-BUW Piper PA-42-720 Cheyenne III (MSN 42-8001047) owned by Central Air Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport – Fri 17 March 2017.
Undergoing maintenance on one of its Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-41 turboprop engines. Normally based at Perth Airport. Built in 1980, ex VH-ISW N4099U. Photo © David Eyre

VH-WSD Cessna 180H (MSN 18051506) owned by Bumbler Aviation Pty Ltd of Geraldton, WA, with Jones Air titles, at Jandakot Airport - Fri 17 March 2017. Built in 1965, ex (VH-DNJ) N2706X. Photo © David Eyre — VH-WSD Cessna 180H (MSN 18051506) owned by Bumbler Aviation Pty Ltd of Geraldton, WA, with Jones Air titles, at Jandakot Airport – Fri 17 March 2017.
Built in 1965, ex (VH-DNJ) N2706X. Photo © David Eyre

VH-KXS Hughes 369D (500D) (MSN 570139D) of S & C Smart Pty Ltd, of Mingenew, WA, at Jandakot Airport – Fri 17 March 2017. Recently repainted in this smart black and silver livery, it was previously red and white. Built in 1977, ex ZS-HTX, N500ZW, TG-MAC, TG-WAE. Photo © David Eyre — VH-KXS Hughes 369D (500D) (MSN 570139D) of S & C Smart Pty Ltd, of Mingenew, WA, at Jandakot Airport – Fri 17 March 2017.
Recently repainted in this smart black and silver livery, it was previously red and white. Built in 1977, ex ZS-HTX, N500ZW, TG-MAC, TG-WAE. Photo © David Eyre

VH-DNJ Stoddard Hamilton Glasair GIII (MSN W189) named 'Lady Candy', owned by Timothy Carmody of Wiluna, WA, at Jandakot Airport - Fri 17 March 2017. Built in 1999. Photo © David Eyre — VH-DNJ Stoddard Hamilton Glasair GIII (MSN W189) named ‘Lady Candy’, owned by Timothy Carmody of Wiluna, WA, at Jandakot Airport – Fri 17 March 2017.
Built in 1999. Photo © David Eyre

VH-HPJ Robinson R44 II (MSN 10340) operated by Corsaire Aviation (owned by Mark Roesner), at Jandakot Airport - Fri 17 March 2017. Undergoing main rotor track and balance testing. Built in 2004. Photo © David Eyre — VH-HPJ Robinson R44 II (MSN 10340) operated by Corsaire Aviation (owned by Mark Roesner), at Jandakot Airport – Fri 17 March 2017.
Undergoing main rotor track and balance testing. Built in 2004. Photo © David Eyre

VH-HPJ Robinson R44 II (MSN 10340) operated by Corsaire Aviation (owned by Mark Roesner), at Jandakot Airport - Fri 17 March 2017. Undergoing main rotor track and balance testing - note the wire to the rotor hub. Built in 2004. Photo © David Eyre — VH-HPJ Robinson R44 II (MSN 10340) operated by Corsaire Aviation (owned by Mark Roesner), at Jandakot Airport – Fri 17 March 2017.
Undergoing main rotor track and balance testing – note the wire to the rotor hub. Built in 2004. Photo © David Eyre

VH-PWC / SPOTTER 650 American Champion 8GCBC Scout (MSN 580-2016) of the Department of Parks and Wildlife, at Jandakot Airport - Fri 17 March 2017. Registered 9 December 2016, a few months prior to this photo. Used in the southwest of Western Australia on forest patrols to spot fires and to supervise water bombing operations. Photo © David Eyre — VH-PWC / SPOTTER 650 American Champion 8GCBC Scout (MSN 580-2016) of the Department of Parks and Wildlife, at Jandakot Airport – Fri 17 March 2017.
Registered 9 December 2016, a few months prior to this photo. Used in the southwest of Western Australia on forest patrols to spot fires and to supervise water bombing operations. Photo © David Eyre

VH-TEM CASA C-212-200 (C-212-CC) (MSN 138) of CGG Aviation Australia at Jandakot Airport - Fri 17 March 2017. Has had its vertical tail and most of the survey equipment removed, apart from the tail 'stinger'. Previously called the "TEMPEST", it was used for Time domain ElectroMagnetic (TEM) surveys (hence the registration VH-TEM). These surveys detect variations in the Earth's electromagnetic fields caused by minerals and substances below the ground surface. VH-TEM made its first flight on 31 March 1978, with test registration ECT-103 and was displayed at the Farnborough Air Show in September 1978. Later EC-DHQ, VH-KDV, P2-CNP before being registered VH-TEM in 1988. Photo © David Eyre — VH-TEM CASA C-212-200 (C-212-CC) (MSN 138) of CGG Aviation Australia at Jandakot Airport – Fri 17 March 2017.
Has had its vertical tail and most of the survey equipment removed, apart from the tail ‘stinger’. Previously called the “TEMPEST”, it was used for Time domain ElectroMagnetic (TEM) surveys (hence the registration VH-TEM). These surveys detect variations in the Earth’s electromagnetic fields caused by minerals and substances below the ground surface. VH-TEM made its first flight on 31 March 1978, with test registration ECT-103 and was displayed at the Farnborough Air Show in September 1978. Later EC-DHQ, VH-KDV, P2-CNP before being registered VH-TEM in 1988. Photo © David Eyre

VH-SAR Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (MSN 31-7952027) operated by Air Charters West (Ashworth Nominees Pty Ltd), of Bunbury, WA, at Jandakot Airport - Fri 17 March 2017. Built in 1979, ex VH-FDF, N27787. Photo © David Eyre — VH-SAR Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (MSN 31-7952027) operated by Air Charters West (Ashworth Nominees Pty Ltd), of Bunbury, WA, at Jandakot Airport – Fri 17 March 2017.
Built in 1979, ex VH-FDF, N27787. Photo © David Eyre

VH-BTV / MEDIA 68 Eurocopter AS350B2 Squirrel (MSN 9038) operated by Aviation Utilities, of Camden, NSW, at Jandakot Airport - Fri 17 March 2017. Shared between Perth's TV Channels 7 and 9 for news gathering. Built in 2001, ex VH-ADV. Photo © David Eyre — VH-BTV / MEDIA 68 Eurocopter AS350B2 Squirrel (MSN 9038) operated by Aviation Utilities, of Camden, NSW, at Jandakot Airport – Fri 17 March 2017.
Shared between Perth’s TV Channels 7 and 9 for news gathering. Built in 2001, ex VH-ADV. Photo © David Eyre

VH-LKR Beech B200 Super King Air (MSN BB-1087) operated by Star Aviation (owned by Formula Aviation) at Jandakot Airport - Fri 17 March 2017. Built in 1982, this King Air previously operated for the Royal New Zealand Air Force as NZ1883 - it still has '83' on the nose gear doors. Ex NZ1883, ZK-KAD, NZ1883, ZK-KAD, N65WM, N860MH, N153GC, N153D. Photo © David Eyre — VH-LKR Beech B200 Super King Air (MSN BB-1087) operated by Star Aviation (owned by Formula Aviation) at Jandakot Airport – Fri 17 March 2017.
Built in 1982, this King Air previously operated for the Royal New Zealand Air Force as NZ1883 – it still has ’83’ on the nose gear doors. Ex NZ1883, ZK-KAD, NZ1883, ZK-KAD, N65WM, N860MH, N153GC, N153D. Photo © David Eyre

Malindo 9M-LNK B737-900ER (MSN 38737) on a rare visit to PER, arriving on runway 24 at 1617hrs Thu 16 Mar 2017. © Jimmy Leng

Malindo 9M-LNK B737-900ER (MSN 38737) on a rare visit to PER, arriving on runway 24 at 1617hrs Thu 16 Mar 2017.
© Jimmy Leng

VH-THB Rokospol VIA (MSN VIA0710/2013), named 'Spirit', owned by Spencer E Flint of Sunbury, VIC, at Meekatharra Airport - 16 March 2017. Refuelling enroute from Kalgoorlie to Shark Bay. This two-seat aircraft was designed in the Czech Republic and this one was built in 2013. Photo © Geoff Carberry — VH-THB Rokospol VIA (MSN VIA0710/2013), named ‘Spirit’, owned by Spencer E Flint of Sunbury, VIC, at Meekatharra Airport – 16 March 2017.
Refuelling enroute from Kalgoorlie to Shark Bay. This two-seat aircraft was designed in the Czech Republic and this one was built in 2013. Photo © Geoff Carberry

B-LAK Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1196) of Cathay Pacific, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017. Wearing Cathay Pacific’s new livery, landing on runway 21 at 6:23am as CX137 from Hong Kong. Photo © David Eyre — B-LAK Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1196) of Cathay Pacific, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017.
Wearing Cathay Pacific’s new livery, landing on runway 21 at 6:23am as CX137 from Hong Kong. Photo © David Eyre

B-LAK Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1196) of Cathay Pacific, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017. Wearing Cathay Pacific’s new livery. CX137 from Hong Kong taxying in to park at Bay 151 at 6:27am. Photo © David Eyre — B-LAK Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1196) of Cathay Pacific, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017.
Wearing Cathay Pacific’s new livery. CX137 from Hong Kong taxying in to park at Bay 151 at 6:27am. Photo © David Eyre

B-LAK Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1196) of Cathay Pacific, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017. Wearing Cathay Pacific’s new livery. CX136 to Hong Kong climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 7:45am. Photo © David Eyre — B-LAK Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1196) of Cathay Pacific, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017.
Wearing Cathay Pacific’s new livery. CX136 to Hong Kong climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 7:45am. Photo © David Eyre

9V-SSD Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1562) of Singapore Airlines, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017. Flight SQ224 to Singapore, seen during pushback and engine start at 6:34am. Photo © David Eyre — 9V-SSD Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1562) of Singapore Airlines, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017.
Flight SQ224 to Singapore, seen during pushback and engine start at 6:34am. Photo © David Eyre

ZK-NZJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37966/468) of Air New Zealand, at Perth Airport - Fri 10 March 2017. Flight NZ178 to Auckland, parked at Bay 154 at 6:38am, prior to departure. Photo © David Eyre — ZK-NZJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37966/468) of Air New Zealand, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017.
Flight NZ178 to Auckland, parked at Bay 154 at 6:38am, prior to departure. Photo © David Eyre

ZK-NZJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37966/468) of Air New Zealand, at Perth Airport - Fri 10 March 2017. Flight NZ178 to Auckland, parked at Bay 154 at 6:19am, prior to departure. Photo © David Eyre — ZK-NZJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37966/468) of Air New Zealand, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017.
Flight NZ178 to Auckland, parked at Bay 154 at 6:19am, prior to departure. Photo © David Eyre

ZK-NZJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37966/468) of Air New Zealand, at Perth Airport - Fri 10 March 2017. Flight NZ178 to Auckland, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 7:11am. Photo © David Eyre — ZK-NZJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37966/468) of Air New Zealand, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017.
Flight NZ178 to Auckland, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 7:11am. Photo © David Eyre

ZK-NZJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37966/468) of Air New Zealand, at Perth Airport - Fri 10 March 2017. Flight NZ178 to Auckland, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 7:11am. Photo © David Eyre — ZK-NZJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37966/468) of Air New Zealand, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017.
Flight NZ178 to Auckland, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 7:11am. Photo © David Eyre

VH-FSW Fokker 100 (MSN 11391) of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, still in Skywest livery, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017. Climbing after take-off from runway 21 as flight VA1481 to Broome at 7:07am. Photo © David Eyre — VH-FSW Fokker 100 (MSN 11391) of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, still in Skywest livery, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017.
Climbing after take-off from runway 21 as flight VA1481 to Broome at 7:07am. Photo © David Eyre

VH-YIG Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 38711/3921) of Virgin Australia, named 'Kings Beach', at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017. Flight VA463 to Brisbane, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 7:10am. Photo © David Eyre — VH-YIG Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 38711/3921) of Virgin Australia, named ‘Kings Beach’, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017.
Flight VA463 to Brisbane, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 7:10am. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VZL Boeing 737-838 (MSN 34194/3621) of Qantas, named 'Newcastle', at Perth Airport - Fri 10 March 2017. Flight QF650 to Brisbane, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 7:13am. Photo © David Eyre — VH-VZL Boeing 737-838 (MSN 34194/3621) of Qantas, named ‘Newcastle’, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017.
Flight QF650 to Brisbane, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 7:13am. Photo © David Eyre

VH-FWI Fokker 100 (MSN 11318) of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, at Perth Airport - Fri 10 March 2017. Climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 7:18am as VA1849 to Kalgoorlie. Photo © David Eyre — VH-FWI Fokker 100 (MSN 11318) of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017.
Climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 7:18am as VA1849 to Kalgoorlie. Photo © David Eyre

VH-QQD De Havilland Canada DHC-8-102 Dash 8 (MSN 245) of Maroomba Airlines at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017. Climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 7:24am on a FIFO flight to Golden Grove mine. Photo © David Eyre — VH-QQD De Havilland Canada DHC-8-102 Dash 8 (MSN 245) of Maroomba Airlines at Perth Airport – Fri 10 March 2017.
Climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 7:24am on a FIFO flight to Golden Grove mine. Photo © David Eyre

VH-NHC Fokker 100 (MSN 11481) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), over the northern suburbs of Perth - Thu 9 March 2017. With the moon behind. 'NETLINK 1683' from Cloudbreak iron ore mine turning onto the approach to Perth Airport's runway 21 and lowering gear at 5:53pm. Photo © David Eyre — VH-NHC Fokker 100 (MSN 11481) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), over the northern suburbs of Perth – Thu 9 March 2017.
With the moon behind. ‘NETLINK 1683’ from Cloudbreak iron ore mine turning onto the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 and lowering gear at 5:53pm. Photo © David Eyre

9V-OJB Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37113/272) of Scoot, named 'Barry', over the northern suburbs of Perth - Thu 9 March 2017. With the moon behind. Flight TZ8 from Singapore, turning onto the approach to Perth Airport's runway 21 and lowering gear at 5:57pm. Photo © David Eyre — 9V-OJB Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37113/272) of Scoot, named ‘Barry’, over the northern suburbs of Perth – Thu 9 March 2017.
With the moon behind. Flight TZ8 from Singapore, turning onto the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 and lowering gear at 5:57pm. Photo © David Eyre

VH-VZR Boeing 737-838 (MSN 34193/3754) of Qantas, named 'Coral Bay', at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017 — VH-VZR Boeing 737-838 (MSN 34193/3754) of Qantas, named ‘Coral Bay’, at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017
Turning onto finals for runway 21 at 6:18 pm.
Photo © Richard Kreider

Alliance Fokker100 (MSN 11367) arriving into PER 1816hrs Thu 9 Mar 2017. First day of WA operations since entering service on 18 Jan 2017 © Jimmy Leng — VH-UQW Alliance Fokker 100 (MSN 11367) arriving into PER 1816hrs Thu 9 Mar 2017.
First day of WA operations since entering service on 18 Jan 2017
© Jimmy Leng

A7-BAA Boeing 777-3DZ ER (MSN 36009/676) of Qatar Airways in Oneworld livery, over the northern suburbs of Perth - Thu 9 March 2017. Flight QR900 from Doha, turning onto the approach to Perth Airport's runway 21 at 6:27pm. Photo © David Eyre — A7-BAA Boeing 777-3DZ ER (MSN 36009/676) of Qatar Airways in Oneworld livery, over the northern suburbs of Perth – Thu 9 March 2017.
Flight QR900 from Doha, turning onto the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 at 6:27pm. Photo © David Eyre

A7-BAA Boeing 777-3DZ ER (MSN 36009/676) of Qatar Airways in Oneworld livery, over the northern suburbs of Perth - Thu 9 March 2017. Flight QR900 from Doha, turning onto the approach to Perth Airport's runway 21 at 6:28pm. Photo © David Eyre — A7-BAA Boeing 777-3DZ ER (MSN 36009/676) of Qatar Airways in Oneworld livery, over the northern suburbs of Perth – Thu 9 March 2017.
Flight QR900 from Doha, turning onto the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 at 6:28pm. Photo © David Eyre

A7-BAA Boeing 777-3DZ ER (MSN 36009/676) of Qatar Airways in Oneworld livery, over the northern suburbs of Perth - Thu 9 March 2017. Flight QR900 from Doha, turning onto the approach to Perth Airport's runway 21 at 6:28pm. Photo © David Eyre — A7-BAA Boeing 777-3DZ ER (MSN 36009/676) of Qatar Airways in Oneworld livery, over the northern suburbs of Perth – Thu 9 March 2017.
Flight QR900 from Doha, turning onto the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 at 6:28pm. Photo © David Eyre

A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017. — A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing Paris St Germain Football Club decals, photographed here turning on to finals for runway 21 at 5:59 pm.
Photo © Allan Tilley

A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017. — A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing Paris St Germain Football Club decals, photographed here turning on to finals for runway 21 at 5:59 pm.
Photo © Allan Tilley

A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates, with special Paris Saint Germain Football Club decals, over the northern suburbs of Perth - Thu 9 March 2017. On its first visit to Perth since having these decals applied. Flight EK420 from Dubai, turning onto the approach to Perth Airport's runway 21 at 5:59pm. Photo © David Eyre — A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates, with special Paris Saint Germain Football Club decals, over the northern suburbs of Perth – Thu 9 March 2017.
On its first visit to Perth since having these decals applied. Flight EK420 from Dubai, turning onto the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 at 5:59pm. Photo © David Eyre

A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates, with special Paris Saint Germain Football Club decals, over the northern suburbs of Perth - Thu 9 March 2017. On its first visit to Perth since having these decals applied. Flight EK420 from Dubai, turning onto the approach to Perth Airport's runway 21 at 5:59pm. Photo © David Eyre — A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates, with special Paris Saint Germain Football Club decals, over the northern suburbs of Perth – Thu 9 March 2017.
On its first visit to Perth since having these decals applied. Flight EK420 from Dubai, turning onto the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 at 5:59pm. Photo © David Eyre

A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017. — A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing Paris St Germain Football Club decals, photographed here turning off runway 21 after landing at 6:00 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017. — A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing Paris St Germain Football Club decals, photographed here turning off runway 21 after landing at 6:00 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017. — A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing Paris St Germain Football Club decals, photographed here turning off runway 21 after landing at 6:00 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017. First visit to Perth wearing Paris St Germain Football Club decals, photographed here turning off runway 21 after landing at 6:00 pm. Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses) — A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing Paris St Germain Football Club decals, photographed here turning off runway 21 after landing at 6:00 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing Paris St Germain Football Club decals, photographed here departing off runway 21 at 10:29 pm.
Photo © Marcus Graff

A6-EET Airbus A380-861 (MSN 142) of Emirates at Perth Airport – 9 March 2017.
First visit to Perth wearing Paris St Germain Football Club decals, photographed here departing off runway 21 at 10:29 pm.
Photo © Marcus Graff

VH-JHF Cessna 210N Centurion (MSN 21063845) owned by Thomson Aviation Pty Ltd of Griffith East, NSW, at Meekatharra Airport - Thu 9 March 2017. Modified for geophysical survey work with a magnetometer 'stinger' tailboom. Built in 1980, ex VH-LJE, ZK-EQD, C-GGKP, (YV-1885P), (N6254C). Photo © Geoff Carberry — VH-JHF Cessna 210N Centurion (MSN 21063845) owned by Thomson Aviation Pty Ltd of Griffith East, NSW, at Meekatharra Airport – Thu 9 March 2017.
Modified for geophysical survey work with a magnetometer ‘stinger’ tailboom. Built in 1980, ex VH-LJE, ZK-EQD, C-GGKP, (YV-1885P), (N6254C). Photo © Geoff Carberry

VH-TET Cessna 210M Centurion (MSN 21062889) owned by Neatford Pty Ltd, of Kora, Queensland, at Meekatharra Airport - Wed 8 March 2017. Built in 1978, ex N6021N. Photo © Geoff Carberry — VH-TET Cessna 210M Centurion (MSN 21062889) owned by Neatford Pty Ltd, of Kora, Queensland, at Meekatharra Airport – Wed 8 March 2017.
Built in 1978, ex N6021N. Photo © Geoff Carberry

ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas C1 (MSN 016) of 24/70 Squadron, Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – Sun 5 March 2017. First visit to Pearce, climbing after take-off from runway 36R at 10.25am using the callsign 'ASCOT 4101', after attending the Avalon Air Show. This is the second of 22 A400M aircraft on order for the Royal Air Force, to replace the Lockheed-Martin C-130J Hercules and it was delivered in December 2016, ex EC-406, A4M016. Photo © David Eyre — ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas C1 (MSN 016) of 24/70 Squadron, Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – Sun 5 March 2017.
First visit to Pearce, climbing after take-off from runway 36R at 10.25am using the callsign ‘ASCOT 4101’, after attending the Avalon Air Show. This is the second of 22 A400M aircraft on order for the Royal Air Force, to replace the Lockheed-Martin C-130J Hercules and it was delivered in December 2016, ex EC-406, A4M016. Photo © David Eyre
Photo © David Eyre

ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas C1 (MSN 016) of 24/70 Squadron, Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – Sun 5 March 2017. First visit to Pearce, climbing after take-off from runway 36R at 10.25am using the callsign 'ASCOT 4101', after attending the Avalon Air Show. This is the second of 22 A400M aircraft on order for the Royal Air Force, to replace the Lockheed-Martin C-130J Hercules and it was delivered in December 2016, ex EC-406, A4M016. Photo © David Eyre — ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas C1 (MSN 016) of 24/70 Squadron, Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – Sun 5 March 2017.
First visit to Pearce, climbing after take-off from runway 36R at 10.25am using the callsign ‘ASCOT 4101’, after attending the Avalon Air Show. This is the second of 22 A400M aircraft on order for the Royal Air Force, to replace the Lockheed-Martin C-130J Hercules and it was delivered in December 2016, ex EC-406, A4M016. Photo © David Eyre

ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas C1 (MSN 016) of 24/70 Squadron, Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – Sun 5 March 2017. First visit to Pearce, climbing after take-off from runway 36R at 10.25am using the callsign 'ASCOT 4101', after attending the Avalon Air Show. This is the second of 22 A400M aircraft on order for the Royal Air Force, to replace the Lockheed-Martin C-130J Hercules and it was delivered in December 2016, ex EC-406, A4M016. Photo © David Eyre — ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas C1 (MSN 016) of 24/70 Squadron, Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – Sun 5 March 2017. First visit to Pearce, climbing after take-off from runway 36R at 10.25am using the callsign ‘ASCOT 4101’, after attending the Avalon Air Show. This is the second of 22 A400M aircraft on order for the Royal Air Force, to replace the Lockheed-Martin C-130J Hercules and it was delivered in December 2016, ex EC-406, A4M016. Photo © David Eyre

A6-BLL Boeing 787-9 DreamLiner (MSN 39656) of Etihad Airways at Perth Airport – 5 March 2017 — A6-BLL Boeing 787-9 DreamLiner (MSN 39656) of Etihad Airways at Perth Airport – 5 March 2017
Departing off runway 21 at 5:05 pm.
Photo © Allan Tilley.

Etihad A6-BLL B787-900 (MSN 39656/530) 1st visit to PER arriving on runway 03 at 1238hrs Sun 5 Mar 2017. The aircraft ferried from Moses Lake to PAE Everett on 14 Feb 2017, then PAE to AUH 8 days later on 22 Feb 2017. The first revenue flight was flown AUH-BNE on 23 Feb 2017. © Jimmy Leng — Etihad A6-BLL B787-900 (MSN 39656/530) 1st visit to PER arriving on runway 03 at 1238hrs Sun 5 Mar 2017.
The aircraft ferried from Moses Lake to PAE Everett on 14 Feb 2017, then PAE to AUH 8 days later on 22 Feb 2017. The first revenue flight was flown AUH-BNE on 23 Feb 2017.
© Jimmy Leng

Dassault Falcon 2000EX M-SNER of Wincor Aviation Establishment. On short final for Runway 28 at Broome at 11:42am on 3 March 2017 after a flight from Ayers Rock.
Photo © John Graff

BAE Systems Hawk 127 A27-18 (MSN DT18), of 79 Squadron RAAF Pearce, returning to Broome at 11:03am on 3 March 2017. A27-18 and A27-29 visited Broome to perform a short fly-by and aerial display as part of the commemorations of the 75th anniversary of the Japanese air raid on Broome during World War II. On March 3rd, 1942, nine Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighters and a Mitsubishi C5M2 reconnaissance plane attacked Broome. At least 88 lives and 24 aircraft were lost across both sides, including 15 allied flying boats anchored in Roebuck Bay; the wrecks of some of these can be still be visited on the mudflats of the bay at very low tides.
Photo © John Graff

BAE Systems Hawk 127 A27-29 (MSN DT29), of 79 Squadron RAAF Pearce, returning to Broome at 11:03am on 3 March 2017. A27-18 and A27-29 visited Broome to perform a short fly-by and aerial display as part of the commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the Japanese air raid on Broome during World War II.
Photo © John Graff

ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas (MSN 016) of Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – 3 March 2017. — ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas (MSN 016) of Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – 3 March 2017.
First visit to Pearce, on finals for runway 18L at 10.00 am using the callsign Ascot 4101, after attending the Avalon Air show.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas (MSN 016) of Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – 3 March 2017. — ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas (MSN 016) of Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – 3 March 2017.
First visit to Pearce, on finals for runway 18L at 10.00 am using the callsign Ascot 4101, after attending the Avalon Air show.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas (MSN 016) of Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – 3 March 2017. — ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas (MSN 016) of Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – 3 March 2017.
First visit to Pearce, on finals for runway 18L at 10.00 am using the callsign Ascot 4101, after attending the Avalon Air show.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas (MSN 016) of Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – 3 March 2017. — ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas (MSN 016) of Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – 3 March 2017.
First visit to Pearce, on finals for runway 18L at 10.00 am using the callsign Ascot 4101, after attending the Avalon Air show.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas (MSN 016) of Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – 3 March 2017. — ZM401 Airbus A400M Atlas (MSN 016) of Royal Air Force at RAAF Base Pearce – 3 March 2017.
First visit to Pearce, on finals for runway 18L at 10.00 am using the callsign Ascot 4101, after attending the Avalon Air show.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)

Emirates A6-EUI A380-800 (MSN 221) 1st visit to PER arriving on runway 21 at 1734hrs Wed 1 Mar 2017. The aircraft was delivered to Emirates on 21 Feb 2017 with its first revenue flight flown on 23 Feb 2017 DXB-SYD. © Jimmy Leng — Emirates A6-EUI A380-800 (MSN 221) 1st visit to PER arriving on runway 21 at 1734hrs Wed 1 Mar 2017.
The aircraft was delivered to Emirates on 21 Feb 2017 with its first revenue flight flown on 23 Feb 2017 DXB-SYD.
© Jimmy Leng