This aircraft was formerly in Skywest colours, and was flown to Seletar (Singapore) on 15 June 2013 for heavy maintenance, before flying on 3 August 2013 Seletar – Port Hedland – Townsville, where it was repainted from Skywest colours to Virgin Australia colours, and named “Roebuck Bay”. On Friday 23 August 2013, it returned Townsville – Alice Springs – Perth.
Seen here on the Terminal 2 apron.
Photo © Wilson
This aircraft was formerly in Skywest colours, and was flown to Seletar (Singapore) on 15 June 2013 for heavy maintenance, before flying on 3 August 2013 Seletar – Port Hedland – Townsville, where it was repainted from Skywest colours to Virgin Australia colours, and named “Roebuck Bay”. On Friday 23 August 2013, it returned Townsville – Alice Springs – Perth.
Seen here on the Terminal 2 apron.
Photo © Wilson
Rottnest Air-Taxi was formed by Frank Stynman in the mid-1990s. It provides an air-taxi service between Jandakot and Rottnest Island (about 15 minutes flying time), coastal/Perth city/Swan River scenic flights from Jandakot and scenic/joy flights from Rottnest.
VH-WWL was built in 1976, ex N1465U, and was originally in floatplane configuration.
VH-ALL is perhaps the oldest airworthy Cherokee Six in the world, built in 1965 as the third off the production line. It was first registered in Australia in October 1965, ex N3203W.
Photo © Matt Hayes
This is perhaps the oldest airworthy Cherokee Six in the world, built in 1965 as the third off the production line. It was first registered in Australia in October 1965, ex N3203W.
Rottnest Air-Taxi was formed by Frank Stynman in the mid-1990s. It provides an air-taxi service between Jandakot and Rottnest Island (about 15 minutes flying time), coastal/Perth city/Swan River scenic flights from Jandakot and scenic/joy flights from Rottnest.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Built in 1980, ex N4770Y.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Flight 3K133 from Singapore, arriving on runway 03 at 07:10.
Photo © Ian Moy
Flight PR219 from Manila via Darwin, arriving on runway 03 at 07:54.
Philippine Airlines has announced that it will cease operating Perth services, with the last service to operate on Monday 2 September 2013.
Photo © Ian Moy
On final approach to runway 03 at 10:51 as flight VA1840 from Port Hedland.
Note that the under fuselage fairing is painted white – the aircraft will eventually be repainted in Virgin Australia colours.
Photo © David Eyre
On final approach to runway 03 at 10:58 as MH6208 from Sydney. It departed at 14:31 to Kuala Lumpur as MH6424, reportedly with its cargo hold full of live sheep.
Photo © David Eyre
On final approach to runway 03 at 10:58 as MH6208 from Sydney. It departed at 14:31 to Kuala Lumpur as MH6424, reportedly with its cargo hold full of live sheep.
Photo © Keith Anderson
On final approach to runway 03 at 10:58 as MH6208 from Sydney. It departed at 14:31 to Kuala Lumpur as MH6424, reportedly with its cargo hold full of live sheep.
Photo © Michael Davis
N458MC Boeing 747-446 (BCF) (MSN 26356/1026) of Atlas Air, with ZK-TLD Boeing 737-3B7(SF) (cn 23706/1499) of Toll Priority (Airwork New Zealand) and 9M-MPS Boeing 747-4H6F (MSN 29902 / 1374) of MAS Kargo at Perth Airport – Sat 24 August 2013.
N458MC arrived on 20 August 2013 as ‘GIANT 5400’ direct from Honolulu, Hawaii (a 13-hour flight). It departed Perth on 25 August 2013 to Andersen Air Force Base at Guam, using the same callsign. It was built in March 1994 as a passenger version of the 747 and was delivered to Japan Airlines as JA8911. During August to December 2007, it was converted to freighter configuration at Xiamen in China, and returned to Japan Airlines Cargo. It was stored at Victorville, California in November 2010 and registered N356NA. At the end of January 2011, it was leased to Atlas Air and reregistered N458MC a few months later.
ZK-TLD had just arrived as TFR15 from Cocos Island at 14:03.
9M-MPS has just pushed back from Bay 56 at 14:07 to depart to Kuala Lumpur as flight MH6424 reportedly with its cargo hold full of live sheep. It had arrived at 10:58 as MH6208 from Sydney,
Photo © David Eyre
Taking off from runway 03 at 14:31 to Kuala Lumpur as flight MH6424. It had arrived at 10:58 as MH6208 from Sydney, reportedly with its cargo hold full of live sheep.
Photo © David Eyre
Climbing from runway 03 at 14:31 to Kuala Lumpur as flight MH6424, reportedly with its cargo hold full of live sheep. It had arrived at 10:58 as MH6208 from Sydney.
Photo © David Eyre
Climbing from runway 03 at 14:31 to Kuala Lumpur as flight MH6424. It had arrived at 10:58 as MH6208 from Sydney, reportedly with its cargo hold full of live sheep.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Climbing from runway 03 at 14:31 to Kuala Lumpur as flight MH6424. It had arrived at 10:58 as MH6208 from Sydney, reportedly with its cargo hold full of live sheep.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Climbing from runway 03 at 14:31 to Kuala Lumpur as flight MH6424. It had arrived at 10:58 as MH6208 from Sydney.
Photo © Keith Anderson
On final approach to runway 03 at 11:28 as flight QF589 from Brisbane.
Photo © David Eyre
On final approach to runway 03 at 11:42 as ‘TOPEND 340’ from Kununurra.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK422 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 03 at 11:58.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Flight EK422 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 03 at 11:58.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight JQ974 from Adelaide, on final approach to runway 03 at 12:17.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight JQ971 to Melbourne, taxying out to runway 03 at 13:25.
Photo © David Eyre
One of only three remaining 737-700s in Virgin Australia’s fleet.
Flight VA464 from Brisbane, on final approach to runway 03 at Perth at 12:20.
Photo © Keith Anderson
One of only three remaining 737-700s in Virgin Australia’s fleet.
Flight VA464 from Brisbane, on final approach to runway 03 at Perth at 12:20.
Photo © David Eyre
One of only three remaining 737-700s in Virgin Australia’s fleet.
Flight VA464 from Brisbane, on final approach to runway 03 at Perth at 12:20.
Photo © Keith Anderson
One of only three remaining 737-700s in Virgin Australia’s fleet.
Arrived as flight VA464 from Brisbane at 12:20. Parked opposite Terminal 3.
Photo © David Eyre
‘QJET 1925’ from Broome, taxying in to park at Terminal 4 at 12:53.
“Regional Airline of the Year 2012” titles have been removed.
Photo © David Eyre
‘QJET 1925’ from Broome, taxying in to park at Terminal 4 at 12:53.
“Regional Airline of the Year 2012” titles have been removed.
In the background is the Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Station, along with former Ansett Airlines BAe 146-200 VH-JJT, which is used for fire training – it was withdrawn from airline service after Ansett ceased operations on 13 September 2001.
Photo © David Eyre
QF598 to Brisbane, being pushed back from Terminal 4 for engine start at 12:53.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight QF598 to Brisbane, taking off from runway 03 at 13:04.
In the background is N458MC Boeing 747-446 (BCF) (MSN 26356/1026) of Atlas Air.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight QF592 to Adelaide being pushed back from Terminal 4 at 12:55 for engine start.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight QF592 to Adelaide, taking off from runway 03 at 13:02.
Photo © David Eyre
Arrived as flight VA1724 from Karratha at 11:17, and seen here parked at Terminal 3 at 12:57.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight SA280 from Johannesburg, taxying to Terminal 1 after landing on runway 03 at 13:08.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight QF587 from Adelaide, landing on runway 03 at 13:10.
Photo © David Eyre
N458MC arrived on 20 August 2013 as ‘GIANT 5400’ direct from Honolulu, Hawaii (a 13-hour flight). It departed Perth on 25 August 2013 to Andersen Air Force Base at Guam, using the same callsign. It was built in March 1994 as a passenger version of the 747 and was delivered to Japan Airlines as JA8911. During August to December 2007, it was converted to freighter configuration at Xiamen in China, and returned to Japan Airlines Cargo. It was stored at Victorville, California in November 2010 and registered N356NA. At the end of January 2011, it was leased to Atlas Air and reregistered N458MC a few months later.
N577QT arrived in Perth at 22:59 on Thursday 22 August 2013 from its base at Hong Kong, and departed shortly after this photo was taken, at 13:38 to Guangzhou, China. Although registered as a Falcon 900EX, it is actually a Falcon 900LX.
Photo © David Eyre
*FIRST VISIT TO PERTH*
Taking off from from runway 03 at 13:38 on departure to Guangzhou, China. The aircraft arrived in Perth at 22:59 on Thursday 22 August 2013 from its base at Hong Kong.
This aircraft was built at the end of 2012, and although it is registered as a Falcon 900EX, it is actually a Falcon 900LX, which is a variant of the 900EX fitted with blended winglets designed by Aviation Partners Inc, providing an improved range of 8,890 km (5,520 miles).
Photo © David Eyre
*FIRST VISIT TO PERTH*
Climbing away from runway 03 at 13:38 on departure to Guangzhou, China. The aircraft arrived in Perth at 22:59 on Thursday 22 August 2013 from its base at Hong Kong.
This aircraft was built at the end of 2012, and although it is registered as a Falcon 900EX, it is actually a Falcon 900LX, which is a variant of the 900EX fitted with blended winglets designed by Aviation Partners Inc, providing an improved range of 8,890 km (5,520 miles).
Photo © David Eyre
*FIRST VISIT TO PERTH*
Climbing away from runway 03 at 13:38 on departure to Guangzhou, China. The aircraft arrived in Perth at 22:59 on Thursday 22 August 2013 from its base at Hong Kong.
This aircraft was built at the end of 2012, and although it is registered as a Falcon 900EX, it is actually a Falcon 900LX, which is a variant of the 900EX fitted with blended winglets designed by Aviation Partners Inc, providing an improved range of 8,890 km (5,520 miles).
Photo © Keith Anderson
Being towed back to Terminal 2 apron at 13:15 after some engine test runs.
Alliance rotates its fleet around Australia, and VH-XWQ arrived at Perth on 21 August 2013.
Photo © David Eyre
Landing on runway 03 at 13:17 as flight VA555 from Sydney.
Photo © David Eyre
Taxying in at 13:19 after landing on runway 03 as flight VA555 from Sydney.
Photo © David Eyre
Taxying in at 13:19 after landing on runway 03 as flight VA555 from Sydney.
Photo © David Eyre
Arrived at 13:17 as flight VA555 from Sydney, and seen here being towed at 14:14 to a remote parking bay to await its next flight the following morning.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight QZ8413 to Denpasar (Bali), taking off from runway 03 at 13:25.
Photo © David Eyre
“SNOWBIRD 1” landing on runway 03 at 14:24, arriving from RAAF Curtin (Derby, WA). It departed at 14:24 to Darwin. Both flights would likely be charters for the Australian Government to transport asylum seekers.
From November to March each year, this aircraft operates on behalf of the Australian Government’s Australian Antarctic Division on a weekly service from the Division’s base in Hobart, Tasmania to an ice runway at Wilkins, Antarctica (hence the “Snowbird” radio callsign). Apart from this, the A319 is used for private and government charter flights.
Photo © David Eyre
“SNOWBIRD 1” taxying out to runway 03 at 14:19, departing to Darwin. It arrived from RAAF Curtin (Derby) at 13:29. Both flights would likely be charters for the Australian Government to transport asylum seekers.
From November to March each year, this aircraft operates on behalf of the Australian Government’s Australian Antarctic Division on a weekly service from the Division’s base in Hobart, Tasmania to an ice runway at Wilkins, Antarctica (hence the “Snowbird” radio callsign). Apart from this, the A319 is used for private and government charter flights.
Photo © David Eyre
“SNOWBIRD 1” taxying out to runway 03 at 14:19, departing to Darwin. It arrived from RAAF Curtin (Derby) at 13:29. Both flights would likely be charters for the Australian Government to transport asylum seekers.
From November to March each year, this aircraft operates on behalf of the Australian Government’s Australian Antarctic Division on a weekly service from the Division’s base in Hobart, Tasmania to an ice runway at Wilkins, Antarctica (hence the “Snowbird” radio callsign). Apart from this, the A319 is used for private and government charter flights.
Photo © David Eyre
“SNOWBIRD 1” taking off from runway 03 at 14:24, departing to Darwin. It arrived from RAAF Curtin (Derby) at 13:29. Both flights would likely be charters for the Australian Government to transport asylum seekers.
From November to March each year, this aircraft operates on behalf of the Australian Government’s Australian Antarctic Division on a weekly service from the Division’s base in Hobart, Tasmania to an ice runway at Wilkins, Antarctica (hence the “Snowbird” radio callsign). Apart from this, the A319 is used for private and government charter flights.
Photo © David Eyre
“SNOWBIRD 1” climbing after takeoff from runway 03 at 14:24, departing to Darwin. It arrived from RAAF Curtin (Derby) at 13:29. Both flights would likely be charters for the Australian Government to transport asylum seekers.
From November to March each year, this aircraft operates on behalf of the Australian Government’s Australian Antarctic Division on a weekly service from the Division’s base in Hobart, Tasmania to an ice runway at Wilkins, Antarctica (hence the “Snowbird” radio callsign). Apart from this, the A319 is used for private and government charter flights.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Flight VA688 to Melbourne, being pushed back from Terminal 3 for engine start at 13:39.
Note the Schopf PowerPush Unit attached to the left main gear. The PowerPush is a remotely-controlled towbarless pushback tractor, which can be used for aircraft up to 100 metric tonnes. The pilots start number 2 (right) engine first whilst still parked at the bay. After about 15 seconds of spool up, the aircraft’s hydraulic pumps begin working, providing nosewheel steering. The pilots control the nose wheel and are instructed when to turn via the ground crew’s headset. Once the aircraft is in the correct position, the ground crew release the PowerPush, and reverse it away from the aircraft. By eliminating the need for a separate tractor driver, the PowerPush saves on labour and operating costs.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight VA688 to Melbourne, being pushed back from Terminal 3 for engine start at 13:39.
Note the Schopf PowerPush Unit attached to the left main gear. The PowerPush is a remotely-controlled towbarless pushback tractor, which can be used for aircraft up to 100 metric tonnes. The pilots start number 2 (right) engine first whilst still parked at the bay. After about 15 seconds of spool up, the aircraft’s hydraulic pumps begin working, providing nosewheel steering. The pilots control the nose wheel and are instructed when to turn via the ground crew’s headset. Once the aircraft is in the correct position, the ground crew release the PowerPush, and reverse it away from the aircraft. By eliminating the need for a separate tractor driver, the PowerPush saves on labour and operating costs.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight VA688 to Melbourne, being pushed back from Terminal 3 for engine start at 13:39.
Note the red-coloured Schopf PowerPush Unit to the left of the aircraft. The PowerPush is a remotely-controlled towbarless pushback tractor, which can be used for aircraft up to 100 metric tonnes. The pilots start number 2 (right) engine first whilst still parked at the bay. After about 15 seconds of spool up, the aircraft’s hydraulic pumps begin working, providing nosewheel steering. The pilots control the nose wheel and are instructed when to turn via the ground crew’s headset. Once the aircraft is in the correct position, the ground crew release the PowerPush, and reverse it away from the aircraft, as seen here. By eliminating the need for a separate tractor driver, the PowerPush saves on labour and operating costs.
Behind VH-YFE are A330-243 VH-XFG and 737-7FE VH-VBY.
Photo © David Eyre
VH-FNU had flown to Seletar (Singapore) on 15 June 2013 for heavy maintenance, and on 3 August 2013 flew Seletar – Port Hedland – Townsville, where it was repainted from Skywest colours to Virgin Australia colours, and named “Roebuck Bay”.
On Friday 23 August 2013, it flew Townsville-Alice Springs – Perth. It is seen here being towed from the hangars to Terminal 2 apron at 13:43. Behind it is the new Domestic Pier for Terminal 1 under construction, for completion in mid-2014.
VH-FNU operated its first service in the new colours on Monday 26 August 2013, flying as VA9829 to Barimunya and returning as VA9830.
Photo © David Eyre
Taxying out to runway 03 at 13:59 for departure to Barrow Island as ‘JETEX 1998’.
Photo © David Eyre
Taxying out to runway 03 at 14:03, for departure to Newman.
Photo © David Eyre
Taking off from runway 03 at 14:06, to Newman.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 17:13.
Photo © Michael Davis
Flight QR900 from Doha, on final approach to runway 21 at 17:20.
Photo © Michael Davis
*First visit to Perth*
Arrived Wednesday 21 August 2013 at 19:10 direct from Honolulu (13hrs 10mins flight duration) as flight ‘5Y5400’, using the callsign ‘GIANT5400’.(1st visit to Perth).
Departed Perth at 12:20 on Sun 25 August 2013 to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, using the same callsign and flight number.
Ex JA8911 of Japan Airlines.
Photo © Wilson
The 1,000th A330 – it was handed over to Cathay Pacific at a special ceremony in Toulouse on 19 July 2013, and was delivered direct from Toulouse to Hong Kong from 20-21 July 2013.
Seen here at Perth at 23:34, after arriving as flight CX171 from Hong Kong at 22:22.
Photo © Wilson
The 1,000th A330 – it was handed over to Cathay Pacific at a special ceremony in Toulouse on 19 July 2013, and was delivered direct from Toulouse to Hong Kong from 20-21 July 2013.
Seen here at Perth at 23:34, after arriving as flight CX171 from Hong Kong at 22:22.
Photo © Wilson
Taking-off at 15:20 to do aerial filming over Yongah Hill Detention Centre, near Northam, for a news story about two escaped asylum seekers who were re-captured.
Channel Ten’s previous leased JetRanger, VH-ZMN, crashed at Weir Road in Baskerville, in the hills east of Perth on 19 January 2013, whilst filming a news story about a truck crash. It was temporarily replaced by another leased JetRanger, VH-VJG, before it was replaced by VH-RPK.
Built 1979, ex C-GJET, VH-LAL.
Photo © David Eyre
Taking-off at 15:20 to do aerial filming over Yongah Hill Detention Centre, near Northam, for a news story about two escaped asylum seekers who were re-captured.
Channel Ten’s previous leased JetRanger, VH-ZMN, crashed at Weir Road in Baskerville, in the hills east of Perth on 19 January 2013, whilst filming a news story about a truck crash. It was temporarily replaced by another leased JetRanger, VH-VJG, before it was replaced by VH-RPK.
Built 1979, ex C-GJET, VH-LAL.
Photo © David Eyre
Taking-off at 15:20 to do aerial filming over Yongah Hill Detention Centre, near Northam, for a news story about two escaped asylum seekers who were re-captured.
Channel Ten’s previous leased JetRanger, VH-ZMN, crashed at Weir Road in Baskerville, in the hills east of Perth on 19 January 2013, whilst filming a news story about a truck crash. It was temporarily replaced by another leased JetRanger, VH-VJG, before it was replaced by VH-RPK.
Built 1979, ex C-GJET, VH-LAL.
Photo © David Eyre
Taking-off at 15:20 to do aerial filming over Yongah Hill Detention Centre, near Northam, for a news story about two escaped asylum seekers who were re-captured.
Channel Ten’s previous leased JetRanger, VH-ZMN, crashed at Weir Road in Baskerville, in the hills east of Perth on 19 January 2013, whilst filming a news story about a truck crash. It was temporarily replaced by another leased JetRanger, VH-VJG, before it was replaced by VH-RPK.
Built 1979, ex C-GJET, VH-LAL.
Photo © David Eyre
Taking-off at 15:20 to do aerial filming over Yongah Hill Detention Centre, near Northam, for a news story about two escaped asylum seekers who were re-captured.
Channel Ten’s previous leased JetRanger, VH-ZMN, crashed at Weir Road in Baskerville, in the hills east of Perth on 19 January 2013, whilst filming a news story about a truck crash. It was temporarily replaced by another leased JetRanger, VH-VJG, before it was replaced by VH-RPK.
Built 1979, ex C-GJET, VH-LAL.
Photo © David Eyre
This JetRanger has replaced Channel 9’s leased Robinson R44, VH-JRI. VH-BPB was once operated as a news helicopter by Channel Ten News in Perth.
Built in 1980, ex ZK-HWA.
Photo © David Eyre
This JetRanger has replaced Channel 9’s leased Robinson R44, VH-JRI. VH-BPB was once operated as a news helicopter by Channel Ten News in Perth.
Built in 1980, ex ZK-HWA.
Photo © David Eyre
Taking off at 15:26 to film a news story.
This JetRanger has replaced Channel 9’s leased Robinson R44, VH-JRI. VH-BPB was once operated as a news helicopter by Channel Ten News in Perth.
Built in 1980, ex ZK-HWA.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK420 from Dubai at 17:04, flying northeast at 3,500 feet before turning right to join final approach to Perth Airport runway 21.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK420 from Dubai at 17:04, flying northeast at 3,500 feet before turning right to join final approach to Perth Airport runway 21.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight QR900 from Doha at 17:39, flying north east at 3,800 feet before turning right to join final approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight QR900 from Doha at 17:39, flying north east at 3,800 feet before turning right to join final approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight QR900 from Doha at 17:39, flying north east at 3,800 feet before turning right to join final approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight QR900 from Doha at 17:39, flying north east at 3,800 feet before turning right to join final approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21.
Photo © David Eyre
Qantas recently took full ownership of the airline operations of Australian Air Express, and is now repainting its aircraft in Qantas Freight colours.
Seen here at the Domestic Air Cargo Terminal.
Photo © Wilson
Qantas recently took full ownership of the airline operations of Australian Air Express, and is now repainting its aircraft in Qantas Freight colours.
Seen here at the Domestic Air Cargo Terminal.
Photo © Wilson
Flight QF792 to Darwin, taxying out to runway 03 for takeoff at 08:36.
Behind is VH-EBS Airbus A330-202 (cn 1258) of Qantas (leased from CIT Aerospace), named “Swan Valley” taking off as flight QF576 to Sydney.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Taxying out to runway 03 at 09:09 to depart to Seletar (Singapore). The aircraft had arrived from Essendon on the evening of 15 August 2013.
Built in 2007, ex N673GA.
In the background is RP-C8618 Airbus A320-214 (cn 5140) of Philippine Airlines (leased from GECAS), taking off from runway 03 as flight PR220 to Darwin and Manila – this service is to cease next month, with the last service to operate on 2 September 2013.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Taking off from runway 03 at 09:11 to depart to Seletar (Singapore). The aircraft had arrived from Essendon on the evening of 15 August 2013.
Built in 2007, ex N673GA.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Taxying out to runway 03 at 09:56 for takeoff to Minderoo Station, the cattle station which is owned by FMG Chairman and founder Andrew Forrest.
VH-FMG previously wore an all-white colour, without titles – see photos on AviationWA on 15 April 2012.
Built in 1999, ex C-GDXX, N700KS, HB-JEN, N900LF.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Flight SA280 from Johannesburg at 12:49, flying northeast at 3,400 feet before turning right to join final approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21.
This is the only A340-200 remaining in the South African Airways fleet, and it is mainly used as a back-up aircraft. Normally, the daily SA280 service uses an A340-300 (or A340-600 on Mondays).
Photo © David Eyre
Flight VA464 from Brisbane, on final approach to runway 03 at 13:14.
Photo © Keith Anderson
On final approach to runway 03 at 13:19, arriving from Leonora.
Photo © Keith Anderson
On final approach to runway 03 at 13:47, arriving from Ayers Rock.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Wears “2008 BEST NEW AIRLINE” and “2009 AIRLINE OF THE YEAR” titles on the rear fuselage.
Flight D7232 from Kuala Lumpur, on final approach to runway 03 at 14:11.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Wears “2008 BEST NEW AIRLINE” and “2009 AIRLINE OF THE YEAR” titles on the rear fuselage.
Flight D7232 from Kuala Lumpur, on final approach to runway 03 at 14:11.
Photo © Keith Anderson
On final approach to runway 03 at 14:15, arriving from Albany. It carries a small ‘NORSEMAN’ title near the cabin door, and is based at Perth Airport.
This is one of the oldest Challengers flying, having been built in 1981 as the 12th off the production line.
Ex C-GBKE, N600KC, N750PM, N750BM, N121VA, N8KG, N167SC, N310PE, N604AC.
Photo © Keith Anderson
On final approach to runway 03 at 14:15, arriving from Albany. It carries a small ‘NORSEMAN’ title near the cabin door, and is based at Perth Airport.
This is one of the oldest Challengers flying, having been built in 1981 as the 12th off the production line.
Ex C-GBKE, N600KC, N750PM, N750BM, N121VA, N8KG, N167SC, N310PE, N604AC.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Taxying out to runway 03 at 14:23 for a flight to Meekatharra.
Ex N40203, N877AA.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Taxying out to runway 03 at 14:23 for a flight to Meekatharra.
Ex N40203, N877AA.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Lined up on runway 03 at 14:27 for takeoff on a flight to Meekatharra.
Ex N40203, N877AA.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Flight VA685 from Melbourne on final approach to runway 03 at 15:24.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Flight VA685 from Melbourne on final approach to runway 03 at 15:24.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Taxying out to runway 03.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Recently repainted from the old Virgin Blue colours into Virgin Australia colours, and was previously named “Candid Canberra”.
Flight VA1726 from Karratha, on final approach to runway 03 at 15:57.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Flight SA280 from Johannesburg, on finals to runway 21 at 12:32.
South African Airways uses the A340-600 on Mondays, and the A340-300 on all other days.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Flight SA280 from Johannesburg, on finals to runway 21 at 12:32.
South African Airways uses the A340-600 on Mondays, and the A340-300 on all other days.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Flight SA280 from Johannesburg, on finals to runway 21 at 12:32.
South African Airways uses the A340-600 on Mondays, and the A340-300 on all other days.
Photo © Keith Anderson
EK422 from Dubai is seen on final approach to runway 21 at 12:52.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Built in 1968, ex N206E, P2-RDG, VH-XFH, P2-MCM, P2-MBU, P2-MDK, P2-POM.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Built 1970, ex (N9103N), N5018E, OB-1665, N717MP.
This is the second Shrike Commander for Tex Onsite – their other one is VH-TQA.
TEX Onsite provides a unique air service for high voltage testing and instrument calibration – their technicians fly directly to remote sites and islands, catering for mining and industry in areas not easily or economically accessible by road vehicles.
Photo © Keith Anderson
**DELIVERY FLIGHT & FIRST VISIT TO PERTH**
On final approach to runway 21 at 13:54 using callsign ‘SXI1329’, on its delivery flight from Europe.
Delivery route was Woensdrecht (Netherlands) – Trabazon (Turkey) – Al Ain (UAE) – Nagpur (India) – Penang (Malaysia) – Jakarta-Halim (Indonesia) – Perth.
This is the final aircraft of ten former Avianca Fokker 100s acquired by Network Aviation.
ex PH-EZI, N1452B, HK-4451, PH-ZFY.
Photo © Keith Anderson
**DELIVERY FLIGHT & FIRST VISIT TO PERTH**
On final approach to runway 21 at 13:54 using callsign ‘SXI1329’, on its delivery flight from Europe.
Delivery route was Woensdrecht (Netherlands) – Trabazon (Turkey) – Al Ain (UAE) – Nagpur (India) – Penang (Malaysia) – Jakarta-Halim (Indonesia) – Perth.
This is the final aircraft of ten former Avianca Fokker 100s acquired by Network Aviation.
ex PH-EZI, N1452B, HK-4451, PH-ZFY.
Photo © Keith Anderson
**DELIVERY FLIGHT & FIRST VISIT TO PERTH**
Taxying in to the International Terminal at 14:12 using callsign ‘SXI1329′, on its delivery flight from Europe.
Delivery route was Woensdrecht (Netherlands) – Trabazon (Turkey) – Al Ain (UAE) – Nagpur (India) – Penang (Malaysia) – Jakarta-Halim (Indonesia) – Perth.
This is the final aircraft of ten former Avianca Fokker 100s acquired by Network Aviation.
ex PH-EZI, N1452B, HK-4451, PH-ZFY.
Photo © Wilson
**DELIVERY FLIGHT & FIRST VISIT TO PERTH**
Taxying in to the International Terminal at 14:12 using callsign ‘SXI1329′, on its delivery flight from Europe.
Delivery route was Woensdrecht (Netherlands) – Trabazon (Turkey) – Al Ain (UAE) – Nagpur (India) – Penang (Malaysia) – Jakarta-Halim (Indonesia) – Perth.
This is the final aircraft of ten former Avianca Fokker 100s acquired by Network Aviation.
ex PH-EZI, N1452B, HK-4451, PH-ZFY.
Photo © Wilson
Flight 3K134 to Singapore taking off from runway 03 at 08:30.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Landing on runway 03 at 10:00 as JQ986 from Sydney.
This new A320 was the second to be accepted by Jetstar Australia fitted with ‘sharklets’.
First flown as D-AUBQ at Hamburg on 27 May 2013. Delivered Hamburg (Germany) – Abu Dhabi (UAE) – Singapore – Melbourne (Tullamarine) during 7-9 June 2013.
Operated its first revenue service on 21 June 2013, and made its first visit to Perth on 26 June 2013.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Photo © Wilson
This aircraft recently ended its lease to Network Aviation, has had the airline’s livery removed and is stored in the open at Perth Airport.
Photo © Wilson
Seen at 07:18, prior to departing at as ‘AUSY527’.
Photo © Wilson
Arrived 30 July 2013 at 14:45 from Melbourne Tullamarine. Seen here at 09:04 on 3 August 2013 with the red carpet rolled out, awaiting its passengers. It departed at 10:09 to Hong Kong.
Photo © Wilson
Still wears former Norfolk Air basic colours.
At Bay 56 at 17:46, transporting asylum seekers under charter to the Australian Government.
Photo © Wilson
Flight TR2715 to Singapore, seen at 17:47 during pushback and engine start.
Photo © Wilson
Flight EK420 from Dubai, flying over at 3,300 feet heading northeast at 17:46, before turning right to join final approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21.
Photo © David Eyre
Great photos! Thanks for sharing.