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February 2017

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N1956A Cessna 510 Citation Mustang (MSN 510-0305) owned by TVPX ARC LLC Trustee, North Salt Lake, Utah, USA, at Meekatharra Airport - Tue 28 February 2017. Stopping for fuel while en route from Darwin - Broome - Meekatharra - Jandakot. Built in 2010. Photo © Geoff Carberry
N1956A Cessna 510 Citation Mustang (MSN 510-0305) owned by TVPX ARC LLC Trustee, North Salt Lake, Utah, USA, at Meekatharra Airport – Tue 28 February 2017.
Stopping for fuel while en route from Darwin – Broome – Meekatharra – Jandakot. Built in 2010. Photo © Geoff Carberry
165313/JW-313 Lockheed C-130T Hercules (MSN 382-5383) of VR-62 'Nomads', US Navy, at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. 'CONVOY 7503' arriving from Townsville, on approach to runway 24 at 2:30pm. Departed the next morning at 10:07am to Darwin. Based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Photo © David Eyre
165313/JW-313 Lockheed C-130T Hercules (MSN 382-5383) of VR-62 ‘Nomads’, US Navy, at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
‘CONVOY 7503’ arriving from Townsville, on approach to runway 24 at 2:30pm. Departed the next morning at 10:07am to Darwin. Based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Photo © David Eyre
165313/JW-313 Lockheed C-130T Hercules (MSN 382-5383) of VR-62 'Nomads', US Navy, at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. 'CONVOY 7503' arriving from Townsville, on approach to runway 24 at 2:30pm. Departed the next morning at 10:07am to Darwin. Based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Photo © David Eyre
165313/JW-313 Lockheed C-130T Hercules (MSN 382-5383) of VR-62 ‘Nomads’, US Navy, at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
‘CONVOY 7503’ arriving from Townsville, on approach to runway 24 at 2:30pm. Departed the next morning at 10:07am to Darwin. Based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Photo © David Eyre
165313/JW-313 Lockheed C-130T Hercules (MSN 382-5383) of VR-62 'Nomads', US Navy, at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. 'CONVOY 7503' arriving from Townsville, on approach to runway 24 at 2:30pm. Departed the next morning at 10:07am to Darwin. Based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Photo © David Eyre
165313/JW-313 Lockheed C-130T Hercules (MSN 382-5383) of VR-62 ‘Nomads’, US Navy, at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
‘CONVOY 7503’ arriving from Townsville, on approach to runway 24 at 2:30pm. Departed the next morning at 10:07am to Darwin. Based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Photo © David Eyre
165313/JW-313 Lockheed C-130T Hercules (MSN 382-5383) of VR-62 'Nomads', US Navy, at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. 'CONVOY 7503' arriving from Townsville, on approach to runway 24 at 2:30pm. Departed the next morning at 10:07am to Darwin. Based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Photo © David Eyre
165313/JW-313 Lockheed C-130T Hercules (MSN 382-5383) of VR-62 ‘Nomads’, US Navy, at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
‘CONVOY 7503’ arriving from Townsville, on approach to runway 24 at 2:30pm. Departed the next morning at 10:07am to Darwin. Based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VBZ Boeing 737-7FE (MSN 34322/1777), named 'Cronulla Beach', of Virgin Australia at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017. Flight VA1845 to Port Hedland, taking off from runway 24 at 3:23pm. One of the two remaining 737-700s in Virgin Australia's fleet. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VBZ Boeing 737-7FE (MSN 34322/1777), named ‘Cronulla Beach’, of Virgin Australia at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
Flight VA1845 to Port Hedland, taking off from runway 24 at 3:23pm. One of the two remaining 737-700s in Virgin Australia’s fleet. Photo © David Eyre
VH-BZG Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 37822/3355) of Virgin Australia, named 'Vivonne Bay', at Perth Airport – Monday 27 February 2017. VA1487 to Broome, taking off from runway 24 at 3:27pm. It has some unusual grey areas on the nose cone. The registration 'BZG' was specially chosen to represent Brett and Zara Godfrey, the former Virgin Blue CEO and his wife - the aircraft was also previously named 'Brett's Jet'. Photo © David Eyre
VH-BZG Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 37822/3355) of Virgin Australia, named ‘Vivonne Bay’, at Perth Airport – Monday 27 February 2017.
VA1487 to Broome, taking off from runway 24 at 3:27pm. It has some unusual grey areas on the nose cone. The registration ‘BZG’ was specially chosen to represent Brett and Zara Godfrey, the former Virgin Blue CEO and his wife – the aircraft was also previously named ‘Brett’s Jet’. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NXH Boeing 717-2K9 (MSN 55055/5014) of QantasLink, at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017. ‘QJET 1814’ to Port Hedland, taking off from runway 24 at 3:45pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NXH Boeing 717-2K9 (MSN 55055/5014) of QantasLink, at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
‘QJET 1814’ to Port Hedland, taking off from runway 24 at 3:45pm. Photo © David Eyre
HS-TQE Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (MSN 38757/287) of Thai Airways, named 'Kosum Phisai' at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017. Taking off from runway 24 at 4:36pm as flight TG482 to Bangkok. Photo © David Eyre
HS-TQE Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (MSN 38757/287) of Thai Airways, named ‘Kosum Phisai’ at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
Taking off from runway 24 at 4:36pm as flight TG482 to Bangkok. Photo © David Eyre
HS-TQE Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (MSN 38757/287) of Thai Airways, named 'Kosum Phisai' at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017. Taking off from runway 24 at 4:36pm as flight TG482 to Bangkok. Photo © David Eyre
HS-TQE Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (MSN 38757/287) of Thai Airways, named ‘Kosum Phisai’ at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
Taking off from runway 24 at 4:36pm as flight TG482 to Bangkok. Photo © David Eyre
HS-TQE Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (MSN 38757/287) of Thai Airways, named 'Kosum Phisai' at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017. Taking off from runway 24 at 4:36pm as flight TG482 to Bangkok. Photo © David Eyre
HS-TQE Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (MSN 38757/287) of Thai Airways, named ‘Kosum Phisai’ at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
Taking off from runway 24 at 4:36pm as flight TG482 to Bangkok. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VNG Airbus A320-232 (MSN 3674) of Tigerair Australia, at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. Flight TT416 to Melbourne, taking off from runway 21 at 5:23pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VNG Airbus A320-232 (MSN 3674) of Tigerair Australia, at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
Flight TT416 to Melbourne, taking off from runway 21 at 5:23pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-BLK Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39654/520) of Etihad at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. Flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi, taking off from runway 21 at 5:13pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-BLK Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39654/520) of Etihad at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
Flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi, taking off from runway 21 at 5:13pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-BLK Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39654/520) of Etihad at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. Flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi, taking off from runway 21 at 5:13pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-BLK Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39654/520) of Etihad at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
Flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi, taking off from runway 21 at 5:13pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-BLK Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39654/520) of Etihad at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. Flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi, taking off from runway 21 at 5:13pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-BLK Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39654/520) of Etihad at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
Flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi, taking off from runway 21 at 5:13pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUE Airbus A380-861 (MSN 217) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:56pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUE Airbus A380-861 (MSN 217) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:56pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUE Airbus A380-861 (MSN 217) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:56pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUE Airbus A380-861 (MSN 217) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:56pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUE Airbus A380-861 (MSN 217) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:56pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUE Airbus A380-861 (MSN 217) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:56pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUE Airbus A380-861 (MSN 217) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:56pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUE Airbus A380-861 (MSN 217) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:56pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUE Airbus A380-861 (MSN 217) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:56pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUE Airbus A380-861 (MSN 217) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:56pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUE Airbus A380-861 (MSN 217) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:56pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUE Airbus A380-861 (MSN 217) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:56pm. Photo © David Eyre
A7-BEE Boeing 777-3DZ ER (MSN 60331/1314) of Qatar Airways at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. Flight QR900 from Doha, on final approach to runway 21 at 6:34pm. Photo © David Eyre
A7-BEE Boeing 777-3DZ ER (MSN 60331/1314) of Qatar Airways at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
Flight QR900 from Doha, on final approach to runway 21 at 6:34pm. Photo © David Eyre
A7-BEE Boeing 777-3DZ ER (MSN 60331/1314) of Qatar Airways at Perth Airport - Mon 27 February 2017. Flight QR900 from Doha, on final approach to runway 21 at 6:34pm. Photo © David Eyre
A7-BEE Boeing 777-3DZ ER (MSN 60331/1314) of Qatar Airways at Perth Airport – Mon 27 February 2017.
Flight QR900 from Doha, on final approach to runway 21 at 6:34pm. Photo © David Eyre
9M-LCD Boeing 737-8GP (MSN 38309/5375) of Malindo Air at Perth Airport – 26 February 2017
On finals for runway 21 at 4:55am as OD155. The flight was originally to be operated by 9M-LNY, however the plane had to return to KUL after departure.
Photo © Marcus Graff
9M-LCD Boeing 737-8GP (MSN 38309/5375) of Malindo Air at Perth Airport – 26 February 2017
Departing off runway 21 at 6:14am as OD156. The flight was originally to be operated by 9M-LNY, however the plane had to return to KUL after departure.
Photo © Marcus Graff
VH-VXB Boeing 737-838 (MSN 28528/364) of Qantas, named 'Yananyi', at Perth Airport - Wed 22 February 2017. This aircraft previously wore a colourful Aboriginal livery and was named 'Yananyi Dreaming'. Following a repaint into standard livery in September 2014, it still bears some Aboriginal art aft of the cockpit window; Ayers Rock/Uluru and a goanna lizard. QF1100 to Newman, taking off runway 24 at 1:45pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VXB Boeing 737-838 (MSN 28528/364) of Qantas, named ‘Yananyi’, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
This aircraft previously wore a colourful Aboriginal livery and was named ‘Yananyi Dreaming’. Following a repaint into standard livery in September 2014, it still bears some Aboriginal art aft of the cockpit window; Ayers Rock/Uluru and a goanna lizard. QF1100 to Newman, taking off runway 24 at 1:45pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-RIO Hawker 800XP (MSN 258594) of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) / “Rio Tinto Life Flight”, at Perth Airport - Wed 22 February 2017. Taking off from runway 24 at 1:49pm, on a flight to Kununurra. Photo © David Eyre
VH-RIO Hawker 800XP (MSN 258594) of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) / “Rio Tinto Life Flight”, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
Taking off from runway 24 at 1:49pm, on a flight to Kununurra. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35DER (MSN 24865/322) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Feb 2017. Departing off runway 24 at 1:55pm to Singapore as 'AERONEX 01 ALPHA'. Being used by the band Guns 'N’ Roses for their ‘Not In This Lifetime…’ world tour. Arrived in Perth at 8:40pm on 19 February 2017. Built in 1990, originally SP-LPA of LOT Polish Airlines, then CS-TRW of EuroAtlantic Airways and then N865AG of Aviation Capital Group. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35DER (MSN 24865/322) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Feb 2017.
Departing off runway 24 at 1:55pm to Singapore as ‘AERONEX 01 ALPHA’. Being used by the band Guns ‘N’ Roses for their ‘Not In This Lifetime…’ world tour. Arrived in Perth at 8:40pm on 19 February 2017. Built in 1990, originally SP-LPA of LOT Polish Airlines, then CS-TRW of EuroAtlantic Airways and then N865AG of Aviation Capital Group. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35DER (MSN 24865/322) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Feb 2017. Departing off runway 24 at 1:55pm to Singapore as 'AERONEX 01 ALPHA'. Being used by the band Guns 'N’ Roses for their ‘Not In This Lifetime…’ world tour. Arrived in Perth at 8:40pm on 19 February 2017. Built in 1990, originally SP-LPA of LOT Polish Airlines, then CS-TRW of EuroAtlantic Airways and then N865AG of Aviation Capital Group. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35DER (MSN 24865/322) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Feb 2017.
Departing off runway 24 at 1:55pm to Singapore as ‘AERONEX 01 ALPHA’. Being used by the band Guns ‘N’ Roses for their ‘Not In This Lifetime…’ world tour. Arrived in Perth at 8:40pm on 19 February 2017. Built in 1990, originally SP-LPA of LOT Polish Airlines, then CS-TRW of EuroAtlantic Airways and then N865AG of Aviation Capital Group. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35DER (MSN 24865/322) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Feb 2017. Departing off runway 24 at 1:55pm to Singapore as 'AERONEX 01 ALPHA'. Being used by the band Guns 'N’ Roses for their ‘Not In This Lifetime…’ world tour. Arrived in Perth at 8:40pm on 19 February 2017. Built in 1990, originally SP-LPA of LOT Polish Airlines, then CS-TRW of EuroAtlantic Airways and then N865AG of Aviation Capital Group. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35DER (MSN 24865/322) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Feb 2017.
Departing off runway 24 at 1:55pm to Singapore as ‘AERONEX 01 ALPHA’. Being used by the band Guns ‘N’ Roses for their ‘Not In This Lifetime…’ world tour. Arrived in Perth at 8:40pm on 19 February 2017. Built in 1990, originally SP-LPA of LOT Polish Airlines, then CS-TRW of EuroAtlantic Airways and then N865AG of Aviation Capital Group. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35D (MSN 24865) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport – 22 Feb 2017
Departing off runway 24 at 2:03pm. The plane is being used by the band Guns N’ Roses for their ‘Not In This Lifetime…’ tour.
Photo © Marcus Graff
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35DER (MSN 24865/322) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Feb 2017. Departing off runway 24 at 1:55pm to Singapore as 'AERONEX 01 ALPHA'. Being used by the band Guns 'N’ Roses for their ‘Not In This Lifetime…’ world tour. Arrived in Perth at 8:40pm on 19 February 2017. Built in 1990, originally SP-LPA of LOT Polish Airlines, then CS-TRW of EuroAtlantic Airways and then N865AG of Aviation Capital Group. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35DER (MSN 24865/322) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Feb 2017.
Departing off runway 24 at 1:55pm to Singapore as ‘AERONEX 01 ALPHA’. Being used by the band Guns ‘N’ Roses for their ‘Not In This Lifetime…’ world tour. Arrived in Perth at 8:40pm on 19 February 2017. Built in 1990, originally SP-LPA of LOT Polish Airlines, then CS-TRW of EuroAtlantic Airways and then N865AG of Aviation Capital Group. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VFQ Airbus A320-232 (MSN 5780) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017. Taking off from runway 24 at 2:06pm as JQ106 to Denpasar (Bali). Photo © David Eyre
VH-VFQ Airbus A320-232 (MSN 5780) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
Taking off from runway 24 at 2:06pm as JQ106 to Denpasar (Bali). Photo © David Eyre
VH-XUB Embraer 120ER Brasilia (MSN 120181) of Skippers Aviation, at Perth Airport - Wed 22 February 2017. Climbing after takeoff at 2:12pm on a flight to Geraldton. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XUB Embraer 120ER Brasilia (MSN 120181) of Skippers Aviation, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
Climbing after takeoff at 2:12pm on a flight to Geraldton. Photo © David Eyre
VH-FKF Fokker 100 (MSN 11365) of Alliance Airlines at Perth Airport - Wed 22 February 2017. "UNITY 186" to Leonora, taking off from runway 24 at 2:31pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-FKF Fokker 100 (MSN 11365) of Alliance Airlines at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
“UNITY 186” to Leonora, taking off from runway 24 at 2:31pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-ZLH SAAB 340B (MSN 340B-376) of Regional Express (REX) at Perth Airport - Wed 22 February 2017. Taking off from runway 24 at 2:32pm as ZL2375 to Esperance. Photo © David Eyre
VH-ZLH SAAB 340B (MSN 340B-376) of Regional Express (REX) at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
Taking off from runway 24 at 2:32pm as ZL2375 to Esperance. Photo © David Eyre
N650ER Gulfstream G650ER (G.VI) (MSN 6210) owned by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation of Savannah, Georgia, USA, at Perth Airport - Wed 22 February 2017. Gulfstream G650ER demonstrator, departing from runway 24 at 2:54pm to Sydney after conducting some local demonstration flights for prospective customers. Built in 2016. Another demonstrator G650ER, also registered N650ER (MSN 6084), visited Perth in October 2014. Photo © David Eyre
N650ER Gulfstream G650ER (G.VI) (MSN 6210) owned by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation of Savannah, Georgia, USA, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
Gulfstream G650ER demonstrator, departing from runway 24 at 2:54pm to Sydney after conducting some local demonstration flights for prospective customers. Built in 2016. Another demonstrator G650ER, also registered N650ER (MSN 6084), visited Perth in October 2014. Photo © David Eyre
N650ER Gulfstream G650ER (G.VI) (MSN 6210) owned by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation of Savannah, Georgia, USA, at Perth Airport - Wed 22 February 2017. Gulfstream G650ER demonstrator, departing from runway 24 at 2:54pm to Sydney after conducting some local demonstration flights for prospective customers. Built in 2016. Another demonstrator G650ER, also registered N650ER (MSN 6084), visited Perth in October 2014. Photo © David Eyre
N650ER Gulfstream G650ER (G.VI) (MSN 6210) owned by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation of Savannah, Georgia, USA, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
Gulfstream G650ER demonstrator, departing from runway 24 at 2:54pm to Sydney after conducting some local demonstration flights for prospective customers. Built in 2016. Another demonstrator G650ER, also registered N650ER (MSN 6084), visited Perth in October 2014. Photo © David Eyre
VH-EBJ Airbus A330-202 (MSN 940) of Qantas, named 'Margaret River', at Perth Airport - Wed 22 February 2017. QF476 to Melbourne, taking off from runway 24 at 3:11pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-EBJ Airbus A330-202 (MSN 940) of Qantas, named ‘Margaret River’, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
QF476 to Melbourne, taking off from runway 24 at 3:11pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NJG British Aerospace 146-200 (MSN E2170) of Cobham Aviation at Perth Airport - Wed 22 February 2017. JETEX 724 to Karara iron ore mine, taking off runway 24 at 3:13pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NJG British Aerospace 146-200 (MSN E2170) of Cobham Aviation at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
JETEX 724 to Karara iron ore mine, taking off runway 24 at 3:13pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NJG British Aerospace 146-200 (MSN E2170) of Cobham Aviation at Perth Airport - Wed 22 February 2017. JETEX 725 from Karara iron ore mine, on approach to runway 24 at 5:11pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NJG British Aerospace 146-200 (MSN E2170) of Cobham Aviation at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
JETEX 725 from Karara iron ore mine, on approach to runway 24 at 5:11pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XFT De Havilland Canada DHC-8-102 Dash 8 (MSN 052) of Skippers Aviation, at Perth Airport - Wed 22 February 2017. Climbing after takeoff from runway 24 at 3:27pm on a FIFO flight to Forestania lithium mine. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XFT De Havilland Canada DHC-8-102 Dash 8 (MSN 052) of Skippers Aviation, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
Climbing after takeoff from runway 24 at 3:27pm on a FIFO flight to Forestania lithium mine. Photo © David Eyre
VH-EBF Airbus A330-202 (MSN 853) of Qantas, named 'King Valley', at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017. QF566 to Sydney, taking off from runway 24 at 3:31pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-EBF Airbus A330-202 (MSN 853) of Qantas, named ‘King Valley’, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
QF566 to Sydney, taking off from runway 24 at 3:31pm. Photo © David Eyre
9V-SFQ Boeing 747-412F (MSN 32901/1369) of Singapore Airlines Cargo at Perth Airport – 22 February 2017 On approach to runway 24 at 4:15pm as SQ7297 from Auckland. Photo © David Eyre
9V-SFQ Boeing 747-412F (MSN 32901/1369) of Singapore Airlines Cargo at Perth Airport – 22 February 2017
On approach to runway 24 at 4:15pm as SQ7297 from Auckland. Photo © David Eyre
9V-SFQ Boeing 747-412F (MSN 32901) of Singapore Airlines Cargo at Perth Airport – 22 February 2017
On short finals for runway 24 at 4:23 pm.
Photo © Marcus Graff
9V-SFQ Boeing 747-412F (MSN 32901/1369) of Singapore Airlines Cargo at Perth Airport – 22 February 2017 On approach to runway 24 at 4:15pm as SQ7297 from Auckland. Photo © David Eyre
9V-SFQ Boeing 747-412F (MSN 32901/1369) of Singapore Airlines Cargo at Perth Airport – 22 February 2017
On approach to runway 24 at 4:15pm as SQ7297 from Auckland. Photo © David Eyre
9V-SFQ Boeing 747-412F (MSN 32901) of Singapore Airlines Cargo at Perth Airport – 22 February 2017
Departing off runway 21 at 6:53 pm carrying equipment for Guns N’ Roses “Not In This Lifetime…” tour.
Photo © Marcus Graff
VH-VXI Boeing 737-838 (MSN 33479/1141) of Qantas, named 'Oodnadatta', at Perth Airport - Tue 11 August 2015. QF793 from Darwin, on approach to runway 24 at 4:24pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VXI Boeing 737-838 (MSN 33479/1141) of Qantas, named ‘Oodnadatta’, at Perth Airport – Tue 11 August 2015.
QF793 from Darwin, on approach to runway 24 at 4:24pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-EBK Airbus A330-202 (MSN 945) of Qantas, named 'Savannah Way' at Perth Airport - Wed 22 February 2017. QF777 from Melbourne, on approach to runway 24 at 4:32pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-EBK Airbus A330-202 (MSN 945) of Qantas, named ‘Savannah Way’ at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
QF777 from Melbourne, on approach to runway 24 at 4:32pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-EBK Airbus A330-202 (MSN 945) of Qantas, named 'Savannah Way' at Perth Airport - Wed 22 February 2017. QF777 from Melbourne, on approach to runway 24 at 4:32pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-EBK Airbus A330-202 (MSN 945) of Qantas, named ‘Savannah Way’ at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
QF777 from Melbourne, on approach to runway 24 at 4:32pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHZ Fokker 100 (MSN 11515) of Qantaslink (Network Aviation) at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017. NETLINK 1643 from Learmonth, on approach to runway 24 at 4:46 pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHZ Fokker 100 (MSN 11515) of Qantaslink (Network Aviation) at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
NETLINK 1643 from Learmonth, on approach to runway 24 at 4:46 pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NJN British Aerospace 146-300 (MSN E3217) of Cobham Aviation, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017. ‘JETEX 975’ from Meekatharra, on approach to runway 24 at 4:58pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NJN British Aerospace 146-300 (MSN E3217) of Cobham Aviation, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
‘JETEX 975’ from Meekatharra, on approach to runway 24 at 4:58pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VYH Boeing 737-838 (MSN 34180/1815) of Qantas, named 'Queanbeyan', at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017. QF595 from Adelaide, on approach to runway 24 at 5:47pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VYH Boeing 737-838 (MSN 34180/1815) of Qantas, named ‘Queanbeyan’, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
QF595 from Adelaide, on approach to runway 24 at 5:47pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VYH Boeing 737-838 (MSN 34180/1815) of Qantas, named 'Queanbeyan', at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017. QF595 from Adelaide, on approach to runway 24 at 5:47pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VYH Boeing 737-838 (MSN 34180/1815) of Qantas, named ‘Queanbeyan’, at Perth Airport – Wed 22 February 2017.
QF595 from Adelaide, on approach to runway 24 at 5:47pm. Photo © David Eyre
N650ER Gulfstream G650ER (MSN 6210) owned by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp at Perth Airport – 21 February 2017. This G650ER demonstrator on finals for runway 24 at 2:50 pm. Built in 2016. Another demonstrator G650ER, also registered N650ER (MSN 6084), visited Perth in October 2014. Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)
N650ER Gulfstream G650ER (MSN 6210) owned by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp at Perth Airport – 21 February 2017.
This G650ER demonstrator on finals for runway 24 at 2:50 pm. Built in 2016. Another demonstrator G650ER, also registered N650ER (MSN 6084), visited Perth in October 2014.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)
N650ER Gulfstream G650ER (MSN 6210) owned by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp at Perth Airport – 21 February 2017. This G650ER demonstrator on finals for runway 24 at 2:50 pm. Built in 2016. Another demonstrator G650ER, also registered N650ER (MSN 6084), visited Perth in October 2014. Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)
N650ER Gulfstream G650ER (MSN 6210) owned by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp at Perth Airport – 21 February 2017.
This G650ER demonstrator on finals for runway 24 at 2:50 pm. Built in 2016. Another demonstrator G650ER, also registered N650ER (MSN 6084), visited Perth in October 2014.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)
VH-PNM Embraer 500 Phenom 100 (MSN 50000206) of Revesco Aviation (temporarily operating for China Southern West Australian Flying College) at Jandakot Airport – 21 February 2017.
VH-PNM Embraer 500 Phenom 100 (MSN 50000206) of Revesco Aviation (temporarily operating for China Southern West Australian Flying College) at Jandakot Airport – 21 February 2017.
Operating with China Southern West Australian Flying College whilst one of their two Phenom 100s, VH-FJP, undergoes maintenance, photographed here taxying in after landing on runway 24R at 1:30 pm. Built in 2010, ex PT-FYZ.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)
VH-PNM Embraer 500 Phenom 100 (MSN 50000206) of Revesco Aviation (temporarily operating for China Southern West Australian Flying College) at Jandakot Airport – 21 February 2017.
VH-PNM Embraer 500 Phenom 100 (MSN 50000206) of Revesco Aviation (temporarily operating for China Southern West Australian Flying College) at Jandakot Airport – 21 February 2017.
Operating with China Southern West Australian Flying College whilst one of their two Phenom 100s, VH-FJP, undergoes maintenance, photographed here taxying in after landing on runway 24R at 1:30 pm. Built in 2010, ex PT-FYZ.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)
VH-NWF Mooney M20J (MSN 24-0587) of Mark Weller, Albany at Jandakot Airport – 21 February 2017.
VH-NWF Mooney M20J (MSN 24-0587) of Mark Weller, Albany at Jandakot Airport – 21 February 2017.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon camera and lenses)
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35D (MSN 24865) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport - 20 Feb 2017
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35D (MSN 24865) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport – 20 Feb 2017
First visit to Perth and is photographed here at the international terminal. The plane is being used by the band Guns N’ Roses for their ‘Not In This Lifetime…’ tour.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35D (MSN 24865) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport - 20 Feb 2017
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35D (MSN 24865) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport – 20 Feb 2017
First visit to Perth and is photographed here at the international terminal. The plane is being used by the band Guns N’ Roses for their ‘Not In This Lifetime…’ tour.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35D (MSN 24865) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport - 20 Feb 2017
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35D (MSN 24865) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport – 20 Feb 2017
First visit to Perth and is photographed here at the international terminal. The plane is being used by the band Guns N’ Roses for their ‘Not In This Lifetime…’ tour.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35D (MSN 24865) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport - 20 Feb 2017
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35D (MSN 24865) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport – 20 Feb 2017
First visit to Perth and is photographed here at the international terminal. The plane is being used by the band Guns N’ Roses for their ‘Not In This Lifetime…’ tour.
Photo © Keith Anderson (Photographed using Canon cameras and lenses)
ZS-NEX Boeing 767-35D (MSN 24865) of Aeronexus Corporate at Perth Airport – 19 Feb 2017
On finals for runway 21 at 8:40pm. The plane is being used by the band Guns N’ Roses for their ‘Not In This Lifetime…’ tour.
Photo © Marcus Graff
Rex Regional Express Saab 340B VH-ZLK (MSN 340B-381) on short finals runway 03 at 0726hrs Sat 18 Feb 2017, inbound from Albany. © Jimmy Leng
Rex Regional Express Saab 340B VH-ZLK (MSN 340B-381) on short finals runway 03 at 0726hrs Sat 18 Feb 2017, inbound from Albany.
© Jimmy Leng
Jetstar A321-231 (WL) VH-VWQ (MSN 7384) operating JQ972 on short finals runway 03 at 0723hrs Sat 18 Feb 2017. Sporting the new Airbus winglets, this was its 2nd visit to PER since entering revenue service on 8 Dec 2016. © Jimmy Leng
Jetstar A321-231 (WL) VH-VWQ (MSN 7384) operating JQ972 on short finals runway 03 at 0723hrs Sat 18 Feb 2017. Sporting the new Airbus winglets, this was its 2nd visit to PER since entering revenue service on 8 Dec 2016.
© Jimmy Leng
Control Tower at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Pre-dawn photo of the tower. Photo © David Eyre
Control Tower at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Pre-dawn photo of the tower. Photo © David Eyre
Royal Air Force A330-243 MRTT KC2 Voyager (MSN 1046) ZZ330 on short finals runway 21 PER at 0621hrs Thu 16 Feb 2017 from Nairobi, Kenya. The aircraft departed PER in the early hours of Fri 17 Feb 2017. © Jimmy Leng
Royal Air Force A330-243 MRTT KC2 Voyager (MSN 1046) ZZ330 on short finals runway 21 PER at 0621hrs Thu 16 Feb 2017 from Nairobi, Kenya.
The aircraft departed PER in the early hours of Fri 17 Feb 2017.
© Jimmy Leng
ZZ330 Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. First visit to Perth. Landing on runway 21 at 6:22am from Nairobi, Kenya as ASCOT 2728. It departed 2:59am on Friday 17 February 2017, to Diego Garcia as ASCOT 2729. The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton in the UK. The RAF operates two versions - the Voyager KC2 is a two-point tanker, equipped with a Flight Refuelling Limited Mk32B 900E pod under each wing - as the A330 shares the same wing as the four-engine A340, there is a pre-strengthened location available for mounting the wing refuelling pods. The Voyager KC3 is a three-point tanker with an additional centreline hose for larger ‘receiver’ aircraft. The fuel is carried within the existing wing and fuselage tanks. The cabin seats up to 291 personnel, and the underfloor cargo hold can carry freight on pallets. Photo © David Eyre
ZZ330 Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
First visit to Perth. Landing on runway 21 at 6:22am from Nairobi, Kenya as ASCOT 2728. It departed 2:59am on Friday 17 February 2017, to Diego Garcia as ASCOT 2729. The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton in the UK. The RAF operates two versions – the Voyager KC2 is a two-point tanker, equipped with a Flight Refuelling Limited Mk32B 900E pod under each wing – as the A330 shares the same wing as the four-engine A340, there is a pre-strengthened location available for mounting the wing refuelling pods. The Voyager KC3 is a three-point tanker with an additional centreline hose for larger ‘receiver’ aircraft. The fuel is carried within the existing wing and fuselage tanks. The cabin seats up to 291 personnel, and the underfloor cargo hold can carry freight on pallets. Photo © David Eyre
ZZ330 Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. First visit to Perth. Taxying in at 6:28am from Nairobi, Kenya as ASCOT 2728. It departed 2:59am on Friday 17 February 2017, to Diego Garcia as ASCOT 2729. The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton in the UK. The RAF operates two versions - the Voyager KC2 is a two-point tanker, equipped with a Flight Refuelling Limited Mk32B 900E pod under each wing - as the A330 shares the same wing as the four-engine A340, there is a pre-strengthened location available for mounting the wing refuelling pods. The Voyager KC3 is a three-point tanker with an additional centreline hose for larger ‘receiver’ aircraft. The fuel is carried within the existing wing and fuselage tanks. The cabin seats up to 291 personnel, and the underfloor cargo hold can carry freight on pallets. Photo © David Eyre
ZZ330 Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
First visit to Perth. Taxying in at 6:28am from Nairobi, Kenya as ASCOT 2728. It departed 2:59am on Friday 17 February 2017, to Diego Garcia as ASCOT 2729. The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton in the UK. The RAF operates two versions – the Voyager KC2 is a two-point tanker, equipped with a Flight Refuelling Limited Mk32B 900E pod under each wing – as the A330 shares the same wing as the four-engine A340, there is a pre-strengthened location available for mounting the wing refuelling pods. The Voyager KC3 is a three-point tanker with an additional centreline hose for larger ‘receiver’ aircraft. The fuel is carried within the existing wing and fuselage tanks. The cabin seats up to 291 personnel, and the underfloor cargo hold can carry freight on pallets. Photo © David Eyre
ZZ330 Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. First visit to Perth. Taxying in at 6:29am from Nairobi, Kenya as ASCOT 2728. It departed 2:59am on Friday 17 February 2017, to Diego Garcia as ASCOT 2729. The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton in the UK. The RAF operates two versions - the Voyager KC2 is a two-point tanker, equipped with a Flight Refuelling Limited Mk32B 900E pod under each wing - as the A330 shares the same wing as the four-engine A340, there is a pre-strengthened location available for mounting the wing refuelling pods. The Voyager KC3 is a three-point tanker with an additional centreline hose for larger ‘receiver’ aircraft. The fuel is carried within the existing wing and fuselage tanks. The cabin seats up to 291 personnel, and the underfloor cargo hold can carry freight on pallets. Photo © David Eyre
ZZ330 Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
First visit to Perth. Taxying in at 6:29am from Nairobi, Kenya as ASCOT 2728. It departed 2:59am on Friday 17 February 2017, to Diego Garcia as ASCOT 2729. The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton in the UK. The RAF operates two versions – the Voyager KC2 is a two-point tanker, equipped with a Flight Refuelling Limited Mk32B 900E pod under each wing – as the A330 shares the same wing as the four-engine A340, there is a pre-strengthened location available for mounting the wing refuelling pods. The Voyager KC3 is a three-point tanker with an additional centreline hose for larger ‘receiver’ aircraft. The fuel is carried within the existing wing and fuselage tanks. The cabin seats up to 291 personnel, and the underfloor cargo hold can carry freight on pallets. Photo © David Eyre
ZZ330 Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. First visit to Perth. Taxying in at 6:29am from Nairobi, Kenya as ASCOT 2728. It departed 2:59am on Friday 17 February 2017, to Diego Garcia as ASCOT 2729. The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton in the UK. The RAF operates two versions - the Voyager KC2 is a two-point tanker, equipped with a Flight Refuelling Limited Mk32B 900E pod under each wing - as the A330 shares the same wing as the four-engine A340, there is a pre-strengthened location available for mounting the wing refuelling pods. The Voyager KC3 is a three-point tanker with an additional centreline hose for larger ‘receiver’ aircraft. The fuel is carried within the existing wing and fuselage tanks. The cabin seats up to 291 personnel, and the underfloor cargo hold can carry freight on pallets. Behind is A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 of Emirates, which was supposed to depart the previous night but went unserviceable. Photo © David Eyre
ZZ330 Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
First visit to Perth. Taxying in at 6:30am from Nairobi, Kenya as ASCOT 2728. It departed 2:59am on Friday 17 February 2017, to Diego Garcia as ASCOT 2729. The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton in the UK. The RAF operates two versions – the Voyager KC2 is a two-point tanker, equipped with a Flight Refuelling Limited Mk32B 900E pod under each wing – as the A330 shares the same wing as the four-engine A340, there is a pre-strengthened location available for mounting the wing refuelling pods. The Voyager KC3 is a three-point tanker with an additional centreline hose for larger ‘receiver’ aircraft. The fuel is carried within the existing wing and fuselage tanks. The cabin seats up to 291 personnel, and the underfloor cargo hold can carry freight on pallets. Behind is A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 of Emirates, which was supposed to depart the previous night but went unserviceable. Photo © David Eyre
ZZ330 Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. First visit to Perth. Taxying in at 6:29am from Nairobi, Kenya as ASCOT 2728. It departed 2:59am on Friday 17 February 2017, to Diego Garcia as ASCOT 2729. The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton in the UK. The RAF operates two versions - the Voyager KC2 is a two-point tanker, equipped with a Flight Refuelling Limited Mk32B 900E pod under each wing - as the A330 shares the same wing as the four-engine A340, there is a pre-strengthened location available for mounting the wing refuelling pods. The Voyager KC3 is a three-point tanker with an additional centreline hose for larger ‘receiver’ aircraft. The fuel is carried within the existing wing and fuselage tanks. The cabin seats up to 291 personnel, and the underfloor cargo hold can carry freight on pallets. Behind is A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 of Emirates, which was supposed to depart the previous night but went unserviceable. Photo © David Eyre
ZZ330 Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
First visit to Perth. Taxying in at 6:30am from Nairobi, Kenya as ASCOT 2728. It departed 2:59am on Friday 17 February 2017, to Diego Garcia as ASCOT 2729. The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton in the UK. The RAF operates two versions – the Voyager KC2 is a two-point tanker, equipped with a Flight Refuelling Limited Mk32B 900E pod under each wing – as the A330 shares the same wing as the four-engine A340, there is a pre-strengthened location available for mounting the wing refuelling pods. The Voyager KC3 is a three-point tanker with an additional centreline hose for larger ‘receiver’ aircraft. The fuel is carried within the existing wing and fuselage tanks. The cabin seats up to 291 personnel, and the underfloor cargo hold can carry freight on pallets. Behind is A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 of Emirates, which was supposed to depart the previous night but went unserviceable. Photo © David Eyre
ZZ330 Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. First visit to Perth. Taxying in at 6:31am from Nairobi, Kenya as ASCOT 2728. It departed 2:59am on Friday 17 February 2017, to Diego Garcia as ASCOT 2729. The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton in the UK. The RAF operates two versions - the Voyager KC2 is a two-point tanker, equipped with a Flight Refuelling Limited Mk32B 900E pod under each wing - as the A330 shares the same wing as the four-engine A340, there is a pre-strengthened location available for mounting the wing refuelling pods. The Voyager KC3 is a three-point tanker with an additional centreline hose for larger ‘receiver’ aircraft. The fuel is carried within the existing wing and fuselage tanks. The cabin seats up to 291 personnel, and the underfloor cargo hold can carry freight on pallets. Photo © David Eyre
ZZ330 Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
First visit to Perth. Taxying in at 6:31am from Nairobi, Kenya as ASCOT 2728. It departed 2:59am on Friday 17 February 2017, to Diego Garcia as ASCOT 2729. The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton in the UK. The RAF operates two versions – the Voyager KC2 is a two-point tanker, equipped with a Flight Refuelling Limited Mk32B 900E pod under each wing – as the A330 shares the same wing as the four-engine A340, there is a pre-strengthened location available for mounting the wing refuelling pods. The Voyager KC3 is a three-point tanker with an additional centreline hose for larger ‘receiver’ aircraft. The fuel is carried within the existing wing and fuselage tanks. The cabin seats up to 291 personnel, and the underfloor cargo hold can carry freight on pallets. Photo © David Eyre
ZZ330 Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. First visit to Perth. Taxying in at 6:31am from Nairobi, Kenya as ASCOT 2728, to park at Bay 160. It departed 2:59am on Friday 17 February 2017, to Diego Garcia as ASCOT 2729. The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton in the UK. The RAF operates two versions - the Voyager KC2 is a two-point tanker, equipped with a Flight Refuelling Limited Mk32B 900E pod under each wing - as the A330 shares the same wing as the four-engine A340, there is a pre-strengthened location available for mounting the wing refuelling pods. The Voyager KC3 is a three-point tanker with an additional centreline hose for larger ‘receiver’ aircraft. The fuel is carried within the existing wing and fuselage tanks. The cabin seats up to 291 personnel, and the underfloor cargo hold can carry freight on pallets. Photo © David Eyre
ZZ330 Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
First visit to Perth. Taxying in at 6:31am from Nairobi, Kenya as ASCOT 2728, to park at Bay 160. It departed 2:59am on Friday 17 February 2017, to Diego Garcia as ASCOT 2729. The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton in the UK. The RAF operates two versions – the Voyager KC2 is a two-point tanker, equipped with a Flight Refuelling Limited Mk32B 900E pod under each wing – as the A330 shares the same wing as the four-engine A340, there is a pre-strengthened location available for mounting the wing refuelling pods. The Voyager KC3 is a three-point tanker with an additional centreline hose for larger ‘receiver’ aircraft. The fuel is carried within the existing wing and fuselage tanks. The cabin seats up to 291 personnel, and the underfloor cargo hold can carry freight on pallets. Photo © David Eyre
B-6516 Airbus A330-223 (MSN 1129) of China Southern Airlines, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Landing on runway 21 at 6:11am as CZ319 from Guangzhou. Photo © David Eyre
B-6516 Airbus A330-223 (MSN 1129) of China Southern Airlines, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Landing on runway 21 at 6:11am as CZ319 from Guangzhou. Photo © David Eyre
Three different types of A330 in one photo. B-6516 Airbus A330-223 (MSN 1129) of China Southern Airlines, 9V-STY Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1453) of Singapore Airlines, and Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. B-6516 departed at 7:46am as CZ320 to Guangzhou. 9V-STY is about to taxy out as SQ224 to Singapore at 6:48am, and behind is ZZ330, which was on its first visit to Perth, having arrived from Nairobi. Photo © David Eyre
Three different types of A330 in one photo. B-6516 Airbus A330-223 (MSN 1129) of China Southern Airlines, 9V-STY Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1453) of Singapore Airlines, and Airbus Voyager KC2 (A330-243 MRTT) (MSN 1046) of 10 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
B-6516 departed at 7:46am as CZ320 to Guangzhou. 9V-STY is about to taxy out as SQ224 to Singapore at 6:48am, and behind is ZZ330, which was on its first visit to Perth, having arrived from Nairobi. Photo © David Eyre
9M-XXE Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1075) of AirAsia X, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Pushing back from Bay 155 as flight D7 237 to Kuala Lumpur. Photo © David Eyre
9M-XXE Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1075) of AirAsia X, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Pushing back from Bay 155 as flight D7 237 to Kuala Lumpur. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EBY Boeing 777-31H ER (MSN 33864/622) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Flight EK425 to Dubai about to taxy out for departure at 6:43am, nearly an hour later than scheduled. Behind it is A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 of Emirates, which was supposed to depart as EK421 the previous night but was unserviceable - it departed at 6:08pm today. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EBY Boeing 777-31H ER (MSN 33864/622) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Flight EK425 to Dubai about to taxy out for departure at 6:43am, nearly an hour later than scheduled. Behind it is A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 of Emirates, which was supposed to depart as EK421 the previous night but was unserviceable – it departed at 6:08pm today. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EBY Boeing 777-31H ER (MSN 33864/622) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Flight EK425 to Dubai about to taxy out for departure at 6:43am, nearly an hour later than scheduled. Behind it is A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 of Emirates, which was supposed to depart as EK421 the previous night but was unserviceable - it departed at 6:08pm today. Taking off on runway 21 behind is 9M-XXE Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1075) of AirAsia X as D7 237 to Kuala Lumpur. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EBY Boeing 777-31H ER (MSN 33864/622) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Flight EK425 to Dubai about to taxy out for departure at 6:43am, nearly an hour later than scheduled. Behind it is A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 of Emirates, which was supposed to depart as EK421 the previous night but was unserviceable – it departed at 6:08pm today. Taking off on runway 21 behind is 9M-XXE Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1075) of AirAsia X as D7 237 to Kuala Lumpur. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VUG Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 34438/1948), named 'Jasmine Tasman', of Virgin Australia, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. VA719 from Adelaide, on approach to runway 24 at 3:25pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VUG Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 34438/1948), named ‘Jasmine Tasman’, of Virgin Australia, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
VA719 from Adelaide, on approach to runway 24 at 3:25pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VUG Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 34438/1948), named 'Jasmine Tasman', of Virgin Australia, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. VA719 from Adelaide, on approach to runway 24 at 3:25pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VUG Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 34438/1948), named ‘Jasmine Tasman’, of Virgin Australia, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
VA719 from Adelaide, on approach to runway 24 at 3:25pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHA Fokker 100 (MSN 11490) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. 'NETLINK 1615' from Port Hedland, on approach to runway 24 at 3:30pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHA Fokker 100 (MSN 11490) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
‘NETLINK 1615’ from Port Hedland, on approach to runway 24 at 3:30pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHA Fokker 100 (MSN 11490) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. 'NETLINK 1615' from Port Hedland, on approach to runway 24 at 3:30pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHA Fokker 100 (MSN 11490) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
‘NETLINK 1615’ from Port Hedland, on approach to runway 24 at 3:30pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VXM Boeing 737-838 (MSN 33483/1177) of Qantas, named 'Mount Hotham', at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. QF718 to Canberra, taking off from runway 24 at 4:01pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VXM Boeing 737-838 (MSN 33483/1177) of Qantas, named ‘Mount Hotham’, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
QF718 to Canberra, taking off from runway 24 at 4:01pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NPU Fokker 100 (MSN 11502) of QantasLink (Network Aviation) at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Delivered to Perth on 7 November 2016, ex PH-EZN (Fokker test registration), N1469D (American Airlines), PH-ZFE (Fokker), OE-LVB (Austrian Airlines). Photo © David Eyre
VH-NPU Fokker 100 (MSN 11502) of QantasLink (Network Aviation) at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Delivered to Perth on 7 November 2016, ex PH-EZN (Fokker test registration), N1469D (American Airlines), PH-ZFE (Fokker), OE-LVB (Austrian Airlines). Photo © David Eyre
VH-VBZ Boeing 737-7FE (MSN 34322/1777), named 'Cronulla Beach', of Virgin Australia at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017. Flight VA1855 to Kalgoorlie, taking off from runway 24 at 4:07pm. One of the two remaining 737-700s in Virgin Australia's fleet. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VBZ Boeing 737-7FE (MSN 34322/1777), named ‘Cronulla Beach’, of Virgin Australia at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Flight VA1855 to Kalgoorlie, taking off from runway 24 at 4:07pm. One of the two remaining 737-700s in Virgin Australia’s fleet. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VUH Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 34440/2003) named 'Lady Rebecca', of Virgin Australia, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Flight VA466 from Brisbane, slowing down after landing on runway 24 at 4:12pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VUH Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 34440/2003) named ‘Lady Rebecca’, of Virgin Australia, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Flight VA466 from Brisbane, slowing down after landing on runway 24 at 4:12pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VUH Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 34440/2003) named 'Lady Rebecca', of Virgin Australia, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Flight VA471 to Brisbane, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 5:24pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VUH Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 34440/2003) named ‘Lady Rebecca’, of Virgin Australia, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Flight VA471 to Brisbane, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 5:24pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-ZLC SAAB 340B (MSN 340B-373) of Regional Express (REX) at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Taking off from runway 24 at 4:22pm as flight ZL2131 to Albany. Photo © David Eyre
VH-ZLC SAAB 340B (MSN 340B-373) of Regional Express (REX) at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Taking off from runway 24 at 4:22pm as flight ZL2131 to Albany. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XWT Fokker 100 (MSN 11338) of Alliance Airlines at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017. Taking off from runway 24 at 4:27pm as “UNITY 814” to Leinster, the site of BHP-Billiton's nickel mine. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XWT Fokker 100 (MSN 11338) of Alliance Airlines at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Taking off from runway 24 at 4:27pm as “UNITY 814” to Leinster, the site of BHP-Billiton’s nickel mine. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NYA Beech 1900D (MSN UE-4) of Maroomba Airlines (Nantay Pty Ltd) at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Taking off from runway 24 at 4:29pm to Golden Grove mine. Built in 1992, ex ZS-CHR, V5-OWN, ZS-OWN, N4ZV, N304YV. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NYA Beech 1900D (MSN UE-4) of Maroomba Airlines (Nantay Pty Ltd) at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Taking off from runway 24 at 4:29pm to Golden Grove mine. Built in 1992, ex ZS-CHR, V5-OWN, ZS-OWN, N4ZV, N304YV. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XZK Boeing 737-838 (MSN 39366/4705) of Qantas, named 'Cook', at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017. QF594 to Brisbane, taking off from runway 24 at 4:50pm, as runway 21 was closed for installation of Category III lighting. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XZK Boeing 737-838 (MSN 39366/4705) of Qantas, named ‘Cook’, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
QF594 to Brisbane, taking off from runway 24 at 4:50pm, as runway 21 was closed for installation of Category III lighting. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VGY Airbus A320-232 (MSN 4177) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. JQ975 to Adelaide, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 5:19pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VGY Airbus A320-232 (MSN 4177) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
JQ975 to Adelaide, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 5:19pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VGY Airbus A320-232 (MSN 4177) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. JQ975 to Adelaide, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 5:19pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VGY Airbus A320-232 (MSN 4177) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
JQ975 to Adelaide, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 5:19pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XZN Boeing 737-838 (MSN 44575/5060), of Qantas, named 'Wagga Wagga', at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Flight QF1356 to Ginbata/Roy Hill iron ore mine, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 5:29pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XZN Boeing 737-838 (MSN 44575/5060), of Qantas, named ‘Wagga Wagga’, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Flight QF1356 to Ginbata/Roy Hill iron ore mine, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 5:29pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUK Airbus A380-861 (MSN 223) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017. Flight EK420 from Dubai, taxying off runway 21 after landing at 5:35pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUK Airbus A380-861 (MSN 223) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Flight EK420 from Dubai, taxying off runway 21 after landing at 5:35pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUK Airbus A380-861 (MSN 223) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017. Flight EK420 from Dubai, taxying off runway 21 after landing at 5:35pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUK Airbus A380-861 (MSN 223) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Flight EK420 from Dubai, taxying off runway 21 after landing at 5:35pm. Photo © David Eyre
PK-GNI Boeing 737-86N (MSN 41267/4957) of Garuda Indonesia at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017. GA725 to Jakarta, taking off from runway 21 at 5:55pm. Photo © David Eyre
PK-GNI Boeing 737-86N (MSN 41267/4957) of Garuda Indonesia at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
GA725 to Jakarta, taking off from runway 21 at 5:55pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 (MSN 220) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Originally departed Perth bound for Dubai the previous night as EK421, but returned to Perth nearly 4 hours later with a technical problem. Seen here parked at Bay 163. The aircraft eventually departed as EK421D at 6:07pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 (MSN 220) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Originally departed Perth bound for Dubai the previous night as EK421, but returned to Perth nearly 4 hours later with a technical problem. Seen here parked at Bay 163. The aircraft eventually departed as EK421D at 6:07pm. Photo © David Eyre
Emirates A6-EUH A380-800 (MSN 220) departing PER for Dubai as EK421D on runway 21 in a rare PER evening departure at 1807hrs Thu 16 Feb 2017. The aircraft originally departed PER bound for Dubai the previous night but returned to PER several hours later © Jimmy Leng
Emirates A6-EUH A380-800 (MSN 220) departing PER for Dubai as EK421D on runway 21 in a rare PER evening departure at 1807hrs Thu 16 Feb 2017.
The aircraft originally departed PER bound for Dubai the previous night but returned to PER several hours later
© Jimmy Leng
Emirates A6-EUH A380-800 (MSN 220) departing PER for Dubai as EK421D on runway 21 in a rare PER evening departure at 1807hrs Thu 16 Feb 2017. The aircraft originally departed PER bound for Dubai the previous night but returned to PER several hours later © Jimmy Leng
Emirates A6-EUH A380-800 (MSN 220) departing PER for Dubai as EK421D on runway 21 in a rare PER evening departure at 1807hrs Thu 16 Feb 2017.
The aircraft originally departed PER bound for Dubai the previous night but returned to PER several hours later
© Jimmy Leng
A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 (MSN 220) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Originally departed Perth bound for Dubai the previous night as EK421, but returned to Perth nearly 4 hours later with a technical problem. The aircraft eventually departed as EK421D at 6:07pm as seen here on take-off from runway 21. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 (MSN 220) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Originally departed Perth bound for Dubai the previous night as EK421, but returned to Perth nearly 4 hours later with a technical problem. The aircraft eventually departed as EK421D at 6:07pm as seen here on take-off from runway 21. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 (MSN 220) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Originally departed Perth bound for Dubai the previous night as EK421, but returned to Perth nearly 4 hours later with a technical problem. The aircraft eventually departed as EK421D at 6:07pm as seen here on take-off from runway 21. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 (MSN 220) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Originally departed Perth bound for Dubai the previous night as EK421, but returned to Perth nearly 4 hours later with a technical problem. The aircraft eventually departed as EK421D at 6:07pm as seen here on take-off from runway 21. Photo © David Eyre
Emirates A6-EUH A380-800 (MSN 220) departing PER for Dubai as EK421D on runway 21 in a rare PER evening departure at 1807hrs Thu 16 Feb 2017. The aircraft originally departed PER bound for Dubai the previous night but returned to PER several hours later © Jimmy Leng
Emirates A6-EUH A380-800 (MSN 220) departing PER for Dubai as EK421D on runway 21 in a rare PER evening departure at 1807hrs Thu 16 Feb 2017.
The aircraft originally departed PER bound for Dubai the previous night but returned to PER several hours later
© Jimmy Leng
A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 (MSN 220) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Originally departed Perth bound for Dubai the previous night as EK421, but returned to Perth nearly 4 hours later with a technical problem. The aircraft eventually departed as EK421D at 6:07pm as seen here on take-off from runway 21. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUH Airbus A380-861 (MSN 220) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Originally departed Perth bound for Dubai the previous night as EK421, but returned to Perth nearly 4 hours later with a technical problem. The aircraft eventually departed as EK421D at 6:07pm as seen here on take-off from runway 21. Photo © David Eyre
9V-OJB Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37113/272) of Scoot, named 'Barry', at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. Flight TZ8 from Singapore, taxying off runway 21 after landing at 6:12pm. Photo © David Eyre
9V-OJB Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 37113/272) of Scoot, named ‘Barry’, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
Flight TZ8 from Singapore, taxying off runway 21 after landing at 6:12pm. Photo © David Eyre
A7-BAF Boeing 777-3DZER (MSN 37661/815) of Qatar Airways, named "Bu Samra", in Oneworld livery, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. QR900 from Doha exiting runway 21 after landing at 6.14pm. Photo © David Eyre
A7-BAF Boeing 777-3DZER (MSN 37661/815) of Qatar Airways, named “Bu Samra”, in Oneworld livery, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
QR900 from Doha exiting runway 21 after landing at 6.14pm. Photo © David Eyre
A7-BAF Boeing 777-3DZER (MSN 37661/815) of Qatar Airways, named "Bu Samra", in Oneworld livery, at Perth Airport - Thu 16 February 2017. QR900 from Doha exiting runway 21 after landing at 6.14pm. Photo © David Eyre
A7-BAF Boeing 777-3DZER (MSN 37661/815) of Qatar Airways, named “Bu Samra”, in Oneworld livery, at Perth Airport – Thu 16 February 2017.
QR900 from Doha exiting runway 21 after landing at 6.14pm. Photo © David Eyre
3B-NBM Airbus A330-202 (MSN 883) of Air Mauritius at Perth Airport – 15 February 2017. MK440 on final approach to runway 06 arriving from Mauritius. © Ben Cambridge
VH-LNY Maule M-7-235B Super Rocket (MSN 23040C) owned by Stephen Kox of Wantirna, Victoria, at Meekatharra Airport - Mon 13 February 2017. Refuelling en route from Exmouth to Melbourne. Built in 1997, ex VH-AUK, VH-DRE. Photo © Geoff Carberry
VH-LNY Maule M-7-235B Super Rocket (MSN 23040C) owned by Stephen Kox of Wantirna, Victoria, at Meekatharra Airport – Mon 13 February 2017.
Refuelling en route from Exmouth to Melbourne. Built in 1997, ex VH-AUK, VH-DRE. Photo © Geoff Carberry
VH-LNY Maule M-7-235B Super Rocket (MSN 23040C) owned by Stephen Kox of Wantirna, Victoria, at Meekatharra Airport - Mon 13 February 2017. Refuelling en route from Exmouth to Melbourne. Built in 1997, ex VH-AUK, VH-DRE. Photo © Geoff Carberry
VH-LNY Maule M-7-235B Super Rocket (MSN 23040C) owned by Stephen Kox of Wantirna, Victoria, at Meekatharra Airport – Mon 13 February 2017.
Refuelling en route from Exmouth to Melbourne. Built in 1997, ex VH-AUK, VH-DRE. Photo © Geoff Carberry
VH-NHJ Fokker 100 (MSN 11464) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. NETLINK 1618 from Geraldton, landing on Runway 06 at 9:17am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHJ Fokker 100 (MSN 11464) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
NETLINK 1618 from Geraldton, landing on Runway 06 at 9:17am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XFJ Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1561) of Virgin Australia, named 'Gnaraloo Bay', at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. Flight VA467 to Brisbane, lining up on runway 06 at 9:23am for take-off. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XFJ Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1561) of Virgin Australia, named ‘Gnaraloo Bay’, at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight VA467 to Brisbane, lining up on runway 06 at 9:23am for take-off. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XFJ Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1561) of Virgin Australia, named 'Gnaraloo Bay', at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. Flight VA467 to Brisbane, lining up on runway 06 at 9:23am for take-off. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XFJ Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1561) of Virgin Australia, named ‘Gnaraloo Bay’, at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight VA467 to Brisbane, lining up on runway 06 at 9:23am for take-off. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XNE Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 (MSN 5647) owned by Cobham SAR Services Pty Ltd, operated for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), at Perth Airport - Sat 11 February 2017. ** First visit to Perth ** Arriving from Cairns on runway 06 at 9:34am. Used for search and rescue. The long radome under the forward fuselage is a multi mode search radar, whilst the smaller fairing just in front of it contains a search and rescue direction finder. It will also soon be fitted with an electro-optical turret just behind the main wheel bays. Built in 2006, ex C-FMUS, N337FX, C-GLXF. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XNE Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 (MSN 5647) owned by Cobham SAR Services Pty Ltd, operated for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
** First visit to Perth ** Arriving from Cairns on runway 06 at 9:34am. Used for search and rescue. The long radome under the forward fuselage is a multi mode search radar, whilst the smaller fairing just in front of it contains a search and rescue direction finder. It will also soon be fitted with an electro-optical turret just behind the main wheel bays. Built in 2006, ex C-FMUS, N337FX, C-GLXF. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XNE Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 (MSN 5647) owned by Cobham SAR Services Pty Ltd, operated for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), at Perth Airport - Sat 11 February 2017. ** First visit to Perth ** Arriving from Cairns on runway 06 at 9:34am. Used for search and rescue. The long radome under the forward fuselage is a multi mode search radar, whilst the smaller fairing just in front of it contains a search and rescue direction finder. It will also soon be fitted with an electro-optical turret just behind the main wheel bays. Built in 2006, ex C-FMUS, N337FX, C-GLXF. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XNE Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 (MSN 5647) owned by Cobham SAR Services Pty Ltd, operated for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
** First visit to Perth ** Arriving from Cairns on runway 06 at 9:34am. Used for search and rescue. The long radome under the forward fuselage is a multi mode search radar, whilst the smaller fairing just in front of it contains a search and rescue direction finder. It will also soon be fitted with an electro-optical turret just behind the main wheel bays. Built in 2006, ex C-FMUS, N337FX, C-GLXF. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XNE Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 (MSN 5647) owned by Cobham SAR Services Pty Ltd, operated for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), at Perth Airport - Sat 11 February 2017. ** First visit to Perth ** Arriving from Cairns on runway 06 at 9:34am. Used for search and rescue. The long radome under the forward fuselage is a multi mode search radar, whilst the smaller fairing just in front of it contains a search and rescue direction finder. It will also soon be fitted with an electro-optical turret just behind the main wheel bays. Built in 2006, ex C-FMUS, N337FX, C-GLXF. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XNE Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 (MSN 5647) owned by Cobham SAR Services Pty Ltd, operated for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
** First visit to Perth ** Arriving from Cairns on runway 06 at 9:34am. Used for search and rescue. The long radome under the forward fuselage is a multi mode search radar, whilst the smaller fairing just in front of it contains a search and rescue direction finder. It will also soon be fitted with an electro-optical turret just behind the main wheel bays. Built in 2006, ex C-FMUS, N337FX, C-GLXF. Photo © David Eyre
VH-YFQ Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 41010/4494) of Virgin Australia, named 'Whiting Beach', at Perth Airport - Sat 11 February 2017. VA679 from Melbourne, landing on runway 06 at 10:06am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-YFQ Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 41010/4494) of Virgin Australia, named ‘Whiting Beach’, at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
VA679 from Melbourne, landing on runway 06 at 10:06am. Photo © David Eyre
PK-AZE Airbus A320-216 (MSN 5098) of Indonesia AirAsia, at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. Flight QZ534 from Denpasar (Bali), landing on runway 06 at 10:33am. Photo © David Eyre
PK-AZE Airbus A320-216 (MSN 5098) of Indonesia AirAsia, at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight QZ534 from Denpasar (Bali), landing on runway 06 at 10:33am. Photo © David Eyre
PK-AZE Airbus A320-216 (MSN 5098) of Indonesia AirAsia, at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. Flight QZ535 to Denpasar (Bali), lining up on runway 06 for take-off at 11:35am. Photo © David Eyre
PK-AZE Airbus A320-216 (MSN 5098) of Indonesia AirAsia, at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight QZ535 to Denpasar (Bali), lining up on runway 06 for take-off at 11:35am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHI Fokker 100 (MSN 11479) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. 'NETLINK 1606' from Kalgoorlie, about to land on runway 06 at 10:50am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHI Fokker 100 (MSN 11479) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
‘NETLINK 1606’ from Kalgoorlie, about to land on runway 06 at 10:50am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHM Fokker 100 (MSN 11449) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. Landing on runway 06 as 'NETLINK 1623' from Newman, at 10:50am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHM Fokker 100 (MSN 11449) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Landing on runway 06 as ‘NETLINK 1623’ from Newman, at 10:50am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-ZLQ Saab 340B (MSN 340B-370) of Regional Express Airlines (Rex), at Perth Airport - Sat 11 February 2017. Flight ZL2114 from Albany, about to land on runway 06 at 11:19am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-ZLQ Saab 340B (MSN 340B-370) of Regional Express Airlines (Rex), at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight ZL2114 from Albany, about to land on runway 06 at 11:19am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-ZLQ Saab 340B (MSN 340B-370) of Regional Express Airlines (Rex), at Perth Airport - Sat 11 February 2017. Flight ZL2114 from Albany, about to land on runway 06 at 11:19am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-ZLQ Saab 340B (MSN 340B-370) of Regional Express Airlines (Rex), at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight ZL2114 from Albany, about to land on runway 06 at 11:19am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-EBB Airbus A330-202 (MSN 522) named 'Albany', of Qantas, at Perth Airport - Sat 11 February 2017. Flight QF598 to Brisbane, lining up on runway 06 for take-off at 11:31am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-EBB Airbus A330-202 (MSN 522) named ‘Albany’, of Qantas, at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight QF598 to Brisbane, lining up on runway 06 for take-off at 11:31am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-EBB Airbus A330-202 (MSN 522) named 'Albany', of Qantas, at Perth Airport - Sat 11 February 2017. Flight QF598 to Brisbane, lining up on runway 06 for take-off at 11:31am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-EBB Airbus A330-202 (MSN 522) named ‘Albany’, of Qantas, at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight QF598 to Brisbane, lining up on runway 06 for take-off at 11:31am. Photo © David Eyre
VH-YFW Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 41037) of Virgin Australia, named 'Turqoise Bay', at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. VA464 from Brisbane, about to land on runway 06 at 12:16 pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-YFW Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 41037) of Virgin Australia, named ‘Turqoise Bay’, at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
VA464 from Brisbane, about to land on runway 06 at 12:16 pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VFX Airbus A320-232 (WL) (MSN 5871) of Jetstar at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. Flight JQ117 from Denpasar (Bali), about to land on runway 06 at 12:20pm. VH-VFX formerly wore “Kung Fu Panda 3” movie decals. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VFX Airbus A320-232 (WL) (MSN 5871) of Jetstar at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight JQ117 from Denpasar (Bali), about to land on runway 06 at 12:20pm. VH-VFX formerly wore “Kung Fu Panda 3” movie decals. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VFX Airbus A320-232 (WL) (MSN 5871) of Jetstar at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. Flight JQ117 from Denpasar (Bali), about to land on runway 06 at 12:20pm. VH-VFX formerly wore “Kung Fu Panda 3” movie decals. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VFX Airbus A320-232 (WL) (MSN 5871) of Jetstar at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight JQ117 from Denpasar (Bali), about to land on runway 06 at 12:20pm. VH-VFX formerly wore “Kung Fu Panda 3” movie decals. Photo © David Eyre
9V-SVB Boeing 777-212ER (MSN 28525/353) of Singapore Airlines at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. Flight SQ213 from Singapore on final approach to runway 06 at 12:24pm. Photo © David Eyre
9V-SVB Boeing 777-212ER (MSN 28525/353) of Singapore Airlines at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight SQ213 from Singapore on final approach to runway 06 at 12:24pm. Photo © David Eyre
9V-SVB Boeing 777-212ER (MSN 28525/353) of Singapore Airlines at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. Flight SQ213 from Singapore on final approach to runway 06 at 12:24pm. Photo © David Eyre
9V-SVB Boeing 777-212ER (MSN 28525/353) of Singapore Airlines at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight SQ213 from Singapore on final approach to runway 06 at 12:24pm. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-SXD Airbus A340-313X (MSN 643) South African Airways, in special 2012 Olympics colours, named 'Siyanqoba' at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. Flight SA280 from Johannesburg, landing on runway 06 at 12:30pm. This was ZS-SXD's first revenue service since 30 October 2016, so it may have been undergoing an extensive overhaul. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-SXD Airbus A340-313X (MSN 643) South African Airways, in special 2012 Olympics colours, named ‘Siyanqoba’ at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight SA280 from Johannesburg, landing on runway 06 at 12:30pm. This was ZS-SXD’s first revenue service since 30 October 2016, so it may have been undergoing an extensive overhaul. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-SXD Airbus A340-313X (MSN 643) South African Airways, in special 2012 Olympics colours, named 'Siyanqoba' at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. Flight SA280 from Johannesburg, landing on runway 06 at 12:30pm. This was ZS-SXD's first revenue service since 30 October 2016, so it may have been undergoing an extensive overhaul. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-SXD Airbus A340-313X (MSN 643) South African Airways, in special 2012 Olympics colours, named ‘Siyanqoba’ at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight SA280 from Johannesburg, landing on runway 06 at 12:30pm. This was ZS-SXD’s first revenue service since 30 October 2016, so it may have been undergoing an extensive overhaul. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-SXD Airbus A340-313X (MSN 643) South African Airways, in special 2012 Olympics colours, named 'Siyanqoba' at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. Flight SA280 from Johannesburg, landing on runway 06 at 12:30pm. This was ZS-SXD's first revenue service since 30 October 2016, so it may have been undergoing an extensive overhaul. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-SXD Airbus A340-313X (MSN 643) South African Airways, in special 2012 Olympics colours, named ‘Siyanqoba’ at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight SA280 from Johannesburg, landing on runway 06 at 12:30pm. This was ZS-SXD’s first revenue service since 30 October 2016, so it may have been undergoing an extensive overhaul. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-SXD Airbus A340-313X (MSN 643) South African Airways, in special 2012 Olympics colours, named 'Siyanqoba' at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. Flight SA280 from Johannesburg, landing on runway 06 at 12:30pm. This was ZS-SXD's first revenue service since 30 October 2016, so it may have been undergoing an extensive overhaul. Photo © David Eyre
ZS-SXD Airbus A340-313X (MSN 643) South African Airways, in special 2012 Olympics colours, named ‘Siyanqoba’ at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight SA280 from Johannesburg, landing on runway 06 at 12:30pm. This was ZS-SXD’s first revenue service since 30 October 2016, so it may have been undergoing an extensive overhaul. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XZM Boeing 737-838 (MSN 44574/5018), named 'Coonewarra', of Qantas, at Perth Airport - Sat 11 February 2017. Lining up for take-off from runway 06 at 12:30pm as QF71 to Singapore. Photo © David Eyre
VH-XZM Boeing 737-838 (MSN 44574/5018), named ‘Coonewarra’, of Qantas, at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Lining up for take-off from runway 06 at 12:30pm as QF71 to Singapore. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHN Fokker 100 (MSN 11469) of QantasLink (Network Aviation) at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. 'NETLINK 1601' from Port Hedland, about to land on runway 06 at 12:33pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHN Fokker 100 (MSN 11469) of QantasLink (Network Aviation) at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
‘NETLINK 1601’ from Port Hedland, about to land on runway 06 at 12:33pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHN Fokker 100 (MSN 11469) of QantasLink (Network Aviation) at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017. 'NETLINK 1601' from Port Hedland, about to land on runway 06 at 12:33pm. Photo © David Eyre
VH-NHN Fokker 100 (MSN 11469) of QantasLink (Network Aviation) at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
‘NETLINK 1601’ from Port Hedland, about to land on runway 06 at 12:33pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-BLJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39657/486) of Etihad, at Perth Airport - Sat 11 February 2017. Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi, about to land on runway 06 at 12:42pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-BLJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39657/486) of Etihad, at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi, about to land on runway 06 at 12:42pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-BLJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39657/486) of Etihad, at Perth Airport - Sat 11 February 2017. Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi, about to land on runway 06 at 12:42pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-BLJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39657/486) of Etihad, at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi, about to land on runway 06 at 12:42pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-BLJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39657/486) of Etihad, at Perth Airport - Sat 11 February 2017. Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi, about to land on runway 06 at 12:42pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-BLJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39657/486) of Etihad, at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi, about to land on runway 06 at 12:42pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-BLJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39657/486) of Etihad, at Perth Airport - Sat 11 February 2017. Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi, about to land on runway 06 at 12:42pm. Photo © David Eyre
A6-BLJ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39657/486) of Etihad, at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi, about to land on runway 06 at 12:42pm. Photo © David Eyre
ZK-NZD Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 41989/133) of Air New Zealand at Perth Airport - Sat 11 February 2017. The second 787-9 built - was used in the flight test program. It was then refurbished, repainted and delivered to Air New Zealand. Flight NZ175 from Auckland, landing on runway 06 at 12:45pm. Photo © David Eyre
ZK-NZD Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 41989/133) of Air New Zealand at Perth Airport – Sat 11 February 2017.
The second 787-9 built – was used in the flight test program. It was then refurbished, repainted and delivered to Air New Zealand. Flight NZ175 from Auckland, landing on runway 06 at 12:45pm. Photo © David Eyre
A54-001 Pilatus PC-21 (MSN 234) of the Royal Australian Air Force, in 2 FTS markings, departing Stans, Switzerland - Fri 10 February 2017. Departing the Pilatus Aircraft facility at Stans, Switzerland on its delivery flight to Australia, in company with A54-002/HB-HWB. Photo © Stephan Widmer
A54-001 Pilatus PC-21 (MSN 234) of the Royal Australian Air Force, in 2 FTS markings, departing Stans, Switzerland – Fri 10 February 2017.
Departing the Pilatus Aircraft facility at Stans, Switzerland on its delivery flight to Australia, in company with A54-002/HB-HWB. Photo © Stephan Widmer
A54-002/HB-HWB Pilatus PC-21 (MSN 235) of the Royal Australian Air Force, in 2 FTS markings, departing Stans, Switzerland - Fri 10 February 2017. Departing the Pilatus Aircraft facility at Stans, Switzerland on its delivery flight to Australia, in company with A54-001/HB-HWA. The first stops were Bari (Italy) and Heraklion (Greece). Photo © Stephan Widmer
A54-002/HB-HWB Pilatus PC-21 (MSN 235) of the Royal Australian Air Force, in 2 FTS markings, departing Stans, Switzerland – Fri 10 February 2017.
Departing the Pilatus Aircraft facility at Stans, Switzerland on its delivery flight to Australia, in company with A54-001/HB-HWA. The first stops were Bari (Italy) and Heraklion (Greece). Photo © Stephan Widmer
VH-OAD Cessna 402C (MSN 402C0014) operated by Jandakot Flight Centre (Aerohire Pty Ltd), at Meekatharra Airport - Tue 7 February 2017. Formerly operated by Paul Lyons Aviation, this brought an engineer to fix a fuel leak on Beech Baron VH-HLS. Photo © Geoff Carberry
VH-OAD Cessna 402C (MSN 402C0014) operated by Jandakot Flight Centre (Aerohire Pty Ltd), at Meekatharra Airport – Tue 7 February 2017.
Formerly operated by Paul Lyons Aviation, this brought an engineer to fix a fuel leak on Beech Baron VH-HLS. Photo © Geoff Carberry
9V-STB Airbus A330-343X (MSN 983) of Singapore Airlines, at Perth Airport - Mon 6 February 2017. Flight SQ225 from Singapore, taxying in at 5:45am. Photo © David Eyre
9V-STB Airbus A330-343X (MSN 983) of Singapore Airlines, at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017.
Flight SQ225 from Singapore, taxying in at 5:45am. Photo © David Eyre
9V-STB Airbus A330-343X (MSN 983) of Singapore Airlines, at Perth Airport - Mon 6 February 2017. Flight SQ225 from Singapore, taxying in to bay 153 at 5:45am. Photo © David Eyre
9V-STB Airbus A330-343X (MSN 983) of Singapore Airlines, at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017.
Flight SQ225 from Singapore, taxying in to bay 153 at 5:45am. Photo © David Eyre
9M-XBC Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1659) of AirAsia X, at Perth Airport - Mon 6 February 2017. Flight D7236 from Kuala Lumpur, taxying in at 5:46am. Photo © David Eyre
9M-XBC Airbus A330-343X (MSN 1659) of AirAsia X, at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017.
Flight D7236 from Kuala Lumpur, taxying in at 5:46am. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017. The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, pushing back from Bay 151 at 5:47am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017.
The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, pushing back from Bay 151 at 5:47am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017. The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, pushing back from Bay 151 at 5:48am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017.
The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, pushing back from Bay 151 at 5:48am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017. The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, starting engines after pushing back from Bay 151 at 5:50am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017.
The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, starting engines after pushing back from Bay 151 at 5:50am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017. The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, starting engines after pushing back from Bay 151 at 5:51am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017.
The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, starting engines after pushing back from Bay 151 at 5:51am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017. The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, taxying out to runway 03 at 5:52am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017.
The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, taxying out to runway 03 at 5:52am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017. The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, taxying out to runway 03 at 5:54am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017.
The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, taxying out to runway 03 at 5:54am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017. The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, taxying out to runway 03 at 5:55am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017.
The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, taxying out to runway 03 at 5:55am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017. The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, taking off from runway 03 at 6:02am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017.
The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, taking off from runway 03 at 6:02am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017. The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, taking off from runway 03 at 6:02am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EUF Airbus A380-861 (MSN 218) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017.
The final morning A380 EK425 departure to Dubai, taking off from runway 03 at 6:02am. This service is being downsized to a Boeing 777 from 7 February 2017. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VXJ Boeing 737-838 (MSN 33480/1157) of Qantas, named 'Coober Pedy', at Perth Airport - Mon 6 February 2017. Taking off from runway 03 at 5:57am as QF1122 to Port Hedland. Photo © David Eyre
VH-VXJ Boeing 737-838 (MSN 33480/1157) of Qantas, named ‘Coober Pedy’, at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017.
Taking off from runway 03 at 5:57am as QF1122 to Port Hedland. Photo © David Eyre
PK-GPQ Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1410) of Garuda Indonesia, at Perth Airport - Mon 6 February 2017. Parked on bay 154 at 6.02am, preparing to depart back to Denpasar (Bali) as flight GA727. Behind are VH-FMG Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express (MSN 9015) of FMG Air Pty Ltd, and A6-EGH Boeing 777-31H ER (MSN 35585/969) of Emirates, which operated a late EK424 service from Dubai the previous night. Photo © David Eyre
PK-GPQ Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1410) of Garuda Indonesia, at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017.
Parked on bay 154 at 6.02am, preparing to depart back to Denpasar (Bali) as flight GA727. Behind are VH-FMG Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express (MSN 9015) of FMG Air Pty Ltd, and A6-EGH Boeing 777-31H ER (MSN 35585/969) of Emirates, which operated a late EK424 service from Dubai the previous night. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EGH Boeing 777-31H ER (MSN 35585/969) of Emirates, at Perth Airport - Mon 6 February 2017. Flight EK424 from Dubai was supposed to be operated by an Airbus A380 and arrive at 1:35am on Sunday 5 February. However, it was substituted by this Boeing 777-300ER, which arrived at 11:54pm on Sunday night, and departed empty as EK2669 back to Dubai at 3:23pm today. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EGH Boeing 777-31H ER (MSN 35585/969) of Emirates, at Perth Airport – Mon 6 February 2017.
Flight EK424 from Dubai was supposed to be operated by an Airbus A380 and arrive at 1:35am on Sunday 5 February. However, it was substituted by this Boeing 777-300ER, which arrived at 11:54pm on Sunday night as EK424D, and departed empty as EK2669 back to Dubai at 3:23pm today. Photo © David Eyre
A6-EGH Boeing 777-31H (ER) (MSN 35585) of emirates at Perth Airport – 5 February 2017
A6-EGH Boeing 777-31H (ER) (MSN 35585) of emirates at Perth Airport – 5 February 2017
On approach to runway 21 at 11:53 pm.
Photo © Richard Kreider.
VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious seaplane) (MSN 20800227) operated by Swan River Seaplanes, on the Swan River, South Perth - Sat 4 February 2017. Returning from a wineries day tour to Margaret River, taxying to Queen Street Jetty at South Perth. Photo © Tse Yin Chang
VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious seaplane) (MSN 20800227) operated by Swan River Seaplanes, on the Swan River, South Perth – Sat 4 February 2017.
Returning from a wineries day tour to Margaret River, taxying to Queen Street Jetty at South Perth.
Photo © Tse Yin Chang
A54-004/HB-HWD Pilatus PC-21 (MSN 237) of the Royal Australian Air Force, in 2 FTS markings, at Stans, Switzerland - Thu 2 February 2017. With an RAAF instructor pilot undergoing training in the front seat. Photo © Stephan Widmer
A54-004/HB-HWD Pilatus PC-21 (MSN 237) of the Royal Australian Air Force, in 2 FTS markings, at Stans, Switzerland – Thu 2 February 2017.
With an RAAF instructor pilot undergoing training in the front seat. Photo © Stephan Widmer
9V-SRM Boeing 777-212ER (MSN 32320) of Singapore Airlines at Perth Airport – 1 February 2017.
9V-SRM Boeing 777-212ER (MSN 32320) of Singapore Airlines at Perth Airport – 1 February 2017.
Taking off from runway 21 at 5:31 pm.
Photo © Allan Tilley.
9V-SRM Boeing 777-212ER (MSN 32320) of Singapore Airlines at Perth Airport – 1 February 2017.
9V-SRM Boeing 777-212ER (MSN 32320) of Singapore Airlines at Perth Airport – 1 February 2017.
Taking off from runway 21 at 5:31 pm.
Photo © Allan Tilley.
VH-VON Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 33795/1375), named 'Greenmount Point', of Virgin Australia, at Perth Airport – 1 February 2017.
VH-VON Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 33795/1375), named ‘Greenmount Point’, of Virgin Australia, at Perth Airport – 1 February 2017.
Taking off from runway 21 at 5:42 pm.
Photo © Allan Tilley.
VH-NHP Fokker 100 (MSN 11399) of Network Aviation, at Perth Airport – 1 February 2017.
VH-NHP Fokker 100 (MSN 11399) of Network Aviation, at Perth Airport – 1 February 2017.
Taking off from runway 21 at 6:04 pm.
Photo © Allan Tilley
A6-BLK Boeing 787-900 (MSN 39654/520) of Etihad Airways departing Perth Airport at 5.24pm operating EY487 on its First Visit to Perth - 1 Feb 2017 The aircraft was ferried from Paine Field to Abu Dhabi and was delivered to Etihad on 21 Jan 2017, with the first revenue service AUH to MAN operated on 23 Jan 2017. Photo © Jimmy Leng
A6-BLK Boeing 787-900 (MSN 39654/520) of Etihad Airways departing Perth Airport at 5.24pm operating EY487 on its First Visit to Perth – 1 Feb 2017
The aircraft was ferried from Paine Field to Abu Dhabi and was delivered to Etihad on 21 Jan 2017, with the first revenue service AUH to MAN operated on 23 Jan 2017.
Photo © Jimmy Leng
A6-BLK Boeing 787-900 (MSN 39654/520) of Etihad Airways departing Perth Airport at 5.24pm operating EY487 on its First Visit to Perth - 1 Feb 2017 The aircraft was ferried from Paine Field to Abu Dhabi and was delivered to Etihad on 21 Jan 2017, with the first revenue service AUH to MAN operated on 23 Jan 2017. Photo © Jimmy Leng
A6-BLK Boeing 787-900 (MSN 39654/520) of Etihad Airways departing Perth Airport at 5.24pm operating EY487 on its First Visit to Perth – 1 Feb 2017
The aircraft was ferried from Paine Field to Abu Dhabi and was delivered to Etihad on 21 Jan 2017, with the first revenue service AUH to MAN operated on 23 Jan 2017.
Photo © Jimmy Leng