“SNOWDROP 2” on an Australian Government charter to transport asylum seekers from Christmas Island, seen at 17:40.
Photo © Wilson
This aircraft was delivered to Maroomba in December 2012 and operated in Skytrans colours until recently. It now wears Maroomba Airlines colours.
Ex C-GEVP, N806MX, VH-TND, P2-MCM, 5W-FAA.
Photo © Wilson
Parklea Developments is a property development company based in Victoria, dealing in residential, industrial and retail developments.
VH-CZN was built in 2010, ex VH-FOU.
Photo © Wilson
This aircraft spent a few days operating from Perth from 22 – 29 May 2013, replacing VH-QQY which is normally based here.
It still wears a the smart livery of Ford Motor Co on the fuselage and was operated by Ford as a corporate transport from 1995 to 2007, registered N324K.
From 2010 to 2012, it served with Air Panama as HP-1732PST, before being acquired by Alliance Airlines in January 2013.
Photo © Wilson
Flight EK420 from Dubai, heading north east over the northern suburbs of Perth at 3,100 feet just before sunset at 17:05, before turning right to join final approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport.
Photo © Joel Eyre
Flight EK420 from Dubai, heading north east over the northern suburbs of Perth at 3,100 feet just before sunset at 17:05, before turning right to join final approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport.
Photo © Joel Eyre
Flight EK420 from Dubai, heading north east over the northern suburbs of Perth at 3,100 feet just before sunset at 17:05, before turning right to join final approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport.
Photo © Joel Eyre
Built in 2010 in Italy, delivered 7 Oct 2012, ex ZK-TZY.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Built in 2010 in Italy, delivered 7 Oct 2012, ex ZK-TZY.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Built in 2010 in Italy, delivered 7 Oct 2012, ex ZK-TZY.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Built in 2012 in Germany, first registered in Australia on 21 Dec 2012.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Not an actual aircraft – used to familiarise student pilots with the cockpit layout. Note that the displays are not real – they are decals.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Built in 1995.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Built 1999 in Germany. Ex D-EXEA, G-EXEA.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Built 1999 in Germany. Ex D-EXEA, G-EXEA.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Built in 2008 in the USA. Ex N540DG.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Built in 2008 in the USA. Ex N540DG
Photo © Keith Anderson
Built in 1993, first flight 21 Dec 1993.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Built in 1993, first flight 21 Dec 1993.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Built in 1986, ex N7239L, VH-GDM, VH-FEK.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Built in 1986, ex N7239L, VH-GDM, VH-FEK.
Photo © Matt Hayes
This Polish-designed and built aircraft was built in 1975 and initially served with the Polish Air Force with serial number 205. It later joined the Polish civil aircraft register as SP-FWV, before going to Germany where it was registered D-ETVS. It was to go to Malta as 9H-ADW, but this registration was not taken up. It joined the Australian register on 7 May 2010 as VH-ONN.
It wears a paint scheme similar to World War Two German Luftwaffe desert camouflage.
Photo © Matt Hayes
This Polish-designed and built aircraft was built in 1975 and initially served with the Polish Air Force with serial number 205. It later joined the Polish civil aircraft register as SP-FWV, before going to Germany where it was registered D-ETVS. It was to go to Malta as 9H-ADW, but this registration was not taken up. It joined the Australian register on 7 May 2010 as VH-ONN.
It wears a paint scheme similar to World War Two German Luftwaffe desert camouflage.
Photo © Keith Anderson
This Polish-designed and built aircraft was built in 1975 and initially served with the Polish Air Force with serial number 205. It later joined the Polish civil aircraft register as SP-FWV, before going to Germany where it was registered D-ETVS. It was to go to Malta as 9H-ADW, but this registration was not taken up. It joined the Australian register on 7 May 2010 as VH-ONN.
It wears a paint scheme similar to World War Two German Luftwaffe desert camouflage.
Photo © Keith Anderson
This Polish-designed and built aircraft was built in 1975 and initially served with the Polish Air Force with serial number 205. It later joined the Polish civil aircraft register as SP-FWV, before going to Germany where it was registered D-ETVS. It was to go to Malta as 9H-ADW, but this registration was not taken up. It joined the Australian register on 7 May 2010 as VH-ONN.
It wears a paint scheme similar to World War Two German Luftwaffe desert camouflage.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Built in 2007, registered 26 Feb 2007.
The kits for these 80% scale replicas of the original Supermarine Spitfire are manufactured by Supermarine Aircraft (no relation to the original company), in Queensland. The kits require at least 1200 hours to construct, depending on options chosen by the builder. The Mk.XXV single seater replica seen here is no longer produced, and was based on the original Spitfire Mk.V, but has a fin and rudder shaped like later versions of the original Spitfire. Production of the replicas has switched to the Mk.XXVI two-seater.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Built in 2007, registered 26 Feb 2007.
The kits for these 80% scale replicas of the original Supermarine Spitfire are manufactured by Supermarine Aircraft (no relation to the original company), in Queensland. The kits require at least 1200 hours to construct, depending on options chosen by the builder. The Mk.XXV single seater replica seen here is no longer produced, and was based on the original Spitfire Mk.V, but has a fin and rudder shaped like later versions of the original Spitfire. Production of the replicas has switched to the Mk.XXVI two-seater.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Built in 2007, registered 26 Feb 2007.
The kits for these 80% scale replicas of the original Supermarine Spitfire are manufactured by Supermarine Aircraft (no relation to the original company), in Queensland. The kits require at least 1200 hours to construct, depending on options chosen by the builder. The Mk.XXV single seater replica seen here is no longer produced, and was based on the original Spitfire Mk.V, but has a fin and rudder shaped like later versions of the original Spitfire. Production of the replicas has switched to the Mk.XXVI two-seater.
Photo © Matt Hayes
One of four remaining SIAI-Marchetti S-211 aircraft which were formerly owned by the Republic of Singapore Air Force and based at RAAF Base Pearce, north of Perth. Replaced by the Pilatus PC-21 turboprop trainer in 2008, the S-211s were trucked to Jandakot and offered for sale by IAP Group. Some have joined the Australian civil aircraft register and others have gone to Italy and the USA. This one is registered as VH-CJU, but does not have the registration painted on the aircraft.
Photo © Matt Hayes
One of four remaining SIAI-Marchetti S-211 aircraft which were formerly owned by the Republic of Singapore Air Force and based at RAAF Base Pearce, north of Perth. Replaced by the Pilatus PC-21 turboprop trainer in 2008, the S-211s were trucked to Jandakot and offered for sale by IAP Group. Some have joined the Australian civil aircraft register and others have gone to Italy and the USA. This one is registered as VH-CJU, but does not have the registration painted on the aircraft.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Built in 1994 in Canada. Ex C-GFNO,N68654,XC-JCU,N412HH.
This aircraft is on lease whilst the RAC Rescue Bell 412EP VH-EWA undergoes maintenance.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Recently operated on a six-month trial with Gold Coast Police in Queensland from November 2011-May 2012, and was based at Gold Coast Water Police Headquarters.
Built in 1979, ex N2774V.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Built in 1981, ex P2-PHB.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Built in 1998 in China, ex 4532020 PLAAF.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Arrived at 01:27 as flight MH6207 from Kuala Lumpur and departed to Sydney at 04:33 using the same flight number.
Photo © Wilson
Photo © Ian Moy
Photo © Ian Moy
Photo © Ian Moy
Photo © Ian Moy
Lining up on runway 06 for takeoff at 07:05 on a FIFO flight to Cue.
In the background are Jetstar A320-232 VH-VQF, a Qantas A330-303, and ZZ173, a Boeing C-17A Globemaster III of 99 Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at RAF Brize Norton, UK.
Photo © David Eyre
Seen from the west side of the runway 06 threshold before sunrise.
In front are VH-FNN Fokker 100 and VH-FNP Airbus A320-231 of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (still in Skywest colours).
Photo © David Eyre
Flight CX136 to Hong Kong, taking off runway 03 at 07:23.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight CX136 to Hong Kong, taking off runway 03 at 07:23.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight SQ224 to Singapore, taking off runway 03 at 07:44.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight SQ224 to Singapore, taking off runway 03 at 07:44.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight JQ110 to Denpasar (Bali) taxying out at 07:36.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight JQ110 to Denpasar (Bali) taking off from runway 03 at 07:40.
Photo © David Eyre
This Pier will become home to Virgin Australia in mid-2014, when they move across from their current base at Terminal 3.
The Domestic Pier is 200 metres long, and has been designed to cater for Virgin’s A330 aircraft. It features 12 new aerobridge gates, and will be connected to the recently opened Terminal 2 via a covered walkway for transiting passengers.
Passengers will enter the pier via a 50-metre link serviced by dual travelators, leading to a spacious departures area with sweeping views across the airport – hopefully allowing better photography.
Photo © David Eyre
Being towed to Bay 53 at 07:48 – it departed at 08:09 as flight JQ116 to Denpasar (Bali).
Photo © David Eyre
Parked at Bay 53 – it departed at 08:09 as flight JQ116 to Denpasar (Bali).
Photo © David Eyre
Taking off steeply from runway 03 at 07:49 as “QJET1804” to Paraburdoo
Photo © David Eyre
Landing on runway 03 at 07:48 as flight TG483 from Bangkok.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight TG483 from Bangkok, taxying in at 07:51.
Photo © David Eyre
VA713 from Adelaide, landing on runway 03 at 08:11.
In the background, VH-FNN Fokker 100 (cn 11326) of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (still in Skywest colours) is lined up on runway 06, awaiting takeoff to Broome as flight XR45.
Photo © David Eyre
Taking off from runway 06 at 08:12 as flight XR45 to Broome.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight QF1112 to Port Hedland, taking off runway 03 at 08:13.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight CZ320 to Guangzhou and Beijing, parked at Bay 52 at 07:48, with LD3 freight containers being loaded into the cargo hold.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight CZ320 to Guangzhou and Beijing, parked at Bay 52 at 07:48.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight CZ320 to Guangzhou and Beijing, parked at Bay 52 at 07:48, being pushed back from Bay 52 for engine start at 08:24.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight CZ320 to Guangzhou and Beijing, taxying out at 08:29.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight CZ320 to Guangzhou and Beijing, taxying out at 08:29.
Photo © David Eyre
Conducting an missed approach using instruments only at 08:49, with the student under the hood in the rear cockpit to prevent him using external visual cues.
Photo © David Eyre
Conducting an missed approach using instruments only at 08:49, with the student under the hood in the rear cockpit to prevent him using external visual cues.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight XR36 from Geraldton, on final approach to runway 03 at 08:51.
This aircraft was the first former Skywest-branded aircraft to receive Virgin Australia colours.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight XR36 from Geraldton, on final approach to runway 03 at 08:51.
This aircraft was the first former Skywest-branded aircraft to receive Virgin Australia colours.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight XR36 from Geraldton, on final approach to runway 03 at 08:51.
This aircraft was the first former Skywest-branded aircraft to receive Virgin Australia colours.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight JQ907 from Melbourne, on final approach to runway 03 at 09:04.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight VA1432 from Darwin, on final approach to runway 03 at 09:07.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight VA1432 from Darwin, on final approach to runway 03 at 09:07.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight VA1432 from Darwin, on final approach to runway 03 at 09:07.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight MK440 from Mauritius, on final approach to runway 03 at 09:15.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight MK440 from Mauritius, on final approach to runway 03 at 09:15.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight MK440 from Mauritius, on final approach to runway 03 at 09:15.
Photo © David Eyre
Virgin Australia’s newest A330 on final approach to runway 03 at 09:24 as flight VA677 from Melbourne.
Photo © David Eyre
Virgin Australia’s newest A330 on final approach to runway 03 at 09:24 as flight VA677 from Melbourne.
Photo © David Eyre
Virgin Australia’s newest A330 on final approach to runway 03 at 09:24 as flight VA677 from Melbourne.
Photo © David Eyre
Virgin Australia’s newest A330 on final approach to runway 03 at 09:24 as flight VA677 from Melbourne.
Photo © David Eyre
Arriving from Karara iron ore mine on a FIFO flight, on final approach to runway 03 at 09:27.
Photo © David Eyre
Arriving from Degrussa copper and gold mine at 09:30 on a FIFO flight, on final approach to runway 03.
Photo © David Eyre
Arriving from Degrussa copper and gold mine at 09:30 on a FIFO flight, on final approach to runway 03.
Photo © David Eyre
Arriving from Degrussa copper and gold mine at 09:30 on a FIFO flight, on final approach to runway 03.
Photo © David Eyre
Arriving from Fortescue Dave Forrest Airport (Cloudbreak iron ore mine) on a FIFO flight at 09:34, on final approach to runway 03.
This aircraft has had a couple of incidents. On 3 Oct 2001, when it was owned by American Airlines, the nosewheel collapsed whilst it was being towed to the gate at Dallas (Fort Worth).
On 19 Oct 2012, less than a month after being delivered to Network Aviation, it was damaged in a heavy landing at Nifty mine – this was attributed to wind shear on approach to landing.
The fuselage was buckled in the landing and some temporary on-site repairs were undertaken. On 15 December 2012, it was flown Nifty – Port Hedland – Seletar (Singapore) for repairs by Fokker Services. On completion of more permanent repairs, it was flown back on 6 April 2013 from Seletar – Port Hedland – Perth, and re-entered service on 11 April 2013.
Photo © David Eyre
Arriving from Fortescue Dave Forrest Airport (Cloudbreak iron ore mine) on a FIFO flight at 09:34, on final approach to runway 03.
This aircraft has had a couple of incidents. On 3 Oct 2001, when it was owned by American Airlines, the nosewheel collapsed whilst it was being towed to the gate at Dallas (Fort Worth).
On 19 Oct 2012, less than a month after being delivered to Network Aviation, it was damaged in a heavy landing at Nifty mine – this was attributed to wind shear on approach to landing.
The fuselage was buckled in the landing and some temporary on-site repairs were undertaken. On 15 December 2012, it was flown Nifty – Port Hedland – Seletar (Singapore) for repairs by Fokker Services. On completion of more permanent repairs, it was flown back on 6 April 2013 from Seletar – Port Hedland – Perth, and re-entered service on 11 April 2013.
Photo © David Eyre
Ex 00-0203, ex N173UK, delivered to Brize Norton on 4 Aug 2001.
Rare visitor, parked at Bay 60.
This aircraft arrived at 20:52 on Tue 21 May 2013 from Diego Garcia, using callsign “Ascot 6660” – the first time it had visited Perth (see photo taken on 23 May by Wilson below)
It departed Perth at 09:51hrs on 23 May 2013 to Woomera, South Australia, as “Ascot 6660”, and returned to Perth the same day at 17:27 as “Ascot 6661”.
It eventually departed Perth on Mon 27 May 2013, taking off from runway 03 at 08:50 as “Ascot 6661”.
It is thought that this visit to Woomera is connected with test flights of the UK-built BAE Systems Taranis supersonic UAV: http://www.news.com.au/technology/sci-tech/baes-superdrone-taranis-to-be-tested-at-woomera/story-fn5fsgyc-1226619892302
Photo © David Eyre
Ex 00-0203, ex N173UK, delivered to Brize Norton on 4 Aug 2001.
Rare visitor, parked at Bay 60.
This aircraft arrived at 20:52 on Tue 21 May 2013 from Diego Garcia, using callsign “Ascot 6660” – the first time it had visited Perth (see photo taken on 23 May by Wilson below)
It departed Perth at 09:51hrs on 23 May 2013 to Woomera, South Australia, as “Ascot 6660”, and returned to Perth the same day at 17:27 as “Ascot 6661”.
It eventually departed Perth on Mon 27 May 2013, taking off from runway 03 at 08:50 as “Ascot 6661”.
It is thought that this visit to Woomera is connected with test flights of the UK-built BAE Systems Taranis supersonic UAV: http://www.news.com.au/technology/sci-tech/baes-superdrone-taranis-to-be-tested-at-woomera/story-fn5fsgyc-1226619892302
Photo © David Eyre
Ex 00-0203, ex N173UK, delivered to Brize Norton on 4 Aug 2001.
Rare visitor, parked at Bay 60.
This aircraft arrived at 20:52 on Tue 21 May 2013 from Diego Garcia, using callsign “Ascot 6660” – the first time it had visited Perth (see photo taken on 23 May by Wilson below)
It departed Perth at 09:51hrs on 23 May 2013 to Woomera, South Australia, as “Ascot 6660”, and returned to Perth the same day at 17:27 as “Ascot 6661”.
It eventually departed Perth on Mon 27 May 2013, taking off from runway 03 at 08:50 as “Ascot 6661”.
It is thought that this visit to Woomera is connected with test flights of the UK-built BAE Systems Taranis supersonic UAV: http://www.news.com.au/technology/sci-tech/baes-superdrone-taranis-to-be-tested-at-woomera/story-fn5fsgyc-1226619892302
Photo © David Eyre
Ex 00-0203, ex N173UK, delivered to Brize Norton on 4 Aug 2001.
Rare visitor, parked at Bay 60.
This aircraft arrived at 20:52 on Tue 21 May 2013 from Diego Garcia, using callsign “Ascot 6660” – the first time it had visited Perth (see photo taken on 23 May by Wilson below)
It departed Perth at 09:51hrs on 23 May 2013 to Woomera, South Australia, as “Ascot 6660”, and returned to Perth the same day at 17:27 as “Ascot 6661”.
It eventually departed Perth on Mon 27 May 2013, taking off from runway 03 at 08:50 as “Ascot 6661”.
It is thought that this visit to Woomera is connected with test flights of the UK-built BAE Systems Taranis supersonic UAV: http://www.news.com.au/technology/sci-tech/baes-superdrone-taranis-to-be-tested-at-woomera/story-fn5fsgyc-1226619892302
Photo © David Eyre
This aircraft arrived the previous evening at around 21:00.
Photo © Wilson
This aircraft arrived from Adelaide the previous night and departed to Sydney later on the day of this photo.
N604AU was built in 1999, originally registered as N322FX to Bombardier. On 19 July 2007, it was re-registered N322BX, then re-registered N604AU on 7 May 2010.
Photo © Wilson
Enjoying the view as he cruises over Mindarie Keys Marina on a calm and sunny afternoon, this pilot had a GoPro video camera attached to his helmet.
The Revo 2 is used as a beginner – intermediate powered para glider, and can travel at 20 to 65 kilometres per hour.
Photo © David Eyre
**FIRST VISIT TO PERTH**
Flight CZ320 from Perth to Guangzhou and Beijing, at 12,000 feet as it heads north over the northern suburbs of Perth at 08:44.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight MK440 from Mauritius at 3000 feet heading north east over the northern suburbs of Perth at 08:42, before turning right to join final approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight MK440 from Mauritius at 3000 feet heading north east over the northern suburbs of Perth at 08:42, before turning right to join final approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight SA280 from Johannesburg at 3,300 feet, heading north east over the northern suburbs of Perth at 13:01, before turning right to join the approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight SA280 from Johannesburg at 3,300 feet, heading north east over the northern suburbs of Perth at 13:01, before turning right to join the approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK422 from Dubai at 3.600 feet, heading north east over the northern suburbs of Perth at 11:39, before turning right to join the approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK422 from Dubai at 3.600 feet, heading north east over the northern suburbs of Perth at 11:39, before turning right to join the approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport.
Photo © David Eyre
“SNOWBIRD 1” arriving from Christmas Island at 2,900 feet, heading north east over the northern suburbs of Perth at 11:04, before turning right to join the approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport.
From November to March each year, this aircraft operates on behalf of the Australian Government’s Australian Antarctic Division on a weekly service from the Division’s base in Hobart, Tasmania to an ice runway at Wilkins, Antarctica (hence the “Snowbird” radio callsign). Apart from this, the A319 is used for private and government charter flights.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight SQC7296 parked at Bay 56 at the International Terminal. It later took off from runway 21 at 10:38 to Sydney. The aircraft had arrived from Singapore earlier in the morning at 07:21 using the same flight number. After Sydney, it continued on to Auckland, New Zealand.
Photo © Wilson
Flight SQC7296 offloading cargo at Bay 60/61 at the International Terminal. It later took off from runway 21 at 10:38 to Sydney. The aircraft had arrived from Singapore earlier in the morning at 07:21 using the same flight number. After Sydney, it continued on to Auckland, New Zealand.
Photo © Wilson
Flight SQC7296 taking off from runway 21 at 10:38 to Sydney. The aircraft had arrived from Singapore earlier in the morning at 07:21 using the same flight number. After Sydney, it continued on to Auckland, New Zealand.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Flight SQC7296 taking off from runway 21 at 10:38 to Sydney. The aircraft had arrived from Singapore earlier in the morning at 07:21 using the same flight number. After Sydney, it continued on to Auckland, New Zealand.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Lining up from takeoff from runway 03 at 08:06 as flight XR15 to Broome.
This is the first Skywest Fokker 100 to be repainted in Virgin Australia colours.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Landing on runway 03 as flight TG483 from Bangkok at 07:47.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
SQ225 to Singapore, taxying out at 07:44 to take off from runway 03.
Photo © Steve Jaksic
Taxying in to park at Bay 55 as flight D7 232 from Kuala Lumpur at 14:23, seen from under the wing of a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-200ER.
9M-XXI is AirAsia X’s newest aircraft, first flight 28 Mar 2013, delivered to the airline on 23 Apr 2013. It made its first visit to Perth on 28 Apr 2013.
Photo © Wilson
Ex C-FEAG, N1955M. Formerly owned by McDonalds Corporation. Registered to Bank of Utah (Trustee), delivered to Perth 14 Dec 2012.
Photo © Scott Palmer
Ex C-FEAG, N1955M. Formerly owned by McDonalds Corporation. Registered to Bank of Utah (Trustee), delivered to Perth 14 Dec 2012.
Photo © Scott Palmer
First flown at Toulouse as F-WWBK on 19 December 2002. Registered as G-MEDH on 6 March 2003 to British Mediterranean Airways (leased from Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise – later renamed BOC Aviation). British Mediterranean operated scheduled services as a British Airways franchise to countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia from London Heathrow, with aircraft painted in British Airways colours. G-MEDH was delivered to British Mediterranean on 7 March 2003, and operated its first revenue service on 12 March 2003.
In February 2007, British Mediterranean was purchased by BMI (British Midland International). G-MEDH was repainted into a hybrid livery with BMI (British Midland) tail colours on 21 September 2007, and operated its first BMI revenue service on 28 October 2007. It was repainted in full BMI colours in late December 2010.
BMI was then taken over by British Airways in 2012, and G-MEDH operated its final BMI revenue service on 21 November 2012. Operated its first British Airways revenue service on 25 November 2012, but operated its final revenue service with BA on 26 January 2013.
The aircraft was in Shannon for repainting in all-white colours during 8-16 March 2013. On 12 April 2013, the aircraft was flown London Gatwick – Sofia in all-white livery to be prepared for its lease to Skywest Airlines.
The registration G-MEDH was cancelled from the British Aircraft Register on 18 April 2013, and the next day, it was registered as VH-YUD to Skywest Airlines (leased from BOC Aviation).
On 24-25 April 2013, VH-YUD was ferried Sofia – Muscat – Seletar for repainting into Virgin Australia livery, and was named “Port Beach”.
On 7 May 2013, Skywest Airlines was officially renamed Virgin Australia Regional Airlines following a takeover, and the same morning, VH-YUD was ferried Singapore (Seletar) – Perth in full Virgin Australia livery, and was present at Perth Airport during the official launch of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines by Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti.
Photo © Wilson
First flown at Toulouse as F-WWBK on 19 December 2002. Registered as G-MEDH on 6 March 2003 to British Mediterranean Airways (leased from Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise – later renamed BOC Aviation). British Mediterranean operated scheduled services as a British Airways franchise to countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia from London Heathrow, with aircraft painted in British Airways colours. G-MEDH was delivered to British Mediterranean on 7 March 2003, and operated its first revenue service on 12 March 2003.
In February 2007, British Mediterranean was purchased by BMI (British Midland International). G-MEDH was repainted into a hybrid livery with BMI (British Midland) tail colours on 21 September 2007, and operated its first BMI revenue service on 28 October 2007. It was repainted in full BMI colours in late December 2010.
BMI was then taken over by British Airways in 2012, and G-MEDH operated its final BMI revenue service on 21 November 2012. Operated its first British Airways revenue service on 25 November 2012, but operated its final revenue service with BA on 26 January 2013.
The aircraft was in Shannon for repainting in all-white colours during 8-16 March 2013. On 12 April 2013, the aircraft was flown London Gatwick – Sofia in all-white livery to be prepared for its lease to Skywest Airlines.
The registration G-MEDH was cancelled from the British Aircraft Register on 18 April 2013, and the next day, it was registered as VH-YUD to Skywest Airlines (leased from BOC Aviation).
On 24-25 April 2013, VH-YUD was ferried Sofia – Muscat – Seletar for repainting into Virgin Australia livery, and was named “Port Beach”.
On 7 May 2013, Skywest Airlines was officially renamed Virgin Australia Regional Airlines following a takeover, and the same morning, VH-YUD was ferried Singapore (Seletar) – Perth in full Virgin Australia livery, and was present at Perth Airport during the official launch of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines by Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti.
Photo © Wilson
Parked at Bay 8 near Terminal 4 after arriving at 09:23 as JQ972 from Melbourne. It departed at 11:39 as JQ969 back to Melbourne.
This new A320 was the first to be accepted by Jetstar Australia fitted with ‘sharklets’. First flown as F-WWIP at Toulouse on 18 March 2013. Delivered Toulouse – Dubai – Singapore – Melbourne (Tullamarine) during 5-7 April 2013.
Unveiled with special “Celebrating 100 aircraft and over 100 million passengers” colours at an official ceremony at Qantas Jet Base Melbourne on 14 April 2013. Operated first revenue service on 19 April 2013. Made its first visit to Perth on 6 May 2013.
Photo © Wilson
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
Parked at Bay 60 near the International Terminal, preparing to depart.
The aircraft arrived the previous evening as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. It had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth. It departed at 10:39 on the day of this photo as flight VI4753 to Male (Maldives).
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Wilson
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
Parked at Bay 60 near the International Terminal, preparing to depart.
The aircraft arrived the previous evening as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. It had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth. It departed at 10:39 on the day of this photo as flight VI4753 to Male (Maldives).
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Wilson
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
Parked at Bay 60 near the International Terminal, preparing to depart.
The aircraft arrived the previous evening as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. It had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth. It departed at 10:39 on the day of this photo as flight VI4753 to Male (Maldives).
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Wilson
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
Parked at Bay 60 near the International Terminal, preparing to depart.
The aircraft arrived the previous evening as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. It had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth. It departed at 10:39 on the day of this photo as flight VI4753 to Male (Maldives).
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Wilson
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
The aircraft has a partial glass cockpit and is flown normally by two crew, but still retains the flight engineer’s panel gauges on the left side behind the Captain’s seat, with most of the switches moved to overhead panel. All the power levers and fuel cut-off levers have been removed from the Flight Engineer’s panel. The navigators panel is similar, on the right side of cockpit behind the First Officer’s seat.
The aircraft arrived the previous evening as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. It had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth. It departed at 10:39 on the day of this photo as flight VI4753 to Male (Maldives).
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Wilson
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
The aircraft has a partial glass cockpit and is flown normally by two crew, but still retains the flight engineer’s panel gauges on the left side behind the Captain’s seat, with most of the switches moved to overhead panel. All the power levers and fuel cut-off levers have been removed from the Flight Engineer’s panel. This is the navigator’s panel, on the right side of cockpit behind the First Officer’s seat.
The aircraft arrived the previous evening as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. It had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth. It departed at 10:39 on the day of this photo as flight VI4753 to Male (Maldives).
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Wilson
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
The aircraft has a partial glass cockpit and is flown normally by two crew, but still retains the flight engineer’s panel gauges on the left side behind the Captain’s seat, as seen here, with most of the switches moved to overhead panel. All the power levers and fuel cut-off levers have been removed from the Flight Engineer’s panel. The navigators panel is similar, on the right side of cockpit behind the First Officer’s seat.
The aircraft arrived the previous evening as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. It had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth. It departed at 10:39 on the day of this photo as flight VI4753 to Male (Maldives).
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Wilson
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
Taking off from runway 03 at 10:39 as flight VI4753 to Male (Maldives).
The aircraft arrived the previous evening as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. It had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth.
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Wilson
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
Taking off from runway 03 at 10:39 as flight VI4753 to Male (Maldives).
The aircraft arrived the previous evening as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. It had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth.
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Wilson
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
Taking off from runway 03 at 10:39 as flight VI4753 to Male (Maldives).
The aircraft arrived the previous evening as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. It had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth.
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Wilson
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
Taking off from runway 03 at 10:39 as flight VI4753 to Male (Maldives).
The aircraft arrived the previous evening as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. It had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth.
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Wilson
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
Taking off from runway 03 at 10:39 as flight VI4753 to Male (Maldives).
The aircraft arrived the previous evening as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. It had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth.
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Wilson
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
Taking off from runway 03 at 10:39 as flight VI4753 to Male (Maldives).
The aircraft arrived the previous evening as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. It had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth.
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Wilson
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
On final approach to Perth Airport at 17:41, six minutes after sunset as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. The aircraft had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth. It departed at 10:39 the next morning as VI 4753 to Male (Maldives).
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Matt Hayes
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
On final approach to Perth Airport at 17:41, six minutes after sunset as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. The aircraft had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth. It departed at 10:39 the next morning as VI 4753 to Male (Maldives).
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Matt Hayes
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
On final approach to Perth Airport at 17:41, six minutes after sunset as flight VI 4753, arriving from Karratha. The aircraft had started its journey at Khabarovsk (in the far east of Russia, near the Chinese border), travelling via the Pacific island of Guam to Cairns and then Karratha as VI4752, before departing Karratha as VI4753 to Perth. It departed at 10:39 the next morning as VI 4753 to Male (Maldives).
The Il-76TD-90VD was developed specially for Volga-Dnepr cargo company, and is derived from the earlier Il-76TD, but fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines and a partial glass cockpit. Compared to the Il-76TD, this -90VD version is fully compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards (the old version was only Chapter 2 compliant), has longer range (of 4600km versus 3,800km), better fuel consumption and airfield performance, and over 60% more reliable. Volga-Dnepr has four of these in their fleet, together with a number of larger Antonov An-124 aircraft.
RA-76503 was originally rolled out of the factory in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, wearing primer and partial registration “76503” on 30 September 2011, and made its first flight on 15 October 2011. It was painted as RA-76503 in Volga-Dnepr Airlines colours by 23 November 2011.
Photo © Matt Hayes
NZ175 from Auckland at 17:38, on final approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 at around 900 feet.
Photo © David Eyre
NZ175 from Auckland at 17:38, on final approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 at around 900 feet.
Photo © David Eyre
NZ175 from Auckland at 17:38, on final approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Flight QR900 from Doha, on final approach to runway 21 at 17:35 (sunset), at around 900 feet.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight QR900 from Doha, on final approach to runway 21 at 17:35 (sunset), at around 900 feet.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight QR900 from Doha, on final approach to runway 21 at 17:35 (sunset), at around 900 feet.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight QR900 from Doha, on final approach to runway 21 at 17:36 (just after sunset), at around 400 feet.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Flight EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 at an altitude of 900 feet at 17:32, just 3 minutes prior to sunset.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 at an altitude of 900 feet at 17:32, just 3 minutes prior to sunset.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 at an altitude of 900 feet at 17:32, just 3 minutes prior to sunset.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 at an altitude of 900 feet at 17:32, just 3 minutes prior to sunset.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21 at an altitude of 400 feet at 17:33, just two minutes prior to sunset.
Photo © Matt Hayes
Flight EK420 from Dubai, at 3,500 feet heading north east over the northern suburbs of Perth at 17:15, before turning right to join the approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport.
Photo © David Eyre
** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **
Flight TL341 to Kununurra and Darwin, climbing after takeoff from runway 21 at 13:47 (47 minutes late).
This aircraft is new, having been first flown on 15 February 2013 as PT-TJI. It was delivered to Airnorth on 22-26 April 2013, and entered service on the day it arrived in Darwin. This was its first visit to Perth.
Photo © Ian Moy
Flight EK423 to Dubai, taxying out for take off from runway 03 at 14:57.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Flight EK423 to Dubai, with the First Officer waving to spectators at the Perth Airport Viewing Area as the aircraft taxied out for take off from runway 03 at 14:57.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Flight EK423 to Dubai, holding on taxiway M for take off from runway 03 at 15:09.
VH-XFB Airbus A330-243 (cn 372) of Virgin Australia, named “Cable Beach”, landing on runway 03 as flight VA685 from Melbourne.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Landing on runway 03 at 15:40 as flight TG481 from Bangkok.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Landing on runway 03 at 15:44, arriving from Melbourne.
Crown Melbourne owns Crown Casinos in Melbourne and Perth.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Landing on runway 03 at 17:12 on a flight from Onslow.
This aircraft was flown from Perth via Alice Springs to Townsville on 25 February 2013 and was repainted all-white with no titles, but still had the rudder painted in Skywest colours. The takeover of Skywest by Virgin Australia was still awaiting some regulatory approvals, so it could not be painted in Virgin Australia colours at that time. VH-FNA returned to Perth on 11 March 2013, and re-entered service. On 20 April 2013, it was again flown Perth-Alice Springs-Townsville and became the first Skywest Fokker 50 to be painted in Virgin Australia colours. It returned to Perth via Alice Springs on 26 April 2013, and now wears the name “Rockingham Beach” (it previously wore the name “City of Albany” when in Skywest colours).
Photo © Keith Anderson
Landing on runway 03 at 16:52 as flight XR38 from Geraldton.
VH-FSQ had been flown from Port Hedland to Seletar (Singapore) on 26 December 2012 for a lengthy overhaul. On 16 March 2013, it was flown Seletar – Port Hedland – Townsville, for repainting in full Virgin Australia colours, and named “Bill’s Bay”. On 10 April 2013, VH-FSQ flew Townsville – Alice Springs – Perth, arriving at 16:25 on Runway 24 at Perth Airport.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Landing on runway 03 at 16:52 as flight XR38 from Geraldton.
VH-FSQ had been flown from Port Hedland to Seletar (Singapore) on 26 December 2012 for a lengthy overhaul. On 16 March 2013, it was flown Seletar – Port Hedland – Townsville, for repainting in full Virgin Australia colours, and named “Bill’s Bay”. On 10 April 2013, VH-FSQ flew Townsville – Alice Springs – Perth, arriving at 16:25 on Runway 24 at Perth Airport.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Arriving on runway 03 at 15:18 as “AIR NAURU 912” from Darwin, possibly transporting asylum seekers under charter to the Australian Government.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Arriving on runway 03 at 15:18 as “AIR NAURU 912” from Darwin, possibly transporting asylum seekers under charter to the Australian Government.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Taxying out to runway 03 at 16:12 as “AIR NAURU 914” back to Darwin, possibly transporting asylum seekers under charter to the Australian Government.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Flight TT184 from Melbourne, landing on runway 03 at 16:27.
Photo © Keith Anderson
Flight QF1129 from Port Hedland, landing on runway 03 at 15:37.
Wears “Spirit of Australians ” special titles, and carries the names of the winners of a competition on the fuselage.
Photo © Keith Anderson
**Note that the aircraft has a non-standard white-painted wing/fuselage fairing, similar to VH-ZPO**
Landing on runway 03 at as flight VA1844 from Port Hedland at 16:03.
Photo © Keith Anderson
OMG, I am a huge fan of airlines in Australia and so jealous so the range of regional carriers seen in your photos. My eyes fired up of jealousy seeing a Fokker 100 and 50 in VA colours, something I wont see in Melbourne >:( I was in Darwin over the last week on a family holiday during my school holidays and thought I got some pretty good photos you wouldn’t see in Melb. I saw a QLink Boeing 717 (Cobham) which I have been dying to see but got a grainy close up because I was in a A320 bound for Melbourne and it was 7:00 in the morning!. Also I got pics of the Air North 170 and 120 Brasilia, VH-NLK which you have in your photos but it was unregistered. I saw a Alliance F-70 and a range of aircraft from Vincent Aviation. I was also lucky to see a B-17 Globemaster land and shortly dissappear into the RAAF base. But when I scrolled through your photos, I’m like to myself “I need to get to Perth Airport”, as my favorite type of aircraft with two rear fuselage engines especially the 717, the F-100 and F-70 I know are going to be there. I also wanted to photograph Skipper Aviation, Network, Skywest and VA Regional, more Alliance aircraft. Not to mention Qatar and Singapore Cargo.
The Volga-Dnepr IL-76, I have a 1:200 scale model I bought with my own money! Nice aircraft1
Ben Zannoni
P.S Have you got any other photos that aren’t posted?
The photo of VH-FSQ (VA/XR F100) is simply superb.