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On short finals for runway 21 at 9:08 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 21 at 9:08 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 21 at 9:08 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 24 at 12:55.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 24 at 1:17 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 24 at 1:17 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 24 at 1:17 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

‘DINGO 57’, on final approach to runway 21 at 2:13pm, after a short hop from RAAF Pearce. It had arrived from RAAF Townsville earlier in the day. The King Air was here to fly officials to the ANZAC Centenary commemoration at Albany.
Photo © David Eyre

‘DINGO 57’, on final approach to runway 21 at 2:13pm, after a short hop from RAAF Pearce. It had arrived from RAAF Townsville earlier in the day. The King Air was here to fly officials to the ANZAC Centenary commemoration at Albany.
Photo © David Eyre

2nd visit to Perth by A6-EYJ. Flight EY486 from Doha, on final approach to runway 21 at 2:15pm.
Photo © David Eyre

2nd visit to Perth by A6-EYJ. Flight EY486 from Doha, on final approach to runway 21 at 2:15pm.
Photo © David Eyre

2nd visit to Perth by A6-EYJ. Flight EY486 from Doha, on final approach to runway 21 at 2:15pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight TT413 from Melbourne, on final approach to runway 24 at 4:27pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight TT413 from Melbourne, on final approach to runway 24 at 4:27pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight TT413 from Melbourne, on final approach to runway 24 at 4:27pm.
Photo © David Eyre

On short finals for runway 21 at 5:17 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 21 at 5:17 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 21 at 5:17 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 21 at 5:17 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Flight EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:35pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:35pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:35pm.
Photo © David Eyre

A7-BED Boeing 777-3DZER of Qatar Airways at Perth Airport – Fri 31 Oct 2014.
On short finals for runway 21 at 5:54 pm.
Photo © Ben Cambridge.

First visit to Perth and only its third revenue service. It made its first flight on 26 September 2014, was delivered to the airline three days before this photo, on 28 October 2014. It made its first revenue service on 30 October 2014. Flight QR900 from Doha, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:59 pm.
Photo © David Eyre

A7-BED Boeing 777-3DZER of Qatar Airways at Perth Airport – Fri 31 Oct 2014.
On short finals for runway 21 at 5:54 pm.
Photo © Ben Cambridge.

A7-BED Boeing 777-3DZER of Qatar Airways at Perth Airport – Fri 31 Oct 2014.
On short finals for runway 21 at 5:54 pm.
Photo © Ben Cambridge.

First visit to Perth and only its third revenue service. It made its first flight on 26 September 2014, was delivered to the airline three days before this photo, on 28 October 2014. It made its first revenue service on 30 October 2014. Flight QR900 from Doha, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:59 pm.
Photo © David Eyre

On final approach to runway 21 at 6:01pm as UNITY 6079 from Coondewanna.
Photo © David Eyre

On final approach to runway 21 at 6:01pm as UNITY 6079 from Coondewanna.
Photo © David Eyre

1st Visit to Perth wearing “Little Athletics” decals, on finals to runway 24 at 2:24 pm.
Photo © Ben Cambridge.

1st Visit to Perth wearing “Little Athletics” decals, on finals to runway 24 at 2:24 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

1st Visit to Perth wearing “Little Athletics” decals, on finals to runway 24 at 2:24 pm.
Photo © Ben Cambridge.

1st Visit to Perth wearing “Little Athletics” decals, on finals to runway 24 at 2:24 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

1st Visit to Perth wearing “Little Athletics” decals, on finals to runway 24 at 2:24 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

1st Visit to Perth wearing “Little Athletics” decals, on finals to runway 24 at 2:24 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

1st Visit to Perth wearing “Little Athletics” decals, taking off from runway 21 at 3:36 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

1st Visit to Perth wearing “Little Athletics” decals, taking off from runway 21 at 3:36 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

This is the G650ER demonstrator and is seen here on finals for runway 24 at 2:11 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

This is the G650ER demonstrator and is seen here on finals for runway 24 at 2:11 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

This is the G650ER demonstrator and is seen here on finals for runway 24 at 2:11 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 24 at 2:14 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On finals for runway 24 at 5:42 pm.
Photo © Matt Hayes.

On finals for runway 24 at 5:42 pm.
Photo © Matt Hayes.

On finals for runway 24 at 5:42 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

Photo © Keith Anderson.

Photo © Keith Anderson.

VR-64 is a Fleet Logistics Support Squadron based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA, and operates three C-130T. Seen here arriving from Darwin, on finals to runway 18 at 3:09pm, as ‘CONVOY 7743’. It departed at 4:14pm back to Darwin using the same callsign.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

VR-64 is a Fleet Logistics Support Squadron based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA, and operates three C-130T. Seen here arriving from Darwin, on finals to runway 18 at 3:09pm, as ‘CONVOY 7743’. It departed at 4:14pm back to Darwin using the same callsign.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

VR-64 is a Fleet Logistics Support Squadron based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA, and operates three C-130T. Seen here arriving from Darwin, on finals to runway 18 at 3:09pm, as ‘CONVOY 7743’. It departed at 4:14pm back to Darwin using the same callsign.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

VR-64 is a Fleet Logistics Support Squadron based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA, and operates three C-130T. Seen here arriving from Darwin, on finals to runway 18 at 3:09pm, as ‘CONVOY 7743’. It departed at 4:14pm back to Darwin using the same callsign.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

VR-64 is a Fleet Logistics Support Squadron based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA, and operates three C-130T. It arrived at 3:09pm from Darwin as ‘CONVOY 7743’ and is seen here taking off from runway 18 at 4:14 pm, using the same callsign, returning to Darwin.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Forming a colourful short aerodynamic contrail at 3,500 feet, caused by low pressure over the wings cooling the air and condensing moisture, which the sunlight is shining through and creating a rainbow effect. Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi is seen here heading north east on descent at 1:19pm, before turning right to join the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21. Etihad and one of its partner airlines, Alitalia, are co-sponsors of the Expo 2015 in Milan, Italy. A6-EYH was unveiled to the media in the Expo Milano 2015 livery on 20 October 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

Forming a colourful short aerodynamic contrail at 3,500 feet, caused by low pressure over the wings cooling the air and condensing moisture, which the sunlight is shining through and creating a rainbow effect. Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi is seen here heading north east on descent at 1:19pm, before turning right to join the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21. Etihad and one of its partner airlines, Alitalia, are co-sponsors of the Expo 2015 in Milan, Italy. A6-EYH was unveiled to the media in the Expo Milano 2015 livery on 20 October 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

Forming a colourful short aerodynamic contrail at 3,500 feet, caused by low pressure over the wings cooling the air and condensing moisture, which the sunlight is shining through and creating a rainbow effect. Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi is seen here heading north east on descent at 1:19pm, before turning right to join the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21. Etihad and one of its partner airlines, Alitalia, are co-sponsors of the Expo 2015 in Milan, Italy. A6-EYH was unveiled to the media in the Expo Milano 2015 livery on 20 October 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

Forming a colourful short aerodynamic contrail at 3,500 feet, caused by low pressure over the wings cooling the air and condensing moisture, which the sunlight is shining through and creating a rainbow effect. Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi is seen here heading north east on descent at 1:19pm, before turning right to join the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21. Etihad and one of its partner airlines, Alitalia, are co-sponsors of the Expo 2015 in Milan, Italy. A6-EYH was unveiled to the media in the Expo Milano 2015 livery on 20 October 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

Forming a colourful short aerodynamic contrail at 3,500 feet, caused by low pressure over the wings cooling the air and condensing moisture, which the sunlight is shining through and creating a rainbow effect. Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi is seen here heading north east on descent at 1:19pm, before turning right to join the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21. Etihad and one of its partner airlines, Alitalia, are co-sponsors of the Expo 2015 in Milan, Italy. A6-EYH was unveiled to the media in the Expo Milano 2015 livery on 20 October 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

Forming a colourful short aerodynamic contrail at 3,500 feet, caused by low pressure over the wings cooling the air and condensing moisture, which the sunlight is shining through and creating a rainbow effect. Flight EY486 from Abu Dhabi is seen here heading north east on descent at 1:19pm, before turning right to join the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21. Etihad and one of its partner airlines, Alitalia, are co-sponsors of the Expo 2015 in Milan, Italy. A6-EYH was unveiled to the media in the Expo Milano 2015 livery on 20 October 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

On finals for runway 21 at 5:34 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

On finals for runway 21 at 5:34 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

On finals for runway 21 at 5:34 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

Bringing the Rolling Stones to Perth for two concerts, seen here on short finals for runway 21 at 5:00 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

Bringing the Rolling Stones to Perth for two concerts, seen here on short finals for runway 21 at 5:00 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

Bringing the Rolling Stones to Perth for two concerts, seen here on short finals for runway 21 at 5:00 pm.
Photo © Ian Moy.

Bringing the Rolling Stones to Perth for two concerts, seen here on short finals for runway 21 at 5:00 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

Built in 1999. Arriving from Alice Springs at 1:59pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 1999. This arrived from Alice Springs at 1:59pm today, and is seen here taxying back in after an engine run.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 1999. Arriving from Alice Springs at 1:59pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 2013, ex HB-FQM. Delivered to Jandakot in March 2014. It was delivered with a ‘Pilatus – 75 years’ logo on the nose, but this was later removed. It departed Jandakot direct to Adelaide on 21 May 2014, and operated within South Australia for a few months before returning to Jandakot on 20 August 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 1998, ex N23355, VH-HWO. This King Air was formerly owned by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) as VH-HWO, and was acquired by Karratha Flying Services in 2010 and registered VH-KFH.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 1980, ex N988NA, N200TK, (N60JK not taken up), N200TK. Based at Perth since arriving in Australia in 1990 and formerly operated by Broughton Air Services, Skippers Aviation, and Pearl Aviation.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 1975, ex N9729S. First delivered in 1975 to the Queensland Government, initially with their Premier’s Department, and later the Queensland Police. Delivered to Network Aviation in February 2003. It suffered a main undercarriage collapse on two occasions whilst landing at Perth Airport – the first was on 18.1.2005, and the second on 9.4.2007, following which it was withdrawn from use at Perth Airport. Cancelled from the register on 19.1.2009, it was stripped of spares and trucked to Jandakot. On 14.7.2009 it was registered to Formula Aircraft Pty Ltd at Jandakot. Initially stored in the Formula Aviation hangar, then moved to the ‘boneyard’ area near runway 24R, but recently moved landside, to this spot south of the RFDS hangar, where the aircraft is being dismantled.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 1982, ex N9971S. This aircraft was delivered to Jandakot two days prior to this photo on 22 October 2014, with the last legs of the delivery flight being from from Hambantota (Sri Lanka), via Cocos Island, Port Hedland and Perth Airport. It is to be added to the Australian register as VH-HPY – this registration was visible under the taped-on registration ZS-KZY.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 1982, ex N9971S. This aircraft was delivered to Jandakot two days prior to this photo on 22 October 2014, with the last legs of the delivery flight being from from Hambantota (Sri Lanka), via Cocos Island, Port Hedland and Perth Airport. It is to be added to the Australian register as VH-HPY – this registration was visible under the taped-on registration ZS-KZY.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 1982, ex N9971S. This aircraft was delivered to Jandakot two days prior to this photo on 22 October 2014, with the last legs of the delivery flight being from from Hambantota (Sri Lanka), via Cocos Island, Port Hedland and Perth Airport. It is to be added to the Australian register as VH-HPY – this registration was visible under the taped-on registration ZS-KZY.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 1982, ex N9971S. This aircraft was delivered to Jandakot two days prior to this photo on 22 October 2014, with the last legs of the delivery flight being from from Hambantota (Sri Lanka), via Cocos Island, Port Hedland and Perth Airport. It is to be added to the Australian register as VH-HPY – this registration was visible under the taped-on registration ZS-KZY.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 1982, ex N9971S. This aircraft was delivered to Jandakot two days prior to this photo on 22 October 2014, with the last legs of the delivery flight being from from Hambantota (Sri Lanka), via Cocos Island, Port Hedland and Perth Airport. It is to be added to the Australian register as VH-HPY – this registration was visible under the taped-on registration ZS-KZY.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 2002. Powered by a Czech-built Walter M601-D turboprop engine.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 2002. Powered by a Czech-built Walter M601-D turboprop engine.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 1980, ex N5637B.
Photo © David Eyre

The Department of Parks and Wildlife uses a fleet of American Champion 8GCBC Scout aircraft as fire spotter aircraft for forest patrols in the south-west of WA. They are based at Jandakot, Bunbury, Dwellingup and Manjimup, and fly across areas set each day according to the forecast fire weather conditions. The aircraft fly more hours during the hotter months (around 3,500 hours) due to the increased fire risk. They also supervise waterbombing operations in the south-west, relaying information to fire controllers regarding the fire’s behaviour to assist in firefighting and ensuring the safety of fire crews. VH-KTG was built in 2011.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 1971, ex N666SS, ZK-DGZ. Formerly operated by Jandakot Flight Centre (hence the registration JFC). This previously wore a white and blue livery – see photo taken 3 August 2014. It is now wearing a livery similar to that of Cherokee Six VH-ALL of Rottnest Air Taxi.
Photo © David Eyre

To see a photo of this aircraft when complete, see Keith Anderson’s photo taken 13 April 2014. Built in 1981, ex N4946J.
Photo © David Eyre

To see a photo of this aircraft when complete, see Keith Anderson’s photo taken 13 April 2014. Built in 1981, ex N4946J.
Photo © David Eyre

This was delivered to Jandakot in May 2014. Previous owners included Airnorth and Chartair. It was photographed on 30 May 2014 without titles, but now wears Jandakot Flight Centre titles on the tail. Built in 1981, ex N6874Y.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 1977 ex N704KB.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 2007, ex N118GT.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 2007, ex N118GT.
Photo © David Eyre

Built in 1976, ex N735CB. Undergoing a repaint.
Photo © David Eyre

This had been in the Formula Aviation hangar since it arrived in the country on 22 February 2014. It was reported that it is being converted to air ambulance configuration. It is seen here undergoing a repaint. See photo of its original livery in our photos for 5 September 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

Wears US Navy markings with an incorrect serial painted on the side, based on the aircraft manufacturer’s construction number, not its true military serial number, which is 61240. It was built as a PT-13D with US Army Air Force serial 42-17199, but was transferred to the US Navy and designated as an N2S-5, with Bureau of Aeronautics serial number 61240. It is believed to have then gone to owner in Nicaragua before arriving in Australia.
Photo © David Eyre

Wears US Navy markings with an incorrect serial painted on the side, based on the aircraft manufacturer’s construction number, not its true military serial number, which is 61240. It was built as a PT-13D with US Army Air Force serial 42-17199, but was transferred to the US Navy and designated as an N2S-5, with Bureau of Aeronautics serial number 61240. It is believed to have then gone to owner in Nicaragua before arriving in Australia.
Photo © David Eyre

Wears US Navy markings with an incorrect serial painted on the side, based on the aircraft manufacturer’s construction number, not its true military serial number, which is 61240. It was built as a PT-13D with US Army Air Force serial 42-17199, but was transferred to the US Navy and designated as an N2S-5, with Bureau of Aeronautics serial number 61240. It is believed to have then gone to owner in Nicaragua before arriving in Australia.
Photo © David Eyre

Wears US Navy markings with an incorrect serial painted on the side, based on the aircraft manufacturer’s construction number, not its true military serial number, which is 61240. It was built as a PT-13D with US Army Air Force serial 42-17199, but was transferred to the US Navy and designated as an N2S-5, with Bureau of Aeronautics serial number 61240. It is believed to have then gone to owner in Nicaragua before arriving in Australia.
Photo © David Eyre

Photo © David Eyre

Photo © David Eyre

On a solo training flight.
Photo © David Eyre

Photo © David Eyre

This Squirrel has been converted with a Soloy SD2 kit, which included replacing the original Turbomeca Arriel engine with a Honeywell LTS101-700D-2 engine.
Built in 1990, ex HB-XVD, D-HHUB, SE-JKK, LN-OVE, SE-JKK, VH-PCQ, ZK-HQE. Delivered to Jandakot by truck on 11 November 2013 as ZK-HQE.
Photo © David Eyre

During the Summer bushfire season, this helicopter is used as an aerial command and control helicopter to coordinate firefighting operations. It has not had the equipment re-fitted yet. On the nose is what appears to be a rotor tracking camera, to check correct alignment of the main rotors. Built in 1991 (by Eurocopter Canada), ex C-GNZB, N30702, JA6678, N727WW, C-FRIQ.
Photo © David Eyre

Using callsign ‘TROJAN 25’, flying over at 5:13pm.
Photo © David Eyre

A6-EYH Airbus A330-243 (MSN 729) of Etihad Airways in Expo Milano 2015 livery at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Oct 2014.
After being unveiled in Abu Dhabi just 3 days ago, the aircraft is seen here on finals for runway 21 at 1:41 pm.
Photo © Matt Hayes.

A6-EYH Airbus A330-243 (MSN 729) of Etihad Airways in Expo Milano 2015 livery at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Oct 2014.
After being unveiled in Abu Dhabi just 3 days ago, the aircraft is seen here on finals for runway 21 at 1:41 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

A6-EYH Airbus A330-243 (MSN 729) of Etihad Airways in Expo Milano 2015 livery at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Oct 2014.
After being unveiled in Abu Dhabi just 3 days ago, the aircraft is seen here on finals for runway 21 at 1:41 pm.
Photo © Matt Hayes.

A6-EYH Airbus A330-243 (MSN 729) of Etihad Airways in Expo Milano 2015 livery at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Oct 2014.
After being unveiled in Abu Dhabi just 3 days ago, the aircraft is seen here on finals for runway 21 at 1:41 pm.
Photo © Matt Hayes.

A6-EYH Airbus A330-243 (MSN 729) of Etihad Airways in Expo Milano 2015 livery at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Oct 2014.
After being unveiled in Abu Dhabi just 3 days ago, the aircraft is seen here on finals for runway 21 at 1:41 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

A6-EYH Airbus A330-243 (MSN 729) of Etihad Airways in Expo Milano 2015 livery at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Oct 2014.
After being unveiled in Abu Dhabi just 3 days ago, the aircraft is seen here on finals for runway 21 at 1:41 pm.
Photo © Matt Hayes.

A6-EYH Airbus A330-243 (MSN 729) of Etihad Airways in Expo Milano 2015 livery at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Oct 2014.
After being unveiled in Abu Dhabi just 3 days ago, the aircraft is seen here on finals for runway 21 at 1:41 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

A6-EYH Airbus A330-243 (MSN 729) of Etihad Airways in Expo Milano 2015 livery at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Oct 2014.
After being unveiled in Abu Dhabi just 3 days ago, the aircraft is seen here departing from runway 21 at 4:00 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Etihad and one of its partner airlines, Alitalia, are co-sponsors of the Expo 2015 in Milan, Italy, held from 1 May – 31 October 2015. Each airline has painted an A330-200 in Expo 2015 liveries, partly derived from their normal livery. A6-EYH was under maintenance at Abu Dhabi from 5 October 2014 and was unveiled to the media in the new livery on 20 October, before re-entering service on 21 October to Rome Fiumicino. This was its first visit to Perth in this special livery, seen here after takeoff from runway 21 at 4:05pm as flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi.
Photo © David Eyre

A6-EYH Airbus A330-243 (MSN 729) of Etihad Airways in Expo Milano 2015 livery at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Oct 2014.
After being unveiled in Abu Dhabi just 3 days ago, the aircraft is seen here departing from runway 21 at 4:00 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Etihad and one of its partner airlines, Alitalia, are co-sponsors of the Expo 2015 in Milan, Italy, held from 1 May – 31 October 2015. Each airline has painted an A330-200 in Expo 2015 liveries, partly derived from their normal livery. A6-EYH was under maintenance at Abu Dhabi from 5 October 2014 and was unveiled to the media in the new livery on 20 October, before re-entering service on 21 October to Rome Fiumicino. This was its first visit to Perth in this special livery, seen here after takeoff from runway 21 at 4:05pm as flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi.
Photo © David Eyre

A6-EYH Airbus A330-243 (MSN 729) of Etihad Airways in Expo Milano 2015 livery at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Oct 2014.
After being unveiled in Abu Dhabi just 3 days ago, the aircraft is seen here departing from runway 21 at 4:00 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Etihad and one of its partner airlines, Alitalia, are co-sponsors of the Expo 2015 in Milan, Italy, held from 1 May – 31 October 2015. Each airline has painted an A330-200 in Expo 2015 liveries, partly derived from their normal livery. A6-EYH was under maintenance at Abu Dhabi from 5 October 2014 and was unveiled to the media in the new livery on 20 October, before re-entering service on 21 October to Rome Fiumicino. This was its first visit to Perth in this special livery, seen here after takeoff from runway 21 at 4:05pm as flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi.
Photo © David Eyre

A6-EYH Airbus A330-243 (MSN 729) of Etihad Airways in Expo Milano 2015 livery at Perth Airport – Wed 22 Oct 2014.
After being unveiled in Abu Dhabi just 3 days ago, the aircraft is seen here departing from runway 21 at 4:00 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Etihad and one of its partner airlines, Alitalia, are co-sponsors of the Expo 2015 in Milan, Italy, held from 1 May – 31 October 2015. Each airline has painted an A330-200 in Expo 2015 liveries, partly derived from their normal livery. A6-EYH was under maintenance at Abu Dhabi from 5 October 2014 and was unveiled to the media in the new livery on 20 October, before re-entering service on 21 October to Rome Fiumicino. This was its first visit to Perth in this special livery, seen here after takeoff from runway 21 at 4:05pm as flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi.
Photo © David Eyre

Etihad and one of its partner airlines, Alitalia, are co-sponsors of the Expo 2015 in Milan, Italy, held from 1 May – 31 October 2015. Each airline has painted an A330-200 in Expo 2015 liveries, partly derived from their normal livery. A6-EYH was under maintenance at Abu Dhabi from 5 October 2014 and was unveiled to the media in the new livery on 20 October, before re-entering service on 21 October to Rome Fiumicino. This was its first visit to Perth in this special livery, seen here after takeoff from runway 21 at 4:05pm as flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi.
Photo © David Eyre

Etihad and one of its partner airlines, Alitalia, are co-sponsors of the Expo 2015 in Milan, Italy, held from 1 May – 31 October 2015. Each airline has painted an A330-200 in Expo 2015 liveries, partly derived from their normal livery. A6-EYH was under maintenance at Abu Dhabi from 5 October 2014 and was unveiled to the media in the new livery on 20 October, before re-entering service on 21 October to Rome Fiumicino. This was its first visit to Perth in this special livery, seen here after takeoff from runway 21 at 4:05pm as flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi.
Photo © David Eyre

C-GCUL aircraft arrived from Kansai, Japan at 7:34am on 21 October 2014, and departed on 23 October to Sydney. Built in 2009, ex F-WWVZ, OO-AAA, N157BR. Canadian Utilities Limited is a member of the ATCO Group of companies, owner of Perth-based ATCO Australia, which develops, builds, owns and operates energy and infrastructure assets across the country.
HB-JFN arrived at 2:06pm on 21 October 2014 from its base at Subang, Malaysia, with the Malaysian Minister of Defence Hishammuddin Hussein aboard. He visited Fremantle Port on 22 October, to inspect the vessel ‘GO Phoenix’, which is conducting a sonar search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 9M-MRO, flight MH370, which is believed to be in the southern Indian Ocean. HB-JFN departed back to Subang at 9:59am on 23 October 2014.
Terminal 1 and control tower visible in the distance.
Photo © David Eyre

This aircraft arrived from Kansai, Japan at 7:34am on 21 October 2014, and departed on 23 October to Sydney. Built in 2009, ex F-WWVZ, OO-AAA, N157BR. Canadian Utilities Limited is a member of the ATCO Group of companies, owner of Perth-based ATCO Australia, which develops, builds, owns and operates energy and infrastructure assets across the country.
Photo © David Eyre

Arrived at 2:06pm on 21 October 2014 from its base at Subang, Malaysia, with the Malaysian Minister of Defence Hishammuddin Hussein aboard. He visited Fremantle Port on 22 October, to inspect the vessel ‘GO Phoenix’, which is conducting a sonar search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 9M-MRO, flight MH370, which is believed to be in the southern Indian Ocean. HB-JFN departed back to Subang at 9:59am on 23 October 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

Arrived at 2:06pm on 21 October 2014 from its base at Subang, Malaysia, with the Malaysian Minister of Defence Hishammuddin Hussein aboard. He visited Fremantle Port on 22 October, to inspect the vessel ‘GO Phoenix’, which is conducting a sonar search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 9M-MRO, flight MH370, which is believed to be in the southern Indian Ocean. HB-JFN departed back to Subang at 9:59am on 23 October 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

VH-KTB Beech Duchess 76 (MSN ME-409) of Ad Astral Aviation.
VH-FWA Beech 1900C (MSN UB-61) of Ad Astral Aviation.
VH-VOA Beech 1900C (MSN UB-62) of Ad Astral Aviation.
N737HL Boeing 737-229 Advanced (MSN 21177/433), formerly owned by OzJet Airlines, now owned by Red Cloud Assets LLC, Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA. Withdrawn from use since OzJet ceased operations in May 2009.
VH-NHZ Embraer 120ER Brasilia (MSN 120034) of Network Aviation, withdrawn from service after its last flight on 8 July 2013 from Paraburdoo to Perth, and has been stripped of spares.
N733HL Boeing 737-229 Advanced (MSN 21176/431), formerly owned by OzJet Airlines, now owned by Red Cloud Assets LLC, Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA. Withdrawn from use since OzJet ceased operations in May 2009.
VH-AHY Beech 76 Duchess (MSN ME-187) of Ad Astral Aviation – this has been sitting in the same spot for several months with an engine removed.
Photo © David Eyre

Photo © David Eyre

In the background are N737HL and N733HL Boeing 737-229 Advanced, formerly owned by OzJet; VH-NHZ Embraer 120ER Brasilia of Network Aviation; and VH-AHY Beech 76 Duchess of Ad Astral Aviation.
Photo © David Eyre

Ex OO-SDO, G-CEAJ, VH-OZX. This aircraft was originally built in 1975 for Sabena. OzJet had been operating services from Perth to Derby (RAAF Curtin), and Perth to Denpasar (Bali), but this aircraft has been withdrawn from use since OzJet ceased operations on 20 May 2009.
Photo © David Eyre

Ex OO-SDO, G-CEAJ, VH-OZX. This aircraft was originally built in 1975 for Sabena. OzJet had been operating services from Perth to Derby (RAAF Curtin), and Perth to Denpasar (Bali), but this aircraft has been withdrawn from use since OzJet ceased operations on 20 May 2009.
Photo © David Eyre

Ex N8277V, OO-SDN, G-CEAI, VH-OZU. This aircraft was originally built in 1975 for Sabena. OzJet had been operating services from Perth to Derby (RAAF Curtin), and Perth to Denpasar (Bali), but this aircraft has been withdrawn from use since OzJet ceased operations on 20 May 2009. On 29 Dec 2005, it operated OzJet’s first revenue service in Australia, when registered VH-OZU.
Photo © David Eyre

Withdrawn from service after its last flight on 8 July 2013 from Paraburdoo to Perth, and has been stripped of spares.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight EK423 to Dubai, after takeoff from runway 21 at 3:19pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight EK423 to Dubai, after takeoff from runway 21 at 3:19pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight EK423 to Dubai, after takeoff from runway 21 at 3:19pm. Low pressure over the wing is condensing moisture from the air.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight MH120 to Kota Kinabalu, after takeoff from runway 21 at 3:21pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight MH120 to Kota Kinabalu, after takeoff from runway 21 at 3:21pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight MH120 to Kota Kinabalu, after takeoff from runway 21 at 3:21pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA1843 to Port Hedland, after takeoff from runway 21 at 3:23pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA1843 to Port Hedland, after takeoff from runway 21 at 3:23pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA562 to Sydney, after takeoff from runway 21 at 3:28pm.
Photo © David Eyre

On short finals for runway 21 at 2:01 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 21 at 2:01 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 21 at 2:01 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 21 at 2:01 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Passing over the top at 39,000 feet with a contrail that stretched from the western to the eastern horizons at 3:38 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Passing over the top at 39,000 feet with a contrail that stretched from the western to the eastern horizons at 3:38 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Passing over the top at 39,000 feet with a contrail that stretched from the western to the eastern horizons at 3:38 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Over Ellenbrook about to turn finals for runway 21 at 5:27 pm.
Photo © Ben Cambridge.

On short finals for runway 21 at 5:27 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 21 at 5:27 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taking off from runway 21 with fuel streaming from both wings at 9:02 am, the aircraft returned a short time later for a pass down the runway and visual ground to air inspection, then continued on for a short flight west of Rottnest Island, returning at 9:54 am for an incident free landing on runway 24.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taking off from runway 21 with fuel streaming from both wings at 9:02 am, the aircraft returned a short time later for a pass down the runway and visual ground to air inspection, then continued on for a short flight west of Rottnest Island, returning at 9:54 am for an incident free landing on runway 24.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taking off from runway 21 with fuel streaming from both wings at 9:02 am, the aircraft returned a short time later for a pass down the runway and visual ground to air inspection, then continued on for a short flight west of Rottnest Island, returning at 9:54 am for an incident free landing on runway 24.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taking off from runway 21 with fuel streaming from both wings at 9:02 am, the aircraft returned a short time later for a pass down the runway and visual ground to air inspection, then continued on for a short flight west of Rottnest Island, returning at 9:54 am for an incident free landing on runway 24.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taking off from runway 21 with fuel streaming from both wings at 9:02 am, the aircraft returned a short time later for a pass down the runway and visual ground to air inspection, then continued on for a short flight west of Rottnest Island, returning at 9:54 am for an incident free landing on runway 24.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taking off from runway 21 at 8:13am to Subang, this aircraft arrived from Subang on 13 October 2014 at 11:21 am. Originally delivered in July 1968 to American Airlines as N2913, later converted to executive configuration and is the only executive 727 re-engined with Rolls-Royce Tay 651-54 engines and fitted with the Quiet Wing and winglets. Photo © Keith Anderson
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taking off from runway 21 at 8:13am to Subang, this aircraft arrived from Subang on 13 October 2014 at 11:21 am. Originally delivered in July 1968 to American Airlines as N2913, later converted to executive configuration and is the only executive 727 re-engined with Rolls-Royce Tay 651-54 engines and fitted with the Quiet Wing and winglets. Photo © Matt Hayes.

Taking off from runway 21 at 8:13am to Subang, this aircraft arrived from Subang on 13 October 2014 at 11:21 am. Originally delivered in July 1968 to American Airlines as N2913, later converted to executive configuration and is the only executive 727 re-engined with Rolls-Royce Tay 651-54 engines and fitted with the Quiet Wing and winglets. Photo © Matt Hayes

On short finals for runway 21 at 1:04 pm.
Photo © Matt Hayes.

On short finals for runway 21 at 1:04 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 21 at 1:04 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi, after take-off from runway 21 at 4:07pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi, after take-off from runway 21 at 4:07pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi, after take-off from runway 21 at 4:07pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight JQ975 to Adelaide, after takeoff from runway 21 at 4:10pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight NZ175 from Auckland, on final approach to runway 21 at 4:34pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA1436 from Darwin, on final approach to runway 21 at 4:43pm.
Photo © David Eyre

‘UNITY 6301’ from Onslow, on final approach to runway 21 at 4:45pm. First flew as PH-EZH with Fokker in October 1990, delivered to US Air as N869US a month later. In 2003, it returned to Fokker as PH-CXL and became D-AGPL with Germania. To Alliance in September 2010 as VH-XWS. It arrived in Perth on 7 October 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

‘UNITY 6301’ from Onslow, on final approach to runway 21 at 4:45pm. First flew as PH-EZH with Fokker in October 1990, delivered to US Air as N869US a month later. In 2003, it returned to Fokker as PH-CXL and became D-AGPL with Germania. To Alliance in September 2010 as VH-XWS. It arrived in Perth on 7 October 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

On short finals for runway 21 at 6:34 am.
Photo © Ian Moy.

On short finals for runway 21 at 6:19 am.
Photo © Ian Moy.

Arrived from Subang on 13 October 2014 at 11:21 am, seen here parked on the domestic apron south of Terminal 3. Originally delivered in July 1968 to American Airlines as N2913, later converted to executive configuration and is the only executive 727 re-engined with Rolls-Royce Tay 651-54 engines and fitted with the Quiet Wing and winglets. Photo © Keith Anderson.

Arrived from Subang on 13 October 2014 at 11:21 am, seen here parked on the domestic apron south of Terminal 3. Originally delivered in July 1968 to American Airlines as N2913, later converted to executive configuration and is the only executive 727 re-engined with Rolls-Royce Tay 651-54 engines and fitted with the Quiet Wing and winglets. Photo © Keith Anderson.

Landing on runway 03 at 11:21 am, arriving from its base at Subang. Originally delivered in July 1968 to American Airlines as N2913, later converted to executive configuration and is the only executive 727 re-engined with Rolls-Royce Tay 651-54 engines and fitted with the Quiet Wing and winglets
Photo © Matt Hayes.

Landing on runway 03 at 11:21 am, arriving from its base at Subang. Originally delivered in July 1968 to American Airlines as N2913, later converted to executive configuration and is the only executive 727 re-engined with Rolls-Royce Tay 651-54 engines and fitted with the Quiet Wing and winglets
Photo © Matt Hayes.

Landing on runway 03 at 11:21 am, arriving from its base at Subang. Originally delivered in July 1968 to American Airlines as N2913, later converted to executive configuration and is the only executive 727 re-engined with Rolls-Royce Tay 651-54 engines and fitted with the Quiet Wing and winglets
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

Landing on runway 03 at 11:21 am.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

Landing on runway 03 at 11:21 am, arriving from its base at Subang. Originally delivered in July 1968 to American Airlines as N2913, later converted to executive configuration and is the only executive 727 re-engined with Rolls-Royce Tay 651-54 engines and fitted with the Quiet Wing and winglets
Photo © Matt Hayes.

Arrived from Subang at 11:21 am, seen here parked on the domestic apron south of Terminal 3. Originally delivered in July 1968 to American Airlines as N2913, later converted to executive configuration and is the only executive 727 re-engined with Rolls-Royce Tay 651-54 engines and fitted with the Quiet Wing and winglets.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Arrived from Subang at 11:21 am, seen here parked on the domestic apron south of Terminal 3. Originally delivered in July 1968 to American Airlines as N2913, later converted to executive configuration and is the only executive 727 re-engined with Rolls-Royce Tay 651-54 engines and fitted with the Quiet Wing and winglets.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Arrived from Subang at 11:21 am, seen here parked on the domestic apron south of Terminal 3. Originally delivered in July 1968 to American Airlines as N2913, later converted to executive configuration and is the only executive 727 re-engined with Rolls-Royce Tay 651-54 engines and fitted with the Quiet Wing and winglets.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Arrived from Subang at 11:21 am, seen here parked on the domestic apron south of Terminal 3. Originally delivered in July 1968 to American Airlines as N2913, later converted to executive configuration and is the only executive 727 re-engined with Rolls-Royce Tay 651-54 engines and fitted with the Quiet Wing and winglets.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

A6-EYD Airbus A330-243 (MSN 658) of Etihad at Perth Airport – Mon 13 Oct 2014.
On short finals for runway 21 at 1:40 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson

A6-EYD Airbus A330-243 (MSN 658) of Etihad at Perth Airport – Mon 13 Oct 2014.
On short finals for runway 21 at 1:40 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson

A6-EYD Airbus A330-243 (MSN 658) of Etihad at Perth Airport – Mon 13 Oct 2014.
Taking off from runway 21 at 4:09 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

A6-EYD Airbus A330-243 (MSN 658) of Etihad at Perth Airport – Mon 13 Oct 2014.
Taking off from runway 21 at 4:09 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

9M-MXR Boeing 737-8H6 (W) (MSN 40155) of Malaysia Airlines at Perth Airport – Sun 12 Oct 2014.
On short finals for runway 21 at 1:45 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

9M-MXR Boeing 737-8H6 (W) (MSN 40155) of Malaysia Airlines at Perth Airport – Sun 12 Oct 2014.
On short finals for runway 21 at 1:45 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

PK-GPK Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1028) of Garuda Indonesia Airlines at Perth Airport – Sun 12 Oct 2014.
Taking off from runway 21 at 7:31 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

PK-GPK Airbus A330-243 (MSN 1028) of Garuda Indonesia Airlines at Perth Airport – Sun 12 Oct 2014.
Taking off from runway 21 at 7:31 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Landing on runway 06 at 12:40 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Landing on runway 06 at 12:40 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taxying for a runway 06 departure at 8:35 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taxying for a runway 06 departure at 8:35 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taxying for a runway 06 departure at 9:13 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taxying for a runway 06 departure at 9:13 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taxying for a runway 06 departure at 9:13 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Note the moisture condensing in the low air pressure over the wings. Flight EK422 from Dubai at 3,500 feet over the northern suburbs, heading east at 3,800 feet to join final approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport at 12:00.
Photo © David Eyre

Call sign Medic 88, on short finals for runway 21 at 4:54 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Call sign Medic 88, on short finals for runway 21 at 4:54 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Call sign Medic 88, on short finals for runway 21 at 4:54 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Virgin Australia’s newest A330 is seen taking off from runway 21 at 9:49 am.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

Virgin Australia’s newest A330 is seen taking off from runway 21 at 9:49 am.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

Virgin Australia’s newest A330 is seen taking off from runway 21 at 9:49 am.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

On short finals for runway 24 at 5:10 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

On short finals for runway 24 at 5:10 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

On short finals for runway 24 at 5:10 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

On short finals for runway 24 at 5:10 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

Making its second visit to Perth, on finals for runway 21 at 4:53 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Making its second visit to Perth, on finals for runway 21 at 4:53 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Making its second visit to Perth, on finals for runway 21 at 4:53 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Making its second visit to Perth, on finals for runway 21 at 4:53 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taking off from runway 21 at 3:15 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taking off from runway 21 at 3:15 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 21 at 12:08 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 21 at 12:08 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Departing for the North West at 10.03 am.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Photo © Keith Anderson.

Flight QF918 to Karratha, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 4:44pm, with the hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA1436 from Darwin, taxying in at 4:44pm, after landing on runway 21. Control tower and hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi, taking off from runway 21 at 4:58pm, with the control tower and hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi, taking off from runway 21 at 4:58pm, with the hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi, after taking off from runway 21 at 4:58pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight EY487 to Abu Dhabi, after taking off from runway 21 at 4:58pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight QF768 to Melbourne, taking off from runway 21 at 5:02pm, with the control tower and hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

ZK-NZF Boeing 787-9 DreamLiner (MSN 34335) of Air New Zealand at Perth Airport – Tues 7 Oct 2014.
On finals for runway 24 at 5:05 pm.
Photo © Michael Davis

ZK-NZF Boeing 787-9 DreamLiner (MSN 34335) of Air New Zealand at Perth Airport – Tues 7 Oct 2014.
On finals for runway 24 at 5:05 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

ZK-NZF Boeing 787-9 DreamLiner (MSN 34335) of Air New Zealand at Perth Airport – Tues 7 Oct 2014.
On finals for runway 24 at 5:05 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

ZK-NZF Boeing 787-9 DreamLiner (MSN 34335) of Air New Zealand at Perth Airport – Tues 7 Oct 2014.
On finals for runway 24 at 5:05 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

ZK-NZF Boeing 787-9 DreamLiner (MSN 34335) of Air New Zealand at Perth Airport – Tues 7 Oct 2014.
On finals for runway 24 at 5:05 pm.
Photo © Michael Davis

ZK-NZF Boeing 787-9 DreamLiner (MSN 34335) of Air New Zealand at Perth Airport – Tues 7 Oct 2014.
On finals for runway 24 at 5:05 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

ZK-NZF Boeing 787-9 DreamLiner (MSN 34335) of Air New Zealand at Perth Airport – Tues 7 Oct 2014.
On finals for runway 24 at 5:05 pm.
Photo © Matt Hannigan.

First visit to Perth. This is the second Boeing 787 for Air New Zealand, delivered on 27-29 September 2014. It entered revenue service on 2 October, operating daily services between Auckland and Sydney until today. Prior to this, its sistership ZK-NZE had been operating daily on the Auckland/Perth route since 12 September 2014. ZK-NZF wears the standard Air New Zealand livery, and is seen here landing on runway 24 at 5:04 pm as flight NZ175 from Auckland, with the hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

First visit to Perth. This is the second Boeing 787 for Air New Zealand, delivered on 27-29 September 2014. It entered revenue service on 2 October, operating daily services between Auckland and Sydney until today. Prior to this, its sistership ZK-NZE had been operating daily on the Auckland/Perth route since 12 September 2014. ZK-NZF wears the standard Air New Zealand livery, and is seen here landing on runway 24 at 5:04 pm as flight NZ175 from Auckland, with the hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

First visit to Perth. This is the second Boeing 787 for Air New Zealand, delivered on 27-29 September 2014. It entered revenue service on 2 October, operating daily services between Auckland and Sydney until today. Prior to this, its sistership ZK-NZE had been operating daily on the Auckland/Perth route since 12 September 2014. ZK-NZF wears the standard Air New Zealand livery, and is seen here after landing on runway 24 at 5:04 pm as NZ175 from Auckland, with the hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

First visit to Perth. This is the second Boeing 787 for Air New Zealand, delivered on 27-29 September 2014. It entered revenue service on 2 October, operating daily services between Auckland and Sydney until today. Prior to this, its sistership ZK-NZE had been operating daily on the Auckland/Perth route since 12 September 2014. ZK-NZF wears the standard Air New Zealand livery, and is seen here after landing on runway 24 at 5:04 pm as NZ175 from Auckland, with the control tower and the hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA720 to Adelaide, taking off from runway 21 at 5:07pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA720 to Adelaide, after taking off from runway 21 at 5:07pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight TT414 to Melbourne, taking off runway 21 at 5:18pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight TT414 to Melbourne, after takeoff from runway 21 at 5:18pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight SQ214 to Singapore, climbing after take off from runway 21 at 5:25pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight QZ8415 to Denpasar (Bali) taking off from runway 21 at 5:28pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight QZ8415 to Denpasar (Bali) taking off from runway 21 at 5:28pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Taking off from runway 21 at 5:32pm as QF776 to Melbourne, with the control tower and hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

Taking off from runway 21 at 5:32pm as QF776 to Melbourne, with the hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

Climbing after taking off from runway 21 at 5:32pm as QF776 to Melbourne.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight QF800 to Darwin, climbing after takeoff from runway 21 at 5:39pm, with the hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

Taking off from runway 21 at 5:42pm as VA694 to Melbourne, with the hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

Taking off from runway 21 at 5:42pm as VA694 to Melbourne, with the control tower and hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

After taking off from runway 21 at 5:42pm as VA694 to Melbourne.
Photo © David Eyre

After taking off from runway 21 at 5:42pm as VA694 to Melbourne.
Photo © David Eyre

QF1101 from Newman, taxying in at 5:42pm, after landing on runway 21. Control tower and hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

QF1101 from Newman, taxying in at 5:42pm, after landing on runway 21. International terminal, with the tails of a Jetstar A320, Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (A6-EGU) and Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (ZK-NZF) visible, and hills of the Darling Range in the background.
Photo © David Eyre

Seen on its first visit to Perth, after take off from runway 21 at 3:11pm as flight EK423 to Dubai. This aircraft was quite new at the time of this photo – it was delivered to Emirates on 15 August 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

Seen on its first visit to Perth, after take off from runway 21 at 3:11pm as flight EK423 to Dubai. This aircraft was quite new at the time of this photo – it was delivered to Emirates on 15 August 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

Seen on its first visit to Perth, after take off from runway 21 at 3:11pm as flight EK423 to Dubai. This aircraft was quite new at the time of this photo – it was delivered to Emirates on 15 August 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

Seen on its first visit to Perth, after take off from runway 21 at 3:11pm as flight EK423 to Dubai. This aircraft was quite new at the time of this photo – it was delivered to Emirates on 15 August 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

Seen on its first visit to Perth, after take off from runway 21 at 3:11pm as flight EK423 to Dubai. This aircraft was quite new at the time of this photo – it was delivered to Emirates on 15 August 2014.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA1843 to Port Hedland, climbing after takeoff from runway 21 at 3:18pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA1843 to Port Hedland, climbing after takeoff from runway 21 at 3:18pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA1487 to Broome, after takeoff from runway 21 at 3:24pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA1487 to Broome, after takeoff from runway 21 at 3:24pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA1487 to Broome, after takeoff from runway 21 at 3:24pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight JQ975 to Adelaide, after takeoff from runway 21 at 4:06pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight JQ975 to Adelaide, after takeoff from runway 21 at 4:06pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA561 from Sydney, exiting runway 24 after landing at 4:17pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA561 from Sydney, exiting runway 24 after landing at 4:17pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA561 from Sydney, exiting runway 24 after landing at 4:17pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight D7 233 to Kuala Lumpur, taking off from runway 21 at 4:21pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight D7 233 to Kuala Lumpur, taking off from runway 21 at 4:21pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight MH124 to Kuala Lumpur, after takeoff from runway 21 at 4:28pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight QF718 to Canberra, taking off runway 21 at 4:37pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight QF594 to Brisbane, taking off from runway 21 at 4:41pm. This aircraft recently returned to Qantas service after a number of years on lease to Jetstar.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight QF594 to Brisbane, taking off from runway 21 at 4:41pm. This aircraft recently returned to Qantas service after a number of years on lease to Jetstar.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight QF1096 to Newman, taking off from runway 21 at 4:43pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight NZ175 from Auckland, landing on runway 21 at 4:49pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight NZ175 from Auckland, landing on runway 21 at 4:49pm.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight QF793 from Darwin, landing on runway 21 at 4:54pm, with Perth’s control tower and the Darling Range hills as a backdrop.
Photo © David Eyre

A6-EYS Airbus A330-243 (MSN 991) of Etihad Airways at Perth Airport – Sat 4 Oct 2014.
On short finals for runway 21 at 1:28 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

A6-EYS Airbus A330-243 (MSN 991) of Etihad Airways at Perth Airport – Sat 4 Oct 2014.
On short finals for runway 21 at 1:28 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

A6-EYS Airbus A330-243 (MSN 991) of Etihad Airways at Perth Airport – Sat 4 Oct 2014.
On short finals for runway 21 at 1:28 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

A6-EYS Airbus A330-243 (MSN 991) of Etihad Airways at Perth Airport – Sat 4 Oct 2014.
Taking off from runway 21 at 4:03 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

A6-EYS Airbus A330-243 (MSN 991) of Etihad Airways at Perth Airport – Sat 4 Oct 2014.
Taking off from runway 21 at 4:03 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

On short finals for runway 21 at 2:05 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taking off from runway 21 at 4:12 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taking off from runway 21 at 4:12 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

SQ224 to Singapore, after takeoff from runway 21 at 6:51am.
Photo © David Eyre

Flight VA1723 to Karratha, after takeoff from runway 03 at 6:53am.
Photo © David Eyre

A6-ENU Boeing 777-31HER (MSN 41367) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Thurs 2 Oct 2014.
Landing on runway 03 at 12:28 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

A6-ENU Boeing 777-31HER (MSN 41367) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Thurs 2 Oct 2014.
Landing on runway 03 at 12:28 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

A6-ENU Boeing 777-31HER (MSN 41367) of Emirates at Perth Airport – Thurs 2 Oct 2014.
Landing on runway 03 at 12:28 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Landing on runway 03 at 1:37 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Landing on runway 03 at 1:37 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Landing on runway 03 at 1:37 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Landing on runway 03 at 1:37 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Landing on runway 03 at 1:37 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taxying for a runway 03 departure at 12:33 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taxying for a runway 03 departure at 12:33 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taxying for a runway 03 departure at 12:33 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

at Perth Airport – Wed 1 Oct 2014.
Landing on runway 03 at 2:00 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

at Perth Airport – Wed 1 Oct 2014.
Landing on runway 03 at 2:00 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

at Perth Airport – Wed 1 Oct 2014.
Landing on runway 03 at 2:00 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

at Perth Airport – Wed 1 Oct 2014.
Landing on runway 03 at 2:00 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

at Perth Airport – Wed 1 Oct 2014.
Taxying for a runway 03 departure at 4:14 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

at Perth Airport – Wed 1 Oct 2014.
Taxying for a runway 03 departure at 4:14 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

at Perth Airport – Wed 1 Oct 2014.
Taxying for a runway 03 departure at 4:14 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

at Perth Airport – Wed 1 Oct 2014.
Taxying for a runway 03 departure at 4:14 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

at Perth Airport – Wed 1 Oct 2014.
Taxying for a runway 03 departure at 4:14 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Landing on runway 03 at 1:26 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Taxying for a runway 03 departure at 2:37 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

Landing on runway 03 at 1:56 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

at Perth Airport – Wed 1 Oct 2014.
Taxying for a runway 03 departure at 4:14 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.

at Perth Airport – Wed 1 Oct 2014.
Taxying for a runway 03 departure at 4:14 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Note that the C-130T which visited Pearce on 27 October 2014, i.e. 165378 coded “BT” belongs to US Navy Reserve squadron VR-64 based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. Information I located indicates that VR-64 operates three C-130T’s.
Thanks Clyde – have added this info to the photo captions.
Regards,
David