David Eyre
29 March 2011: CHC Helicopters has won the lucrative Woodside Energy offshore helicopter services contract, serving the North-West Shelf oil and gas platforms. CHC will use four 19-seat Eurocopter...
Year: 2011
29 March 2011 © David Eyre As a result of the impact of recent natural disasters combined with significantly increased fuel costs, Qantas announced on 29 March 2011 that...
There was an attempt to re-use the glass cab on top of the old tower, but it was unsuccessful. Demolition of the old fire station started on Thursday 24...
Neville Murphy attended the Royal Aero Club of WA 2011 Open Day at Jandakot Airport, gaining special airside access. See the photos on our Events page
Jetstar – additional daily domestic flights to Perth using A320s effective 4 April 2011: Gold Coast-Perth JQ982 – OOL 2100 PER 0045+1 JQ983 – PER 0125 OOL 0755 Qantas...
Skywest to lease 18 new ATR72 (-500 & -600) turboprops, operated for Virgin Blue 23 February 2011: Further to the recent announcement by Skywest and Virgin Blue of their...
Photos © David Eyre Qantas media release: Sydney, 17 February 2011 The Qantas Group announced it would boost its domestic, resources charter and international fleets to support ongoing growth...
Qantas media release: Wide-Body Aircraft to Target East/West Growth Sydney, 16 February 2011 Qantas is targeting the growing demand from business travellers between the eastern states and Perth by...
Photos © David Eyre Tuesday 18 January 2011 Transport Minister Troy Buswell today announced the preferred airlines to provide regulated air services to Western Australian regional centres. The announcement...
Malaysia Airlines new 3 times per week Kota Kinabalu – Perth service with new Boeing 737-800s commenced on the night of 15/16 January 2011. Boeing 737-8H6 9M-MXB in the...
Virgin Blue Press Release: Virgin Blue and Skywest sign 10 year strategic alliance to create regional network SYDNEY 10 JANUARY, 2011: Virgin Blue Group and Skywest airlines today...
The first significant aeroplane flight in Australia (lasting 45 minutes) was made by New Zealander Joseph J Hammond in a Bristol Boxkite 100 years ago today, on 9 January...
