June 2017 – AviationWA

7th and 8th RAAF Pilatus PC-21s commence delivery flight to Australia

HB-HWG/A54-007 (MSN 240) and HB-HWH/A54-008 (MSN 241) Pilatus PC-21 of the Royal Australian Air Force, in 2 Flying Training School markings, at Stans, Switzerland – Fri 29 June 2017. The day prior to departing the Pilatus Aircraft facility at Stans, Switzerland on their delivery flight to Australia. Photo © Stephan Widmer

7th and 8th RAAF Pilatus PC-21s commence delivery flight to Australia

David Eyre 30 June 2017

30 June 2017 © David Eyre (Photo © Stephan Widmer) Another two Pilatus PC-21 turboprop training aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) today commenced their delivery flight...

Batik Air Indonesia start Perth-Bali services

PK-LAQ Airbus A320-214 (W) (MSN 6722 of Batik Air at Perth airport – 22 June 2017.

Batik Air Indonesia start Perth-Bali services

David Eyre 22 June 2017

22 June 2017 © David Eyre Batik Air Indonesia commenced twice daily Bali-Perth services today, with the arrival of the first Airbus A320 service from Denpasar into Perth in...

Parliamentary inquiry into WA regional airfares

VH-NXN Boeing 717-231 (MSN 55095/5087) of QantasLink, at Perth Airport - Wed 5 April 2017. Taking off from runway 21 at 12:25pm as QF1938 / 'QJET 1938' to Alice Springs. Seen from runway 24 (temporarily closed), near intersection with runway 21. Photo © David Eyre

Parliamentary inquiry into WA regional airfares

David Eyre 20 June 2017

20 June 2017 © David Eyre A Parliamentary inquiry into regional airfares in Western Australia has been launched by the WA Economics and Industry Standing Committee. The newly-elected WA...

Centre part of a 'Diamond Nine' formation of Pilatus PC-9/A aircraft of 2 Flying Training School (2 FTS), RAAF, at RAAF Pearce - Fri 9 June 2017. Flypast over the graduation ceremony for No.247 Pilots Course. Leading the formation is A23-041; followed by A23-019 (left) and A23-009 (right); then A23-053 (centre) and A23-047 (right).; A23-015 (left) and A23-008 (right), then A23-040 at the rear. Photo © David Eyre

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RAAF Base Pearce – visit to 2 Flying Training School and No. 247 Pilots Course graduation

David Eyre 9 June 2017

9 June 2017 © David Eyre The author was invited to visit Number 2 Flying Training School at RAAF Base Pearce, north of Perth, Western Australia, to witness the...

Qatar Airways flights disrupted by diplomatic crisis

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Qatar Airways flights disrupted by diplomatic crisis

David Eyre 6 June 2017

6 June 2017 © David Eyre Qatar Airways flights to and from Australia are likely to experience longer flight times and potential delays from today, as a diplomatic rift...

Singapore – Karratha direct flights proposed from March 2018

9V-SBG Airbus A319-133 (MSN 4215) of SilkAir, at Singapore-Changi Airport - 16 January 2015. Photo © David Eyre

Singapore – Karratha direct flights proposed from March 2018

David Eyre 6 June 2017

6 June 2017 © David Eyre The City of Karratha is negotiating with Singapore Airlines’ regional subsidiary, SilkAir, for direct flights between Singapore and Karratha from March 2018, on...

5th and 6th RAAF Pilatus PC-21s commence delivery flight to Australia

HB-HWF/A54-006 Pilatus PC-21 (MSN 239) of the Royal Australian Air Force, in 2 Flying Training School markings, at Stans, Switzerland - Fri 2 June 2017. Departing the Pilatus Aircraft facility at Stans, Switzerland on its delivery flight to Australia, in company with HB-HWE/A54-005 (MSN 238). Photo © Stephan Widmer

5th and 6th RAAF Pilatus PC-21s commence delivery flight to Australia

David Eyre 2 June 2017

2 June 2017 © David Eyre (Photos © Stephan Widmer) Another two Pilatus PC-21 turboprop training aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) today commenced their delivery flight...