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Mon 31 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

VT-EVA Boeing 747-437 (cn 28094/1089) of Air India, named "Agra"

Taking off from runway 21 at Perth Airport at 11:41, back to Delhi, India as "Air India 1".

India's Vice-President Hamid Ansari was aboard after attending the 54-nation, 3-day Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth.

The aircraft had originally arrived in Perth from Delhi on 27 October 2011 at 12:36, as "Air India 1".

Photos © Les Bushell

Sun 30 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

V5-GON Dassault Falcon 7X (cn 127) of the Republic of Namibia

Parked on the Terminal WA apron, south of the International Terminal.

Arrived in Perth via Mauritius on 26 October 2011, using its registration as the callsign.

Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba was aboard to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which was held in Perth.

This aircraft is new, having only been delivered in September 2011.

Apologies for the obstructions in this photo - it was the only opportunity for a photograph.

Photo © Les Bushell

Sun 30 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

SX-GJN Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express XRS (cn 9260) of Gain Jet Aviation (believed to be operated for Government of Rwanda).

Parked near Bay 50 at Perth Airport at 10:24am, a couple of hours before it departed (at 12:34pm) to Male (Maldives) (believed to have had the Rwandan President Paul Kagame aboard) after he attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which was held in Perth.

The aircraft first arrived in Perth via Male (Maldives) on 25 October at 6:06pm. It used the callsign "GNJ77" for both the inbound and outbound flights.

Ex C-FMMH, N74ZZ, (N542BA n.t.u.), ZS-XRS Government of Rwanda, SX-GJN Gain Jet Aviation.

Photo © Les Bushell

Sun 30 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

V8-ALI Boeing 747-430 (cn 26426/910) of HM The Sultan's Flight (Sultan of Brunei).

Parked at Bay 50 at Perth Airport at 10:30am, a few hours before it departed with the Sultan of Brunei aboard after he attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which was held in Perth. The aircraft used its registration as the callsign.

This 747 was originally ordered through Lufthansa and registered D-ABVM, but was never operated by Lufthansa, being delivered new to the Sultan of Brunei in 1992.

The Sultan of Brunei also has an Airbus A340-200, Boeing 767-200ER and Sikorsky S-70C-5 helicopter.

Photo taken from a special temporary platform constructed for the media to photograph the VIPs arriving/departing.

Photos © Les Bushell

Sun 30 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

V8-ALI Boeing 747-430 (cn 26426/910) of HM The Sultan's Flight (Sultan of Brunei).

Taking off from runway 21 at Perth Airport at 1:29pm, with the Sultan of Brunei aboard after attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which was held in Perth. The aircraft used its registration as the callsign.

A photo of the aircraft arriving in Perth on 26 October 2011 can be seen below.

This 747 was originally ordered through Lufthansa and registered D-ABVM, but was never operated by Lufthansa, being delivered new to the Sultan of Brunei in 1992.

The Sultan of Brunei also has an Airbus A340-200, Boeing 767-200ER and Sikorsky S-70C-5 helicopter.

Photo © Keith Anderson

Sun 30 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

5N-FGT Boeing 737-7N6 BBJ of the Nigerian Air Force

Using callsign NGR01, this aircraft arrived on Monday 24 October 2011 at 8:55pm via Mauritius.

The aircraft had Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan aboard to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth, and business meetings.

The aircraft is seen here departing Perth's runway 21 at 14:43 again using callsign NGR01, heading back to Nigeria via Mauritius with the President aboard.

Photo © Keith Anderson

Sun 30 October 2011 - PERTH : CHOGM

9M-NAA Airbus A319-115CJ (cn 2949) operated by Jet Premier One (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for the Malaysian Government.

The aircraft arrived in Perth from Kuala Lumpur (Subang) at 10:19 pm on Wednesday 26 October 2011 using callsign "NOVEMBER ROMEO 1", with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and his wife Rosmah Mansor aboard, attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) and other meetings in Perth. .

It is shown here departing runway 21 at Perth at 15:57, using callsign "NOVEMBER ROMEO 1", returning to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with the Prime Minister and his wife aboard.

The logo on the tail represents the Malaysian Government's "1-Malaysia" Concept. This on-going programme was created by the Malaysian Prime Minister so that the Government and civil servants emphasise ethnic harmony, national unity, and efficient governance.

This aircraft visited Perth on 31 August 2011 (see earlier photos below by Les Bushell).

Photo © Keith Anderson

Sun 30 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

ZS-PVX Boeing 727-2N6/Adv(RE) Super 27 (cn 22825/1805) of Fortune Air (South Africa).

The aircraft arrived in Perth at 20:02 on Friday 28 October from South Africa via Reunion and Singapore using callsign LMG 1, believed to have had South African President Jacob Zuma aboard, attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth.

Seen here departing Perth's runway 21 at 17:34. It returned via the same route, using the same callsign.

This VIP-configured modified version of the 727 has a range of 7000 km and can carry 45 passengers. The "Super 27" modification was developed by Valsan Partners, and later marketed by Goodrich. The two older side-mounted JT8D engines have been replaced with JT8D-217R engines, as found on MD-80 aircraft, increasing speed by 80 km/h. The original centre engine is retained, but hush-kitted, and winglets have also been added.

This particular aircraft used to be the Presidential jet of Nigeria.

Photo © Keith Anderson

Sun 30 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

ZS-AMP Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express XRS (cn 9230) of Aralia Trading (Pty) Ltd.

Using its registration as the callsign, this aircraft arrived on Thursday 27 October 2011 at 9:03pm from South Africa via Reunion and Singapore.

The aircraft is believed to have had a South African Government delegation aboard to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth. It followed the same route as Boeing 727 ZS-PVX.

It is seen here after departure from runway 21 at Perth Airport at 17:57.

Built in 2006, ex C-FJMV, A7-GEY (Qatar Government), N57LE.

Photo © Keith Anderson

Sat 29 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

G-YMMP Boeing 777-236ER (cn 30315/369) of British Airways

Arriving on runway 03 at Perth Airport direct from London-Heathrow as flight BA9103, callsign "SPEEDBIRD 9103" at 7:46am.

The aircraft arrived to collect the Queen and Prince Philip following their 10-day tour of Australia and opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth. This is likely to be their last visit, as the Queen is now 85 years old and the Prince is 90.

The aircraft departed runway 03 as flight BA9104 (SPEEDBIRD 9104), direct to London-Heathrow, a very long 18-hour flight.

Photos © David Eyre

Sat 29 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

Aircraft visiting for the 54-nation, 3-day Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth. This group was parked near the International Terminal:

4R-ADG Airbus A340-313X (cn 381) of SriLankan Airlines. This arrived from Colombo as "SriLankan 678" at 8pm on 25 October 2011. Departed as "SriLankan 679" at 7.27pm on 30 October.

V8-ALI Boeing 747-430 (cn 26426/910) of HM The Sultan's Flight (Sultan of Brunei). Arrived from Bandar Seri Bagawan at 6.12pm on 26 October 2011. It departed at 1.29pm on 30 October. Used its registration as the callsign.

VT-EVA Boeing 747-437 (cn 28094/1089) of Air India, named "Agra". Arrived on 27 October at 12:36 direct from Delhi as "Air India 1", with India's Vice-President Hamid Ansari aboard. Departed back to Delhi on Monday 31 October 2011 at 11:40, again as "Air India 1".

G-VELD Airbus A340-313X (cn 214) of Virgin Atlantic, named "African Queen". Arrived on 28 October 2011 at 06:54 from London Heathrow via Dubai as "VIRGIN 9941" with British Prime Minister David Cameron aboard. Departed 29 October at 10:56pm as "VIRGIN 9945" to Dubai and London Heathrow.

Photo © David Eyre

Sat 29 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

Aircraft visiting for the 54-nation, 3-day Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth. This group was parked on the Terminal WA apron, which is south of the international terminal:

ZS-AMP Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express XRS (cn 9230) of Aralia Trading (Pty) Ltd. Used its registration as the callsign - arrived on 27 October 2011 at 9:03pm from South Africa via Reunion and Singapore. Believed to have had a South African Government delegation aboard. Departed 30 October 2011 at 17:57.

OE-LXR Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express XRS (cn 9235) of Vista Jet. Arrived 25 October 2011 as flight VJS700 from Dubai at 12:42am, departed 29 October 2011 at 19:27 back to Dubai with the same callsign.

5N-FGT Boeing 737-7N6 BBJ of the Nigerian Air Force. Used callsign NGR01. Arrived on 24 October 2011 at 8:55pm via Mauritius. Brought Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. Departed 30 October 2011 at 14:43 back to Nigeria via Mauritius with the President aboard.

ZS-PVX Boeing 727-2N6/Adv(RE) Super 27 (cn 22825/1805) of Fortune Air. Arrived in Perth at 20:02 on 28 October 2011 from South Africa via Reunion and Singapore using callsign "LMG 1", believed to have had South African President Jacob Zuma aboard. Departed 30 October at 17:34, using the same route and callsign.

P2-ANW Dassault Falcon 900EX (cn 218) of Air Niugini, operated for the Papua New Guinea Government. Arrived on 27 October 2011 at 13:38, direct from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Peter O'Neil, and Deputy Prime Minister Belden Namah were aboard. Departed back to Port Moresby on Sunday 30 October 2011 at 14:04.

9M-NAA Airbus A319-115CJ (cn 2949) operated by Jet Premier One (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for the Malaysian Government. The aircraft arrived in Perth from Kuala Lumpur (Subang) at 10:19 pm on Wednesday 26 October 2011 using callsign "NOVEMBER ROMEO 1", with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and his wife Rosmah Mansor aboard. It departed back to Subang on 30 October at 15:57, using the same callsign.

15001 Airbus A310-304 (CC-150 Polaris) (cn 446) of the Canadian Armed Forces. Arrived on 27 October 2011 at 09:47, using callsign CFC01. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper was aboard. Departed on 30 October 2011 at 8.29pm to Brisbane and other airports en route to Canada using the same callsign.

OK 1 Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express XRS (cn 9259) of the Republic of Botswana Government. Arrived on 27 October 2011 at 10:36, using callsign F001. Botswana President Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama was aboard. Departed on 30 October 2011 at 09:05 with same callsign.

Photo © David Eyre

Fri 28 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

G-VELD Airbus A340-313X (cn 214) of Virgin Atlantic, named “African Queen”

Arriving on runway 21 at 06:54 as "VIRGIN 9941" from London Heathrow via Dubai.

British Prime Minister David Cameron was aboard, to attend the 54-nation Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth.

Departed 29 October at 10:56pm as "VIRGIN 9945", to Dubai and London Heathrow.

Photos © Les Bushell

Fri 28 October 2011 - PERTH

VH-YIA Boeing 737-8FE (w) (cn 37824/3718) of Virgin Australia

Arriving on runway 21 as flight DJ549 from Sydney at 08:17

This is one of a few Virgin Australia aircraft which is still unnamed.

The aircraft is relatively new - it first flew with Boeing test registration N1786B on 11 July 2011, and was delivered as VH-YIA on 28 July 2011. It first visited Perth on 22 August 2011.

Photo © Les Bushell

Fri 28 October 2011 - PERTH

VH-VNO Airbus A320-232 (cn 4053) of Tiger Airways Australia.

Arriving on runway 21 as flight TT182 from Melbourne at 08:36.

Tiger Airways Australia is back in business after being grounded for safety issues some time ago.

Photo © Les Bushell

Fri 28 October 2011 - PERTH

VH-VUZ Boeing 737-8FE (cn 39921/3536) of Virgin Australia

Now painted all white, presumably soon to be painted in full Virgin Australia colours. It formerly wore special "Gold Coast Suns" AFL colours - see David Eyre's photo taken on 23 February 2011 - click here

On final approach to runway 03 at Perth as flight DJ1838 from Port Hedland at 10:56.

Photo © Keith Anderson

Fri 28 October 2011 - PERTH

VH-OEB Boeing 747-48E (cn 25778/893) of Qantas, named "Phillip Island"

Wears special "Qantas Australian Grand Prix 2011" markings.

Seen here on final approach to runway 03 at 12:03 as flight QF581 from Sydney, and another photo taken at 13:55 when it departed from runway 21 back to Sydney as flight QF582.

This aircraft was originally delivered to Asiana Airlines of South Korea as HL-7416 in June 1993, and was purchased by Qantas in May 1998.

Photo © Keith Anderson

Fri 28 October 2011 - PERTH

PK-GFR Boeing 737-81D (cn 39417/3802) of Garuda Indonesia (leased from Ansett Worldwide)

On final approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport at 16:08 as flight GA726 from Denpasar (Bali).

FIRST VISIT TO PERTH

The aircraft was only delivered to Garuda on 17 October 2011 (11 days before this photo), and has special decals on the forward fuselage saying "123rd Boeing 737 series aircraft delivered to Garuda Indonesia."

Photos © Keith Anderson

Thu 27 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

15001 Airbus A310-304 (CC-150 Polaris) (cn 446) of the Canadian Armed Forces

On final approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport at 09:47, using callsign CFC01.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper was aboard to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth.

The aircraft remained at Perth during CHOGM and departed on Monday 31 October 2011.

Photo © Keith Anderson

Thu 27 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

OK 1 Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express XRS (cn 9259) of the Republic of Botswana Government.

On final approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport at 10:36, using callsign F001.

Botswana President Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama was aboard to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth.

The aircraft remained at Perth during CHOGM and departed on Sunday 30 October 2011 at 09:05.

Photos © Keith Anderson

Thu 27 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

VT-EVA Boeing 747-437 (cn 28094/1089) of Air India, named "Agra"

On final approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport at 12:36, arriving direct from Delhi, India as "Air India 1".

India's Vice-President Hamid Ansari was aboard to represent India at the 54-nation, 3-day Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth.

The aircraft stayed at Perth during CHOGM and departed back to Delhi on Monday 31 October 2011 at 11:40, again as flight AI 1.

Photos © Keith Anderson

Thu 27 October 2011 - PERTH

VH-VZR Boeing 737-838 (w) (cn 34193/3754) of Qantas, named "Coral Bay"

Arriving on runway 21 as flight QF587 from Adelaide at 13:20.

This aircraft is quite new - it made its first flight on 18 August 2011 and was delivered 31 August 2011. It entered service on 6 September 2011 and first visited Perth on 16 September 2011.

Photo © Les Bushell

Thu 27 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

P2-ANW Dassault Falcon 900EX (cn 218) of Air Niugini, operated for the Papua New Guinea Government, with fuselage titles "The Papua New Guinea Vision 2050".

On final approach to runway 21 at Perth Airport at 13:38, arriving direct from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Peter O'Neil, and Deputy Prime Minister Belden Namah were aboard to represent Papua New Guinea at the 54-nation, 3-day Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth.

The aircraft stayed at Perth during CHOGM and departed back to Port Moresby on Sunday 30 October 2011 at 14:04.

Photo © Keith Anderson

Thu 27 October 2011 - PERTH

VH-YIB Boeing 737-8FE (w) (cn 37825/3758) of Virgin Australia

Arriving on runway 21 as flight DJ685 from Melbourne at 14:19.

This is one of a few Virgin Australia aircraft which is not yet named.

It is quite new, having made its first flight on 21 August 2011, and was delivered on 31 August 2011. It first visited Perth on 18 September 2011.

Photo © Les Bushell

Thu 27 October 2011 - PERTH

VH-JQX Airbus A320-232 (cn 2197) of Jetstar

Note that the radome and lower rear fuselage are a slightly different shade of silver.

Flight JQ968 from Melbourne, on final approach to runway 21 at Perth.

Photo © Les Bushell

Thu 27 October 2011 - PERTH

VH-RAM Raytheon-Hawker 800XP (cn 258844) of Ramsay Air Charter Pty Ltd

Arriving on runway 21 at 15:05 from Adelaide.

Built in 2007, ex N71944.

Photo © Les Bushell

Thu 27 October 2011 - PERTH

VH-VXO Boeing 737-838 (cn 33485/1183) of Qantas, named "Kakadu"

Carries "Sharing the Spirit" titles on the rear fuselage.

Arriving on runway 21 at 16:03 as flight QF585 from Adelaide.

Photo © Les Bushell

Thu 27 October 2011 - PERTH

VH-VBP Boeing 737-7BX (w) (cn 30743/922) of Virgin Australia – still in Virgin Blue colours, named “Deja Blue”

Arriving on runway 21 as flight DJ689 from Melbourne at 16:17

Virgin's Boeing 737-700s are pretty rare in Perth now – most Virgin services are operated by Embraer 190s, Boeing 737-800s and their two Airbus A330-200s.

Photo © Les Bushell

Thu 27 October 2011 - PERTH

VH-VZS Boeing 737-838(w) (cn 39358/3769) of Qantas, named “Tamworth”.

Arriving on runway 21 as flight QF793 from Darwin at 16:42.

This is a relatively new aircraft - it made its first flight on 30 August 2011, and was delivered 15 September 2011. It first visited Perth on 26 September 2011.

Photo © Les Bushell

Thu 27 October 2011 - PERTH

ZK-NCK Boeing 767-319ER (w) (cn 26971/663) of Air New Zealand

Arriving on runway 21 as flight NZ175 from Auckland at 17.06.

Photo © Les Bushell

Thu 27 October 2011 - PERTH

A6-EWE Boeing 777-21H LR (cn 35582/725) of Emirates.

Arriving on runway 21 as flight EK420 from Dubai at 17:13.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 26 October 2011 - PERTH: CHOGM

ZK-OJG Airbus A320-232 (cn 2173) of Air New Zealand

On final approach to runway 21 at 14:02 as flight NZ1961 from Canberra.

The aircraft was on a special charter with the New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully aboard to represent New Zealand at the 54-nation, 3-day Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth.

The aircraft departed the same day to Melbourne and Christchurch at 15:25 as flight NZ6062.

Photo © Keith Anderson

Wed 26 October 2011 - PERTH : CHOGM

A36-001 Boeing 737-7DT (BBJ) (cn 30829/738) of 34 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (leased from GECAS), based at Fairbairn (Canberra), ACT.

Arriving from Melbourne with the Queen and Prince Philip aboard, using callsign "REGAL 1" during a 10-day tour of Australia. The aircraft is seen on finals to runway 03 at Perth Airport at 16:15. They were met at Perth Airport by West Australian Premier Colin Barnett, WA Governor Malcolm McCusker and federal Defence Minister Stephen Smith with hundreds of people looking on.

In the background is VH-WAH MBB-Kawasaki BK117 of the Western Australian Police, providing security coverage.

During the stay in Perth, the Queen attended a number of official engagements before opening the 54-nation, 3-day Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth on Friday 28 October 2011.

The Royal couple later departed direct from Perth to London Heathrow aboard a British Airways Boeing 777-200ER (G-YMMP) on Saturday 29 October.

A36-001 is one of two BBJs (Boeing Business Jets) operated by 34 Squadron for VIP duties, together with three Challenger 604 aircraft.

Photo © Keith Anderson

Wed 26 October 2011 - PERTH : CHOGM

V8-ALI Boeing 747-430 (cn 26426/910) of HM The Sultan's Flight (Sultan of Brunei).

On finals to runway 21 at Perth Airport at 18:12, arriving for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which was held in Perth. The aircraft used its registration as the callsign.

It departed Perth on 30 October 2011 - see photo above.

This 747 was originally ordered through Lufthansa and registered D-ABVM, but was never operated by Lufthansa, being delivered new to the Sultan of Brunei in 1992.

The Sultan of Brunei also has an Airbus A340-200, Boeing 767-200ER and Sikorsky S-70C-5 helicopter.

Photo © Keith Anderson

Saturday 22 October 2011 - PERTH

9M-MKE Airbus A330-322 (cn 077) of Malaysia Airlines

Flight MH125 from Kuala Lumpur arriving at 15:10 on runway 21.

Normally, this service is operated by a Boeing 777-2H6 ER, but the airline has announced plans to transition to A330-300s on all Perth/Kuala Lumpur services from 1 December 2011.

This is one of their older A330-322s, which have been used on the Perth services in the past. These older A330-322 aircraft will be used on the weekend MH127/MH126 service initially from 30 October 2011.

From 1 December 2011 to 14 February 2012, all 10 weekly flights will be operated by Airbus A330-322 (9M-MKA, 9M-MKC-MKJ), except MH127/126 Thursday from KUL, Friday from PER with NEW Airbus A330-323X (9M-MTA-MTH).

From 15 February 2012 to 24 March 2012 ALL Kuala Lumpur/Perth services will be operated by NEW Airbus A330-323X (9M-MTA-MTH).

Photo © Keith Anderson

Monday 19 September 2011 - PERTH

UR-AAG Boeing 767-33A ER (cn 25532/442) of AeroSvit Ukrainian Airlines (leased from Strawberry Fields Aviation Ltd).

This unusual visitor arrived the previous night at 21:39 on runway 21 as flight VV2701, from Odessa (Ukraine), Tel Aviv (Israel), & Bangkok (Thailand). It is seen here parked at Bay 61 near Perth's International Terminal.

It was chartered by Gennadiy Bogolyubov, a Ukrainian billionaire who controls Australia's biggest manganese mine. Bogolyubov does a great deal of travelling to monitor his global businesses, which include mining, oil, construction, banking, and agriculture on four continents.

Bogolyubov flew to Perth with his right-hand man, Oleg Sheiko, and they were the only passengers on the 250-seat Boeing 767.

Bogolyubov was here to investigate investment opportunities. After arriving in Perth, the two flew on a chartered 10-seat business jet to Woodie Woodie manganese mine, which Bogolyubov purchased in 2007 for $1.3 billion. In mid-week, Bogolyubov flew from Perth to Sydney for meetings about launching a shares offering.

This particular aircraft visited Perth many times when it was flown by Royal Brunei, registered as V8-RBG, as seen in the photo below, taken at Perth on 3 November 2005.

It was originally delivered to Royal Brunei on 28 September 1992, and continued in service until replaced by former Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-212ER aircraft. V8-RBG was repainted in AeroSvit colours by February 2011 and registered on lease to AeroSvit as UR-AAG on 25 March 2011, but is owned by Strawberry Fields Aviation Ltd.

Photos © Les Bushell

Sat 10 September 2011: PERTH

A6-ECO Boeing 777-36N ER (cn 37706/765) of Emirates (leased from GECAS).

Operating flight EK420 from Dubai, arriving on runway 21 at 17:25.

First flight 12 Feb 2009. To A6-ECO 26 Feb 2009.

Photo © Les Bushell

Sat 10 September 2011: PERTH

VH-FIX Beech Super King Air B300 (350) (cn FL-90) of Airservices Australia, operated on their behalf by Pearl Aviation.

On finals to runway 03 at Perth Airport at 12:14 and 13:44 whilst performing flight inspection operations.

The aircraft had arrived the previous day from Adelaide via Esperance using callsign "Auscal 2".

More information on the aircraft is available HERE.

Photos © Keith Anderson

Sat 10 September 2011: PERTH

VH-VHD Airbus A319-115CJ (cn 1999) of Skytraders.

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 available for private charter.

On finals to runway 03 at Perth Airport at 10.20am, arriving from Melbourne and using callsign "Snowbird 1". It departed just over an hour later, returning to Melbourne with the same callsign.

First flown 10 July 2003 with test registration D-AVYQ.
To F-GYAS Aero Services Executive (leased from CIT Leasing Corporation) on 31 October 2003.
Sub-leased to Air France from 22 January 2004.
Returned to CIT Leasing Corporation at Toulouse, France on 31 January 2007.
Converted to Long Range configuration at Perpignan, France during January 2007.
Registered to Skytraders (leased from CIT Aerospace International) as VH-VHD on 16 February 2007.

Photos © Keith Anderson

Wed 7 September 2011: PERTH

VH-NJL British Aerospace 146-300 (cn E3123) of Cobham Aviation Services Australia

On finals to runway 21 at 15:39.

First flight 21 Jul 1992. Ex G-BVPE, N889DV (not taken up). To VH-NJL 20 October 1994. Operated for Qantas Airlink from 20 Oct 1994, to National Jet Systems from 10 Feb 2006. Repainted in Adelaide and rolled out with 'COBHAM' tiltles 27 Feb 2009.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 7 September 2011: PERTH

HS-TER Airbus A330-343X (cn 1060) Thai Airways International, named ‘U-THONG’

On finals to runway 21 at 15:20 as flight TG481 from Bangkok.

First flight 19 Oct 2009 as F-WWYQ.
Registered HS-TER 23 Dec 2009, but placed in storage.
Arrived on delivery to Thai Airways International in Bangkok on 20 May 2011.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 7 September 2011: PERTH

VH-ZPT Embraer 190AR (ERJ190-100IGW) (cn 19000451) of Virgin Australia (not yet named)

FIRST VISIT TO PERTH

On finals to runway 21 at 15:01 as flight DJ717 from Adelaide.

First flown 18 July 2011 as PT-TJX. Delivered as VH-ZPT to Virgin Australia in Brisbane on 11 August 2011.

This is Virgin Australia's newest E190.

Photos © Les Bushell

Wed 7 September 2011: PERTH

VH-CWO Beech 200C King Air (cn BL-72) of Formula Aircraft Pty Ltd

On finals to runway 21 at 14:51 on a flight from Perenjori.

Ex N670C, N43CE, N37KW.

This aircraft served as an aeromedical aircraft with the Royal Flying Doctor Service - Western Operations, based at nearby Jandakot from March 1996 to October 2010. Now back in passenger configuration with Formula Aircraft.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 7 September 2011: PERTH

9M-MRH Boeing 777-2H6ER (cn 28415/151) of Malaysia Airlines

On finals to runway 21 at 14:47 as flight MH125 from Kuala Lumpur.

First flight 1 Jul 1998, to 9M-MRH 20 Jul 1998.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 7 September 2011: PERTH

9V-STL Airbus A330-343X (cn 1105) of Singapore Airlines

On finals to runway 21 at 14:39 as flight SQ223 from Singapore.

First flight 11 Mar 2010 as F-WWYX. Delivered to Singapore Airlines as 9V-STL on 30 Apr 2010.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 31 August 2011: PERTH

9M-NAA Airbus A319-115CJ (cn 2949) operated by Jet Premier One (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for the Malaysian Government.

FIRST VISIT

The aircraft is shown on finals to runway 21 at Perth at 17:04, using callsign "NOVEMBER ROMEO 1", arriving from Singapore-Changi. The aircraft stayed overnight.

Originally ordered for the Royal Malaysia Air Force.
First flown on 29 Nov 2006 as D-AXVC, and delivered to the Malaysian Government (still as D-AXVC) on 12 Dec 2006. To 9M-NAA Malysian Government on 14 Aug 2007.

Photos © Les Bushell

Wed 31 August 2011: PERTH

ZK-NCJ Boeing 767-319ER [WL] (cn 26915/574) of Air New Zealand

On finals to runway 21 at Perth at 17:42 as flight NZ175 from Auckland.

First flown as N6018N on 6 Apr 1995. Delivered to Air New Zealand as ZK-NCJ on 21 APR 1995. Winglets fitted Sep 2009.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 31 August 2011: PERTH

A6-EBK Boeing 777-31H ER (cn 34481/549) of Emirates

On finals to runway 21 at Perth at 17:26 as flight EK420 from Dubai.

First flown 31 Jan 2006 as N5020K, delivered to Emirates 15 FEB 2006

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 31 August 2011: PERTH

VH-XKJ De Havilland Canada DHC-8-315Q Dash 8 (cn 588) of Skippers Aviation.

Seen arriving on runway 21 at Perth at 17:22.

First flown on 30 Apr 2002 as C-GDIW. To EC-IIB Air Nostrum 9 Sep 2002. To C-GLPG Bombardier 11 July 2011. Delivered to Perth 29 July 2011 as C-GLPG. Registered 4 Aug 2011 as VH-XKJ to Skippers Aviation, entered service a few days ago.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 31 August 2011: PERTH

VH-QQC De Havilland Canada DHC-8-102 Dash 8 (cn 008) of Maroomba Airlines (leased from Skytrans).

On finals to runway 21 at Perth at 17:01, arriving from Mount Magnet.

Maroomba conducts Fly In Fly Out mining charter services, flying mine workes to mine sites in Western Australia.

Rolled out 8.2.1985 as C-GERL with DHC. Reregistered
as C-GHSY with DHC. Delivered to Metro Airlines as N801MX 25.4.1985. Went through a series of owners.
Later registered as VH-DHD, P2-NAY, VH-JSZ, and finally as VH-QQC in 2005.

Leased to Maroomba Airlines in September 2010.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 31 August 2011: PERTH

VH-EBN Airbus A330-202 (cn 1094) of Qantas, named "Clare Valley".

On finals to runway 21 at Perth at 16:55 as flight QF777 from Melbourne.

Delivered to Qantas on 23 Feb 2010.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 31 August 2011: PERTH

VH-FNP Airbus A320-231 (cn 429) of Skywest Airlines

This aircraft is on contract to FMG (Fortescue Metals Group), and flies between Perth and Cloudbreak iron ore mine (Fortescue Dave Forrest Airport), 1123 kilometres NNE of Perth.

It is believed to be the largest aircraft to be used on Fly In, Fly Out resource charter flights.

Seen here arriving on runway 21 at Perth at 16:46 from Cloudbreak.

First flown on 24 April 1993 as F-WWIZ with Airbus, it was leased to a number of airlines during its life - it became N429RX, EI-TLE, G-BYTH, D-ASSR, G-BYTH, C-GTDM, G-BYTH, C-GTDM, G-BYTH, C-GTDM, G-BYTH, C-GTDM, and G-BYTH again, before becoming VH-FNP with Skywest on 7 April 2010.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 31 August 2011: PERTH

VH-XKI De Havilland Canada DHC-8-315Q Dash 8 (cn 587) of Skippers Aviation.

Seen arriving on runway 21 at Perth at 16:44 from Leonora.

Delivered to Perth on 6 June 2011 as C-GKUX - see Les Bushell's photo below of the aircraft on its delivery flight. It entered service on 2 August 2011 as VH-XKI.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 31 August 2011: PERTH

VH-VZP Boeing 737-838 [WL] (cn 39362/3714) of Qantas, named "Whyalla".

This is Qantas' newest Boeing 737 - first flown 11 JUL 2011, delivered 23 JUL 2011. It first visited Perth on 9 August 2011.

On finals to runway 21 at Perth at 16:12 as flight QF585 from Adelaide.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 31 August 2011: PERTH

PK-GMC Boeing 737-8U3 [WL] (cn 30155/3801) of Garuda Indonesia.

On finals to runway 21 at Perth at 15:58 as flight GA726 from Denpasar (Bali).

First flown as N1786B on 18 OCT 09.
Delivered to Garuda as PK-GMC 3 NOV 09.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 31 August 2011: PERTH

VH-FNU Fokker 100 (cn 11373) of Skywest Airlines

On finals to runway 21 at Perth at 15:54 as flight XR54 from Learmonth.

Test flown as PH-EZL - first flown 23 Dec 1991.
To USAir on 22 Jan 1992 as N839US.
To OO-TUF Jetair-TUI Airlines Belgium 26 Mar 2005.
To VH-FNU Skywest Airlines 20 Aug 2008.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 31 August 2011: PERTH

HS-TEN Airbus A330-343X (cn 990) of Thai Airways International, named "Suchada".

On finals to runway 21 at Perth at 15:52 as flight TG481 from Bangkok.

Photo © Les Bushell

Wed 31 August 2011: PERTH

VH-VUS Boeing 737-8FE [WL] (cn 36607/3082) of Virgin Australia, named "Chitty Chitty Broome Broome"

On finals to runway 21 at Perth at 15:47 as flight DJ559 from Sydney.

First flown on 27 October 2009 and delivered on 6 November 2009. This aircraft wears the old Virgin Blue colours

Photo © Les Bushell

Mon 29 August 2011: JANDAKOT

VH-XAQ Pilatus PC-12/45 (cn 225) of Airfast Pty Ltd

Photo © Brenden Scott

This aircraft was registered a few weeks ago on 4 August 2011, but this is believed to be its first flight as VH-XAQ. The owner is locally-based.

It was built in 1998
Registered 7 September 1998 as HB-FQW with Pilatus Aircraft in Switzerland.

Registered N69FG to Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd on 4 September 1998.
Delivered to SkyTech Inc on 16 September 1998.
Delivered to R J Aviation Services Inc on 17 September 1998, and registered to them on 4 November 1998.
Registered to Pro Star Pilatus Center LLC, Londonderry, New Hampshire on 17 March 2011.
Cancelled from US register on 28 July 2011.

On 27 July 2011, still registered as N69FG, the aircraft arrived at Jandakot from Denpasar and Port Hedland on its delivery from the USA.

Registered VH-XAQ to AirFast Pty Ltd, Upper Swan, WA on 4 August 2011.

Sat 27 August 2011:

VH-EBL Airbus A330-303 (cn 976) of Qantas, named "Whitsundays"

This aircraft was originally delivered in December 2008, in normal Qantas colours. As Qantas is a member of the Oneworld airline alliance, VH-EBL was repainted at Sydney in March 2009 with Oneworld titles. Qantas 747 VH-OJU also has Oneworld colours.

Seen here on finals to runway 21 at Perth as flight QF575 from Sydney.

Photo © Steve Jaksic

Sat 27 August 2011:

A6-ECP Boeing 777-36N ER (cn 37707/768) of Emirates.

On finals to runway 21 at Perth Airport as flight EK420 from Dubai at 17:19.

Photo © Les Bushell

Sat 27 August 2011:

VH-MGC Beech 400A Beechjet (cn RK-97) of Business Aviation Solutions Pty Ltd, Wangi Wangi, NSW.

On finals to runway 21 at Perth Airport at 16:45, arriving from Port Hedland, in the north west of Western Australia.

Photo © Les Bushell

Sat 27 August 2011:

V8-RBT Airbus A320-232 (cn 2139) of Royal Brunei

On finals to runway 21 at Perth Airport as flight BI65 from Bandar Seri Bagawan (Brunei) at 16:40

Royal Brunei will soon cease operations to Perth, with the last flight operating on 29 October 2011.

Photo © Les Bushell

Sat 27 August 2011:

PK-GMJ Boeing 737-8U3 [WL] (cn 30144/3249) of Garuda Indonesia.

On finals to runway 21 at Perth Airport as flight GA726 from Denpasar (Bali) at 16:10.

First flight 8 Apr 2010 with test registration N1786B.
To PK-GMJ 26 Apr 2010.

Photo © Les Bushell

Sat 27 August 2011:

VH-VGO Airbus A320-232 (cn 4356) of Jetstar

On finals to runway 21 at Perth Airport as flight JQ968 from Melbourne at 15:59.

First flight 21 Jun 2010 as D-AXAV. Delivered as VH-VGO 30 Jun 2010.

Photo © Les Bushell

Sat 27 August 2011:

PK-GMM Boeing 737-8U3 [WL] (cn 30145/3285) of Garuda Indonesia.

On finals to runway 21 at Perth Airport as flight GA724 from Denpasar (Bali) at 13:46.

First flight 18 May 2010, delivered to Garuda as PK-GMM 28 May 2010.

Photo © Les Bushell

Sat 27 August 2011:

VH-TJI Boeing 737-476 (cn 24434/1912) of Qantas, named "Cloncurry".

On finals to runway 21 at Perth Airport as flight QF587 from Adelaide at 13:19.

Qantas is gradually withdrawing the 737-400s from its fleet, but still had 15 in service as at this date.

Note the many patches on this old aircraft, on the fuselage between the forward cabin door and the freight hold door.

First flight 29 Aug 1990.
Registered VH-TJI Australian Airlines 10 Sep 1990.
To 9M-MLD Malaysia Airlines 3 Oct 1990
To VH-TJI Australian Airlines 3 Oct 1992
Merged with Qantas
Leased to Air Vanuatu 11 Nov 1992 - 31 Oct 1993. Returned to Qantas.
Leased to Air Vanuatu 30 Apr 1998 - 8 Nov 2005.
Returned to Qantas.

Photo © Les Bushell

Fri 19 August 2011:

VH-FMG Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express (cn 9015) of AVWest, operated for FMG Air Pty Ltd

On finals to runway 03 at Perth Airport at 15:07.

FMG Air is part of the Western Australian iron ore mining company Fortescue Metals Group, which is run by Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest.

This aircraft was built in 1999, registered as C-GDXX with Bombardier. Registered in February 1999 as N700KS, it was leased to movie company Dreamworks LLC in April 2000. Reregistered in March 2003 as N708KS. Delivered in January 2004 to Jet Asia in Macau. Registered in October 2004 as HB-JEN and operated by ExecuJet Europe/Allied Air AG.

In October 2009 it was registered as N900LF and leased from 13 May 2010 to Perth-based AVWest Pty Ltd, and operated for FMG Air Pty Ltd. On 1 February 2011, the aircraft was registered as VH-FMG to FMG Air Pty Ltd, still operated by AVWest Pty Ltd.

Photo © Les Bushell

Fri 19 August 2011:

VH-URR Canadair CL600-2B16 (CL-604) Challenger 604 (cn 5439) of AVWest, operated for SC Aviation.

On finals to runway 03 at Perth Airport at 16:15.

This aircraft was built in 1999, and registered N600ES to Earth Star Inc, which is the corporate flight department for the Walt Disney Company. In May 2008, it was reregistered as N300ES, and then in December 2010 as N350ES.

On 14 February 2011, whilst still registered as N350ES, it arrived in Perth from Honiara on the last leg of its delivery flight from the USA. It was registered on 16 February as VH-URR to SC Aviation, operated by AVWest.

Photo © Les Bushell

Thu 18 August 2011:

VH-QQE De Havilland Canada DHC-8-102 Dash 8 (cn 173) of Maroomba Airlines (leased from Skytrans).

This aircraft was delivered to Perth on 6 March 2011, replacing VH-QQA, which was returned to Skytrans.

It was originally delivered to America West as N808AW in September 1989, and later went to US Air Express as N821AX in 1993 before going to Queensland Regional Airlines (which later became Skytrans) in 2006 as VH-QQE.

Maroomba conducts Fly In Fly Out mining charter services, flying mine workes to mine sites in Western Australia.

Photo © Les Bushell

Thu 18 August 2011:

PK-GFD Boeing 737-8U3 (cn 40807/3337) of Garuda Indonesia.

On finals to runway 03 at Perth Airport as flight GA724 from Denpasar (Bali) at 13:46

This aircraft is just over a year old, having been delivered new to Garuda on 16 July 2010, on lease from RBS Leasing. It first visited Perth on 26 July 2010, shortly after delivery.

Thu 18 August 2011:

VH-FKX Fokker 50 (cn 20312) of Alliance Airlines

Arriving at 14:27 from Adelaide, landing on runway 03 at Perth Airport, with callsign "UNITY 881".

On its second visit to Perth - the first visit was photographed by Les Bushell on 7 July 2011 (see photo below).

This is believed to be the last of a series of Alliance Fokker 50 special charter flights.

This aircraft made its first flight on 3 October 1996 with Fokker test registration PH-JCR. Delivered as B-12276 to Formosa Airlines on 19 October 1996. Formosa Airlines merged with Mandarin Airlines in August 1999. In July 2007, it was delivered to Alliance Airlines and was registered in Australia as VH-FKX on 9 August 2007.

Thu 18 August 2011:

VH-NXE Boeing 717-23S (cn 55063/5034) of QantasLink

Landing on runway 03 at Perth Airport at 14:39 as flight QF1923 from Ayers Rock.

This aircraft was built at Long Beach, California in August 2000, and delivered to Impulse Airlines as VH-SMH on 8 September 2000. Transferred to QantasLink but operated by Impulse on 27 May 2001. Reregistered as VH-VQE on 2 November 2002. Transferred to Jetstar on 25 May 2004. To National Jet Systems for operation on behalf of QantasLink on 1 July 2005, and reregistered as VH-NXE on 25 July 2005.

QantasLink operates 717s to the WA towns of Broome, Learmonth, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Port Hedland, Paraburdoo and Newman; and to Ayers Rock in the Northern Territory.

Sat 13 August 2011:

VH-VGZ Airbus A320-232 (cn 3917) of Jetstar Airways

The aircraft wears special colours to promote the surfing fashion company Quiksilver.

On finals to runway 03 at 10:10 as flight JQ986 from Sydney.

Wed 10 August 2011:

VH-OJO Boeing 747-438 (cn 25544/ ) of Qantas, named "Toowoomba"

The aircraft has been fitted with huge decals to support the Wallabies for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. The green and gold decals cover most of the side of the fuselage. The kangaroo on the tail is also now carrying a green and gold rugby ball and the QANTAS and Spirit of Australia titles have been removed. The name "Toowoomba" has been relocated to just behind the cockpit windows - it is normally on the rear fuselage.

On finals to runway 21 at Perth Airport at 13:17, operating flight QF581 from Sydney.

Wed 10 August 2011:

ZS-SLD Airbus A340-212 (cn 019) of South African Airways.

Seen here on finals to Perth Airport runway 03 at 13:23 as flight SA280 from Johannesburg.

18 July was Mandela Day - the international day devoted to public service, which is also Nelson Mandela's birthday. South African Airways is adding an orange-and-black logo of a silhouetted Nelson Mandela to all 58 of its aircraft, positioned on the forward fuselage near cabin doors.

This photo shows that the starboard side is bare, so the logo is only applied to the port (left) side of the fuselage. See our photos of the port side of this same aircraft wearing the logo sticker, taken on 18 July 2011.

Wed 10 August 2011:

VH-TJO Boeing 737-476 (cn 24440/2324) of Qantas, named "Lorikeet"

Note that this old 737-476 is now wearing the revised Qantas livery. The 737-400s are being replaced by 737-800s, so this seems like a waste of paint.

Seen here on final approach to Perth Airport runway 21 at 13:40.

Wed 10 August 2011:

PK-GFN Boeing 737-86N (cn 38033/3607) of Garuda Indonesia (leased from GECAS).

Seen on finals to Perth Airport runway 21 at 13:50, operating flight GA724 from Jakarta and Denpasar (Bali).

PK-GFN is painted in a special retro colour scheme that was used by Garuda from 1969 to 1985, as detailed on the forward fuselage by the words "BRAND LOGO 1969 - 1985". The aircraft entered service on 15 April 2011.

It first visited Perth on 22 May 2011, and Michael Davis photographed it on the ground 4 June 2011 (see below).

Sat 6 August 2011:

VH-SWO Embraer 170 (cn 17000081) of Airnorth

Climbing after takeoff from Perth Airport runway 03 at 13:05.

Airnorth operates Embraer 170s between Kununurra (in the far north of Western Australia) and Perth, a 2.5 hour flight. Flight TL340 from Kununurra arrives in Perth at 12:15, and returns to Kununurra as flight TL341 at 13:00, on Saturdays and Sundays.

Built in 2005 and registered B-KXA to Hong Kong Express. Re-registered VH-SWO to the now defunct airline SkyAirWorld on 8 March 2007. It was leased to Solomon Airlines for a while in 2007, painted in a colourful blue/green/yellow colourscheme. It was based in Perth for a while after that as a back-up aircraft when National Jet (now Cobham) was undergoing some industrial action.

The E-170 was previously demonstrated to National Jet as a potential BAe 146 replacement, but they did not take up the type due to high lease costs.

Sat 6 August 2011:

VH-PPF Dornier 328-100 (cn 3057) of Pearl Aviation Australia /AeroRescue Pty Ltd, operated for Customs and AMSA.

On finals to runway 03 at Perth Airport at 13:51.

AeroRescue is a subsidiary of Darwin-based Pearl Aviation Australia, a subsidiary of Paspaley Pearls Group – hence the "PP" in its aircraft registrations.

AeroRescue operates a fleet of five Dornier 328 turboprops with the one aircraft each based at Perth, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane and Melbourne. The aircraft are modified for SAR (Search And Rescue) and operate under a 10-year contract to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). When not used for SAR duties, the aircraft are also used for pollution detection and by Customs / Border Protection for maritime suveillance duties, using Customs callsigns.

This aircraft first flew as D-CDXY with Dornier in Germany. Delivered 19.10.1995 as N439JS to US Air Express/ Jetstream International (renamed PSA Airlines in 11.1995). Returned to Dornier as D-CAAD, it was converted to Search and Rescue/Surveillance configuration. Registered VH-PPF Pearl Aviation / AMSA 1.8.06.

Sat 6 August 2011:

VH-ZPR Embraer 190AR (ERJ-190-100IGW) (cn 1900424) of Virgin Australia.

On finals to Perth Airport runway 03 at 16:03 as flight DJ717 from Adelaide.

This aircraft was delivered on 28 March 2011 in an all-white colourscheme, as at that date Virgin Blue had not yet launched their re-branding as Virgin Australia.

It first visited Perth on 31 May 2011 in its all-white scheme (see our photos below taken on Fri 3 June 2011).

On 27 July 2011 it re-entered service in Virgin Australia livery after repainting in Sydney.

Sat 6 August 2011:

ZK-TLE Boeing 737-3S1(SF) (cn 24834/1896) of Airwork, operated for Toll Priority.

On finals to Perth Airport runway 03 at 17:06 as flight TFR92 from Christmas Island.

Toll Priority is a freight company which includes a cargo airline managed by their Toll Air Express business unit, operating between most of the capital cities within Australia. In Western Australia, Toll uses Boeing 737-300SF freighters registered in New Zealand and leased from Airwork (New Zealand). The aircraft usually operate from the Domestic Cargo Terminal, alongside the Australian Air Express Boeing 737-300SFs. Toll also leases light aircraft and two ATR42 freighters, but these do not visit WA.

This aircraft was built in July 1990 as a passenger aircraft, leased to TACA International (El Salvador) as N371TA. It was leased to Freedom Air (New Zealand) April 1996 - April 1997, then returned to TACA.
Leased to Varig (Brazil) as PP-VPF August 1997 to May 2006, then returned to the lessor, Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, as N371TA.
From June 2006, it was leased to Hemus Air in Bulgaria as LZ-HVB and transferred to Bulgaria Air on 28 May 2007.
On 3 December 2010, it was sold to Aurora Leasing as N919GF and flown Sofia (Bulgaria) to Santa Maria to Miami, for conversion from passenger to freighter configuration on 17 December 2010.

It was delivered on 18 April 2011 to Airwork in New Zealand as ZK-TLE, wearing Toll colours. It first visited Perth on 29 June 2011.

Sun 31 July 2011:

VH-ZZH Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express XRS (cn 9167) of AVWest

This aircraft is locally based at Perth Airport, and is seen here on finals to runway 03 at 11:23.

Sun 31 July 2011:

9H-AFL Airbus A318-112CJ Elite (cn 3363) of Comlux Aviation Group

On finals to Perth Airport runway 03 at 11:50 on arrival from Sydney.

This Airbus Corporate Jet previously visited Perth in March 2010 during the world tour by rock band AC/DC.

Sun 31 July 2011:

VH-EWA Bell 412EP (cn 36312) Fire & Emergency Services Authority "RAC Rescue", operated by CHC Helicopters.

Conducting a missed approach to Perth Airport runway 03 at 12:06. This helicopter is based at nearby Jandakot Airport and is used for rescue and air ambulance duties.

Sun 31 July 2011:

VH-JOZ Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (cn 208B2033) of Harvey Black Group Pty Ltd, Toowoomba, QLD

On finals to Perth Airport runway 21 at 14:10.

Harvey Black Group includes truck and agricultural machinery dealerships, commercial property investments and rural land holdings.

Sun 24 July 2011:

N600YC Embraer 135BJ Legacy 600 (cn 14501069, ex PT-SET, N975GR), registered to Wells Fargo Bank Northwest.

FIRST VISIT TO PERTH

On finals to runway 03 at Perth Airport at 15:41, arriving from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (the old Kuala Lumpur International Airport).

Sun 24 July 2011:

VH-YFE Boeing 737-81D (cn 39414/3623) of Virgin Australia (leased from AWAS).

On finals to Perth Airport runway 03 at 16:07 as flight DJ559 from Sydney.

This aircraft was delivered in an all-white scheme to Virgin Blue on 26 April 2011, as this was just prior to the official launch of the name Virgin Australia. It is one of a few Virgin aircraft which does not yet carry a name.

Sat 23 July 2011:

RA-76952 Ilyushin IL-76TD-90VD (cn 2093422743 / 94-06) of Volga-Dnepr Airlines

** FIRST VISIT **

This aircraft arrived at Perth Airport at 18:39 the previous night, as VDA6032 from Denpasar (Bali).

It is seen here departing runway 03 at 14:56 using callsign "Victor Delta Alpha 6033" to Chennai (Madras), India.

Older variants of the IL-76 with the low-bypass Soloviev D-30KP turbofans are banned from operating to Australia due to noise restrictions.

However, the IL-76TD-90VD is an Il-76TD fitted with quieter and more economical Aviadvigatel PS-90A-76 engines and a partial glass cockpit. This version was developed specially for the Russian cargo airline Volga-Dnepr. The first aircraft flew in August 2005.

RA-76952 is quite a new aircraft - it was built at the Tashkent Chkalov Aviation Factory, and was delivered in March 2010, entering service in May 2010.

Sat 23 July 2011:

B-HLR Airbus A330-343X (cn 421) of Cathay Pacific

Normally, flight CX170 to Hong Kong departs just after midnight, but due to fog at Perth Airport it made a daylight departure as flight CX170D.

It is seen here on takeoff from runway 03 at 14:29.

Thu 21 July 2011:

VH-OEJ Boeing 747-438ER (cn 32914/1331) of Qantas

Painted in special "Wunala Dreaming" colours.

On finals to Perth Airport runway 03 at 15:47 as flight QF581 from Sydney.

In 1994, Qantas commissioned Adelaide firm Balarinji Designs to create this scheme. Aboriginal and non-aboriginal artists used designs from Northern and Central Australia, and natural colours of the Australian landscape. The 'Wunala Dreaming' is an aboriginal legend from the Yanyuwa people in the Gulf of Carpenteria - spirit ancestors in the form of kangaroos (Wunala) make tracks from camps to waterholes, leading the people to water and food.

The Wunala Dreaming painting was magnified 100 times to generate 2 kilometres of blotting paper. This allowed the 67 patterns to be traced onto the aircraft.

VH-OJB, a standard Boeing 747-438, was first painted in the Wunala Dreaming scheme from September 1994.
VH-OJB had previously worn the standard Qantas colourscheme before being painted in the Wunala Dreaming scheme.

With the impending delivery of Boeing 747-438ER VH-OEJ, VH-OJB was repainted in standard Qantas colours during March 2003.

VH-OEJ was first flown in July 2003 in an all-red scheme with the Qantas kangaroo on the tail ready for repainting in the full Wunala Dreaming scheme during August 2003 before being delivered to Qantas.

VH-OEJ is one of only six Boeing 747-400ER passenger aircraft built. The 747-400ER (Extended Range) was launched on 28 November 2000 by an order for six aircraft placed by Qantas, which was the only order Boeing received for the passenger version.

The -400ER can fly approximately 7,713 nautical miles (14,297 km), which is 500 miles (805 km) more than the standard -400 model. Alternatively, it can carry 15,000 lb (6,800 kg) more payload. The 747-400ER includes the option of one or two additional 3,240 US gallon body fuel tanks in the forward cargo hold.

Boeing later launched a -400ERF freighter version, which achieved 40 orders.

Thu 21 July 2011:

VH-FKF Fokker 100 (cn 11365) of Alliance Airlines

On finals to Perth Airport runway 03 at 15:01.

VH-FKF is a former US Air (later US Airways) aircraft (ex N890US), built in 1991. It was delivered to Alliance in 2005. Its registration VH-FKF was previously used by a Fokker F.28 of Ansett WA.

Alliance Airlines is based in Brisbane, Queensland, but has a hub at Perth Airport. Alliance provides FIFO (Fly In/Fly Out) services to the resources industry, aircraft charter services (long-term or ad-hoc) and aircraft leasing.

Alliance now has 13 Fokker 100s, two Fokker 70s and 6 Fokker 50s. It currently only operates Fokker 100s regularly in WA, but will soon also fly their F70s here.

The F100s are used on resources flights from Brisbane to Telfer (for Byrnecut Mining at Newcrest's Telfer gold mine); Perth to Mount Keith and Perth to Leinster for BHP Billiton Nickel West. Alliance also flies from Perth to Karratha three times per week.

Mon 18 July 2011:

VH-OJN Boeing 747-438 (cn 25315/883) of Qantas, named "City of Dubbo"

Flight QF63 – enroute Sydney to Johannesberg, making a fuel stop in Perth, seen on final approach to runway 03 at Perth at 13:08.

** Note that the aircraft is carrying a spare engine, to replace the engine on another Qantas Boeing 747 that had an engine failure after leaving Johannesberg for Sydney a few days ago.

Mon 18 July 2011:

ZS-SLD Airbus A340-212 (cn 019) of South African Airways.

The aircraft is wearing a Nelson Mandela Day decal on the forward fuselage.

Seen here on finals to Perth Airport runway 03 at 13:40 as flight SA280 from Johannesburg.

18 July is Mandela Day - the international day devoted to public service, which is also Nelson Mandela's birthday.

South African Airways is adding this orange-and-black logo of a silhouetted Nelson Mandela to all 58 of its aircraft, positioned on the forward fuselage near cabin doors.

Photo of the logo unveiling: CLICK HERE . Headrest covers inside the aircraft are also being changed to bear the Mandela Day logo.

Sun 17 July 2011:

VH-VZO Boeing 737-838 (cn 34191/3692) of Qantas, named "Bendigo"

FIRST VISIT TO PERTH

The aircraft wears a "Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia" decal and ribbon aft of the wing.

Delivered to Sydney on 10 July 2011, and entered service only two days ago operating as QF402/QF429 between Sydney and Melbourne.

The aircraft arrived in Perth as flight QF475 from Melbourne at 12:30.

Seen here departing Perth at 13:51 as flight QF904 to Karratha.

Sun 10 July 2011:

B-5266 Boeing 737-7AK (BBJ) (cn 29866/408) of Deer Jet.

Parked at Bay 60 at Perth's International Apron, it arrived from Beijing, China at 18:55 on the previous night.

** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **

The BBJ (Boeing Business Jet) is a corporate/VIP configured version of the Boeing 737.

Deer Jet is based at Beijing and is a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines of China. It only operates charter flights, using a fleet of corporate jets.

Sun 10 July 2011:

VH-YVA Boeing 737-8FE (cn 40995/3680) of Virgin Australia

To be named "Eurong Beach", but not yet wearing this name.

The aircraft is nearly new - it was delivered to Brisbane on 30 June 2011, and entered service on 6 July 2011.

Seen here landing on Perth's runway 21 at 16:06 as flight DJ559 from Sydney.

** FIRST VISIT TO PERTH **

Note the line of Skippers Aviation aircraft parked behind. Their aircraft are temporarily parked on taxiways H1, H2 and F whilst Skippers' apron is being redesigned with new line markings.

Chris H advised that this is to allow for more Dash 8 power out bays. The Dash 8s will park and powerout from where the Brasilias used to park, and the Brasilias, Metro 23s and Cessna 441 Conquests will now be in front of the Skippers hangars.

Thu 7 July 2011:

VH-FKX Fokker 50 (cn 20312) of Alliance Airlines

Arriving at 13:57 from Adelaide, landing on runway 21 at Perth Airport, with callsign "UNITY 885".

We believe that this is its first visit to Perth and the second Alliance F50 to arrive in Perth for special charter flights.

Sun 3 July 2011:

VH-RIO Raytheon Hawker 800XP (cn 258594) of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) / "Rio Tinto Life Flight". Operated by Maroomba Airlines.

On 14 October 2009, the RFDS officially began operating this Hawker 800XP - its first jet aircraft. It is used to transport urgent care patients from around WA and the Indian Ocean Territories, cutting flight times significantly. It carries three stretcher patients and three clinical staff, and is fitted with a Lifeport PLUS specialist aeromedical interior.

Based with Maroomba Airlines at Perth Airport, it is seen here on final approach to runway 21 at 12:50.