Interesting movements

Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner first visit to Perth: 1 – 2 November 2017

VH-ZNA Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (MSN 39038/615) of Qantas, named 'Great Southern Land', at Perth Airport - 2 November 2017. First visit to Perth - taxying out to runway 03 at 8:21am as QF762 to Melbourne, and receiving a water cannon salute from the airport fire crews. Photo © David Eyre

Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner first visit to Perth: 1 – 2 November 2017

David Eyre 2 November 2017

HB-HWH/A54-010 Pilatus PC-21 (MSN 243) of the Royal Australian Air Force, in 2 Flying Training School markings, at Stans, Switzerland – Fri 4 August 2017. Departing the Pilatus Aircraft facility at Stans, Switzerland on the delivery flight to Australia. Photo © Stephan Widmer

9th and 10th RAAF Pilatus PC-21s commence delivery flight to Australia

David Eyre 4 August 2017

4 August 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...

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...

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...

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...

A54-001/HB-HWA Pilatus PC-21 (MSN 234) of the Royal Australian Air Force, in 2 FTS markings, departing Stans, Switzerland - Fri 10 February 2017. Departing the Pilatus Aircraft facility at Stans, Switzerland on its delivery flight to Australia, in company with A54-002/HB-HWB. Photo © Stephan Widmer

First two RAAF Pilatus PC-21s commence delivery flight to Australia

David Eyre 10 February 2017

10 February 2017 © David Eyre (Photo © Stephan Widmer) (UPDATED 20 February 2017 with delivery route) The first two of 49 Pilatus PC-21 turboprop training aircraft for the...

MM81584/3-08 NHIndustries SH-90A (NH90 NFH) (MSN 1104/HITN08) of GRUPELICOT 5 (5° Gruppo Elicotteri), Italian Navy, aboard ITS Carabiniere (F593), a Bergamini-class anti-submarine frigate of the Italian Navy, at Victoria Quay, Fremantle - Thu 26 January 2017. The ship was visiting as part of a promotional and cooperation tour of Australia and Southeast Asia. Photo © David Eyre

Italian Navy frigate ITS Carabiniere (F593) visits Fremantle

David Eyre 26 January 2017

The Italian Navy anti-submarine warfare frigate ITS Carabiniere (F593) docked in Fremantle Port on the morning of 25 January 2017, as part of a world promotional and cooperation tour....

VH-MOX Cessna 208 Caravan (amphibious seaplane) (MSN 20800227) operated by Swan River Seaplanes (West Coast Air Services Pty Ltd/Avanova Pty Ltd), Swan River, South Perth - Mon 23 January 2017. Just after taking off from the Swan River at 12:16pm, following the official ceremony to launch seaplane tourism services between Perth's Swan River and Margaret River Airstrip, including tours of Margaret River wineries. Photo © David Eyre

Swan River Seaplanes launch seaplane day tours from Perth to Margaret River

David Eyre 23 January 2017

23 January 2017 © David Eyre Today saw the official launch of day tours from Perth’s Swan River to Margaret River by Swan River Seaplanes, on a six-month trial...

VH-NMO Grumman G-111 Albatross (MSN G-464) of Catalina Airlines Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport – 22 Decenber 2016.

VH-NMO Grumman Albatross leaves Perth, heading for Avalon in Victoria

Keith Anderson 22 December 2016

22 December 2016 © Keith Anderson and David Eyre Grumman G-111 Albatross VH-NMO of Catalina Airlines made its first flight in three years, and perhaps its last flight in...

PH-KBX Fokker 70 (MSN 11547) of the Dutch Government, at Perth Airport - Friday 28 October 2016. Arriving from Denpasar on runway 21 at 7:09pm as 'KLM 9927', as it is operated by KLM Cityhopper. First visit to Perth, with the Dutch Royal Family on their official tour of Australia. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are visiting, along with Foreign Minister Bert Koenders and Trade Minister Liliane Ploumen. Their official duties in Perth will be on 31 October and 1 November 2016, then the aircraft will depart to Canberra. The registration KBX stands for Koningin BeatriX (Queen Beatrix, although she is actually a Princess). As KLM Cityhopper is retiring their Fokker 70s in mid-2017, there will be no air and ground crews to operate this aircraft and its operating costs are increasing as it is 20 years old. The Fokker 70 can only travel in hops of around 2,000 kilometres, requiring multiple stops. It is to be replaced next year, reportedly by a Boeing 737-700 BBJ. The King is trained to fly the Fokker 70 and often does. He is now training to fly the 737-700. Photo © Marcus Graff

Interesting movements

Dutch Royal Family arrive in Perth on Fokker 70 PH-KBX: 28 October 2016

David Eyre 28 October 2016

28 October 2016 © David Eyre King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived in Perth today aboard PH-KBX Fokker 70 (MSN 11547) of the Dutch Government, to...