A350 to Sydney

[Jonathan W]

The A350 will be visiting Sydney on August the 5th.
http://www.ausbt.com.au/airbus-a350-coming-to-sydney-on-august-5

[Nigel C]

Happy days! I'm rostered day shift then :)

[Rowan McKeever]

Nigel you lucky bugger! Does anyone know which A350 is doing these trips? I'm guessing F-WWCF (the carbon fibre livery)?

[Jonathan W]

I'm think it will be MSN5, F-WWYB which is built to the same production standards as future aircraft and will be used by Airbus for route proving. It is also fitted with a cabin and I believe it was originally planned to be painted like F-WWCF in the full carbon fibre livery.
http://www.airbus.com/fileadmin/media_gallery/photogallery/big/800x600_1403251948_A350_XWB_MSN005_take_off_1.jpg
(Picture from Airbus's gallery)

This article states the aircraft will arrive on the 4th (Monday) and fly to AKL on the afternoon of the 5th (Tuesday)
http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/07/airbus-a350-to-tour-down-under/

[Ryan Hothersall]

Thinking about a day trip for this one.

[Greg Hyde]

More Info

http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/07/airbus-a350-to-tour-down-under/

[Ryan Hothersall]

Any further info on the planned visit of the A350?.

[Grahame Hutchison]

MSN5 F-WWYB has started the world tour.

Images on Twitter shared with #A350XWBTour.

[Shaal L]

so is it 4th or 5th?

any idea on the time

[Greg Hyde]

http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/08/where-and-when-to-spot-the-a350-down-under/

dates/times



A350 MSN005 is due to arrive at 0600 on Tuesday, August 5, from Johannesburg, and will remain on the ground at Mascot until 1400.
At that time, the aircraft, which is undergoing route proving flights as part of the A350′s type certification program, will head for Auckland, where it was expected to land at 1900.

[Nigel C]

First light isn't until 0618 on Tuesday and it's predicted to be light north-westerly winds, so most likely 34L for arrival (but now that I've said that, it'll land 25....).
Fingers crossed that it runs just a little late.....

[Grahame Hutchison]

They are now in Johannesburg.


From the Airbus Twitter feed.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BuC7xyzCQAAiEtK.jpg

[Shaal L]

too early to catch the arrival

hopefully might head down to see it depart

[Nigel C]

AIB303 has departed JNB and is currently just of the east coast of Maputo, Mozambique, cruising at 37000'.

[Stuart Trevena]

Hi All

AIB303 is currently overflying Rockingham WA
FL410 at 540 knots or 1000km/hr, tracking 100 deg squawk 4447
ETA Sydney is 0615

Stuart

[David C]

After a few doglegs N of Canberra it landed RW34L at approx 0636, exiting the runway at B5 taxiway..
Dave C

[Adrian B]

RWY 25 was in use but ATC is now clearing approaches for IVR for 16L/R

INFO F. WIND: 150/15, MAX XW 15KTS, MAX DW 5KTS RWY 25. RWY 25 FOR ARRS, RWYS 16L&R FOR DEPS.

[Adrian B]

and 16R departures. Choppers positioning over Q Base

[David C]

Departed 16R at 1422hrs for AKL
Dave C

[Donald H]

But wait...tower saying see you on next approach. Doing a circuit or 2?

Now passing Northern beaches at 5000.

[Alex T]

Heard one of the approach controllers saying to one of the helicopters that the aircraft will do a harbour circuit???

[Donald H]

Now joining track for 16R.

[Alex T]

It's doing a Flypast of the aerodrome...

[Adrian B]

Its Flyby time

[Adrian B]

All done next stop Auckland

[Grahame Hutchison]

The A350 arrived just a little late this morning, touching down 6 minutes before sunrise, after doing an orbit over Canberra. It was only a short stay for a
Media session, then it was off to Auckland at 1423L.

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=F-WWYB D300-20140805-008.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=F-WWYB D300-20140805-011.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=F-WWYB D300-20140805-024.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=F-WWYB D300-20140805-025.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=F-WWYB D300-20140805-032.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=F-WWYB D200-20140805-002.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=F-WWYB D300-20140805-274.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=F-WWYB D300-20140805-275.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=F-WWYB D300-20140805-276.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=F-WWYB D300-20140805-279.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=F-WWYB D300-20140805-282.jpg

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=F-WWYB D300-20140805-287.jpg

[Ryan Hothersall]

Nice photos of the A350.

[Brian Noldt]

Great photos Grahame.
Thank you for sharing them.

Brian.

[Shaal L]

terrific pics

the front cockpit window looks like its wearing a mask

[Kurt A]

Some more of today's A350 visit to Sydney Airport:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/_MG_0272_zps271ddd48.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/_MG_0252_zpsf33fa962.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/_MG_0303_zps680bebab.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/_MG_0387_zpseb987240.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/_MG_0480_zps8b8f96d6.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/_MG_0554_zps9c003982.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/_MG_0567_zpsb734d899.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/_MG_0667_zps626f3279.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/_MG_0660_zps8007fe1f.jpg

[Ryan Hothersall]

More fabulous A350 pics.

Like the one with the ATR-72 in the background.

[Beau Chenery]

Stunning photos lads, some absolute crackers in there.

[Jaryd stock]

Next time I'm going in the car! Great work champ great to catch up.

[Steven Austen]

Yeah great shots guys. Spewing I missed it!

[Greg Hyde]

Nice shots guys.

Notice the 005 on the nose wheel doors.

[Nigel C]

Touchdown on Rwy 34L. Thanks to Sydney Airport for allowing me to photograph this event. Other photographs taken can be found on the Sydney Airport Facebook page.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x82/Kiska2/A350YSSY0508142small_zps75693ab1.jpg

[Grahame Hutchison]

A short video of today's A350XWB visit to Sydney.

Watch The Video (http://youtu.be/j2uL5RDKw_4)

[Mark T]

Some great photos there. Just managed to race around in time to catch it departing and could see so many people out capturing the departure.

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=7866425

[D Chan]

some fantastic shots guys thanks for sharing.. good to also see the QF A330 slowing down to ensure the photo opportunity at the mound was not ruined

[Kieran Wells]

Great shots guys!! Just to share 2 of mine:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2920/14648167168_5b4d9cc7e2_s.jpg (https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2920/14648167168_5b4d9cc7e2_s.jpgAirbus A350 F-WWYB - World tour Sydney by Kieran Wells Photography, on Flickr)

And my favourite - Already named "Fly me to the moon on the A350"..
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3918/14811813746_f15a20a9ab_s.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oySqc5)

[Krzysztof M]

Ok, what actually took place was: when they were taxying out, they were asked to contact the Coordinator on 126.7. On that frequency they were 'offered a short flight around the Sydney Terminal area and a missed approach to 16R to then continue on course to New Zealand'. Of course they accepted :)

So here are my few shots, from both locations.

Sorry for heavy watermarking, I have had a few important photos stolen by a major aviation company recently. Must protect our work eh.

Enjoy!

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5591/14650930220_224afa0869_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojDR8b)FWWYB.Aug5.1024.13 (https://flic.kr/p/ojDR8b) by Krzysztof Malek (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3877/14651009458_a7363922a7_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojEfFm)FWWYB.Aug5.1024.11 (https://flic.kr/p/ojEfFm) by Krzysztof Malek (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5556/14834551781_dcfbb3ccb0_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oASXqa)FWWYB.Aug5.1024.07 (https://flic.kr/p/oASXqa) by Krzysztof Malek (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3925/14814645676_cba9c423d7_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oz7W2s)FWWYB.Aug5.1200.02 (https://flic.kr/p/oz7W2s) by Krzysztof Malek (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3880/14834538231_fb16810deb_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oASTox)FWWYB.Aug5.1024.05 (https://flic.kr/p/oASTox) by Krzysztof Malek (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5565/14857472083_bda6cf7c4c_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oCUqPM)FWWYB.Aug5.1000.04 (https://flic.kr/p/oCUqPM) by Krzysztof Malek (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[Nigel C]

Nice work on your photos Kurt. 5 out of 6 aircraft 'on-the-move' shots have that anti-collision beacon showing!

[Kent Broadhead]

Great work, thanks for posting guys. I was waiting with bated breathe all day yesterday for the shots to be posted :)

[SteveW]

Those cockpit windows look huge!

[Olle Q]

Great pictures Kurt. Thanks. /Olle Sweden