Saudi 777 to Sydney

[Steve Jones]

From another forum, so I can't vouch for the authenticity...

For those of you who enjoy taking aircraft photos, there will be a Saudia B777 in SYD tomorrow morning

[Andrew P]

here for WYD 2008 to bring the Saudi pilgrims

Banjo

[Brian Wilkes]

here for WYD 2008 to bring the Saudi pilgrims

Banjo


Dont Saudi's worship another form of religion?

[Tim Bowrey]

Does anyone know what time or was the message passed across as just "morning"? I think thats deffinatly worth heading out for tomorrow.

Tim

[Andrew P]

Dont Saudi's worship another form of religion?

over 120 people looked at the post, before you asked the obvious question

:D:D:D:D:D

Banjo

[Greg McDonald]

Anyone have any more info on this?

[Adam T]

I thought Saudi's were predominantly Muslim?

[andrew evans]

nothing as of 1300 hrs today

[Andrew McLaughlin]

I thought Saudi's were predominantly Muslim?

Someone had to say it!!!

[Michael Morrison]

Has the Saudi 777 got anything to do with Wourld Youth Day?

I saw a group of about 50 muslim tourists at Circular Quay today (ie femals all in their religious dress). Perhaps it is just a hiliday charter ?

[Tim Bowrey]

No show.. Yet

[J Brown]

"Saudi 7164" is on descent into Singapore. It is expected to depart 0200LT for Sydney, which means somewhere in the vicinity of 1130 - 1200 Sydney time (9th July).

[Sarah C]

"Saudi 7164" is on descent into Singapore. It is expected to depart 0200LT for Sydney, which means somewhere in the vicinity of 1130 - 1200 Sydney time (9th July).

Thanks for the info Liam

[Jayden Laing]

does anyone know if it will overnight or head back home after a couple of hours

[Tim Bowrey]

Thanks for that info Liam. Although i waited all day yesterday for it, i wont miss it;) Im going to go to the mound and catch this one!

Tim

[Bernie P]

Thanks for that info Liam. Although i waited all day yesterday for it, i wont miss it;) Im going to go to the mound and catch this one!

Tim

Tim, was that you in the Mazda 121 then I saw?? I was there for a while myself, but ended up leaving as I had another spot I had to be... WORK!!!!

[Mark T]

Any news on this flight? Has it left SIN as yet?

Thanks
M

[Tim Bowrey]

Tim, was that you in the Mazda 121 then I saw?? I was there for a while myself, but ended up leaving as I had another spot I had to be... WORK!!!!

Yeah that was me;)

By the way, so sign of the 777 as yet. I waited there until about 1-ish.

Tim

[Steve Crook]

Saudi 777 just landing on 16R as I type.

[Mark T]

HZ-AKF

Cheers
M

[Tim Bowrey]

Yep i got that message too and its heading to the Eastern GA area

[Blake Riley]

just seen it land from the observation deck, looks really good
ill put photos up tonight

[Steve Crook]

Happenstance ended up taking me past the GA area not long after the aircraft arrived. There were at least a dozen big black 4wheel drive limo looking vehicles lined up in 3 rows at the foot of the front airstairs. Someone was at the door of the plane and on the stairs taking photos, but couldn't see anything in regard to pax on board, apart from a bit of a shuttle of guys dressed casually bringing black bags down the stairs and putting them into the cars. Went on over to Shep's Mound to watch the A380 take off. A guy there thought that the Saudi plane was some prince come over to buy an ipod :)

[Blake Riley]

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z166/BLAKE_RILEY/Copy2ofDSC_0934.jpg
Here's one of my photo's that i took

[phil.l]

Nice shot Blake,i believe the 777 has gone.

[Wayne Bishop]

HI all,
Can anyone confirm if the 777 has gone?
Cheers
Wayne

[Sarah C]

Very nice pic Blake. The livery looks really nice on the 777.

As of 5pm this afternoon, it was no longer in the GA area so unless it is at a gate or at the JetBase, it might be gone already :(

[Mark T]

I have checked my Basestation and there is no record of it having left as yet, so may well still be on the gorund.

[Darryl Schlodder]

HZ-AKF was seen at the B2 holding point for 16Rat 1654 10/07/08, and departed shortly after.

[Sarah C]

The funny thing about the photo is the guy at the bottom on the cargo loader looking at it ;)

[Tim Bowrey]

HZ-AKF was seen at the B2 holding point for 16Rat 1654 10/07/08, and departed shortly after.

Are you sure because i was just about to start work at 5pm today and 34L was in use and didnt see/hear(scanner) it. I sure would have loved to see it!

Tim

[Nigel C]

Knowing where Darryl works, I wouldn't be doubting the authenticity of the post.

[Tim Bowrey]

Thing was Nigel i was sitting right near Gate 13 at T3 from 4-5pm and 34L was in use

[Nigel C]

Then I say it would have most likely taxied across 34L at Bravo-2 then down Alpha to the Alpha-6 holding point, which is a common move for the Perth-bound B743's.

[andrew evans]

Took this when it came in on Wednesday