Qatar Airways to fly Airbus A380 to Sydney from June

[Paul L]

I just read an article about headed subject.

And only 1 day after their inaugural flight into Sydney.

https://www.ausbt.com.au/qatar-airways-to-fly-airbus-a380-to-sydney-from-june

[Paul L]

Update.

Will now commence 15 September, 2016 (prob arriving YSSY 16 September)

http://www.ausbt.com.au/qatar-airways-to-fly-airbus-a380-to-sydney-from-june

[Reece perram]

on the arrival of the aircraft will there be a water fountain from the fire trucks?

[Nigel C]

If it was a new route, then perhaps, but I think unlikely for just a change in aircraft.

[Grahame Hutchison]

I checked the booking engine at Qatar, and yes, it does arrive on Friday at 1735L

[Nigel C]

Arrival time is slated for 1915L for the A380 on Friday Grahame. 1735L is the final B777-300ER time for Thursday evening.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Good pickup Nigel

[Reece perram]

at the mound, is it light enough to take photos at 7:00 pm?

[Nigel C]

Last light is at 1812 Reece, but the moon is a 99% full waxing gibbous that rises at 1711.
If your camera has excellent low light capability, the near full moon might give off a bit of light, but you'd probably be best viewing it from the top of Rydges Hotel (if they're open for spotting then?).

[Reece perram]

Ok, thanks :)

[Paul L]

A good alternative to Rydges is Int'l Staff Carpark Lvl 7 or 8 next door.
Rydges would be a better vantage point though, given it is about 2 levels higher and a better angle for the gate Qatar usually occupies.
Either park car on eastern side of airport and get train/bus (and pay for it) across to Int'l side, or park near Rowers Club at Wolli Creek and only about 10 minute walk, weather permitting.

[Brandon Giacomin]

A7-APE is scheduled to operate tomorrow's flight.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/A7APE/history/20160915/1915Z/OTHH/YSSY

[Kieran Wells]

Ive put some photos in the Noteworthy Movements Photos thread, or on my Facebook page(https://www.facebook.com/Windsweptaviation/). Was fantastic to be airside, thanks to Sydney Airport to see this giant arrive and be up so close with it..

[Reece perram]

Some great photos there kieran! How did youvmanage to ger airside?

[Grahame Hutchison]

Qatar Airways have upgauged their Doha-Sydney service from a Boeing B77W to and Airbus A380, with the inaugural A380 service arriving around 7pm last night. A7-APE touchdown on Runway 16R,
then vacated onto Taxiway Alpha for the International 2 Apron and Gate 10. As always, the Qatar Airways aircraft are maintained in immaculate condition, and she looked beautiful in closeup approaching
the Gate.

Watch the Arrival Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GcJq_ItfP8)

http://www.16right.com/Aircraft-Images/displayimage.php?image=A7-APE D500-20160916-025.jpg

[Kieran Wells]

Great shot and Video Grahame! Good to see you..

Some great photos there kieran! How did youvmanage to ger airside?

Thanks Reece! I was invited to be apart of the media bus for this occasion.

[Reece perram]

cool, sorry about the typo, thanks