October & November 2019 - Noteworthy Movements Thread (Movements + Photos)

[Moderator]

Please post information, photos and discussion about October/November 2019 noteworthy movements in this thread.

[Sean L]

Qatar Airways in last week’s schedule update filed planned Airbus A350-1000XWB introduction on Doha – Sydney – Canberra route. Previously scheduled from 16NOV19, the A350-1000XWB is now scheduled to operate from 01NOV19, replacing 777-300ER.

QR906 DOH0750 – 0610+1SYD0740+1 – 0840+1CBR 351 D
QR907 CBR1410 – 1510SYD1640 – 2355DOH 351 D

From Routesonline

[Sean L]

United Airlines during the weekend of 20SEP19’s schedule update filed aircraft changes for San Francisco – Sydney service. For Northern winter season from 03DEC19, Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to operate this route, replacing 787-9 Dreamliner. The 777 is scheduled until 26MAR20 (SFO departure).

UA863 SFO2300 – 0905+2SYD 77W D
UA862 SYD1400 – 0840SFO 77W D

From Routesonline

[Sean L]

RAAF C-27 Spartan A34-001 at SYD as of 1:51 PM 4/10/2019

[Sean L]

RAN Q200 VH-LCL arrived at SYD from Cairns at about 12:47 PM.

[lloyd fox]

B-17802 EVA AIR 787-10 to BNE eta 0915.

First RPT flight to BNE of a 78X and 2nd only to Australia after SQ to PER.

I will post a photo later on.

[Sean L]

Government of the Netherlands 737-700 PH-GOV at SYD.

[Sean L]

China Eastern in recent schedule update filed additional aircraft changes for Australia during Northern winter 2019/20 season. Latest adjustment sees aircraft changes in effect from mid-January 2020.

Shanghai Pu Dong – Sydney Operational aircraft changes
MU735/736 14JAN20 – 29FEB20 A350-900XWB replaces 787-9 (The 787-9 replaces A330-200 from 27OCT19)
MU561/562 eff 27OCT19 A350-900XWB replaces A330-200 (777-300ER operates from 13JAN20 to 29FEB20)

From Routesonline

[Sean L]

Fiji Airways in the last 48 hours filed additional schedule changes for Nadi – Sydney route, regarding its planned Airbus A350-900XWB operation. The A350 is now scheduled to operate FJ911/910 on daily basis from 01DEC19, instead of previously filed 1 weekly from 03DEC19 (for December 2019).

FJ911 NAN0935 – 1205SYD 359 D
FJ910 SYD1320 – 1905NAN 359 D
The carrier operates up to 15 weekly flights on this route in December 2019.

From Routesonline

[Greg Hyde]

Government of the Netherlands 737-700 PH-GOV at SYD.

The previous Netherlands VIP jet is now based in Brisbane with Alliance.

[Sean L]

Isn't that the Fokker 70 PH-KBX?

[Sean L]

RAN Q200 VH-LCL arrived at SYD from Cairns at about 12:47 PM.
It has since left SYD and arrived in Invercargill, New Zealand about a week ago. Since then, it seems to have made multiple trips to Antarctica with all the flights having the flight number as ASY393.

[Sean L]

RAAF C-27 Spartan A34-001 at SYD as of 1:51 PM 4/10/2019
Here are my photos of the aircraft:
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[Greg Hyde]

Isn't that the Fokker 70 PH-KBX?

Yes, Now VH-KBX used for VIP charters.

[Kent Broadhead]

Nice that they kept Queen Beatrix in the rego.

[Sean L]

Oh wow! Only just noticed! (No sarcasm intended)

[lloyd fox]

Fiji Airways in the last 48 hours filed additional schedule changes for Nadi – Sydney route, regarding its planned Airbus A350-900XWB operation. The A350 is now scheduled to operate FJ911/910 on daily basis from 01DEC19, instead of previously filed 1 weekly from 03DEC19 (for December 2019).

FJ911 NAN0935 – 1205SYD 359 D
FJ910 SYD1320 – 1905NAN 359 D
The carrier operates up to 15 weekly flights on this route in December 2019.

From Routesonline

I have read on another board the aircraft will be delivered to BNE from the Dubai Air Show around 19 Nov subj to change.:)

[Sean L]

Volga Dnepr AN124 RA-82042 departed Nadi heading for YMML.

[Sean L]

Volga Dnepr AN124 RA-82046 departed Nadi heading for YMML.

[Sean L]

Volga Dnepr AN124 RA-82042 departed YMML and arrived in Perth.

[Sean L]

Nippon Cargo Airways 748 Heading for Avalon Melbourne

[Sean L]

Korean air cargo 748 headed for Avalon Melbourne

[Adrian B]

Korean air cargo 748 headed for Avalon Melbourne

I think the Korean Air is still there.

Both are here for the Moto GP at Phillip Island.

[Sean L]

I think the Korean Air is still there.

Both are here for the Moto GP at Phillip Island.

Ah ok. Good to know.

[Sean L]

Volga Dnepr AN124 RA-82042 departed Nadi heading for YMML.
Volga Dnepr AN124 RA-82046 departed Nadi heading for YMML.
[QUOTE=Adrian B;I think the Korean Air is still there.

Both are here for the Moto GP at Phillip Island.[/QUOTE]
You reckon that's why they're (AN124s) there?

[Sean L]

Ignore that ([QUOTE=Adrian B;I think the Korean Air is still there.

Both are here for the Moto GP at Phillip Island.[/QUOTE]).

Its just me trying to quote multiple posts. Still quite new here.

[lloyd fox]

I believe you guys have the A220 in SYD on Tuesday .Not sure when it arrives sorry but will fly my way later that arvo.Subj to change of course.:)

It is currently in Riga so i guess mayby arrives Monday?

[Sean L]

I believe you guys have the A220 in SYD on Tuesday .Not sure when it arrives sorry but will fly my way later that arvo.Subj to change of course.:)

It is currently in Riga so i guess mayby arrives Monday?

O ok thanks. Is the A220 C-FFDO?

[Sean L]

I believe you guys have the A220 in SYD on Tuesday .Not sure when it arrives sorry but will fly my way later that arvo.Subj to change of course.:)

It is currently in Riga so i guess mayby arrives Monday?

Whats the registration?

[Sean L]

Antonov airlines AN124 UR-82072 to depart Nadi and arrive in BNE at about 8:19PM BNE time.

[Sean L]

Antonov Airlines AN124 UR-82072 to depart BNE and arrive at Avalon Melbourne at about 1:29AM.

[Sean L]

Some news on the A220 tour has been released. The A220 will travel to Port Vila-Sydney-Brisbane-Auckland-Noumea-Port Moresby-Phnom Penh-Bangalore-Dehli. The A220 will be in Air Baltic livery.

[Sean L]

Air Baltic A220-300 YL-AAS departed KUL heading for unknown place (presumably Port Vila. The first destination of the tour). Previous flights: Riga-Abu Dhabi-Kuala Lumpur.

[David C]

Air Baltic A220-300 YL-AAS departed KUL heading for unknown place (presumably Port Vila. The first destination of the tour). Previous flights: Riga-Abu Dhabi-Kuala Lumpur.


Just started descent into Cairns from KUL .

Dave C

[Sean L]

Just started descent into Cairns from KUL .

Dave C

Ok. So I guess this is the last stopover before heading for Port Vila.

[Greg Hyde]

From Skyliners

Embraer 170 LR 170.00036 VH-ANF AirNorth Regional ferried 25oct19 DRW-JHB on return to lessor ex F-HBXP

[Sean L]

Airbus will bring an A220-300 aircraft to Sydney on Tuesday October 29 and host an hour-long charter flight "for airline executives and other invited guests" from 1.30-2.30pm.

From: https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/airbus-a220-tour-qantas-virgin-australia

[David C]

Ok. So I guess this is the last stopover before heading for Port Vila.

Indeed it was . It departed CNS shortly after 3am today and has landed at VLI .

Dave C

[Sean L]

Shanghai airlines B789s operating MU735 Shanghai-Sydney on behalf of China Eastern for a while. Anyone know why?

[Sean L]

China Eastern in recent schedule update filed additional aircraft changes for Australia during Northern winter 2019/20 season. Latest adjustment sees aircraft changes in effect from mid-January 2020.

Shanghai Pu Dong – Sydney Operational aircraft changes
MU735/736 14JAN20 – 29FEB20 A350-900XWB replaces 787-9 (The 787-9 replaces A330-200 from 27OCT19)
MU561/562 eff 27OCT19 A350-900XWB replaces A330-200 (777-300ER operates from 13JAN20 to 29FEB20)

From Routesonline

I would've thought they would use their own B789s?

[Bob Kimmings]

Because they are pretty much the same company. China Eastern owns Shanghai Airlines

[lloyd fox]

Airbus will bring an A220-300 aircraft to Sydney on Tuesday October 29 and host an hour-long charter flight "for airline executives and other invited guests" from 1.30-2.30pm.

From: https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/airbus-a220-tour-qantas-virgin-australia

It's in tonight at 1948 hrs according to Flightaware.BTI 9802 VLI-SYD.

[Sean L]

Just left Port Vila heading for YSSY.

[Sean L]

Just arrived in YSSY.

[Sean L]

I just came back from photographing YL-AAS. The pictures are quite blurry because we were driving along Airport Dr and YL-AAS was parked at a very hard to reach spot.
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[Sean L]

YL-AAS has just departed YSSY on its demo flight.

[MarkR]

Because they are pretty much the same company. China Eastern owns Shanghai Airlines

IIRC the planes are actually under China Eastern's Boeing Customer designator anyway!

[Sean L]

It has since left SYD and arrived in Invercargill, New Zealand about a week ago. Since then, it seems to have made multiple trips to Antarctica with all the flights having the flight number as ASY393.

Has just arrived back at YSSY from Invercargill as ASY393.

[Sean L]

DC-3 VH-AES at YSSY for centenary gala dinner. Does anyone know when it departs? Someone told me it would depart on Friday.

[Alex Lui]

According to flightaware.com, A7-ANJ will have the honors of operating the first A350-1000 flight on the QR906/907 rotation.

[James Smith]

Alex, thanks for that. Is this the QR906 due into SYD on Saturday 2/11/19 with A351 A7-ANJ? FlightAware is showing the QR906 due in tomorrow morning has just left Doha and is still a 77W, although Flightradar is showing A7-ANJ. Maybe, it is a FlightAware glitch.

[Sean L]

DC-3 VH-AES at YSSY for centenary gala dinner. Does anyone know when it departs? Someone told me it would depart on Friday.

It will depart tomorrow at 10:15AM to YWOL according to FlightAware.

[Sean L]

Corporate Air SAAB 340 flying in from Armidale to Bankstown. New route or one off charter??

[Sean L]

US Airforce C-40 09-0540 at Sydney right now.

[Sean L]

RAF A400M ZM415 in Perth right now.

[Brenden S]

Due out at 1200 Local to Edinburgh

[lloyd fox]

Jet Magic 757-200 ..9H-AVM landed BNE late this arvo on their U2 tour of Australia.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/49041452218/in/dateposted/

2 Photos use right arrows.

[MarkR]

Jet Magic 757-200 ..9H-AVM landed BNE late this arvo on their U2 tour of Australia.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/49041452218/in/dateposted/

2 Photos use right arrows.

I hear JMK410 talking to approach and wondered who it was, mystery solved, Joshua Tree

[Sean L]

Volga Dnepr An124 RA-82046 scheduled to arrive in Melbourne from Perth at about 3:44PM.

[Sean L]

Volga Dnepr An124 RA-8244 heading for Rockhampten from Paya Lebar Air Base in Singapore. Scheduled to arrive at 6:35AM

[Greg Hyde]

VH-JQL Ferried From Melbourne to Perth on 14/11/19 prior to service entry with Network/Qlink

[Max C]

VH-TQK has ferried to AKL-NLK-BNE today as QF6718/6719 after ending ops in NZ.

It’ll ferry to TSV tomorrow as QF6679 for repaint. Most likely into QLink colours.

[Sean L]

Volga-dnepr AN124 RA-82044 about to arrive in Perth

[lloyd fox]

VH-TQK has ferried to AKL-NLK-BNE today as QF6718/6719 after ending ops in NZ.

It’ll ferry to TSV tomorrow as QF6679 for repaint. Most likely into QLink colours.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/49097938351/in/dateposted/

Max i got it departing BNE for TSV today as i was in Sydney town the past 2 days.:)

[lloyd fox]

I have just posted all my SYD pics for Tuesday and Wednesday this week IN SYD.

I hope some of you like.:)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/

[Greg Hyde]

nice shots, lloyd

Pity about the smoke haze

[Brenden S]

The weather in Sydney has been terrible in the last week.

[Sean L]

The weather in Sydney has been terrible in the last week.

Yeah. Just heard the pilot of QF6620 talk about it on ATC

[Sean L]

Hanwha Chemical Corporation B737 BBJ HL7227 landing in YSSY. Anyone know why it's here? And when it leaves?

[Sean L]

RNZAF C-130H NZ7005 seems to have arrived in SYD as KIW664