Omni Air International

[James R]

I haven't searched the board for an answer, however don't recall seeing it mentioned.

Just this minute (about 4:20pm) I saw an Omni Air International DC-10 touch down rather smoothly on 16R out of my office window.

Any word of what she's doing here? Charter work?

[James R]

Looks like it pulled into either Pier B or Pier C. Unsure which.

Unfortunately can't get a rego.

ADF charter perhaps?

[phil.l]

N49082

[phil.l]

Rego from Pete A ,cheers

[Micheil Keegan]

I think that's the hex code, the rego was N108AX.

Micheil

[phil.l]

Thanks Micheil, N49082 was it ex rego, Acars haven`t updated their system.

[Micheil Keegan]

No problems, it came in as ASY012.

Micheil

[Michael Dawson]

I heard it is operating for CS-TMT whilst that is in maintenance.

Cheers

Michael

[Andrew McLaughlin]

No problems, it came in as ASY012.

Micheil

Strategic Aviation defence charter, as Michael said, replacing the A333 while it's at Lufthansa Technik in Manila. 'ASY' short for 'Aussie'.

[Blake Riley]

any idea of when its going to be departing? ill be out spotting tomorrow.

[Steve Crook]

This is my first attempt to upload pics, so fingers crossed. As always the light wasn't favourable for photography. It's great to see a DC-10 back in Sydney. Does anyone know the ownership details of this aircraft (i.e. airlines that it has flown for)? Also what are the current stats for DC-10s still flying for commercial airlines? Thanks

[Mario Facchini]

this bird was definatly a suprise when it came in for landing, but it was great to see a DC10.

I have a few pics of landing, will post them later tonight.

[Torin Wilson]

This is my first attempt to upload pics, so fingers crossed. As always the light wasn't favourable for photography. It's great to see a DC-10 back in Sydney. Does anyone know the ownership details of this aircraft (i.e. airlines that it has flown for)? Also what are the current stats for DC-10s still flying for commercial airlines? Thanks

Lufthansa and Sabena for a short time.

[Gerald A]

N108AX / 108 (cn 47927/190) Nice way to start off the new year with the arrival of the scarce DC-10. This aircraft started out its life with Lufthansa as D-ADHO in 1975 before beeing sold to Sabena in 1994. It later joined Continental Airlines as N49082 in 1996 before joining Omni Air International in 2003


Rego info

rego N108AX
type DC10 - 30ER
con 47927 / line 190
hex code A02282
selcal CD-FL

[NickN]

Anybody got a departure time?

[Mario Facchini]

Here are the pics of the DC-10 arriving in sydney today (09/01/09)

[NickN]

Parked at the GA area today:

http://nicknavarro.smugmug.com/photos/452210350_w4vXs-L.jpg

http://nicknavarro.smugmug.com/photos/452210271_DYkCK-L.jpg

[Brian Wilkes]

I heard it is operating for CS-TMT whilst that is in maintenance.

Cheers

Michael


Anyone know how long CS-TMT will be in the shop for?

[Mario Facchini]

Anyone know how long CS-TMT will be in the shop for?

The talk yesterday was about 3 - 4 weeks

[Brian Wilkes]

The talk yesterday was about 3 - 4 weeks


Thanks Mario!

[NigelP]

Hi all,

first timer on the forum, found you guys after seeing this bird pass over my office in Lane Cove on Friday arvo.

Thanks for the pics

[Anthony J]

There was a nice chance to catch the DC-10 next to an MD-11 this morning.

[Sarah C]

There was a nice chance to catch the DC-10 next to an MD-11 this morning.

Nice photo AJ! Gee, the DC-10 looks immaculate and clean compared to its brother!

[Nigel C]

Omni is taxiing for departure off Rwy 34L as I type. It looks like there's a reasonable crowd at the Twr Beach area from what I can see on the screen in my office, so I'd expect to see some sub-standard shots appear here later this evening.

:p

[Andrew McLaughlin]

Here's the Omni departing.
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewqueued_b.php?id=2303941

...and here she is passing a FedEx MD-11 - three-holder heaven!
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewqueued_b.php?id=2303946

[Nigel C]

Case in point!:p

Nah...just kidding!

Nice shots Andrew.

[James Smith]

It's interesting to see the Fed Ex MD11 so close to the departure point still with a clean wing.

[Greg McDonald]

Does anyone know if Omni will be back or if it was a one-off charter? I wonder how many defence force charters would be normally used in the period that TMT is away for. Maybe we could see something different again..

[Andrew McLaughlin]

Does anyone know if Omni will be back or if it was a one-off charter? I wonder how many defence force charters would be normally used in the period that TMT is away for. Maybe we could see something different again..


Here for three weeks I'm told - should be out of YSSY 5-6 times during that period.

[Micheil Keegan]

It's back......

[Paul f.]

Its now in MEL arriving last night at about 2220 parking on the freight ramp.Later it was moved and parked outside th JH hangars,guessing it going to be in MEL for a few days.

[Steven Stavridis]

Its now in MEL arriving last night at about 2220 parking on the freight ramp.Later it was moved and parked outside th JH hangars,guessing it going to be in MEL for a few days.

The DC-10 was still parked at JH yesterday afternoon and was parked at the far end of JH with no obstructions and make a agreat photo for any YMML spotter

[Karl M]

Got some airside shots today. Was a shame G5 OE-ISS was parked beside so I could not get any side on shots. Only from the front.

[Dan Hammond]

Saw it tonight when i went for a bit of spotting, got a photo of it on the way home but with the sun going down for the night ther was very poor lighting so the photo didnt turn out to good.

[Anthony J]

Lovely shots there Andrew.

I only snapped it in the Eastern Park but it stilled looked good!
http://images3.jetphotos.net/img/2/9/1/7/30613_1231736719_tb.jpg (http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6463326)

[Steven Stavridis]

dose anyone have an Idea on a next flight? Obviously out of YMML :)

[Andrew McLaughlin]

Lovely shots there Andrew.

Thanks AJ :D

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6464277&nseq=20

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6464276&nseq=21

[John Thoroughgood]

Hi all!
Coming down from the bush to the Big Smoke this weekend for a couple of days of ships and planes.
Wondering if this DC10 is likely to coincide in Sydney with my visit.
I am guessing it is difficult to ascertain early preflight knowledge on its movements?
Any heads up appreciated!
Cheers John

[Nigel C]

The DC-10 is no longer used to service the Strategic Aviation routes as the regular A330 CS-TMT has returned from maintenance.

Cheers

[NickN]

You'll have to take 2 x MD-11's instead (FedEx and UPS). Both afternoon arrival and departures and best spotted from the Observation Deck.

[John Thoroughgood]

Thanks Nigel, and Nick!
Can't seem to get days off to match anything of interest the last few months.
But such is life, I'm sure I'm due to snap a bagful shortly! Lol
Cheers John