August Noteworthy Movements

[Tim Bowrey]

Hey guys,

Since this is a spotting forum I think we need a thread for irregular movements, special schemes or any others that people might want to see rather than making a new thread for every flight(similar to the new aircraft one). Obviously the Bizjets will go in Grahames Corprate thread.
Planned out similar below:

August 2nd visitors

03-3124 USAF C-17 departed SYD this morning at 9:18am for CBR.

N497MC Emirates SkyCargo(Atlas Air) 744F did the HKG-SYD-HKG run QF7593/7594 today..


August 3rd

NZ1925 due 7:10am on behalf of VA due out 4/8 10am to ferry to AKL. Opp by ZK-NBW(744).

VH-OEI back as QF8 from DFW after first service in new scheme.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Good idea Tim, one to add for today:

ZK-OKO B77W operated its first visit to SYD as NZ102/103.

[Brad Varney]

We should make this a sticky.

[Jason H]

VH-OEJ is in tomorrow. 50% chance it will be departing as QF7. Either that or it is VH-OEF

[Tim Bowrey]

VH-OEJ on decent for SYD now from EZE so could go anywhere tomorrow.

[Jason H]

There will only be 2 ERs in Sydney tomorrow able to operate QF7, that's why it's a 50% chance. Otherwise, yeah, it could be going anywhere

[Brad Varney]

Do the ER's fly to LA or London?
thanks

[Jason H]

Brad, the ERs are primarily used to the US and Buenos Aires. Lately, there is one ER that operates MEL-LHR return for positioning back in MEL to fly to LA.

[Wayne B.]

Guys, how about we don't hijack Tim's excellent suggestion with such discussion otherwise people will have to trawl through a whole load of banter they might not be interested in and miss notification of a rarity they may want to see.......

Let's just keep this as a simple notification thread/sticky and raise a seperate thread if you want to discuss other matters...

Just a thought.
Cheers
Wolf

[Stefan Perkas]

Exactly right Wayne. I think it is a good idea for Sydney spotters. , I love reading about what is going on in Sydney and all the stuff that is coming and going. But I think before it gets set in stone, I think the criteria as to what is defined noteworthy needs to be addressed. Not trying to be hard on the subject, but if you don't get it right then arguments will start and the threads will drag along, and as Wayne said "you will have to trawl through a whole load of banter". There is another forum which does this same typ of thing of noteworthy movements. Trust me, their have been arguments galore about the movements which have been put into that thread.

These threads in my opinion should be for...
- Any 1st time visitors to Sydney for current airlines, domestic and internation; (new aircraft colours, aircraft types, special schemes , 1st time regos)
* In my opinion on this subject though is that QF , VA are included. VA only for 1st time visits (rego or repaint), QF on other hand (delivery flights, ferrying after repaint, 1st time visits e.g B738's or DHC8's, 1st flights of A380's or B744's after repainting or after placement of special decals)

- Any foreign airliners which are NOT frequent into Sydney (excluding bizjets). E.g C17's, Freighters, charter flights etc.

This is my opinion based on what has been done on similar topics on other forums. Like i said it is best to get this banter of what is classified and not classified as noteworthy. To some spotters certain things are notewrothy which aren't for others. Example is VH-OEJ, OEB, OJU hes are common into Sydney currently with their logos and schemes, this to me is not classified as noteworthy. If they were to change schemes or have modifications added onto scheme. just say VH-OEJ have its scheme removed and put into new colours then that is classified as noteworthy.

I will most probably get blasted for some or all of this but, this is the way I see it...

[matthew mcdonald]

Not sure if this is a first visit to Syd (peter might be able to clarify) but Garuda Indonesia A332 PK-GPM is in and it looks absolutely spotless.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

GPM is their latest A330 Matthew but it has been operating here since April.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

SQ231 today is being operated by B773 9V-SYI instead of the usual A380 service.

[Tim Bowrey]

Dubai Air Wing 744F A6-GGP looks like it's heading back to DXB this afternoon. Parked on Bay 1 or 2, can't quite see.

[Tim Bowrey]

August 5

Looks like Toll Freight 733F was cancelled last night parked on Bay 7. Unsure of rego.

KE121/122 today opperated by HL7461 in the revised A380 titles.

[Jaryd stock]

Is to early to put in a noteworthy movement for September but Donald Trump is coming on September 20th, so hopefuly we'll see a Jedi when he comes in his own 727-100 which would be good to see...

[Peter Agatsiotis]

I think you'll find that he now has a B757 with winglets Jaryd. (saw a photo somewhere).

[Jaryd stock]

Thanks pete didn't realize sorry thought he still had the B72 ah well a B75 with winglets is still a bonus, although I would've prefered seeing a B72...

[Peter Agatsiotis]

B-LAM is on its way as CX101 so first visit to Sydney today.

Tim, I noticed ZK-TLD departing not long ago so I'd say this is your a/c.

[Paul Hunter]

The Toll 737 ZK-TLD wasn't a cancelled flight.
It was operating a freight service for Air Caledonie Noumea/Sydney/Noumea.
Used an Aircalin callsign as well. I think it was ACI157 from memory.

Regards.

[Jaryd stock]

Your correct Paul i was wondering which aircraft was operating that flight.

[lloyd fox]

Yes Paul it has been operating at least once a week from BNE to NOU as well for past 2 months.Same flight number.

[Andrew Coggan]

Tomorrow's SQ221 SIN-SYD will be operated by a 77W as apposed to the usual A388.

[Grahame Hutchison]

9V-SWD SQ0221 07/08/2011 05:10 Singapore Airlines B777-312(ER) Singapore-Sydney

[Jaryd stock]

If anyone's interested VH-OJS is on it's way back from Avalon this arvo, 1:30 arrival..

[Tim Bowrey]

OJS No longer with the Socceroos livery now. Just normal revised livery.

[Grahame Hutchison]

VH-OJS QF6196 07/08/2011 13:17 Qantas B747-438 Avalon-Sydney

[John Thoroughgood]

Hope I'm correct in asking on this thread-
Is OJO likely to be about on Tuesday 9th?
Cheers John

[matthew mcdonald]

Hi John, OJO is in one of the hangars at the moment so it should be operating a flight later tonight which means it should be back on Tuesday.

[Zac M]

Not noteworthy but VH-QOF was struck by lightning operating QF1475 just after departure from Sydney. So if anyone is wondering why there are a few cancelled Q40 services to Canberra tonight there's your reason.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Back from Avalon and straight onto QF1 this evening, currently north west of Dubbo at FL340 heading 305 at 429kts.

VH-OJS QF0001 07/08/2011 17:12 Qantas B747-438 Sydney-Bangkok-London

[John Thoroughgood]

Many thanks Matthew!

[Brad Varney]

VH-OEJ departed yssy at 10:40 on sunday as QF107, I think.

[Paul f.]

Brad why is VH-OEJ noteworthy its in and out of SYD all the time.

[William Bradley]

Maby because it's a sexy looking 747 Paul. Noteworthy in my book any day of the week. :D

[Jaryd stock]

Although I love big red to, I think tims idea was to have movements of aircraft that are not normally coming in to YSSY painted up or otherwise (not biz jets that belongs to another thread). Big red is in quite often so is that an unusual movement maybe not, but there's a clue I suppose if it's in regulary it's not that unusual, the Kalita 742 thread is one in my opinion that should of been put in here as an example that I can think of. And like the advice that someone else gave on this thread, maybe and I'm guilty of it now aswell, that there really shouldn't be any banter with this thread just list the movements, to much trawling through the talk to find what you want....

[Tim Bowrey]

Thanks Jaryd, the Kalitta 742 should be here.. Who knows why it's not? This thread isn't for conversations, just post movements non corporate and that's all. Thanks.

[Brad Varney]

I have never photographed big red before and i've been meaning to photograph her for quite some time! haven't seen one in years.

[Tim Bowrey]

Today Air China had both their special A330's B-6075 and B-6076 in. Although theyre common to SYD its rare to have them both here at once.

Also, Skytraders A319 was in and out this morning.

Just a heads up also that the Kalitta 747-200F is back on Wednesday the 17th as posted in the other topic but should belong here I guess.

[Jayden Laing]

Tasman Cargo's new B752F will be paying a visit tomorrow (13/8/11) on its way through to AKL with its British rego, G-CSVS.

[Brad Varney]

Do you know what time Jayden?
thanks

[Jayden Laing]

No Brad. I would have posted it if I knew what time. Thats the only info I know.

[Jacob P]

Hey Jayden due in about 2125L tonight from SIN.

[Moderator]

While we are happy for this thread to continue for the use of information regarding movements of interest (i.e special schemes etc), we would prefer any special movements (unusual visitors) to be posted as new threads in the spotting & movements section to prevent important information for spotters from getting buried in month long threads.

[Paul f.]

Why,this was a good idea to keep noteworthy movements for each month in one thread,otherwise you end up having too many threads for individual movements.

[Tim Bowrey]

I'm with you Paul. This was to keep all the good movements SYD gets under one area. The corporate one gets its own so the Civil should too, shouldn't it? Since this is kind of the 'Spotting and Movements' side of things.

Tasman Cargo's new 757-200F(G-CSVS) just passed over Whyalla enroute to SYD.

[Brian Wilkes]

Agree, interesting read!

[Matt_L]

How about those posting special movements do so in Bold to distinguish their posts from others generally commenting such as above or querying. That will make it easier to read, and i agree having 200 threads is stupid when you can have a running one. Easy solution- if you want to know whats in recently ie past day or two just go to the last page of the thread!;)

[Brock Little]

Alliance Airlines Fokker 100 VH-XWT as Unity 1010 due in from BNE at 1020.

[Dan Collins]

I think this is a good idea for a thread. I'm interested in anything interesting (including Wunala, Etihad F1 or any special liveries) that might be at Sydney on Wednesday. Managed to score a day off and a visit to the airport could be on the cards for something good looking.

Sounds like I might miss OJO though :(

Dan

[Brenden S]

PC-12 VH-PIL due in shortly from Scone
A319 VH-VHD due in later from DRW

[Jayden Laing]

Although it will be dark, CSN301 is being operated by B-2056 (SkyTeam Livery). Hopefully it will come back in daylight hours!!

[Stefan Perkas]

Morning all,

The Kalitta Air today is now a B747-400F. N745CK is the rego.it is due just before 10am.

[Jaryd stock]

Sorry Stefan slight correction with rego N745CK. We knew what you meant...

[Jaryd stock]

Southern Air 742 N758SA is operating MAS 6203 today..

[Tim Bowrey]

N745CK looks to be overnighting and not departing at 1615 as mentioned before currently parked on Bay 1.

[Sarah C]

The Kalitta 744 looks great - shame about the weather :(

[phil.l]

N745CK ex JAL JA8915 which I think we did not get in Sydney when they operated B747's.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

You're correct Phil, no record on my SBS database.

I did log it as JAL Cargo in Hong Kong Apr'08.

[Tim Bowrey]

Kalitta just departed out to HKG as 'Connie 9217' at 6:45am.

[Brock Little]

Another forum has posted that Aerolineas Argentinas Airbus A340-312 LV-BMT has just arrived in AKL from Buenos Aires, instead of the regular A342.
Should be arriving in SYD around 1200 (delayed..surprise surprise :)) doing the usual AR1182/1183 service.

[Tim Bowrey]

VH-OJM on decent into SYD as QF6022 from Singapore (http://sydneyairport.com.au/Sacl/Flight-Search.html?flight=QF6022) now in the new scheme.

[Stefan Perkas]

Morning all,

MH123-122 is being operated by B772 9M-MRJ today.

[Jaryd stock]

Vietnam Airlines VN-A371 skyteam in today...

[Jaryd stock]

HL-7493that was in today was wearing visit Korea year 2010-2012 has this decal been on it for a while ?

[Steve Bottom]

Gulfstream-V N528QS arrived in Cairns from Honolulu at 3.15pm today.

[Shayne G]

Kalitta Air 747-400 " N742CK" due tommorrow morning (Wednesday) 10:15am as "CKS367", then departs Thursday morning around 6:15am to HNL as "CKS9367".

Appears to be the 3rd and last flight to Sydney.

As always with this airline, timing subject to change.

[Jayden Laing]

It's not the airline Shayne, it's the fact that it's a FREIGHTER. They very rarely seem to run on time :)

[Jaryd stock]

ANZ 101 is a 773 instead of the 763, and MH-123 is a 772 again, MAS kargo is operating a southern air 742 as well....

[Jaryd stock]

Veitnam Airlines VN-A371 skyteam is back again today.

[Jaryd stock]

China Eastern is B-6129 today the dot scheme

[Tim Bowrey]

N742CK just arrived taxi to Bay 2.

[Grahame Hutchison]

N742CK K49367 25/08/2011 06:49 B747-446 (24424) 2010 - Kalitta LLC - Ypsilanti Michigan

[Jaryd stock]

B-6129 is in again today china east...

[Jaryd stock]

China east is brought to you by the letter and numbers B-6127 wave scheme they can keep sending these colorful birds in better than the standard colours..

[Jaryd stock]

China eastern 561/562 is B-6129 poker dot scheme today.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

KC135 63-7980 was on descent not long ago. Not sure where it went but it was here last August and was at SYD.

[Lukas M]

Qantas Fail.......

http://blogs.crikey.com.au/planetalking/2011/08/29/passenger-account-of-an-epic-failure-by-qantas-on-the-dallas-fort-worth-route/

[Brian Wilkes]

What does this have to do with this thread?

[Paul Hunter]

The KC-135 is here Peter.
Parked on Bay 93, Domestic 4 apron.

Came in from Guam as "Trout 99"

Regards.

[Jaryd stock]

I think Brian there was some noteworthy movements in the passengers bowel's after not being able to use the toilets for a long period of time...

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Thanks Paul, it used the same callsign last time.

[Stefan Perkas]

Morning all,

You lucky devils...

Another forum has stated that you guys are getting a Souuthern Air B77F at around 1440. It is operating for Thai Airways. I think the rego could be N775SA which according to photo searches it is in thai Cargo livery.

[Jayden Laing]

N775SA is the rego of the aircraft Stefan.

[Stefan Perkas]

According to Thai Cargo schedules it is departing back to Bangkok at 1700.

[Jaryd stock]

Has the KC-135R left yet?

[Peter Agatsiotis]

The KC135 left around 1120 heading for CBR.

[Greg Wood]

Negative. The USAF KC135 went to YBAS as Trout 99
Southern Air B77L ops as flight CHQ9524 due 14.50hrs (approx) & subject to change.

[Mark T]

N775SA has just touched down in Sydney at 14.54. Nice looking paint scheme.

Cheers
M

[Stefan Perkas]

Afternoon all,

Looking at the Thai Cargo schedules this flight will become weekly from Next Tuesday 3/9/11 until 31/12/11.

9S 9524 Arr SYD 1900
9S 9525 Dep SYD 2200

These flights are scheduled to arrive and depart to and from Jakarta.

[matthew mcdonald]

Pete, I can confirm this shcedule as myself and Tim went over and went up to talk to the captain and Thai Cargo staff member and they said that this would be starting.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Thought a photo would have been posted already, here is my effort from the beach:

[Allen Choi]

Is that UTC time or Sydney local time for the arrival and departure time of Thai Cargo?

[Sarah C]

That Thai 777 Cargo is one good looking aircraft!

[Stefan Perkas]

Is that UTC time or Sydney local time for the arrival and departure time of Thai Cargo?
The times I posted for the new schedule are local times. so it will be a night flight.

Great shot Pete to...

[matthew mcdonald]

Unless of course we get a slightly early arrival and a nice sunny summer evening.

[Shayne G]

Well later this year the lighting conditions will be better for the Thai Cargo arrivals. Also its departure is quite late, wouldn't be too hard for it to be delayed too long and have to overnight due to curfew ;)

[Brad Varney]

Did anyone get any photos of the KC-135? would of loved to have seen it!
thanks

[Andrew Coggan]

http://i53.tinypic.com/2yua5o4.jpg

This was awesome, a 744 parked in the foreground was not emitting any heathaze plus a JQ A332 had pushed back at the right moment. Stoked with this shot :D

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Very lucky Andrew especially for the time of day when a lot of Int'l are getting ready to move out. Good possie and photo.

He used most of the runway on landing and luckily for us (at the beach) he taxiied to the cargo area very slowly.

[Zac M]

'AusBT' today reported that Qantas would be unveiling a livery on a 737 for Optus on Thursday in Sydney.

[andrew evans]

Did anyone get any photos of the KC-135? would of loved to have seen it!
thanks


Brad I took a couple of photo's I will post them in the next day or two.

[Dan Collins]

Saw the Thai/Southern Air Cargo on descent yesterday and wondered what it was! Looks pretty awesome :) Nice shots!

Dan