November Noteworthy Movements

[Shayne G]

All Sydney noteworthy movements here..




It appears we have our 1st Cathay Pacific 747-8F visit on the 7th or 8th Novemember 2011.

Looks to be a very 'next gen' month with the 787 also due.

[Stefan Perkas]

Airliners.net saying that B-LJE will now be going to Narita on the7th. After orginally scheduled to operate SYD-MEL.

http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/general_aviation/read.main/5294155/#29 orginal statement about SYD-MEL flight is reply #12 of this link.

[Shayne G]

That is unfortunate however I am quite confident the 747-8F will visit in the coming weeks. ;)

[Nigel C]

Last week they were planning on it visiting this past Tuesday and even had linemarking done in preparation.

[Lee G]

Nigel, where do they intend on parking it?

[Mario Facchini]

Was out at the beach yesterday and saw this come in

CS-TQM
http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=1016727

[Nigel C]

Lee, Bay 4a is one bay that's been marked as far as I know. I'm pretty sure this one allows for Code F aircraft and nose loading. I'll confirm tonight.

[Alexander.L]

Does anyone have a map of where the bays are listing all the bays?

[Jaryd stock]

Emirates 412 is A6-EDN, RWC decals in today been in a bit I know but it's the weekend maybe someone is hanging to get a photo of it..

ANZ 103 is a 773 not really noteworthy but some of you might wanna photo...

[JamesW]

Does anyone have a map of where the bays are listing all the bays?
Here you go, this covers the INTL side where they were referring to bay 4A.

[Tim Bowrey]

LX-TCV is opperating todays flight same as last week.

[Shayne G]

CLX771 B744 LX-TCV departed about 25 mins ago, not too much of a delay this week.

[Jaryd stock]

Only an hour not much... Is a delay when your at the beach trying to get a shot before the sun departes for the day...

[Shayne G]

Well it's last two flights were badly delayed and cargo airlines are very rarely on schedule so an hour delay is actually very good and the best so far for Cargolux ;)



If I was you I'd wait for it to miss curfew for a departure shot in the morning or catch its arrival because departures are unpredictable it seems with Cargolux in Sydney .

[Brad Varney]

Nice shot Chris, Heres a shot of it from last week (sunday) Sorry a bit late.
When the aircraft was coming down alpha the sun just kept popping in and out of the clouds :mad: and as soon as the aircraft was out of sight the sun came out.

[Jaryd stock]

Yeah I was hoping for a early morning departure when I found out about her being late. I wanna get those sun set shots, I like the dusk lighting and atmosphere and so I was abit disappointed considering we had great day today weather wise with hardly any cloud... Next week hopefully.

Brad I don't mind that shot considering light is not ideal I love shots of 74's using alpha on 16R operations...

Thanks for advice to chris also, regarding ISO levels got a good shot of Hawaian this evening in pretty poor light conditions.

[Jaryd stock]

Unreal JAL is a 777-300 and it's the ECO jet, JA731J...

[Grahame Hutchison]

First visit according to ACARS ...

JA731J JL0771 06/11/2011 06:43 Japan Airlines B777-346ER (32431) 2003 Tokyo Narita-Sydney

[Jayden Laing]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6093/6315824631_289002ed96_b.jpg

[Zac M]

According to 'The Qantas Source' EBL is no longer in One World livery.

[Tony G]

Unreal JAL is a 777-300 and it's the ECO jet, JA731J...

Jaryd, Thanks for the post. I read it about 630 this morning and raced down to get a photo. Nice shot jayden, I got a similar angle just with a fence on the bottom:rolleyes: . I need a ladder, then a bigger car to carry the ladder. Once I have the ladder Nigel will organize a higher to be put in place:p

[Jaryd stock]

No worries Tony when I saw it was a 773 I thought yeah I'll get out of bed soon and have a lazy drive down and get a shot of it, then I realized it was the sky Eco jet and I reckon I broke the land speed record getting down there.. Great to see it I was actually wondering if we would ever get the 772 sky Eco scheme....

[Nigel C]

Once I have the ladder Nigel will organize a higher (fence?)to be put in place:p

Nah, not me...I'm not in security ;) . But if the Tower Beach fence needs to be repaired again because of photographer spotters twisting and stretching the barbed wire on top, they might just resort to using that high stuff to stop it.

[Shayne G]

Thanks Jaryd for the heads up on JAL 777 Ecojet, sadly too short of notice for me by the time I saw but I atleast took the effort to go to the backyard to see it on departure back to Japan. I can atleast say I've seen it now... :D

But if the Tower Beach fence needs to be repaired again because of photographer spotters twisting and stretching the barbed wire on top, they might just resort to using that high stuff to stop it.
Too bad some spotters just abuse the privilege of such a good location, for spotters sake I hope people stop messing around with the airport's security.

[Tony G]

Nah, not me...I'm not in security ;) . But if the Tower Beach fence needs to be repaired again because of photographer spotters twisting and stretching the barbed wire on top, they might just resort to using that high stuff to stop it.

Thats a shame I was looking at getting a big ladder to get shome shots from the beach fence over summer. Hope its not like the one around the GA area. You need a cherry picker now.

Wish our fellow spotters would respect what we have and play y the rules. I know the airport has no oligation to us spotters but when they do put in new fences, it would be good to add some provisions to stick a lens in.:)

Anyway back to buisness:D. Does anyone know what Cathay cargo is coming in today. Is it a 747-8 or a silver bullet, Thanks.

[Jaryd stock]

Just a normal 744F Tony.
B-HUQ due in around 5:00pm.

[Tony G]

Just a normal 744 Tony.

Thank you

[Michael Mak]

Does JL send the 77W to SYD on a regular basis or just a one off? I thought the daily JL flight is operated by the 772?

[Jaryd stock]

It is operated normally by a 772, the last change was a 744 year ago or maybe more, very surprised to see it and that particular one to micheal...

Iwas meaning to ask and forgot, how often before has JAL brought in a 77W was today a first or there've been in before.

[Stefan Perkas]

Michael,

JAL operate B772's into SYD. Todays B77W looks to be a 1 off according to their schedules.

Today's visit by JA731J was the 1st ever visit by a JAL B77W to Sydney and Australia. I do stand corrected on this.

[Dan Collins]

Very happy to have caught the Eco JAL 77W today, purely by chance. Also glad to have finally captured the Etihad F1! I know it's been around for a while but she's always eluded me. Couldn't stick around til 4pm for her departure, but she was parked for all to see by the GA area so that will have to do :)

Dan

[Jaryd stock]

my efforts. Have not edited these yet so please excuse the quality.

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[Brad Varney]

VH-FKW (F50) landed at 5:08 today.
I wish I'd seen that JAL. :(

[J Brown]

TG475 this morning (Monday) is opb A345 - is this a regular occurence?

[Jaryd stock]

Occasionally Thai will send one out..

[Gerald D]

Noticed VH-VUG heading into CHC this morning for maintainence

[Shayne G]

TG475 this morning (Monday) is opb A345 - is this a regular occurence?

The A340-500 is rare in Sydney now since Emirates and Etihad no longer bring them here (Though Etihad sometimes have the rare equipment change to A345). So really when Thai bring them here it's the only way a spotter in Sydney can catch an A340-500. They don't come everyday but they seem to turn up sometimes most months.


Rego today for Thai A340-500 is HS-TLB.

[Jaryd stock]

Not really noteworthy but MAS 6203 is operated by N761SA.. 742...

And China Southern 325 is B-6532, A332...

[Grahame Hutchison]

New and first time visitor to YSSY according to ACARS ...

B-6532 CZ0326 08/11/2011 12:01 China Southern A-330-223 (1244) Delivered 30/08/2011

[Zac M]

Keep an eye out for VZO, it is sporting a few extra decals for moevember :)

[Jaryd stock]

Thai Southern N775SA is running late tonight 9:40 arrival hopefully it will miss the curfew cutoff time and fly out tomorrow

[Nigel C]

It flew out during the morning this time last week too.

[Jaryd stock]

CSN 301 (772, B-2057) is running late tonight getting in around 10:30, dare say this will miss curfew too. Can someone please confirm if it does return tomorrow...

[Jaryd stock]

Scratch that last post B-2057 got out just in time

[Lee G]

Jaryd, Did Thai Cargo get out tonight or is it going tomorrow morning?

[Jaryd stock]

Lee I didn't hear it leave so I'm assuming it's still there....

[matthew mcdonald]

Thai Cargo is currently still parked at freight.

[Jaryd stock]

MAS 123 is a bit of a different one today it's being serviced by a 738

[Nigel C]

MH123 is being serviced by 9M-MPO, a B744

[Jaryd stock]

I stand corrected I checked dataflight24 and it stated 738 and now when I check it says MPO is not doing any runs the last being on the 7th as 123 so blame them...

[Nigel C]

I'm not pointing fingers or blaming anyone, but when I saw your post as a 738 I checked with my information source and then made my post.
It's no big deal.

Thai Cargo left at around 0715 off 34L.

[Jaryd stock]

Nah na nah Nigel your right I don't need a box of tissues I just stating where it went wrong that's all.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Second visit according to ACARS ...

B-6071 CA0175 09/11/2011 08:36 Air China A-330-243 (756) 2006 Beijing-Shanghai-Sydney

[lloyd fox]

The new spotting technology today-use ADSB ,planeplotter etc etc .

Us older spotters use our eyes, however they can also fail us :)

[Tim Bowrey]

DQ-FJM has opperated todays FJ911/910 now on Bay 37.

[Jaryd stock]

Told ya a new 738 would be in today....:rolleyes:

[Tim Bowrey]

Told ya a new 738 would be in today....:rolleyes:

You sure did ;)

Just curious Jaryd, I checked all my sources for the MH '738' and couldn't find a thing all of which showed 744(Flightaware etc). I also checked Flightradar24 Data also and hasn't shown any MH123 movements since the 7th.

[Jaryd stock]

yeah, I saw it this morning got it 2am this morning what I thought came up on dataflight, my fault but since i had not been to sleep since 4am previous morning im putting it down to Data corruption and proberly a little human error.
When i rechecked it this morning it had nothing coming here RE: MH123 on the 7th. Plus thats where i got info for JAL SkyEco so thought this info is right....

[Grahame Hutchison]

First visit to YSSY according to ACARS ..

DQ-FJM FJ0911 09/11/2011 10:38 Air Pacific B737-86J Nadi-Sydney

[Tim Bowrey]

Alliance Airlines Fokker 100 VH-XWR on decent into SYD as 'Unity 550'.

[Grahame Hutchison]

First visit to YSSY on Sydney ACARS ...

B-6531 CZ0325 11/11/2011 09:10 China Southern A-330-223 Guangzhou-Sydney

[Jaryd stock]

VH-XWR alliance F100 at GA parked next to two BA aircraft (74/772) with a third BA 772 down on bay 70-something...

[Jaryd stock]

Sorry tim didn't see your post... Also B-6129 China Eastern flower scheme is somewhat regular now but it has come in today...

[Rowan McKeever]

Three BA's????

[Nigel C]

Correct Chris, G-YMMI. Currently parked on Bay 35 T1

[Rowan McKeever]

Is it tech or charter or something? Unusual to have 3 in isn't it?

[Nigel C]

I believe it was a crewing issue. It departed this evening.

[Jayden Laing]

It departed as "BA16F" for Tokyo Haneda which I thought was a bit weird as it usually routes through Singapore!

[matthew mcdonald]

The A340-500 is rare in Sydney now since Emirates and Etihad no longer bring them here (Though Eihad sometimes have the rare equipment change to A345).

Just a heads up tomorrow mornings etihad will be operated by an a345 pretty sure by a6-eha

[Ian Nicholls]

It departed as "BA16F" for Tokyo Haneda which I thought was a bit weird as it usually routes through Singapore!

thebasource.com says "11th November 2011 - Heathrow Cancellations.
The BA7 London Heathrow - Tokyo Haneda has been cancelled today due to a lack of available Rolls-Royce engined 4 Class 777-200ERs. Tomorrow’s inbound BA8 will operate and will be flown by Boeing 777-236ER G-YMMI which will position to Tokyo Haneda from Sydney as BA16X."

[Nigel C]

Just a heads up tomorrow mornings etihad will be operated by an a345 pretty sure by a6-eha

A6-EHA is what's in the system at this stage, ETA 0701 on Bay 60.

[Grahame Hutchison]

If the transmission details are correct, a couple of first time visitors according to Sydney ACARS.

HL7000 OZ0601 14/11/2011 08:14 Asiana Airlines -------- Incheon(Seoul)-Sydney
B-6533 CA0175 14/11/2011 08:25 Air China A330-243 Beijing-Shanghai-Sydney

[Tim Bowrey]

SingCargo 744 BCF just arrived 9V-SCB

[Bernie P]

As per Tim's post above...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6342370941_840727fa0e_b.jpg

[Shayne G]

Thanks for the photo Bernie, not many available since it's been converted to freighter, did you happen to get a shot of the other side?

I've been waiting months for one of the SQ converted freighters to turn up, hopefully SCA does too in the future.

[Bernie P]

...did you happen to get a shot of the other side?

Hey Shayne...

No, I left for 34R to get NZ B763 with winglets and then to the Dentist just after I got that pic!!!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6092/6342370433_78247e7482_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6120/6342369775_e1d48bbb99_b.jpg

[Rowan McKeever]

Love those 767 pics Bernie!!!

[Gerald D]

Today QF48 Wel-Syd flew via AKL.Any comments?

[Maikha Ly]

Agreed, that 2nd shot of it banking is a ripper of a shot! :)

[Jaryd stock]

HS-TLB, Thai A345 Is operating Thai 475 today.

[Nigel C]

Chris, are you using the wimberley head for that Emirates shot?

[Nigel C]

Very envious of the wimberley. Don't suppose you could tell my wife it's a good investment? ;)

[Nigel C]

I'm happy for you to argue the merits of a fixed 500 or 600mm on my behalf....

:)

[Jaryd stock]

French Navy Falcon 20C arriving from Canberra at about 5pm, arrived in Canberra Sunday...

[Brad Varney]

Talk about a good spotting day today, Thai A345, 787, 707 I'm guessing the SA 7472, SA 777F what more can we ask for? :D
Sad i missed it. :(

[Jayden Laing]

No Southern Air 742 Brad. It was only a MasKargo 744 (MPR i think)

[Stefan Perkas]

Morning all,

A couple of 1st time visitors to Sydney today.

Air China A330-200 B-6536 ops. CA173/174.
Garuda A330-200 PK-GPN ops GA712/713.

[Grahame Hutchison]

First visit to YSSY according to ACARS, only delivered on 10-11-2011

A6-EGI EK0415 18/11/2011 06:23 Emirates B777-31HER (38986) Sydney-Dubai

[Grahame Hutchison]

New Cargolux mark into YSSY.

LX-YCV (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/4/1/4/2007414.jpg) CV0659 19/11/2011 16:58 Cargolux B747-4R7F Chicago-Honolulu-Sydney

[James S.]

Very nice capture for that time of night Chris. :)

[Nigel C]

You'll have to be quick...parked in order from smallest in fleet to largest at the Dom-6 apron are Virgin Australia's ATR72, E190, B737 and A330. Unfortunately the B737 is in the old colour scheme.

[Radi K]

QFA6027 VH-TJF Just departed YSSY for Apia.

[Grahame Hutchison]

First pickup on www.16Right.com (http://www.16Right.com) ACARS ...

ZK-OKP NZ0719 21/11/2011 13:59 Air New Zealand B777-319ER Auckland-Sydney

[Brenden S]

There should be a S64 out at Bankstown for anyone who is interested.

[Grahame Hutchison]

QF6195 VH-OJH is showing up at Avalon on PlanePlotter.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Todays Cargolux ....

LX-OCV CV0659 26/11/2011 16:24 Cargolux B747-4R7F Chicago-Honolulu-Sydney

[Brock Little]

Air Australia A320 VH-YQC (IN AIR AUSTRALIA LIVERY) due in half an hour from BNE as AGC9002.

[Bernie P]

Arrived on 34L this morning, and I actually like the livery...

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/6408020743_b07621e773_b.jpg

[phil.l]

Nice shot Bernie,looks good.

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

Tomorrow according to the schedules should be the 1st visit of MASkargo A330-200F into Sydney. It is scheduled to operate MH6173/4.

[Blake Riley]

FlightStats.net has it down to leave at 3.30pm

[Stefan Perkas]

Afternoon all,

Looks like MH6173 is delayed until tomorrow morning. It is now scheduled to depart Kuala Lumpur at 2000KL time tonight. So I gather it will be an 0600-0700 arrival tomorrow morning into Sydney.

However not sure what aircraft is operating this service.

[Shayne G]

Aircraft should be MASkargo A332F 9M-MUA.

[Stefan Perkas]

I was looking at the Kuala Lumpur Airport website and it shows MH6173 departing KUL at 2000KL time to Sydney.

[Brad Varney]

Just heard STRATEGIC 2030 call up.

[Maikha Ly]

G'day all. Not sure if this is the right thread, but feel free to point me in the right direction otherwise!

Just heard the callsign which sounds like "Delta Express" on Centre, and they're tracking to Bindook, so very likely heading into Sydney. Any idea what aircraft that would be?

[Zac M]

ZHE leaving the country maybe? Hasn't being picked up on 'The VA Source' Jet Tracker since the 13th.

[Shayne G]

I wouldn't think so Zac, I saw her in action on the 27th. Seems too soon to remove it from service 2 days later and already ferrying it out.

[Lee G]

Aircraft should be MASkargo A332F 9M-MUA.

Just checked Flightradar24 for KL departures around 2000 KL time and 9M-MUA is definately on it's way here.

[Paul Hunter]

Due into Sydney at 6.57am at this stage landing runway 34L.

Regards.

[Ian Nicholls]

ZHE leaving the country maybe? Hasn't being picked up on 'The VA Source' Jet Tracker since the 13th.

Embraer 170 LR 170.00247 VH-ZHE Virgin Australia ferried 24-27nov11 MCT-LCA-PMI-SMA-YYT-BNA, for Compass Airlines ex PT-SFY

Source: http://www.skyliner-aviation.de

[Radi K]

Can confirm ZHE is in Nashville.

ZHF the only 170 left. Departs around 1Jan.

[Jaryd stock]

Here's a shot of 9M-MUA today....

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6234/6428013807_12e64efd77_b.jpg

[Tim Bowrey]

Just departed to NOU was F-OJSE Air Calin A330 with a new decal at the back half. Didn't get a great look at it although it is advertising New Caledonia.

[matthew mcdonald]

Is there a new califonia.....thats a shame I liked the old one. :p