January / February Noteworthy Movements

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Happy New Year All

Just monitoring Malaysia B737-800 9M-MXG climbing to FL340.

Checked my SBS log which is showing it arrived here on the 29th Dec (down to 6000')!
Didn't see any reports so a bit clueless.

I was at SYD yesterday and nobody mentioned it so if anyone can help out?

[Shayne G]

Just monitoring Malaysia B737-800 9M-MXG climbing to FL340.

Checked my SBS log which is showing it arrived here on the 29th Dec (down to 6000')!
Didn't see any reports so a bit clueless.


I believe this is 9M-ATM, I don't know why an improper aircraft type and reg is displaying for it though.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Okay that ties in with the arrival of (9M-ATM). Thanks guys.

[Tony G]

Anyone know if Cathay cargo is coming in this afternoon? Thanks.

[Stefan Perkas]

Tony,

Doesn't appear to be anything due today according to CX Cargo's arrival and departures site or Hong Kong Airport. But there is one tomorrow arriving at 1050 and another one on Tuesday arriving at the same time.

SQ, MH and CX seem to reduce operation sover XMAS/New year period. I think there was one SQ on Friday morning, I noticed last night on flightradar24 MAS Kargo sent the A332F 9M-MUA as MH6207.

[Tony G]

Thanks for your quick reply Stefan, Hopefully Monday and Tuesday continue with this great weather.

[Jaryd stock]

Aussie air express 737 VH-XMB just arrived 34L

[Jaryd stock]

VH-XMB has departed to Brisbane.

[Mark T]

Whilst on the subject of Malaysian aircraft I have just seen Malaysian Airforce A319 depart. Rego appears to be 9M-NAA with flight number NR1. This was on SBS Basestation and too slow to get outside to "eyeball".
Cheers
Mark

[Peter Agatsiotis]

yeah Mark just came overhead but couldn't see it as the sun is in the direction departures are going, hope to spot the SQ A330 later (9V-STO).

[Nigel C]

Whilst on the subject of Malaysian aircraft I have just seen Malaysian Airforce A319 depart. Rego appears to be 9M-NAA with flight number NR1. This was on SBS Basestation and too slow to get outside to "eyeball".
Cheers
Mark

The A319 arrived on Christmas Eve if I remember correctly, and has occupied a bay on Dom 4 since

[Kieran Wells]

, hope to spot the SQ A330 later (9V-STO).
Did you get there Peter? I was at the beach, and didn't see you there..

[Jarden S]

Hey Jaryd, is that a new 737F VH-XMB for AAE, so is their fleet up to 5 now?

[Brenden S]

VH-XMB
VH-XML
VH-XMO
VH-XMR

All as per the CASA rego database.
http://casa-query.funnelback.com/search/search.cgi?collection=casa_aircraft_register

[Grahame Hutchison]

9M-XXB D70283 03/01/2012 16:46 AirAsia X A330-343

[Tony G]

This one had no rego number however a worthy movement. This balloon flew in between runways 34L ad 34R this morning. It was quite big and would have been an issue for an aircraft engine. Tower had requested airport cars to bring it down which was quite comical as the ballon was rising.

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr222/DAplane/Bshare2.jpg

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr222/DAplane/BShare1.jpg

[Nigel C]

Chk, Chk BOOM!

[Jaryd stock]

That's the new weather ballon that you see released every so often...

[Jaryd stock]

A6-GGP 744 flight no Dubai 008 due in at 10:30 this morning...

[Jaryd stock]

And China Eastern is B -6100 expo 2010 livery....

[Grahame Hutchison]

A6-GGP (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/3/9/2/1847293.jpg) XA0008 04/01/2012 10:19 B747-412F/SCD (28032) 2010 - Dubai Air Wing

[Julian C]

departs SYD Friday 6th at 1400L, currently on Bay 78.

[Paul Hunter]

Julian,

We don't have a Bay 78 yet, A6-GGP is parked on Bay 74.

Regards.

[Nigel C]

Paul,

It must be parked at a bad angle from where you're perched...it's on Bay 75 ;)

I think there's plans for a Bay 76 and 77, but I've heard nothing about extending the Juliet apron to include a 78.

Cheers

[Brock Little]

Virgin Australia VH-YIE due into SYD as DJ924 from BNE at 1035. First revenue service.

[Mark T]

Hi Brock

DJ924 looks like it is being operated by VH-YID.

Cheers
M

[Jayden Laing]

N492MC starting its descent (over Parkes) into SYD as "GTI8091".

[Ian Nicholls]

Hi Brock

DJ924 looks like it is being operated by VH-YID.

Cheers
M

There may be some confusion on the Hex codes.
Courtesy of Puget Sound Blogspot on 1 Dec 2012.

L/N 3851 C/N 38709 B737-8FE VH-YID VIRGIN AUSTRALIA
Dep BFI 11:01 PST Arr HNL 14:42 HST
Call Sign VBH9080 Hex Code 7C7AA3 Sel-Cal LQ-BS
Note: All flight tests performed by Boeing used the
Hex Code 7C7AA4 which was coded in error by Boeing
& corrected to 7C7AA3 for the delivery flight.
7C7AA4 is allocated to VH-YIE

[Grahame Hutchison]

From www.16Right.com (http://www.16Right.com) ACARS ....

VH-FVM XR672A 05/01/2012 09:10 ATR72-212A (979) 2011 - Skywest - Cloverdale WA

[Paul Hunter]

Hi Nigel,

Yes, you are correct. Looked like 74 at first glance thru my bleary "doggo" eyes last night. Could do with all those extra bays including a "78".:)

Regards.

[Nigel C]

Yes, that's what I figured when I heard you again late this arvo. I bet the TOC wishes they had 78 too!

[Julian C]

departs SYD Friday 6th at 1400L, currently on Bay 78.
Goes out tomorrow guys with 6 very expesive thoroughbred breeding horses to IRE and UK.

[Shayne G]

A6-GGP "DUB008" just departed off 16R on schedule.

[Grahame Hutchison]

A6-GGP (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/1/0/9/2022901.jpg) XA0008 06/01/2012 14:17 Dubai Air Wing B747-412F/SCD Corporate Flight
-> Route YSSY to OMDB

[Jaryd stock]

Don't know if this is noteworthy or not and couldnt be bothered starting a new thread but REX's VH-ZLS I think it is, is at GA without a nose....

[Tony G]

Don't know if this is noteworthy or not and couldnt be bothered starting a new thread but REX's VH-ZLS I think it is, is at GA without a nose....

Did it move? :p

[damian f]

A340 CS-TQL just landed 34L as "ASY001".

Good start to the spotting trip!

Damian

[Andrew Coggan]

Departed 34L Chris.

[Grahame Hutchison]

CS-TQL (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/3/8/0/2013083.jpg) 5K0001 07/01/2012 14:42 A340-312 (133) 1996 - HiFly ADF Charter
-> ASY001 Route YPDN to YSSY
CS-TQL (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/3/8/0/2013083.jpg) 5K0001 07/01/2012 16:18 A340-312 (133) 1996 - HiFly ADF Charter
-> ASY001 Route YSSY to YBBN

[Jaryd stock]

B-HOZ B747-400 is operating CPA021 today. :( No B747-8F.

They finished last Tuesday didn't they, LJE operated last flight....
Also was there two CES flights today?

[Brad Varney]

Not really noteworthy but CZ 302 couldn't make it out before curfew last night,
due to go out at 12:30pm.
anyone know the rego?

[Chen W]

Not really noteworthy but CZ 302 couldn't make it out before curfew last night,
due to go out at 12:30pm.
anyone know the rego?

B-2058

[damian f]

Philippines is still here Monday morning too - departs 1200. China Southern B777 departs 1230.

I only saw one China Eastern Sunday.

Damian

[Jaryd stock]

Yeah I wasn't to sure Chris but I heard last Tuesday was the last one...

[Lee G]

Korean's special livery aircraft HL7495 will make it's first appearance in Sydney this morning (10Jan) arriving as KAL121

[Jaryd stock]

I heard wrong, was just informed Cathay are sending another 748 today don't know flight no, probably 021... So they havent finished just yet...

[Jayden Laing]

It's B-LJA operating CX23 Chris!

[Chris Primmer]

Hey got lucky today to see this!


ChrisP

[NathanJ]

There was a united states airforce 737 parked in the GA area this afternoon.

[MarcusBraid]

Hi all,
I am Marcus Braid, a journalist at the Daily Telegraph. We are looking at putting together a colour story about plane spotting for this weekend's paper. If there was anyone able or interested, we are looking at spending some time with plane spotters today (Thurs Jan 12). My number is 02 9288 1688 or 0406 961 886.
Regards, Marcus

[Jaryd stock]

Another USAF C-40 has rocked up from melbs as Boxer 40 tail No: 20201 all white one, both C-40's sitting next to each other at GA...

[Nigel C]

Forecast is meant to be fine and dandy tomorrow with a cool-ish start, so a good day for a bit of photography by the looks of it.

[Jaryd stock]

Chris they are not going anywhere soon both are now sitting there with no one around them...

[Nigel C]

I'll make sure I wave ;)

[Grahame Hutchison]

First flight into YSSY ??

VN-A381 VN0772 14/01/2012 11:53 A-330-223 (1266) Vietnam Airlines Sydney-Ho Chi Minh City-Hanoi

Only delivered on 29/11/2011

[phil.l]

Grahame I logged it on 9.12.11.

[Jayden Laing]

USAF BBJ 02-0201 departed 16R about 9am this morning.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Positioning Flight ....

VH-OJU QF6022 15/01/2012 11:11 Qantas B747-438 Melbourne - Sydney

[Tony G]

A friend of mine just picked up Thompson 757 in cairns. It was on plane finder, so the potential for an error is likely.

[Shayne G]

Though not a Sydney movement..

Can confirm Thomson B752 arrived in Carins from Faleolo International Airport as "TOM936". I believe rego is G-OOBE.

[Jarden S]

She is a regular visitor to Cairns and usually goes on to Siem Riep.

[Grahame Hutchison]

A6-EFD (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/5/6/4/1996465.jpg) EK9920 16/01/2012 19:15 Emirates B777-F1H Singapore-Sydney
A6-EFD (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/5/6/4/1996465.jpg) EK9921 16/01/2012 21:42 Emirates B777-F1H - Sydney-Hong Kong

[Tim Bowrey]

Unusual sight down at the GA with an ANZ 772 ZK-OKB parked there I believe on a charter of some sort. Due out 2130 tonight back to AKL.

[Tim Bowrey]

Thai Retro 744 due back tomorrow 2110 ex BKK as TG471 for whoever missed it and departing Friday 20th at 1630 as TG472. Still early days but TGW(Star Alliance) is yet to make an appreance up until then as it has been doing Europe runs MUC, FRA & LHR etc.

[Darren T.]

Is that 2110Z or 2110L ?

[Tim Bowrey]

All time local Darren

[Brock Little]

HS-TGW in Star Alliance livery also landed this evening as TG471.

[matthew mcdonald]

Yep, Air China went tonight and also Etihad F1 was another special in today.

[Shayne G]

TG471 operated tonight by HS-TGP B744 "Retro Jet" again. Departs tomorrow as TG472 in the afternoon.

[Jaryd stock]

Missed the star alliance scheme today hope they send it again..

[Kris M]

FlightRadar24 has NZ103 today being operated by ZK-OKQ, the All Black 77W.

[Jaryd stock]

Correct Kris landing at 10am Wunnla may have gone but ANZ has lifted my spirits sending this machine in...

[Michael Dawson]

So it may turn all Wallabie supporters into All Black supporters :-)

Regards

Michael

[Jaryd stock]

Well it sure beats OJO's livery

[Bernie P]

What a stunning bird she is...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6739242051_fc06e307fb_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6739243081_ac8bbc65a1_b.jpg

[Jaryd stock]

Nice Bernie i'll put my two cents in so to speak

Arriving.....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6739529271_61c2cb46ac_o.jpg

Departing.....
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6739528551_38762e507c_o.jpg

[Lukas M]

Now Jaryd if you had some good glass on the end of that lens that last shot would be a stunner!

[Peter Agatsiotis]

I was at the beach and should have zoomed in more.

[Tony G]

Nice photos guys. Thanks for the post Kris, it gave me the opportunity to get a nice shot.

[Jaryd stock]

Gees sorry Lukas it's not up to standards

[Kieran Wells]

My effort from today:
http://www.aircraftimages.net/display.php/Boeing_13476?new

[Ryan Hothersall]

Well done, the Air NZ 777 looks great.

[Tim Bowrey]

For those who missed it the other day.

Thai Star Alliance 744 HS-TGW due in tomorrow. Subj. to change as always.

[Darren T.]

I was at the beach and should have zoomed in more.

I was at home and got nothing but heat haze.

[Chen W]

On 27/29 Jan , MU561 will be operated B-6125 which is the new special scheme with "Xinhuanet.com of CHINA"

[Shayne G]

From what I gather looks to be an error on some acars. HS-TKB doesn't appear to be coming to Sydney but I could be wrong.

[Andrew Coggan]

TG475 doesn't depart BKK for another 5 hours. TKB was in BNE to operate TG474 back to BKK.

[Tim Bowrey]

Thai 475 is showing up as HS-TKB B777-3D7.

Hi Chris,

Where did you get this info from? TG475 departs Bangkok in about 1hr 30mins and opperated by HS-TGR tonight

[Shayne G]

Not sure if they are returning or this is a one off but Philippine Airlines are using 77W today on PAL210. Reg is RP-C7777

[Grahame Hutchison]

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

Delivered on 14/12/2011

First visit ??

B-18356 (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/small/8/4/4/2050448.jpg) CI0051 28/01/2012 11:40 A330-302 (1272) 2011 - China Airlines - Taipei-Sydney

[Stefan Perkas]

Not sure if they are returning or this is a one off but Philippine Airlines are using 77W today on PAL210. Reg is RP-C7777

The same one operated last Saturday's service. Was at the mound by the tower hoping to see an A340 but instead the B77W turned up.

[Chen W]

Tomorrow MU561 will be operated by B-6129

[Andrew Coggan]

Not anything out of the ordinary but QF94 LAX-MEL is diverting to Sydney, currently on descent. VH-OQH is the aircraft.

[Zac M]

Is there a QF738 that is currently out of action in Canberra? Can't make out the rego but there is currently one parked on a standoff bay at the site of the old QANTAS terminal.

[Dan Collins]

China Eastern A330 B-6125 in this morning promoting 'xinhuanet.com'

As well as QantasLink's Breast Cancer Awareness, Western Plains Zoo and Destination Tamworth.

Dan

[Shayne G]

Should have Rossiya IL-96 RA-96019 arrive in Sydney sometime today (31st).


subject to change

[Kieran Wells]

2 special schemes on their way in this morning.
Air China - Star Alliance livery as CA173
Korean - Welcome to Korea livery as KE171

[lloyd fox]

Should have Rossiya IL-96 RA-96019 arrive in Sydney sometime today (31st).


subject to change

Noon

[Jaryd stock]

China eastern is also B-6129 not really anything new but a lot of variety coming in today...

[Jaryd stock]

Both RAAF BBJ's are in now as well sitting next to VH-VBY
CPA 023 is 748 B-LJA as well...

[matthew mcdonald]

Chris, this morning's Air Pacific was DQ-FJL.

[Dan Collins]

Any word on the Rossiya IL-96?

Dan

[Lee G]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2010288/IMG_3195_800H_RA96019_20120131_YSSY_DB.jpg

On finals for Runway 16 Right this morning.

[Dan Collins]

Great capture Lee!

So... is she leaving tomorrow? I'll need to put in a leave request if so :P

Dan

[Lee G]

I believe 0900 .... hopefully it won't be a wet departure... :)

[Brad Varney]

Just as I go back to school something good comes in. :mad:
Where is she currently parked?
cheers.

[Lee G]

Over at the GA when I left - I think it will remain there as it's only overnight...

Here's another shot of the approach but further back.....

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2010288/IMG_3183_800H_RA96019_20120131_YSSY.jpg

[Ryan Hothersall]

Nice photos.

The Il96 is a rare beast down in this part of the world.

Was quite exciting to get a cargo one in Adelaide a couple of years ago.

[Jaryd stock]

Is it just by chance a US navy C-37 is in at the same time? Conspiracy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

20 years since I've seen one of these 1992 Avalon airshow, Ryan I missed that polet il-96 by 15 mins my flight left prior to that landing....

[Jaryd stock]

It's just like that time Indian AF sent there Su-30's to England for exercises with the Typhoon's and USAF RC-135 Cobra ball rocked up just as the exercises began, I wonder why.....

[Shayne G]

I missed that polet il-96 by 15 mins .

Oh the irony, 20 years later I miss it by 15 mins! :mad:

[matthew mcdonald]

That gulfstream has been here for a few days already, it went down to Canberra and then came back yesterday around mid afternoon along with another one.

[Nathan Long]

Just wait for the wonderful :rolleyes: smell of unburnt Kerosene when the Il-96 blasts off...

[James S.]

The -300 isn't as smokey as the -400T is it (From the vids I've seen)? The noise should be interesting, hopefully someone can video it. :)

[Dan Collins]

I'm planning to - hoping that 9am departure is somewhat accurate :)

Dan

[Brett Williamson]

Did Aeroflot bring one of these to Sydney during the Olympics? I remember seeing either one of these or an IL-86. But I can't imagine they would fly one of those heaps of crap out here.

I got sent a pic of this plane parked today but the fence is in the way. Also a pic of Cathay cargo 747-8.

[Brad Varney]

Hopefully it might brake down and depart on the weekend.
Hopefully

[Greg McDonald]

REALLY hoping this thing is late leaving as I fly in at 1030....

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Did Aeroflot bring one of these to Sydney during the Olympics? I remember seeing either one of these or an IL-86. But I can't imagine they would fly one of those heaps of crap out here.


Yes Brett, we had 2 IL-96's at the Olympics, one Aeroflot and one Domodedovo (the latter parked at BNE but couldn't get a side on shot as there was a B727 in the way)


Some old photos plus an IL86 at Singapore in 1990

[Brett Williamson]

Yes Brett, we had 2 IL-96's at the Olympics, one Aeroflot and one Domodedovo (the latter parked at BNE but couldn't get a side on shot as there was a B727 in the way)


Some old photos plus an IL86 at Singapore in 1990

Go Peter!

Thanks mate.

I swear I have a pic somewhere of it. But I wouldn't know what box of negatives to start looking in!

[Shayne G]

I'm planning to - hoping that 9am departure is somewhat accurate :)

Dan

Well it's definately planned to leave tomorrow but timing is very subject to change, should be 9am or the 'morning' in general.

Where will you be filming it from Dan? :D

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Yes mate, damn if I could find the actual photo of the Domodedovo kite for scanning.

Only reason I was in BNE was that the lead up to the Olympics had rumours of 20+ airliners to be parked at BNE so booked a flight up there a few weeks in advance. Big disappointment as there was only the IL96, the Kuwait MD80 and the 2 B757's Bill Gates bought in.

[Sarah C]

Another terrible photo Chris :p Nice one!

[Dan Collins]

Well it's definately planned to leave tomorrow but timing is very subject to change, should be 9am or the 'morning' in general.

Where will you be filming it from Dan? :D

Will depend on runway ops. If 16R, might have to go to the Tower Mound. If 34L, I'll consider Swamp Rd for that overhead pass that should sound amazing.

But either spot would be good for either direction... hmmmm, decisions!

Dan

[Andrew Coggan]

Does anyone know what bay it's on exactly? Hoping for 99 :D

[Maikha Ly]

Thanks to you gents who got shots of the IL-96 and have posted them up. Living out of Sydney precludes me the chance to come in and try and see this aircraft in the flesh.

I've always been particularly fascinated with this aircraft type and would love to photograph (Or even go for a fly) on one eventually, and never imagined one would ever come to Sydney!

[Bernie P]

I've always been particularly fascinated with this aircraft type and would love to photograph (Or even go for a fly) on one eventually...

Maikha, SU fly this type between Sheremetyevo and Dubai (if you're ever in that neck of the woods...) :D

[Darren T.]

I just hope for the weather change....16 to 34

[Shayne G]

I second that Darren, lets hope for 34L departure.

[Nigel C]

Won't happen according to the forecast. A second southerly front is due tonight around curfew and winds will continue from the south until at least this time tomorrow.

[Darren T.]

Spoilsport :oP

[Brett Williamson]

You won't get photos of it, security is VERY heavy. Everyone is being hunted away. There is a permanent SNP security presence at the very least..

This is Australia, not Soviet era Russia.... Surprising I didn't get fired upon by snipers.... And I was photographing it from very long distance....

So who is the important passenger? This aircraft is chartered to the Russian government full time.

[Darren T.]

Unless Iggy gets jiggy...it 16 Direction in the AM..
http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/charts/synoptic_col.shtml
:rolleyes:

[Nigel C]

So who is the important passenger? This aircraft is chartered to the Russian government full time.

Perhaps this is related?

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/russian-aid-to-pacific-must-be-open-rudd-20120131-1qrdt.html

[Kieran Wells]

Nice Shot of KE Chris! Am hoping for 34 arrivals/departures in the morning....

Looks like it will be going out under the flight number UV023 to Macau....

[Lee G]

Not going to happen Kieran..... I thought the next stop was Nadi?

[Jayden Laing]

Up close with the Russian beauty!!!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6795187835_ae718fc2a9_b.jpg

[Shayne G]

Not going to happen Kieran..... I thought the next stop was Nadi?

Kieran looks to of gotten the info off SACL which lists that exact flight there. A similar flight is listed on SACL that was due from HNL at 1900hrs. So that info may not be related to the Il-96.
Interestingly SACL also lists "NNN5585" which was suppose to arrive from ADL tonight around 1755hrs.

[Dan Collins]

Ok, I'm thinking Swamp Rd regardless of Runway ops in the morning. If it's 16 (likely) then at least I should have a chance to see it taxi alongside the domestic terminal and hold for takeoff. Too many obstacles for video at the mound and a lot of risk in stuffing up the 'pan' as the plane rolls past!

Dan

[Stefan Perkas]

Shayne,

The Gulfstream 5 N5585 never turned up in Adelaide. I have been told it has been cancelled.

[Brad Varney]

Could be a low visibility morning tomorrow, heavy rain predicted.

[Kieran Wells]

Looking at the radar, light rain around alot of Sydney, heavier to the north esp over the central coast/northern suburbs...

[Kieran Wells]

Not going to happen Kieran..... I thought the next stop was Nadi?

You're probably right... Did get that info off the SACL website...

[Jaryd stock]

It has got the Russian foreign minister on board here for talks based around trade with and aid to Fiji, it's off to nadi after this according to the ABC...

[Jaryd stock]

Cover's are off, there getting ready to pull out

[Jaryd stock]

Still there but not for long..

[Ryan Hothersall]

Kieran looks to of gotten the info off SACL which lists that exact flight there. A similar flight is listed on SACL that was due from HNL at 1900hrs. So that info may not be related to the Il-96.
Interestingly SACL also lists "NNN5585" which was suppose to arrive from ADL tonight around 1755hrs.

As far as I know Gulfstream V N5585 isn't here in Adelaide.

[Ryan Hothersall]

According to my rough time comversion, the IL 96 should be going about 9:10 Sydney time.

[Dan Collins]

She's still here. Thankfully! Dedicated in the wet!

Dan

[Mark T]

Looking at my SBS screen she has now departed and is now at FL30

Cheers
Mark

[Dan Collins]

Beautiful takeoff, rotated in front of the mound.

Virgin Australia's VBY took off shortly after.

Dan

[Grahame Hutchison]

In Sydney this morning ??

N5585 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/48320934@N02/6016773098/) X***85 01/02/2012 06:52 Gulfstream G550 (5085) 2005 - JPMorgan Chase Bank NA - Columbus Ohio

[Sarah C]

Maybe we need to start a February thread?

[Sarah C]

Good suggestion Chris.....:o

[Dan Collins]

Ok, these pics aren't going to win any awards. Straight from the video camera, not even edited or watermarked :P

My first Russian captured in action! (I've captured static Russian aircraft before I realised)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6799406285_674c8c590e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dshibi/6799406285/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6799406561_ec5a799252_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dshibi/6799406561/)


...and maybe not as noteworthy, but here's VH-VBY in the new livery. Can't make out her name (guessing she's not Virgin-ia Blue anymore).

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6799407277_095b426700_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dshibi/6799407277/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6799406967_c1206b1795_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dshibi/6799406967/)

Dan

[Andrew Coggan]

VBY is Kingston Beach Dan.

[Brett Williamson]

My first Russian captured in action! (I've captured static Russian aircraft before I realised)

Dan

Dan, how loud was the Il-96?

[Kieran Wells]

Todays effort of the IL96. Was at the beach with Blake, and had a bit of light. Also got massively hit with the rain so it was jumping in and out of the cars to get shots.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kieran380747/6799762243/in/photostream

Brett, she was loud enough to hear her rotating and engines getting louder as she climbed.

[Chen W]

tomorrow MU561 will be operated by B-6127

[Dan Collins]

Brett, I'd say from where I was she wasn't as loud as I had expected.

Great shots Kieran!

Excellent photos as always Chris :)

Also noticed OEJ came back again (saw her on Monday as well) and caught my first Air Mauritius this morning.

Dan

[Dan Collins]

Thanks Andrew for the name of VBY as well!

Here's the video of the Il-96 from yesterday. I cheated, I'd have normally put it up on my AbraxasVideo channel, but in keeping to chronological order, it's on my other channel instead until I catch up to 2012!

http://youtu.be/fN4bKEjCIN0

No editing or 'finishing' on this one - though I don't think it needs much anyway.

Dan

[Jarden S]

FEB 13 is the last day Hainan airlines will visit. Hope to see some pics of the 330 on the last day.

[Chen W]

last will be HU7914 on FEB 12

[Blake Riley]

For anyone wanting to see one of the China Eastern special liveries B-6127 is en route to Sydney over Queensland right now

[Grahame Hutchison]

First visit to Sydney ?? .... (as picked up by www.16Right.com (http://www.16Right.com) ACARS)

9V-SKM SQ0231 05/02/2012 10:58 Singapore Airlines A380-841 Singapore-Sydney

[Daniel Ayto]

Etihad Airways A6-ETE, B777-300ER is operating EY450 tomorrow. Due in at 07:15am Tuesday morning.

[matthew mcdonald]

Can't wait for them. They will be operating every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until April 9. The A346 will operate the rest as normal.

[Lee G]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2010288/IMG_3396_800.jpg

[Sarah C]

I love that light on the CX 747.........makes the 747 look even better :)

[Blake Riley]

China Southern 777 flight tonight is Skyteam livery reg B-2056
hopefully for a cancelled flight to get it departing in day tomorrow :)

[Blake Riley]

Great news for Etihad 450 tomorrow, 77W flight reg is A6-ETI which is brand new got delivered 23-01-2012

[Andi O]

Not sure if it is a first time visitor, but is not too regular anyway, Singapore A380 9V-SKM is on the SIA231/222 this morning

[Stefan Perkas]

Afternoon all,

REX SAAB VH-EKX wearing the Sharkcage livery is currently operating out of Sydney. has done a few flightd today.

[Jason H]

EY454/455 operated by A6-EHA this evening. First A340-500 i've seen in Sydney for a while for Etihad.

[Andrew Coggan]

Since November Jason :p

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=7262451&nseq=1

[Shayne G]

An extra note for the Etihad A345, they are more noteworthy now because EY will be getting rid of them in the very near future. Catch 'em while you can!

[Alex Lui]

I was at Sydney Airport yesterday and couldn't help but notice another 767 was without titles sitting at Sydney airport. Does anyone know which 767 was retired recently?

Sorry, couldn't find it on the forum so thought to ask.

[Shayne G]

Looks to be VH-OGE, the oldest QF 767 that was in active service.

[Stefan Perkas]

Morning all,

Newest Singapore A380 9V-SKP just arrived as SQ231. Will depart as SQ222 this afternoon. This I believe is its 1st visit to Sydney.

It appears the different config'd A380's SKL-SKP have been scheduled back into Sydney on SQ231/222 service.

[Stefan Perkas]

Afternoon all,

Qantas B737-400 VH-TJO arrived at 1600 from Melbourne as QF6019. TJO is minus its titles and Kangaroo on the tail. It is just has the read tail and rego on fuselage.

[Dan Collins]

TJO? The only 737-400 in the mainline fleet that wore the new livery. Flew on her in 2009. Looks like the days are over for 'Lorikeet'?

Dan

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

libhomeradar showing the Etihad B777 tomorrow is A6-ETH.

[Jaryd stock]

Thai 471 is HS-TGP (retro) this morning.....

[Andrew Coggan]

Would have been awesome for anyone who was out there to get Thai Retro, landed just after a heavy shower and sprayed up alot of water!

[Blake Riley]

ZK-OKO NZ77W is due in today about 2pm as NZ119 not sure if its been to sydney before or recent

[Shayne G]

Korean Air B744 HL7495 "Welcome To Korea" operating KE121/122 if anyone is still after it. It will be back on the 17th too.

[Daniel Ayto]

9V-SCB - One of the Singapore Airlines Cargo's B744(BCF) has just landed operating SQC7286.

[Lee G]

Courtesy of Sydney Airport webpage - tomorrow's AR flight will be operated by a 340 in the new livery....

"Aerolíneas Argentinas’ (AR) long awaited new livery will be touching down briefly in Sydney on Tuesday 14 February 2012 at approximately 11:45am (AR1182) and departing at 13:15pm (AR1183)."

[Bernie P]

Hopefully, it will be better than the Hong Kong weather when I shot it back in August!!

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6194/6084914882_0d181b4d6c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/berniep/6084914882/)
Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) A343 ex Cathay (CX) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/berniep/6084914882/) by AussiePomm (http://www.flickr.com/people/berniep/), on Flickr

Any ideas on Rego, LV-CSX (ex AF) or the ex CX bird LV-CSD??

[Sarah C]

Maybe it will have technical issues and depart later in the evening? :p

With Aerolineas, the chances of that are good :p But given the weather out there at the moment and the forecast for tomorrow, a good shot might be out of the question

[George G]

Why does all the good and interesting stuff come while i'm at work?? :P

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

The Etihad B777 tomorrow is being operated by A6-ETC

[Blake Riley]

well that was a fail by sydney airport.com Aerolíneas Argentinas was A340-200 in the old colours no new colours today

[Nigel C]

Given how late it arrived, it's perhaps fair to say it was a fail by Aerolineas and that they had a last minute aircraft change? A lot can happen in aviation in 24 hours!

[Grahame Hutchison]

First YSSY visit since operating the EK0413 service on 27/2/2009 according to www.16Right (http://www.16Right) ACARS transmissions ...

A6-ETC (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/2/1/7/1928712.jpg) EY0450 14/02/2012 06:53 Etihad B777-3FXER (34599) 2005 - Abu Dhabi-Sydney

[Steve Jones]

I saw an all cargo 777 taxiing at YSSY late this afternoon. I didn't recognise the livery but from a distance it looked like "Thai Air Cargo". Can anyone enlighten me as to what this was?

[Brad Varney]

Hey Steve, yes it would've been a Thai air cargo 777F.

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

For those who missed it, the Etihad B777 today was A6-ETD.

A6-EGF is one of the older bodies in the EG block now Chris. it was deleivered in September 2011. They are now up to EGM (EGN not far away either). I don't beleive A6-EGM has visited Sydney yet.

[matthew mcdonald]

EGM has only visited Brisbane and Melbourne at this stage.

[Shayne G]

Just a early heads up...

Looks like an Aerolineas Argentinas A340-300 in new livery will ferry to EZE via Sydney on delivery to Aerolineas Argentinas. It is currently due to arrive 10am tomorrow morning and the aircraft should be LV-CSF.

Very much subject to change at this time.

[Nigel C]

LV-CSF is what's in the system at the moment. Flight number AR1052. Currently planned for Bay 35.

[Stefan Perkas]

Afternoon all,

New Virgin B737 VH-YIG made its 1st visit to Sydney today operating DJ950 BNE-SYD. Only enterd service this morning

[Ryan Hothersall]

I thought when Qantas or Virgin got a new aircraft, they were run it between BNE-SYD and MEL for a day or two, before sending it further afield.

[Stefan Perkas]

Depends on where the aircraft is needed Ryan.

Rememeber VH-YIE was put into international operations straight away, it went BNE-HIR-BNE-DPS-ADL-DPS-MEL... in the 3 days. It took 5 or so days until it went to domestic ops.

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

For those who are still chasing the Thai A340-500's.

TG471 is being operated by A340-500 HS-TLC tonight. Should go out at 1630 tomorrow.

[Lee G]

Does anyone know where the AR 340 is parked tonight/tomorrow?

[Jayden Laing]

Hopefully it's just a one off change Stefan.... I'm hoping to catch TG Star Alliance still!!

[Stefan Perkas]

Not sure Jayden,

On the Thai schedules both flights are showing 'Equipment varies'. So it may be any aircraft on these in the com in weeks

TG471/472 does not operate on Tuesday, wednesday and thursday's, TG471 does not operate on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. So there is less chance to see the B744's.

[Grahame Hutchison]

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

A6-ETB EY0450 18/02/2012 07:46 Etihad B777-3FXER Abu Dhabi-Sydney

[Brad Varney]

Can anyone confirm what TG 472 will be/or is.
thanks.

[Brock Little]

The A3405 Brad (HS-TLC)

[David C]

AR1052 is SW of Tamworth right now , tracking towards SYD ..

Dave C

[Shayne G]

'Better late than never!' :D

[Sarah C]

For those interested, Norfolk Air (was Our Airline) will cease services as of next Sunday (26th). So if the weather is good, it will be the last chance to get a shot of its unique livery.

[Brad Varney]

Can't wait to see the new livery :D, thanks Brock.

[Andrew Coggan]

Finally a livery with some colour! Not much heathaze but a tad backlit! :p

http://i40.tinypic.com/20hwnt1.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/a2c8w6.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/35m1hk3.jpg

[Tony G]

Not sure what is due in? There are police escorts and a number of White cars waiting for someone to come in.

[JamesW]

A RAAF BBJ is inbound to Sydney due in around 1539LCL, so that may be the reason?

[Bernie P]

Great shots Andrew... Looks MUCH better without the smog when I saw in HKG!!

[Jayden Laing]

Tomorrow (20/2/12) EY450/451 will be operated by A6-EHD (Airbus A340-500.)

[Hendra Barnes]

CX Silver Bullet had arrived this arvo; B-HUP.
Waited patiently for her to take off but that opportunity never came.
Thanks for the info with EY A345 tomorrow. Caught -EHB the other day. :)

[Lee G]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2010288/IMG_4303_1024_FB.jpg

Taxiing for departure to Buenos Aires of AR's new livery. 1/10sec f5.6 ISO800!

[Jaryd stock]

JAL's flight this morning is is operated by JA732J a 77W in onewoeld colours I think.

[Shayne G]

Eyeballed the JAL Oneword today and I didn't even realise it was a 777-300ER!

[Jaryd stock]

A shot of both JA732J and A6-EHD from this morning....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6907463139_c386f2e624_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/6907464229_6b6e2ee5d4_z.jpg

[Hendra Barnes]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2010288/IMG_4303_1024_FB.jpg

Taxiing for departure to Buenos Aires of AR's new livery. 1/10sec f5.6 ISO800!

Greetings Lee,

Great shot mate (and the other shots too).
Was this taken last night?
As we were ushered out by the security rather early last night (at the beach), I saw this bird park on a gate. From afar, I thought what a cool colour scheme, not knowing she was taking off later that night. It got dark rather quickly last night.

Cheers,



Hendra

[Hendra Barnes]

A shot of both JA732J and A6-EHD from this morning....


Hi Jaryd,

I didn't think there would be such a great light as your photos shown, after last night's storm. Good to see JAL B77W, as notified by another member earlier. Will this become a regular thing or a one off?

Cheers,



HB

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

JAL schedules showing tomorrow's JL771/772 is being operated by another B777-300ER.

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

Libhomeradar showing B777-300ER A6-ETA is operating EY450/451 tomorrow.

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

JAL schedules showing tomorrow's JL771/772 is being operated by another B777-300ER.

Libhomeradar showing JA733J as operating the flight. This is just in standard JAL colours.

[Grahame Hutchison]

JA733J (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/5/2/8/1910825.jpg) JL0771 21/02/2012 06:46 Japan Airlines B777-346ER Tokyo Narita-Sydney
JA733J (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/5/2/8/1910825.jpg) JL0772 21/02/2012 09:28 Japan Airlines B777-346ER Sydney-Tokyo Narita

A6-ETA (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/5/1/6/2050615.jpg) EY0450 21/02/2012 06:53 Etihad B777-3FXER Abu Dhabi-Sydney
A6-ETA (http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/5/1/6/2050615.jpg) EY0451 21/02/2012 16:05 Etihad B777-3FXER Sydney-Abu Dhabi

[Shayne G]

Tomorrows EY450/451 is being operated by 77W A6-ETF .

[Jayden Laing]

China Southern Cargo B777-200F, B-2071, just south of Longreach due into Sydney as CZ435.

[Brian Wilkes]

Fingers crossed that this may be a new weekly service!

[Tim Bowrey]

1640 according to SACL on the other thread Chris

[Kurt A]

Hi Chris,

It's all good. The info was posted from the Sydney Airport account, in attempt to raise awareness that SACL will report any adhoc freight flights on their Aviation Page. They (SACL/the User) may not be aware of "our" procedure re a movements thread, so kudos to Tim for keeping everyone aligned.

You will also find, courtesy of Jayden, this thread was the most informed on this topic even before the SACL post ;). So we're still in good shape.

[lloyd fox]

Just 2 China Southern cargo flights.Another one this Saturday. In 1910 Saturday out Sunday at 1645.

[Jayden Laing]

Make that 4 in total Lloyd with another 2 HIGHLY LIKELY to happen in coming days..... Just awaiting final approval!

[Stefan Perkas]

The China Southern Cargo website showing an 0640 departure tomorrow morning back to Shanghai.

[Hendra Barnes]

Hoping to see their B744F in the mix.
Plan to spend some valuable spotting time on Saturday. Might consider staying as late as the 7pm time mentioned above, pending aircraft. =)

[Brian Wilkes]

so these CZ cargo flts, adhoc or new schedule flts?

[Jayden Laing]

Adhoc charters I'm lead to believe Brian!! Bringing in some kind of car/s....

[Brian Wilkes]

Ta mate!

[Hendra Barnes]

Good shot Chris.
You must be well equipped to do shooting at Brighton. No haze from there, even during late evening? Referring to your comments and past shot re: Brighton.

Always missed out on the good stuff. Any worthwhile mention for tomorrow? Planning to go tomorrow morning.

Cheers,



HB

[Jayden Laing]

Chris, the ARFF act as paramedics also so they were most likely going to attend to an ill person until the Ambulance paramedics arrive....

[Shayne G]

The China Southern Cargo 772 Freighter departed at around 10:55am off 34L.

Missed it by a few minutes after a long wait..

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all;

Another forum stating that A340-300 LV-CSD is scheduled to operate AR1182/1183 tomorrow.

[Tim Bowrey]

As Stefan posted above, LV-CSD is on its way to SYD and just departed AKL.

[Mark T]

Currently 150nm east of Sydney at FL360

[Tim Bowrey]

B-2071 opperating this evenings CZ Cargo flight. Second visit unfortunatly.