Air India B787 - Info + Photo Thread

[Kurt A]

Please post your Air India B787 arrival and departure photos from Friday 30th August 2013 here.
Feel free to also link to any arrival or departure video you capture.

[andrew evans]

Do we have an arrival time for the AI 787 yet ???. Thanks

[David C]

I'm led to believe its 0630 ... perhaps someone can confirm ..

Dave C

[Grahame Hutchison]

I had seen 0630 as the arrival time a few days ago, however the Sydney Airport Arrivals Board is now showing 0815 (maybe a better chance of 16R). A one and a half hour turnaround for a first flight is pushing it a bit.

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/Air India Arrival.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/Air India Departure.jpg

From The Sydney Morning Heraly "Traveller" ...


The first flight will leave Delhi on Thursday afternoon local time, arriving at Kingsford Smith just after 8am on Friday morning. It will fly onto Melbourne, landing at about 11am.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/air-india-flights-to-australia-set-to-resume-20130829-2sro8.html#ixzz2dK55K600

[andrew evans]

Cheers

[Kurt A]

Air India B787 AIC312 into YSSY tomorrow will be operated by VT-ANK.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VTANK
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/AIC312

Currently due in at 0721 - but no doubt will change enroute.

Bay 25 is where she'll park, so for those of you planning to get a water canon salute shot, your best bet might be up at the Observation Deck where they'll position just off Alpha for the entrance into INTL2. Also, subject to change!

[Jaryd stock]

They are only giving it a water cannon salute just in case it's on fire!

[Paul F]

Rumour has it no water cannon, its banned

[Grahame Hutchison]

A Piece Of History

It is 22 years since Air India operated services into Sydney, the last being in January 1991, operated by B747 equipment. Melbourne
was last served by Air India in April 1981, and Perth in June 1997.

Tomorrow will see the return of Air India to Australia, the first service being operated by Boeing Dreamliner VT-ANK (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Air-India/Boeing-787-8-Dreamliner/2299111/&sid=2888b47a9dd7dfabd900f57f9d5bee2d). AI312 operates from
Delhi to Sydney, and AI311 operates Sydney to Delhi via Melbourne, four time a week, and in the opposite direction three times a week.

Air India VT-EFU departing on 16Right on 16/06/1982 - 31 years ago.
http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/YSSYOldImages/VT-EFU%2019820816.jpg

[Jaryd stock]

Why would the water cannon be banned?

[Morris Biondi]

Scoot got 1 last year.

[Todd Hendry]

Water conservation I guess.

[Brian Wilkes]

Water and electrical systems dont mix, specially on the 787:D

[Oliver Gigacz]

AI312 (VT-ANK) has just departed from RWY29 at DEL for SYD.

[Paul F]

Why would the water cannon be banned?Something to do with possible damage to the aircraft.

[Jaryd stock]

I think they'll give it one, like I said, the trucks will have to be on standby anyway. Morris, wasn't there a retiring Qantas capt get a send off as well last year, even ATC said it was a pretty poor effort considering they didn't get the proper arc.

[Wayne D]

I will be out there, still showing 9400km to run arriving 0815 EST.

[Nigel C]

The ARFF have no need to be on standby for it's arrival unless it declares a PAN or emergency. It's just another aircraft.

And if the Indian's don't want their aircraft to be sprayed, then it won't be sprayed. It's up to the airline whether they'll allow the aircraft to be sprayed on arrival. It's interesting to see numerous photos on the net of their B787 getting a water salute in other ports, so you never know, they might have a change of heart.

[Brad Varney]

Damn, if it can't survive a water cannon, how will it survive heavy rain. :)

[E Johnson]

Why would the water cannon be banned?

Because Australia is a big nanny state that can't let it's hair down when appropriate ??

[Sarah C]

Looks like good conditions today - already 18 degrees, 20 for arrival/departure. Not much wind and only some light cloud.

[Jaryd stock]

Nigel it was kind of a tounge in check sugestion referring to the fire services being on stand by.

[Sarah C]

Fire engines doing a practice now so looks likewater cannon is on

[Brian Noldt]

According to Flightradar 24 has 50 miles to run

Brian

[David C]

Just snapped overflying my place at Picton .. A little too hazy for taking decent shots this morning ..


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b245/Ozipilot/adc2034c-0985-42d6-b583-a77bf30bca59_zps8997676b.jpg (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/Ozipilot/media/adc2034c-0985-42d6-
b583-a77bf30bca59_zps8997676b.jpg.html)

Dave C

[Wayne D]

Here it is;

[Sarah C]

Lovely day for the arrival - there were a lot of SACL people on the top floor of their building getting lots of snaps.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Nice photos, thanks. I was looking for it as it approached Camden and like you said David very hazy. Hope to see it when it departs.

[Brad B]

I watched it on plane finder as I was stuck on m4 traffic!

[Sarah C]

And she's airborne en route to MEL

[Brad B]

Just flew over me in Silverwater, I can't believe how quiet it was, barely hear it!!

Best pic on iPhone I could get19231924

[David C]

Landed 1 minute ago , runway 34 at MEL ..

Dave C

[Grahame Hutchison]

I was a beauiful morning in Sydney for the arrival of Air India flight AI312 operated by Boeing Dreamliner VT-ANK, the first commercial Dreamliner service
into Australia.

See "60 Seconds At Sydney (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTbDmsr_fMU)" for the video coverage.

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-20130830-068.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-20130830-071.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-20130830-073.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-20130830-079.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-20130830-085.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-20130830-087.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-20130830-263.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-20130830-278.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-20130830-279.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-20130830-282.jpg

http://www.16right.com/MessageBoard/D300-20130830-287.jpg

[Greg Hyde]

Grahame, nice pics

[Kurt A]

Arrival:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/IMG_0627_zpsad628d14.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/IMG_0649_zpsd1e06df9.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/IMG_0684_zps4db7414c.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/_MG_0055_zps799b32a0.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/IMG_0742_zps4c14b269.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/_MG_0088_zps983c3939.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/IMG_0826_zps0b13134f.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/_MG_0147_zps580fde6e.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/_MG_0268_zps4117145c.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/_MG_0305_zps82252b8b.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/_MG_0293_zpsdf642765.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/_MG_0311_zpse46d1014.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/_MG_0393_zpsb7ac9d71.jpg

[Kurt A]

Departure:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/_MG_0658_zps4626bb64.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/_MG_0667_zpsc243830a.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/_MG_0679_zps0ce4e931.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/_MG_0685_zps38480bae.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/yssy_moderator/YSSY%20Stuff/_MG_0709_zpsb3237da3.jpg

[Oliver Gigacz]

VT-ANM will be operating tomorrow's service DEL-MEL-SYD-DEL.

VT-ANM is a Charleston built frame.

[Ian Gains]

Nice shots Grahame & Kurt, especially the close up on departure showing the nose & wing tip.
Fantastic to finally see them in Australia, & I wish them well for the route's success.

[Grahame Hutchison]

See "60 Seconds At Sydney (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTbDmsr_fMU)" for the video coverage.

[Sarah C]

Great shots Kurt!

[Shayne G]

Two videos for Air India's Inaugural flight to Sydney today..

Take Off:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BAl2hxyxak


First touch down of a 787 commercial service to Australia:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8h8CYUudic

Note the bus transporting people out for the Air India arrival. Surely some familiar names in both vehichles!

[Rowan McKeever]

Awesome photos & videos everyone, thanks!! Gotta love that wingflex :) Sydney turned on a beautiful day for it by the looks!

[Wayne D]

Some great images Kurt, having the access is a huge benefit and you have made the most of it.

[Brad B]

Seems she went to Melbourne first this morning and is now on the way to YSSY...arrived before curfew finished perhaps

[Nathan Long]

The flight goes in the opposite direction 3 days a week.

[Paul F]

Seems she went to Melbourne first this morning and is now on the way to YSSY...arrived before curfew finished perhaps4 days SYD-MEL and 3 days MEL-SYD.

[Brad B]

Ahh roger

[Noel White]

Unusual approach to 16R this morning.

[Brad B]

id say they did it for the spectators or some airline boss said so

[Kieran Wells]

A couple of mine from yesterday:
Arriving with the media and on runway spotters:
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/9627533876_eb0edaa60c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kieran380747/9627533876/)

Just after arrival:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5503/9627534670_91f969db78_z.jpg ("[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/kieran380747/9627534670/)

Taxiing for departure:
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2889/9627535414_ff9a91b735_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kieran380747/9627535414/)

Departure:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3679/9624300273_68d6fd42eb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kieran380747/9624300273/)

[Brad B]

Final call for today's departure

[David Heath]

I've seen it with my own eyes so now I believe it, finally we have a 787 :)

I love the way the bird in the background of this shot shows the wing flex and evolution of nature's wing, with our best attempt at gaining aerodynamic efficiency.

http://d.pr/i/ydk0

(Unfortunately my camera autofocusing wasn't quite right in this)

[Nigel C]

Note the bus transporting people out for the Air India arrival. Surely some familiar names in both vehichles!

No doubt some familiar names in one vehicle, but you probably wouldn't know the people in the other one.

Now, when's the next inaugural event? I'll have to check my roster to see what I'm doing for that one!

[David C]

Tomorrows Air India 787 will be VT-ANH ..

Dave C

[James Smith]

Has anyone noticed how the main undercarriage shifts from having the rear two wheels of the four wheel bogie being closest to the ground to the front two wheels being closest to the ground after departure to enable it to be retracted. It is clearly evident in the take off video in Shayne's post. Neat.

[A McLaughlin]

I still wonder why SACL continues to position airside photographers for such events on the down-sun side of the aircraft... Glad it's not something I have to worry about anymore!

[Kurt A]

Hi Andrew,

I hear you, though in SACL's defence, it was going to be a trying effort to get a busload of media from the landing location all the way back up to the water canon salute to ensure a well-rounded covered event. When you're juggling TV Media, photographers and journos, you'll never keep everyone happy.

Without further holding up the arriving B787 on an already extended tour of the International Apron while they waited for the media to get back up the other end of the airport, it was the best position given the time of day with regards to traffic loads on the main runway, and surrounding taxiways to ensure a seamless trip back up Alpha for complete coverage rather than the hassle of coming back from the preferred Eastern side.

You'll even find that James in the air was only able to shoot from the western side also (http://australianaviation.com.au/2013/08/air-india-touches-down-in-sydney/). Sure, some things to do different next time, but as you know, no event airside is ever the same :).


Thanks all for the photo compliments, always a privilege to be out there, and another fun day had shooting a unique movement!

[Jacob L]

Great Shots all,

God don't you love living in Canberra,

738's & E190's that's all

Love the wingflex

Jacob

[Rowan McKeever]

Ahh come on Jacob... we're getting some spunky 'new' 717s soon :)

[Mark T]

Simple solution Kurt - all media events/new aircraft to only be permitted between 1400-1800 :D

[Adrian B]

If it landed on 34L you would need a chopper between 34L and 34R, me thinks that isnt going to happen...... Happy to be corrected.

[Nigel C]

I have seen it done recently for an Emirates A380 departure, but I don't know what concessions they gave for the use of Rwy 16L/34R i.e. I can't remember if it was 16L departures in SODPROPS mode?)

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Emirates/Airbus-A380-861/2309849/&sid=fada0321505824b1bfa7098e283a1be8