October & November 2019 - Noteworthy Movements Thread (Movements + Photos)
 

Please post information, photos and discussion about October/November 2019 noteworthy movements in this thread.

Qatar Airways in last week’s schedule update filed planned Airbus A350-1000XWB introduction on Doha – Sydney – Canberra route. Previously scheduled from 16NOV19, the A350-1000XWB is now scheduled to operate from 01NOV19, replacing 777-300ER.

QR906 DOH0750 – 0610+1SYD0740+1 – 0840+1CBR 351 D
QR907 CBR1410 – 1510SYD1640 – 2355DOH 351 D

From Routesonline

United Airlines during the weekend of 20SEP19’s schedule update filed aircraft changes for San Francisco – Sydney service. For Northern winter season from 03DEC19, Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to operate this route, replacing 787-9 Dreamliner. The 777 is scheduled until 26MAR20 (SFO departure).

UA863 SFO2300 – 0905+2SYD 77W D
UA862 SYD1400 – 0840SFO 77W D

From Routesonline

RAAF C-27 Spartan A34-001 at SYD as of 1:51 PM 4/10/2019

RAN Q200 VH-LCL arrived at SYD from Cairns at about 12:47 PM.

B-17802 EVA AIR 787-10 to BNE eta 0915.

First RPT flight to BNE of a 78X and 2nd only to Australia after SQ to PER.

I will post a photo later on.

Government of the Netherlands 737-700 PH-GOV at SYD.

China Eastern in recent schedule update filed additional aircraft changes for Australia during Northern winter 2019/20 season. Latest adjustment sees aircraft changes in effect from mid-January 2020.

Shanghai Pu Dong – Sydney Operational aircraft changes
MU735/736 14JAN20 – 29FEB20 A350-900XWB replaces 787-9 (The 787-9 replaces A330-200 from 27OCT19)
MU561/562 eff 27OCT19 A350-900XWB replaces A330-200 (777-300ER operates from 13JAN20 to 29FEB20)

From Routesonline

Fiji Airways in the last 48 hours filed additional schedule changes for Nadi – Sydney route, regarding its planned Airbus A350-900XWB operation. The A350 is now scheduled to operate FJ911/910 on daily basis from 01DEC19, instead of previously filed 1 weekly from 03DEC19 (for December 2019).

FJ911 NAN0935 – 1205SYD 359 D
FJ910 SYD1320 – 1905NAN 359 D
The carrier operates up to 15 weekly flights on this route in December 2019.

From Routesonline

The previous Netherlands VIP jet is now based in Brisbane with Alliance.

Isn't that the Fokker 70 PH-KBX?

It has since left SYD and arrived in Invercargill, New Zealand about a week ago. Since then, it seems to have made multiple trips to Antarctica with all the flights having the flight number as ASY393.

Here are my photos of the aircraft:
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Yes, Now VH-KBX used for VIP charters.

Nice that they kept Queen Beatrix in the rego.

Oh wow! Only just noticed! (No sarcasm intended)

I have read on another board the aircraft will be delivered to BNE from the Dubai Air Show around 19 Nov subj to change.:)

Volga Dnepr AN124 RA-82042 departed Nadi heading for YMML.

Volga Dnepr AN124 RA-82046 departed Nadi heading for YMML.

Volga Dnepr AN124 RA-82042 departed YMML and arrived in Perth.

Nippon Cargo Airways 748 Heading for Avalon Melbourne

Korean air cargo 748 headed for Avalon Melbourne

I think the Korean Air is still there.

Both are here for the Moto GP at Phillip Island.

Ah ok. Good to know.

[QUOTE=Adrian B;I think the Korean Air is still there.

Both are here for the Moto GP at Phillip Island.[/QUOTE]
You reckon that's why they're (AN124s) there?

Ignore that ([QUOTE=Adrian B;I think the Korean Air is still there.

Both are here for the Moto GP at Phillip Island.[/QUOTE]).

Its just me trying to quote multiple posts. Still quite new here.

I believe you guys have the A220 in SYD on Tuesday .Not sure when it arrives sorry but will fly my way later that arvo.Subj to change of course.:)

It is currently in Riga so i guess mayby arrives Monday?

O ok thanks. Is the A220 C-FFDO?

Whats the registration?

Antonov airlines AN124 UR-82072 to depart Nadi and arrive in BNE at about 8:19PM BNE time.

Antonov Airlines AN124 UR-82072 to depart BNE and arrive at Avalon Melbourne at about 1:29AM.

Some news on the A220 tour has been released. The A220 will travel to Port Vila-Sydney-Brisbane-Auckland-Noumea-Port Moresby-Phnom Penh-Bangalore-Dehli. The A220 will be in Air Baltic livery.

Air Baltic A220-300 YL-AAS departed KUL heading for unknown place (presumably Port Vila. The first destination of the tour). Previous flights: Riga-Abu Dhabi-Kuala Lumpur.

Just started descent into Cairns from KUL .

Dave C

Ok. So I guess this is the last stopover before heading for Port Vila.

From Skyliners

Embraer 170 LR 170.00036 VH-ANF AirNorth Regional ferried 25oct19 DRW-JHB on return to lessor ex F-HBXP

Airbus will bring an A220-300 aircraft to Sydney on Tuesday October 29 and host an hour-long charter flight "for airline executives and other invited guests" from 1.30-2.30pm.

From: https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...rgin-australia

Indeed it was . It departed CNS shortly after 3am today and has landed at VLI .

Dave C

Shanghai airlines B789s operating MU735 Shanghai-Sydney on behalf of China Eastern for a while. Anyone know why?

I would've thought they would use their own B789s?