Homada Pty Ltd Cessna 560XL Citation XLS Bizjet VH-XCU Pops into Hamilton Island Airport

On Sunday 30 November, Homada Pty Ltd Cessna 560XL Citation XLS bizjet VH-XCU flew up from Melbourne (Moorabbin) to Hamilton Island Airport.

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It later departed to Sydney before then flying back to Moorabbin.

Stroud Aviation and Transportation (Boonah) / Navair Flight Operations Cessna 510 Citation Mustang Bizjet VH-SHI as "Navair 173" Calls into Longreach Airport - Plus More!

On Saturday 29 November, Stroud Aviation and Transportation (Boonah) / Navair Flight Operations Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-SHI as "Navair 173" visited Longreach Airport from Archerfield.

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It then flew up to Chinchilla Aerodrome where it looked to be staying for the night.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 30 November, VH-SHI "Navair 173" flew from Chinchilla Aerodrome to Roma Airport before then flying back to Archerfield. It then flew to Chinchilla Aerodrome and then back to Archerfield.

Photo taken by Trevor Hardsman  ©

Jetstar Airways Airbus Airbus A321-251NX (ACF) (A321neo) VH-OYQ First Visit into Central Queensland at Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport

On Saturday 29 November, Jetstar Airways brand new Airbus A321-251NX (ACF) (A321neo) VH-OYQ was noted making its first visit into Central Queensland at Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport. It operated as JST840/1 from and back to Sydney.

VH-OYQ was delivered into Melbourne (Tullamarine) from Toulouse in July 2024 and entered service later in that month.

File photo taken by Ryan Hothersall  ©

QantasLink (Alliance Airlines) Embraer E-190 Jet VH-UYN Medical Diversion into Longreach Airport

On Saturday 29 November, QantasLink (Alliance Airlines) Embraer E-190 Jet VH-UYN was spotted at Longreach Airport.

It was operating as QLK1874 from Brisbane to Alice Springs and diverted into Longreach Airport due to a medical emergency.

After a short time, VH-UYN as QLK1874 departed Longreach Airport and continued to Alice Springs.

Sincere thanks to the local plane spotters for taking the time to capture and send through these great photos!

Photos taken by Liam Sellick and Calen Harvey  ©️

ZephAir Australia - Aircraft Charters Piper PA-31-350 VH-MJA 'ZD110' Arrives into Mackay Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 28 November, ZephAir Australia - Aircraft Charters Piper PA-31-350 VH-MJA as ZD110 was noted arriving into Mackay Airport from Townsville.  It seems to be staying and possibly undergoing planned maintenance.

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Air Central West (Longreach) Beech 58 Baron VH-TNR completed a flight from Longreach Airport to near Clifton Hills in South Australia before then returning to Longreach Airport and then completing a flight to Rockhampton Airport and back to Longreach Airport.

Aero Express Investments (Brisbane) Diamond DA62 VH-8R8 flew up from Archerfield to The Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 30 November, VH-8R8 flew from Shute Harbour to Longreach Airport and then back to Archerfield.

Western Downs Civil (Chinchilla) Raytheon B200 King Air VH-85H was noted flying between what seems to be its Chinchilla Aerodrome base and the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour.

And Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service (CQ Rescue) / CQ Aeromedical Leonardo AW139 helicopter VH-XQ9 flew down from Mackay Airport to Bundaberg Airport and then Archerfield presumably for planned maintenance.

Photo taken by 'JM'  ©

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail A30-002 "Wedgetail 12" Completes Airwork at Rockhampton Airport

On Friday 28 November, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraftA30-002 as "Wedgetail 12" flew up from RAAF Base Williamtown to complete a missed approach at the Sunshine Coast and then fly up to Rockhampton Airport where it was spotted completing another missed approach.

The Wedgetail then flew back down to land at RAAF Base Amberley before later departing back to Williamtown via more airwork at Tamworth.

At around the same time, fellow RAAF E-7A Wedgetail A30-001 as "Mitchel 41" flew out of Townsville and completed a sortie to the West.

Photo taken by Scott Harris  ©

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Alenia C-27J Spartan A34-009 "Kaos 03" Spotted at Bundaberg Airport

On Thursday 27 November, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Alenia C-27J Spartan A34-009 as "Kaos 03" was spotted on the ground at Bundaberg Airport.

The Spartan looked to complete yet another night of flight training while on a sortie out of and back to RAAF Base Amberley.

Photo taken by Hayden Alexander  ©

American Registered but Australian based Pilatus PC-12/47E N81DW Spotted at Longreach Airport - Plus More!

On Thursday 27 November, American Registered but Australian based Pilatus PC-12/47E N81DW was spotted visiting Longreach Airport.

It looked to arrive from and then later depart back to the Sunshine Coast.

While Boss Engineering (NSW) Hawker Beechcraft G36 VH-EYY visited Clermont Aerodrome from Toowoomba.

Finally, also on Thursday 27 November, the latest former QantasLink Dash-8-Q300 VH-TQL flew from Tamworth into Alice Springs via Charleville Airport.

Photos taken by Drew Mackay  ©

Special Mining Services / Flight Options (Australia) Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 Bizjet VH-87X Pops into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Wednesday 26 November, Special Mining Services / Flight Options (Australia) Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 bizjet VH-87X was noted visiting Hamilton Island Airport.

It looked to arrive from and depart back to Sydney.

While the locally-based Embraer EMB-550 Legacy 500 bizjet N142GZ was back in the air, noted departing its Mackay Airport base for the Gold Coast and then back.

And the aircraft used for the skydiving out of Lakeside Airpark was swapped over with Cessna 208B Supervan 900 Skydiving Aircraft VH-XLF departing to Bankstown and Sydney Skydivers Pacific Aerospace PAC 750XL VH-XLC arriving from Caloundra via Rockhampton Airport.

UPDATE!  VH-XLF returned to Lakeside Airpark and VH-XLC returned to Caloundra at the start of December.

Photo taken by Glenn Lloyd  ©

QantasLink Dash-8-Q400 VH-84P 'Dasher-8' in Special Christmas Colour Scheme First Flight into CQ at Bundaberg Airport - Plus More!

On Tuesday 25 November, QantasLink Dash-8-Q400 VH-84P was revealed as having special Christmas themed stickers added and was spotted visiting Bundaberg Airport from Brisbane as QLK2322/3.  It has previously been operating in Far North Queensland and so is assumed that it had the decals applied up there over the last few days.

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VH-84P was then due to head to Moranbah Airport.

VH-84P has been dubbed 'Dasher-8' and is designed to bring festive flair to passengers during the months of November and December.

A Qantas Boeing B737-800 dubbed 'Roo-dolph' will also feature special Christmas stickers - VH-XZP. Frequent Flyers travelling on either aircraft will receive double Qantas Points!

A Qantas Freight Airbus A321PF freighter aircraft VH-XF4 will also be decorated with ‘Santa’s Freight’ livery is also set to transport thousands of presents and festive fare across the country in the coming weeks.

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Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 25 November, Bowenville based (operated by Real Time Aviation - Brisbane) Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ flew up from Archerfield and Dalby to Longreach Airport and then to Natal Downs.  It then flew back down to Dalby and Archerfield.

Tindal Air (NT) Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 bizjet VH-NNA flew into Barcaldine Airport on Monday from Brisbane via Biloela / Thangool Airport and then returned to Brisbane today.

While late in the day, Cirrus SR22T N51GH was tracking from Dili and Darwin to the Gold Coast but due to weather out West, it diverted into Longreach Airport.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 26 November, Cirrus SR22T N51GH departed Longreach Airport for the Gold Coast.

And Kahu NZ Sikorsky EH-60A Black Hawk helicopter ZK-HKU also made a late arrival into Longreach Airport from the North-West.  It is assumed that it is heading back down South.

Finally, also on Tuesday 25 November, Alliance Airlines (ex JetBlue Airways - USA) Embraer ERJ-190AR VH-A2S (ex N274JB) departed Rockhampton Airport for Wagga Wagga (pictured) as UTY9810.

It had arrived into Rockhampton Airport in a full JetBlue Airways livery in mid-August.  It is assumed that the aircraft will be painted into the standard Alliance Airlines livery while at Wagga Wagga.

While National Jet Express Dash-8-Q400 Next Gen VH-IYK was spotted at Rockhampton Airport.

It arrived from Brisbane and departed to Cairns and Horn Island as JTE444/6.  It then returned to Cairns as JTE447. 

And Aerlink ATR 72-500 VH-FVI was scheduled to make a late visit into Mackay Airport from Brisbane as AL520/1.

Photos taken by Robert Myers, 'AC' and Liam Sellick  ©

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Alenia C-27J Spartan A34-008 "Wallaby 12" Spotted at Longreach Airport - Plus More!

On Tuesday 25 November, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Alenia C-27J Spartan A34-008 as "Wallaby 12" landed at Longreach Airport from RAAF Base Tindal and when they started to depart they developed a problem and stayed there.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 26 November, A34-008 "Wallaby 12" departed Longreach Airport for RAAF Base Amberley.

After dark, also on Tuesday 25 November, fellow C-27J Spartan A34-009 as "Kaos 04" was noted visiting Bundaberg Airport while on a flight out of and back to RAAF Base Amberley.

UPDATE!  It also seems that A34-009 "Kaos 04" completed more airwork around Bundaberg Airport on Wednesday 26 November.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 25 November, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-002 as "Mitchel 03" flew up from RAAF Base Williamtown to operate off Shoalwater Bay and at the same time, fellow RAAF E-7A Wedgetail A30-001 as "Mitchell 30" departed Townsville and operated between Hughenden and Kidston.

A30-002 "Mitchel 03" returned to Williamtown while A30-001 "Mitchel 30" returned to Townsville.

Finally, also on Tuesday 25 November, RAAF Beech B300 Super King Air turboprops A32-670 as "Hudson 14" and then A32-671 as "Hudson 07" flew up from the Sunshine Coast to complete a touch and go approach at Rockhampton Airport before then returning to the Sunshine Coast.

Photos taken by Liam Sellick and Drew Mackay  ©

Air Gold Coast Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 Bizjet VH-ZDM Spotted at Longreach Airport - Plus More!

On Monday 24 November, Air Gold Coast Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 bizjet VH-ZDM was spotted at Longreach Airport.

It looked to make possibly an unexpected arrival from Sydney and then departed to Mount Isa.

While McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Cessna 525C CitationJet CJ4 bizjet VH-PIY "Machflight 06" visited Moranbah Airport from the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

And Mitchell Water Australia Cessna 525 Citation M2 bizjet VH-WMY flew up from Melbourne (Moorabbin) and Melbourne (Essendon) to Miles Airport and then Mackay Airport before returning to Essendon and Moorabbin.

Meanwhile, also on Monday 24 November, the resident Canadian-based Conair Aerial Firefighting Dash-8-Q400MR C-FFQE departed Bundaberg Airport for good following its latest deployment to Queensland where it was contracted to be the State's own heavy water bomber for the recently completed bushfire season.

It looked to fly down as "Bomber 141" to Melbourne (Avalon) Airport in Victoria.  It is to be reportedly based at Avalon Airport now for the Victorian bushfire season which coincides with the Queensland wet season.  It will take up a new radio callsign of "Bomber 390".

Of interest, fellow Conair Aerial Firefighting Dash-8-Q400MR C-FFQF as "Fireguard 391" arrived into Brisbane and then Avalon after ferrying all the way over from Abbotsford in Canada.   It looks to be joining C-FFQE at Avalon for the Victorian bushfire season as "Bomber 391".

And before dawn, Microflite Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-8MF also departed Bundaberg Airport but for Melbourne (Moorabbin).  It has been operating the area as "Firescan 399".

Photo taken by Liam Sellick  ©

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Lockheed C-130J-30 Hercules Transport Aircraft A97-466 "Trojan 40" Arrives into Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Monday 24 November, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Lockheed C-130J-30 Hercules Transport Aircraft A97-466 was spotted arriving into Rockhampton Airport as "Trojan 40" after flying up from RAAF Base Richmond.

At the time of writing, A97-466 appears to be staying for at least the night parked at Rockhampton Airport.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 25 November and Wednesday 26 November, A97-466 completed local flights out of Rockhampton Airport into the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) and back to Rockhampton Airport as "Warrior 01".  Later on Wednesday, A97-466 again as "Trojan 40" departed Rockhampton Airport and returned to RAAF Base Richmond.

UPDATE!  But, on Thursday 27 November, A97-466 "Trojan 40" returned once again to Rockhampton Airport and again operated local flights up to Monday 1 December when it returned again to Richmond.

And Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-001 as "Wedgetail 34", which flew up to Townsville on Friday, departed there to a missed approach at Cairns then down to one at Rockhampton Airport and then the Sunshine Coast before returning to Townsville.

Photos taken by Scott Harris  ©

Air New Zealand Airbus A320-271N (A320neo) ZK-NHB Surprise Diversion into Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Sunday 23 November, a nice surprise visitor touched down at Rockhampton Airport on a diversion from Brisbane which was experiencing rain storms with Air New Zealand Airbus A320-271N (A320neo) ZK-NHB touching down as ANZ271 from Wellington in New Zealand.

After taking on fuel, ZK-NHB departed Rockhampton Airport for Brisbane again as ANZ271.

Meanwhile, also on Sunday 23 November, Special Mining Services / Flight Options (Australia) Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 bizjet VH-87X  visited Hamilton Island Airport from Sydney.

Southern Air Beech 1900 VH-VSO flew down from Cairns to Charters Towers Aerodrome and then to Archerfield.

Emerald-based Cessna 177B VH-UGS was noted flying West of Mackay.

Re-registered Aero Facilities (SA) / Alamah (NSW) EADS SOCATA TBM700 VH-PGA as "Birddog 376" departed Bundaberg Airport for the Gold Coast.

NSW based Amateur Built Lancair IV-P VH-XL7 flew up to Hamilton Island from Port Lincoln.

UPDATE!  On Monday 24 November, VH-XL7 departed Hamo for Murwillumbah.

R-Mach Aviation Extra EA 300L VH-LXT and Cessna 185A Skywagon VH-YME both returned to Rockhampton Airport from The Old Station.  They flew down there the other day.

Brisbane based Cessna A185F Skywagon VH-OZA was also noted at The Old Station.

And sadly, also at The Old Station Farm, Private Van's RV-8 VH-YGY experienced an engine failure shortly after take-off and made an emergency landing in a field and hit a fallen tree and caught fire.

The pilot suffered life-threatening burning injuries and the aircraft was destroyed by the post impact fire.

Finally, on Saturday 22 November, Homada Pty Ltd Cessna 560XL Citation XLS bizjet VH-XCU flew up from Melbourne (Moorabbin) and Sydney to Hamilton Island Airport before later returning to Moorabbin.

Sincere thanks local plane spotters Scott H and Michael M for taking the time to capture and send through these great photos!

Photos taken by Scott Harris and Michael Mallick  ©

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-8 MAX BBJ A62-002 "Envoy 79" Calls into CQ Airports - Plus More!

On Saturday 22 November, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-8 MAX BBJ A62-002 as "Envoy 79" was spotted coming into land at Bundaberg Airport after flying up from Canberra via Coffs Harbour.

A short time later it departed to Hamilton Island Airport and then Cairns and Townsville.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 23 November, RAAF B737BBJ A62-002 "Envoy 79" departed Townsville and landed at Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) and Rockhampton Airports before later continuing South to the Gold Coast and Canberra.

Meanwhile, also on Saturday 22 November, CHC Helicopters Australia / Lloyd Helicopters Agusta AW139 helicopter VH-RQY as "Choppa 41" landed at Gladstone Airport from RAAF Base Amberley before later departing to Mackay Airport and then Townsville.

Photo taken by Michael Mc  ©

American-based Super Blue Moon LLC Bombardier BD-700-2A12 Global 7500 Bizjet N750CR Calls into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 21 November, new American-based Super Blue Moon LLC Bombardier BD-700-2A12 Global 7500 bizjet N750CR flew down from Cairns to Hamilton Island Airport. It had arrived into Cairns (pictured) from Hawaii over the weekend.

UPDATE!  On Saturday 22 November, N750CR departed Hamo for Townsville (pictured below) and overseas.

Gulf Coast Aviation Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-KXM landed at Emerald Airport from Mareeba and then departed to the South.

Navair Flight Operations Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 bizjet VH-VKX flew up to Hamilton Island Airport from Dubbo.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 23 November, VH-VKX departed Hamo and returned to Dubbo.

While LifeFlight Kawasaki BK117 B-2 helicopter VH-EHQ, which had landed at Emerald Airport from Mount Isa yesterday, departed there for Biloela / Thangool Airport and then Archerfield.  It used to operate as "Rescue 400" out of Mount Isa.

Angel Flight Australia Cessna 414A VH-AF4 Chancellor visited Biloela / Thangool Airport from Archerfield.

And three Queensland Government (State of Queensland) Beech B300 Super King Air 350i aircraft were all noted in the region at different times.  VH-8PD arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane and then departed to Townsville. It later returned South again via Rockhampton Airport.  VH-8PH arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and Townsville and then departed back to Cairns.  And VH-8PF visited Biloela / Thangool Airport from Brisbane.

Finally, also on Friday 21 November, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-006 as "Wedgetail 34" flew from RAAF Base Williamtown down to complete a missed approach at Albury and then up to one at Coffs Harbour before then completing another missed approach at Rockhampton Airport before continuing up to Townsville.

And Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Alenia C-27J Spartan transport aircraft A34-005 as "Wallaby 84" looked to call into Bundaberg Airport while on a flight out of and back to RAAF Base Amberley.

Photos taken by the FNQ Skies Blog and Graham Aspinall  ©

Bowenville based (operated by Real Time Aviation - Brisbane) Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ Bizjet VH-JSZ Calls into CQ Airports - Plus More!

On Thursday 20 November, Bowenville based (operated by Real Time Aviation - Brisbane) Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ flew up from Archerfield to Clermont Aerodrome and Rockhampton Airport before it then flew back to Archerfield.

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While during the afternoon, R-Mach Aviation Cessna 185A Skywagon VH-YME and R-Mach Extra EA 300L VH-LXT departed Rockhampton Airport in formation to The Old Station as "Gravity Flight".

Finally, also on Thursday 20 November, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-001 as "Wedgetail 31" and A30-006 as "Wedgetail 32" both in turn flew up from RAAF Base Williamtown to Townsville and then flew South and were spotted each completed missed approaches at Hamilton Island Airport before then returning back to Williamtown.

Re-registered South Australia-based Hawker Beechcraft B300 Super King Air VH-UXF Arrives into Mackay Airport - Plus More!

On Wednesday 19 November, recently re-registered Hawker Beechcraft B300 Super King Air VH-UXF flew up to Mackay Airport from Adelaide.

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UPDATE!  On Thursday 20 November, VH-UXF departed Mackay Airport for Toowoomba, Horsham and Adelaide.

Queensland Government (QGAir) Rescue (State of Queensland) Agusta AW139 helicopter VH-ESZ flew down from Townsville to Emerald Airport and then Archerfield.  At the same time, fellow AW139 helicopter VH-ESH flew up from Archerfield to Emerald Airport and then Townsville.

Edwards Coaches Cessna 441 Conquest II VH-8BE flew up from Wagga Wagga to Mackay Airport and then down to Bankstown.

And ZephAir Australia - Aircraft Charters Piper PA-31 Navajo VH-AYT as ZD220 visited Clermont Aerodrome from Townsville.  This seems to be a new weekly flight.  We probably won't report on its movements anymore.

Photo taken by Tony Haynes  ©

Poseidon Aviation Group Gulfstream Aerospace G650ER (G-VI) Bizjet N968FA Departs Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Tuesday 18 November, Poseidon Aviation Group Gulfstream Aerospace G650ER (G-VI) bizjet N968FA flew down from Hamilton Island Airport to the Sunshine Coast and Sydney before it was later spotted departing the country.

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It had arrived late last week.

Edwards Coaches Cessna 650 Citation VII bizjet VH-LYM visited Bundaberg Airport from Armidale and Sydney.

Australian Country Choice Properties / Aero Corporate Charters P/L (Brisbane) Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3 bizjet VH-ACC visited Bundaberg Airport from Archerfield.

Recently re-registered (registration marking) Vanguard Aviation (Machjet International) Cessna 525 CitationJet1 bizjet VH-A74 (ex VH-DAA) as "Machflight 74" also visited Bundaberg Airport but from the Gold Coast and Archerfield.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 18 November, Australian-based but American-registered Cessna A185F Skywagon N185MW which had landed back in Australia from overseas on Sunday, flew down from Cairns to Bundaberg Airport before it then continued down to Tyagarah.

Stirling Helicopters Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter N137WZ departed Rockhampton Airport for Archerfield.

And home-built ultralight Sonex 19-1654 flew up from Gympie to Rockhampton Airport but ran out of fuel south of Rocky and made a "Pan Pan" call. The duty runway at Rockhampton Airport was Runway 15 but it was directed to approach straight in Runway 33 but did not make it and glided around to find and land in a paddock. Although the plane was damaged, the pilot was okay.

Finally, also on Tuesday 18 November, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-001 as "Wedgetail 06" flew up from RAAF Base Williamtown to complete a missed approach at Gladstone Airport before returning South to Williamtown via another missed approach at Port MacQuarie.

Brisbane-based Teys Australia Cessna 525 Citation CJ2 bizjet VH-TEY Calls into CQ Airports - Plus More!

On Monday 17 November, Brisbane-based Teys Australia Cessna 525 Citation CJ2 bizjet VH-TEY landed at Biloela / Thangool Airport from Archerfield and this afternoon continued to Rockhampton Airport.

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UPDATE!  On Tuesday 18 November, VH-TEY departed Rockhampton Airport for Archerfield.

Bowenville based (operated by Real Time Aviation - Brisbane) Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ landed at Clermont Aerodrome from Archerfield.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 18 November, VH-JSZ departed Clermont Aerodrome and returned to Archerfield.

New Zealand based (American registered) Dassault Falcon 900EX bizjet N146EX arrived Hamilton Island Airport from Sydney.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 18 November, N146EX departed Hamo for Brisbane.

Rural Funds Management (A.C.T.) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-STE which had come up from Canberra and Bathurst to Maryborough Airport earlier, departed there for Emerald Airport and then back East to Bundaberg Airport.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 18 November, VH-STE arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Bundaberg Airport.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 19 November, VH-STE did a flight to the North West and back to Rockhampton Airport.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 20 November, VH-STE departed Rockhampton Airport to a property near Springsure and then Rolleston Aerodrome and during the afternoon, it departed there to Bathurst and Canberra.

And Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service (CQ Rescue) / CQ Aeromedical Leonardo AW139 helicopter VH-XQ7 flew down from Mackay Airport to Bundaberg Airport and then Archerfield.

Photo taken by Graham Aspinall  ©

FlexJet / Corporate Wings (USA) Gulfstream G700 (GVIII-G700) Bizjet N136ZC 'LXJ95' Calls into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Saturday 15 November, FlexJet / Corporate Wings (USA) Gulfstream G700 (GVIII-G700) bizjet N136ZC, which was flying as 'LXJ95' / "Flexjet 95" flew up to Hamilton Island Airport from Sydney.

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This is a brand new aircraft and only delivered late last month.  It replaces another Gulfstream bizjet of the same registration marking.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 16 November, N136ZC 'LXJ95' / "Flexjet 95" departed Hamilton Island Airport for Brisbane and then overseas.

Meanwhile, also on Saturday 15 November, Orange Helicopters operated Pickering Aviation (Sikorsky) UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter N711BF departed Rockhampton Airport for Toowoomba, Armidale and further South.  It had arrived less than a month ago!

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Lockheed C-130J-30 Hercules A97-465 "Ausy 807" Pops into Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Saturday 15 November, a rare weekend military visitor with Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Lockheed C-130J-30 Hercules transport aircraft A97-465 arriving into Rockhampton Airport from RAAF Base Richmond as 'ASY807'.

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After some time on the ground, the Herc departed Rockhampton Airport and returned to Richmond.

While fellow RAAF C-130J-30 Hercules A97-466 but as 'ASY816' was also noted flying through the region heading North - and again on Sunday 16 November!

Photo taken by Robert Myers  ©