Flight One (Services) Raytheon B300 Super King Air VH-UVH Spotted at Bowen Aerodrome - Plus More!

On Thursday 12 March, Flight One (Services) Raytheon B300 Super King Air VH-UVH was spotted at Bowen Aerodrome.  It had flown up from the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site where it arrived yesterday - see Blog post below.

It later departed back to Archerfield.

While FKG Air (Redjet Aviation) Hawker Beechcraft B200GT VH-FKB visited Mackay Airport from Toowoomba.

And Austrek Aviation Beech B200 King Air VH-ZMW visited Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane.

Photo taken by James Kirk  ©

McDermott Aviation Bell 214ST helicopter N724HT at Emerald Airport - Plus More!

On Wednesday 11 March, McDermott Aviation Bell 214ST helicopter N724HT departed Emerald Airport for Bundaberg Airport.  It had arrived late last week.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 12 March, N724HT arrived back into Emerald Airport from Bundaberg Airport before it then departed to Longreach Airport.

Meanwhile, also on Wednesday 11 March, Bowenville based (operated by Real Time Aviation - Brisbane) Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ flew up from Archerfield to Emerald Airport and then Rockhampton Airport and this afternoon departed to Coffs Harbour.

Sharp Airlines Metro 23 Freighter VH-HPE visited Emerald Airport from Brisbane as TFX172/3.  Fellow Sharp Airlines Metro Freighters VH-UZN and VH-UZP also operated the 'usual' week-daily freight services passing through Rockhampton and Mackay Airports.

Hewitt Agribusiness (Brisbane) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-8HG visited Moura Aerodrome from Archerfield.

And Flight One (Services) Raytheon B300 Super King Air VH-UVH flew up from Archerfield to the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site and then down to Clermont Aerodrome and then back to Labona.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 12 March, VH-UVH departed Labona and was spotted at Bowen Aerodrome - see Blog Post above.  It later departed back to Archerfield.

Photos taken by 'AC'  ©

Major Flooding in Central Queensland - Including in my Home Town of Clermont - Means Multiple Helicopter Movements into Local Airports - Plus More!

On Monday 12 January, the remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji have dumped massive rainfall and produced destructive winds across the Whitsundays, Mackay region and into the Central Highlands - including where I am based at Clermont.  Consequently, several helicopters and fixed wing aircraft have been noted flying around these places in support roles.

Townsville-based Forster Helicopters Bell Helicopter Textron 407 helicopter VH-DMF around Mackay.

Nautilus Aviation Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 412EP helicopter VH-ZVP flew down from Cairns and Townsville to Mackay Airport.

Nautilus Aviation Bell Helicopter Textron 212 VH-T53 was noted arriving into Longreach Airport.

And around Clermont was Bush Helicopters / Qld Helicopters Bell 407 VH-PUM and GB Helicopters Guimbal Cabri G2 VH-8GB which were both involved with airlift stranded residents on outlying properties.

Nautilus Aviation Bell 407 VH-VPE brought swift water rescue personnel from Mackay Airport.

And Dwyer Aviation Services Bell 407 helicopter VH-XFN also popped in.

Meanwhile, also on Monday 12 January, Western Downs Civil (Chinchilla) Raytheon B200 King Air VH-85H as "Navair 173" flew down from Bowen Aerodrome (pictured) to Mackay Airport.  It had flown up to Bowen Aerodrome from Brisbane the previous day.

After some the ground, VH-85H "Navair 173" departed Mackay Airport and returned to Brisbane. It is rumoured to have brought the Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to town.

Finally, also on Monday 12 January, Executjet Australia Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-L2B arrived into Hamilton Island Airport from Sydney and then departed to the Shellharbour Airport at Wollongong.

Pilatus Australia (South Australia) Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet VH-DMS flew back up to Hamilton Island Airport from Toowoomba before then hopping down to Mackay Airport and then back to Hamo.  It had originally flown up from the Gold Coast over the weekend.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 14 January, VH-DMS completed another hop to Mackay Airport and back to Hamilton Island Airport.

And Avcair LearJet 60 bizjet VH-AVL made a late visit to Longreach Airport from Brisbane.

Photo taken by James Kirk  ©

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail A30-005 "Mitchel 07" Noted Completing Airwork at Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Wednesday 22 October, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-005 as "Mitchel 07" flew up from RAAF Base Williamtown to complete a low overshoot Rockhampton Airport before then flying back to Williamtown.

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Also this week, Australian Army new Airbus Helicopters H135 'Juno' training helicopters have been noted flying out of the Oakey Army Aviation Centre heading North and landing occasionally at Kingaroy Aerodrome including N52-105 as "Warhorse 31".

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We have also noticed N52-103 as "Juno 75" and N52-102 as "Juno 76".

The Australian Army has a fleet of five H135 'Juno' training helicopters which were re-assembly at HMAS Albatross. The helicopters were re-assembled by Boeing Defence Australia before being relocated to the Army Aviation Training Centre in Oakey to support essential training for Army aircrew. The addition of these five helicopters will address a critical requirement to meet the training and proficiency needs of Army’s aircrew while the UH-60M Black Hawk is introduced.

Finally, an unknown Australian Army Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopter as "Brahman 379" was seen flying down near Bowen while on a flight out of and back to Townsville.

Photo taken by Michael Malick  ©

Australian-based but American-registered Eclipse EA500 Bizjet N465DG Pops into Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Saturday 18 October, Australian-based but American-registered Eclipse EA500 bizjet N465DG arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Port Macquarie and later departed to Archerfield.

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While Airlie Beach-registered Piper PA-46-600TP VH-T43 was noted completing a local flight out of and back to the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour via airwork at Hamilton Island Airport.

UPDATE!  Over the next couple of days, VH-T43 took the skies again out of Shute, completing local flights including airwork and landings at both Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport and Bowen Aerodrome.

And MKR Helicopters (NSW) Bell Helicopter Textron 407GXP VH-8Y8 was also noted flying out of Shute Harbour heading South.

Photo taken by Paul Tyler  ©

Honeybee Air (Sydney) Cirrus SF50-G2 Vision Jet Arivee Xi VH-TEA at the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour - Plus More!

On Tuesday 7 October, Honeybee Air (Sydney) Cirrus SF50-G2 Vision Jet Arivee Xi VH-TEA flew up from Bankstown and Lismore to the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour before it then flew back down to Bankstown. 

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VH-TEA also visited Shute Harbour last week when it was photographed above.

Burbank Homes / Business Aviation Solutions Raytheon Hawker 850XP bizjet VH-BMW visited Hamilton Island Airport once again from Melbourne (Tullamarine).

Skydive the Beach Group Cessna 208 Caravan VH-DZZ flew down from the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour to Tyagarah.  It looked to swap with Experience Company (Skydive the Beach Group) Cessna 208B Supervan 900 VH-LVN which had flown up to Shute Harbour from Shellharbour Airport via Emerald Airport on Monday 6 October.

Vee H Aviation (Link Airways) Beech B200GT Super King Air 250 VH-VEW flew up to Clermont Aerodrome from Brisbane before then heading out to Mount Isa.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 8 October, VH-VEW flew from Mount Isa to Townsville and then Brisbane.  On Thursday 9 October, VH-VEW completed one of its usual trips to Clermont Aerodrome from and back to Brisbane.

Finally, also on Tuesday 7 October, Australian Army Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook helicopter A15-313 as "Pegasus 88" was noted flying around the Whitsundays region, completing approaches at Bowen Aerodrome and Hamilton Island Airport while on a flight out of and back to Townsville.

And Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Alenia C-27J Spartan transport aircraft A34-009 as "Wallaby 37" flew up from RAAF Base Amberley to around Monto before heading across to complete a touch and go at Bundaberg Airport.  It then flew at low level over to Fraser Island and then down the Queensland coast back to Amberley.

Photo taken by Lee Holloway  ©

Helicorp (Australian Army) Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters (Agusta) AW139 helicopters VH-YQJ & VH-YQC Pass Through Longreach Airport - Plus More!

On Saturday 4 October, Helicorp (Australian Army) Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters (Agusta) AW139 helicopter VH-YQJ as "Rescue 901" was spotted at Longreach Airport.

It looked to fly up from the Oakey Army Aviation Centre  to Longreach Airport before continuing to Mount Isa.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 5 October, VH-YQJ "Rescue 901" continued from Mount Isa to Mcarthur River Mine, RAAF Base Tindal and then Robertson Barracks.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 5 October, fellow Helicorp (Australian Army) Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters (Agusta) AW139 helicopter VH-YQC as "Rescue 902" flew down from Mount Isa to Longreach Airport and then Roma Airport before landing at Oakey.  It had flown down from Robertson to Mount Isa on Saturday.

Meanwhile, also on Saturday 4 October, Business Aviation Solutions Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express XRS bizjet VH-8MJ flew back into Hamilton Island Airport from Nadi, Fiji and Townsville. It flown out that way on Monday 29 September.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 8 October, VH-8MJ departed Hamilton Island Airport for Sydney.

Finally, it's worth nothing that on Friday 3 October, Emerald Coaches (Emerald) Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage VH-ZMM had a busy day of flying, visiting Longreach and Mackay Airports both arriving from and then departing back to its Emerald Airport base. It also visited Bowen Aerodrome in the days prior.

All photos taken by Liam Sellick  ©

AirMed Australia (Metro Holdings) (New South Wales) Cessna 510 Citation Mustang Bizjet VH-SQY Spotted at Emerald Airport - Plus More!

On Tuesday 17 June, AirMed Australia (Metro Holdings) (New South Wales) Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-SQY as "Airmed 962" was spotted visiting Emerald Airport.

It arrived from Bankstown via Roma Airport and then departed to Townsville.

Machjet (Machjet International) Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605 bizjet N605JL as "Machflight 01" arrived into Gladstone Airport from Brisbane.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 18 June, N605JL "Machflight 01" departed Gladstone Airport for Townsville.

And Mitchell Water Cessna 525 Citation M2 bizjet VH-WMY flew down from the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour to Chinchilla and Roma Airports. It then continued to Adelaide (Parafield), Melbourne (Essendon) and Melbourne (Moorabbin). It appears that VH-WMY flew up to Shute Harbour the previous day.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 19 June, VH-WMY was back in the region, flying into Mackay Airport from Moorabbin and Ararat. It then flew down to Chinchilla and Roma Airports before returning to Moorabbin.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 17 June, RDO Equipment Co. Pilatus PC-12/47 VH-WPH was spotted visiting Bowen Aerodrome from Archerfield.

Air Link (Dubbo) Beech B200 King Air VH-ISS arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and Townsville and then departed to Cairns.

While Kirkhope Aviation newish Textron (Cessna) 208B Caravan VH-TKA landed at Longreach Airport from Cooktown and Hughenden.

And Nauru Airlines B737-300 VH-XNU visited Mackay Airport from Brisbane as RON635/6

Finally, on Monday 16 June, Parker Aviation Ventures (Sydney) / Air Link (Dubbo) Embraer EMB-500 Phenom bizjet VH-PNM flew up to Hamilton Island Airport from the Sunshine Coast.

Photos taken by 'AC' and James Kirk  ©

A Pair of United States Marine Corps (USMC) Bell Boeing MV-22B Ospreys Complete Missed Approaches at Mackay Airport

Late on Tuesday 13 May, a pair of United States Marine Corps (USMC) Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft were noted completing missed approaches at Mackay Airport.  The pre-planned airwork was completed by the pair while flying down from Townsville and back - where these Ospreys are currently based.

The Ospreys were identified as 168687 (YZ-13) as "Lucky 12" and 168670 (YZ-21) as "Lucky 11" and are part of a deployment that flew across from Darwin to Townsville around a week earlier.  They are flown by the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM-363) ‘Lucky Red Lions’ (‘YZ’) and form part of the latest Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D).

UPDATE!  On Thursday 15 May, 168670 (YZ-21) as "Lucky 21" was noted completing airwork at Bowen Aerodrome while on a flight out of and back to Townsville.

Photo taken by Ian Hitchcock  ©

Papua New Guinea Defence Force (Air Element) (PNGDF) Pacific Aerospace (PAC) P-750XL STOL Aircraft P2-702 (ex ZK-EPK) Pops into Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Thursday 20 March, a nice little visitor into Rockhampton Airport was Papua New Guinea Defence Force (Air Element) (PNGDF) New Zealand built Pacific Aerospace (PAC) P-750XL Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) aircraft - serial P2-702.  The aircraft is former ZK-EPK.

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P2-702 is one of two P-750XL aircraft - the other is P2-703 - and looks to be heading to the Australian International Airshow at Avalon Airport.  It was heard using the callsign "Kumul 702" and arrived from Townsville and departed to RAAF Base Amberley.  It had flown down from PNG the previous day.

We hope to see it at Avalon!

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 20 March, a couple of King Air aircraft were noted around the region including Air Link (Dubbo) Beech B200 King Air VH-ISS which arrived into Rockhampton Airport Cairns, Townsville and Mackay Airports and then departed to Brisbane. 

Western Downs Civil (Chinchilla) Raytheon B200 King Air VH-85H as "Navair 113" flew up from Archerfield to Bowen Aerodrome and then to Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport and back to Bowen.  During the afternoon it flew down to Archerfield.

Mandalay Two P/L Raytheon B300 Super King Air VH-SCQ arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Goondiwindi and then departed to Toowoomba.

Pair of The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Boeing CH-47F Chinook Helicopters Return South from Townsville via Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Thursday 13 February, the two Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook helicopters that have been based at Townsville assisting with flood relief efforts, returned South to their home base at the Oakey Army Aviation Centre.  Again, they popped into Rockhampton Airport for fuel during their journey South.

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They were again identified as '88168' flying as "Celtic" and '88166' flying as "Cyclops".

During the afternoon they departed to Oakey together as "Celtic-Combined".

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 13 February, Helicorp (Australian Army) Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters (Agusta) AW139 helicopter VH-YBG as "Wombat 11" also arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Townsville and then also departed to Oakey.  It too has been assisting with the flood relief efforts in North Queensland.

Later, fellow Helicorp (Australian Army) Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters (Agusta) AW139 helicopter VH-YBF was noted flying around Bowen Aerodrome as "Warhorse 1" while on a flight out of and back to Townsville.

Finally, also on Thursday 13 February, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Alenia C-27J Spartan transport aircraft A34-008 as "Wallaby 06" was noted at Bundaberg Airport.  It looked to fly up from and then return to RAAF Base Amberley.  Later A34-008, now as "Wallaby 50" was again noted flying around Bundaberg Airport, as well as Taroom, while on another flight out of and back to Amberley.

Photo taken by Clint Ryan  ©

S&S Aviation / Business Aviation Solutions Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 Bizjet VH-XPA Pops into Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport - Plus More!

On Sunday 22 December, S&S Aviation / Business Aviation Solutions Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-XPA flew up to Proserpine from the Gold Coast and Brisbane (as pictured). It later returned to Brisbane.

While the locally-based Embraer EMB-550 Legacy 500 bizjet N142GZ departed Mackay Airport for Brisbane before returning to the Sugar City later in the day.

And Kirkhope Aviation (of Melbourne) Beech B200 King Air VH-ZOK flew up from Melbourne (Moorabbin) to Charleville Airport and then Hamilton Island Airport and was due to return South in the evening.

Meanwhile, on Saturday 21 December, Hinterland Aviation Cessna 208 Caravan VH-TFQ passed through Rockhampton Airport ferrying from Redcliffe to Cairns.  I presume it has been re-painted at Redcliffe.

Interair Piper PA-31 VH-FHJ seems to be based at Gladstone Airport and has been operating aerial survey flights in the region over the last couple of days.

While LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFA "Ambulance 614" flew up from Brisbane to Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport and then Rockhampton Airport before it headed out to Mount Isa.

And Mitchell Water Cessna 525 Citation M2 bizjet VH-WMY had a busy day of flying visiting Bowen and Emerald Airports - amongst many other places - while flying out of and back to Melbourne (Essendon).

Photo taken by Lloyd Fox  ©

Victorian-based Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 Bizjet N227SL Pops into CQ Airports - Plus More!

On Wednesday 18 December, Victorian-based but American-registered Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 N227SL flew down from Townsville to Bowen Aerodrome and then Mackay Airport.  It looked to have flown up from its Archerfield base the previous day. 

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UPDATE!  On Thursday 19 December, N227SL departed Mackay Airport and returned to Archerfield.

And LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFB "Ambulance 624" flew up from Brisbane to Bundaberg Airport and then Townsville.  It then returned to Bundaberg Airport and then Brisbane.

Meanwhile, also on Wednesday 18 December, Air Link (Dubbo) Beech B200 King Air VH-ISS visited Bundaberg Airport from Archerfield and Brisbane.

And the Queensland Government (State of Queensland) Beech B300C Super King Air 350 VH-8PF visited Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and Townsville.

Photo taken by John Lee  ©

Australian Army Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook Helicopter A15-302 "Crow 369" Spotted at Longreach Airport - Plus More!

On Wednesday 4 December, Australian Army Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook helicopter A15-302 was spotted visiting Longreach Airport. It was heard to be using the radio callsign of "Crow 369" and flew down from Townsville before returning back there a couple of hours later.

Reports suggest that the pilot of the Chinook was on his last flight before retirement the next day. We wish him well!

Meanwhile, later on Wednesday 4 December, Helicorp (Australian Army operated) Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters (Agusta) AW139 helicopter VH-YQJ as "Wombat 239" was noted visiting Bowen Aerodrome from Townsville.

And finally, also on Wednesday 4 December, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-005 as "Wedgetail 10" was noted completing airwork at Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport. It looked to fly up from and then return to its RAAF Base Williamtown home.

All photos taken by Drew Mackay  ©

Timberline Helicopters (USA) Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk Helicopter N274TH "Helitak 290" Lands at Kabra near Rockhampton - Plus More!

During the afternoon on Tuesday 12 November, Timberline Helicopters (USA) Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter N274TH as "Helitak 290" was noted landing at private property at Kabra, near Rockhampton.

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It looked to start the day North of Goondiwindi and possibly made a fuel stop enroute. 

The civilian Black Hawk looked to arrive into Scone in New South Wales from overseas - and via Charleville Airport - in late October and seems to be based there for the Australia bushfire season.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 13 November, Black Hawk N274TH "Helitak 290" departed the Kabra location for Bowen Aerodrome and then further North to Mareeba.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 12 November, Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage VH-AYL visited Rockhampton Airport from the Sunshine Coast.

And Archer Aviation Service Cirrus SR22 VH-JCK visited Clermont Aerodrome from Archerfield.

Finally, also on Tuesday 12 November, MacKellar Mining Equipment Pty Ltd (Revesco Aviation) Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign bizjet VH-MMC visited the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site from the Sunshine Coast.

Photo taken by George Pergaminelis  ©

Machjet (Machjet International) Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 bizjet VH-SIY as "Machflight 38" Pops into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Wednesday 16 October, Machjet (Machjet International) Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 bizjet VH-SIY as "Machflight 38" was noted visiting Hamilton Island Airport from the Sunshine Coast.

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While Air Link (Dubbo) Beech B200 King Air VH-ISS landed at Bundaberg Airport from Archerfield.  It then continued up to Bowen Aerodrome.

UPDATE!  On Friday 18 October, VH-ISS finally departed Bowen Aerodrome and returned to Bundaberg Airport and then Archerfield.

And as this post was being written, Air Link (Dubbo) Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-SEQ was noted arriving into Rockhampton Airport from Mount Isa.  It then departed to Archerfield.

Photo taken by Alan Macdonald  ©

Navair Flight Operations Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 VH-HQK Spotted at Emerald Airport - Plus More!

On Tuesday 8 October, Navair Flight Operations Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 VH-HQK was spotted passing through Emerald Airport.

It looked to arrive from Sydney and then depart to Cooktown.

And Stroud Aviation and Transportation (Boonah) / Navair Flight Operations Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-SHI as "Navair 173" arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 9 October, VH-SHI "Navair 173" departed Rockhampton Airport for Gladstone Airport and then later in the day it continued to Bundaberg Airport.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 8 October, Link Airways (Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation) Cessna 441 Conquest VH-VEJ flew up from Brisbane to the Oaky Creek Mine Site and then Emerald Airport before later reversing this flight.

And Phoenix Air U-15 Phoenix VH-GHX flew out of Bowen Aerodrome for Emerald Airport and Charleville Airport.

Photo taken by 'AC'  ©

Stroud Aviation and Transportation (Boonah) / Navair Flight Operations Cessna 510 Citation Mustang Bizjet VH-SHI "Navair 143" Pops into Moranbah Airport - Plus More!

On Wednesday 24 July, Stroud Aviation and Transportation (Boonah) / Navair Flight Operations Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-SHI as "Navair 143" visited Moranbah Airport from Archerfield.

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And Isle of Man registered Bombardier BD-700-1A11 Global 5000 bizjet M-CVGL finally departed Hamilton Island Airport for the Sunshine Coast after arriving from there about a week ago.

Meanwhile, also on Wednesday 24 July, Easternwell Group (Avcair) Beech B300 Super King Air VH-EWQ visited Rolleston Aerodrome from Toowoomba.

FKG Air (Redjet Aviation) Hawker Beechcraft B200GT VH-FKB arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Bowen Aerodrome before it then departed to Archerfield and then Toowoomba. 

UPDATE!  On Thursday 25 July, VH-FKB returned to Rockhampton Airport from Toowoomba before it then departed to Chinchilla Aerodrome and then back to Toowoomba.

Outback Aero Cessna 208 Caravan VH-FTT departed Longreach Airport for Boulia and Alice Springs. 

Queensland Police Service (QPS) / Queensland Government (State of Queensland) Textron Aviation B300C Super King Air 350 VH-8PD arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and Townsville before it then departed to Cairns. 

And Mackay Quality Plasterers P/L Cessna 210G VH-UCT visited my local Clermont Aerodrome from its Mackay Airport base.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 25 July, VH-UCT returned to Clermont Aerodrome and on Friday 26 July, it flew back to Mackay Airport.

Photo taken by Trevor Hardsman  ©

South Australian-based Cessna 525A Citation CJ2 Bizjet VH-IYG Pops into Longreach Airport - Plus More!

On Wednesday 19 June, South Australian-based Cessna 525A Citation CJ2 bizjet VH-IYG landed at Longreach Airport from St George and this afternoon departed to Winton. 

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Mitchell Water Cessna 525 Citation M2 bizjet VH-WMY flew up from Melbourne (Moorabbin) to the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour then down to Parafield.  It then flew to Melbourne (Essendon) and back to Moorabbin.

Elphinstone Group (Burnie) / Revesco Aviation (Perth) Embraer EMB-500 Phenom bizjet VH-PNM flew up to Hamilton Island Airport from Bankstown and then Sunshine Coast then down to Archerfield. 

UPDATE!  Of interest, at the end of June 2024, VH-PNM was re-registered to Parker Aviation Ventures (Sydney) / Air Link (Dubbo).

Navair Flight Operations Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 bizjet VH-LXZ flew up to Mackay Airport from Bankstown and Cessnock.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 20 June, VH-LXZ departed Mackay Airport for Emerald Airport and then back to Bankstown. 

LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFA "Ambulance 614" arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Townsville and then departed to Brisbane.  It then flew up to Mackay Airport and then back to Townsville. 

And Australian Corporate Jet Centres Embraer ERJ-145LR jet VH-JGS completed its fifth return trip to Moranbah Airport from and back to Brisbane.  (We may not report on this weekly movement any more!)

Meanwhile, also on Wednesday 19 June, LifeFlight Agusta Westland AW139 helicopter VH-XIA as "Guardian 20" landed at Longreach Airport from Mount Isa then departed to Roma Airport and Archerfield. 

Cirrus SR20 VH-8P4 landed at Emerald Airport from Caboolture then departed to the South-East. 

New Queensland Government (State of Queensland) Beech B300C Super King Air 350 VH-8PE arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane on a training flight and parked for a crew change then departed back to Brisbane. 

NSW based Cessna 182P VH-IQV arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Roma Airport. 

FKG Air (Redjet Aviation) Hawker Beechcraft B200GT VH-FKB, which had flown up from Toowoomba to Bowen Aerodrome yesterday, arrived into Rockhampton Airport from there and then departed to Toowoomba. 

Flight One (Services) Raytheon B300 Super King Air VH-UVH returned back South from the Gulf of Carpentaria, arriving into Emerald Airport from Horn Island and Cairns before then departing to Archerfield.  It had flown North at the start of the week - see Blog post below!

Seair Pacific / Istlecote Textron Aviation (Cessna) 208B Caravan VH-TLH departed Rockhampton Airport to Middlemount Aerodrome and then down to Maryborough and Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airports. 

And Austrek Aviation Cessna 310R VH-DZU arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Roma Airport.

Photos taken by Brodie Lawson and Drew Mackay  ©

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

On Saturday 8 June, Stroud Aviation and Transportation (Boonah) / Navair Flight Operations Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-SHI as "Navair 173" departed Hamilton Island Airport to Bankstown and Archerfield.  It had arrived from Bankstown early on Thursday 6 June and flew down from Archerfield the previous afternoon.

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Bowenville (near Toowoomba) based Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield via Dalby and Bundaberg Airports.  It is due to depart back to those places on Sunday 9 June.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 9 June, VH-JSZ departed Rockhampton Airport and returned to Bundaberg Airport before continuing to Dalby and Archerfield. It then flew to Moura Aerodrome and onwards to Mount Isa.

And LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFB "Ambulance 624" flew into Mackay Airport from Brisbane before then departing to Cairns.  It then returned to Mackay Airport and then back to Brisbane.

Meanwhile, also on Saturday 8 June, General Aviation Maintenance (GAM) Aero Commander 500-S VH-UJU flew down from Townsville to Mackay Airport via some aerial survey work.  It then completed a local flight out of and back to Mackay Airport again via some aerial surveying.

Flight Testing Services Australia (Brisbane) PA-31/A1 Navajo VH-WHE continued to complete aerial survey flights out of Bundaberg Airport.  It had flown up from Redcliffe last weekend and also operated out of Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport.

Brisbane-based Piper PA-31 Navajo VH-DEP flew from Gladstone Airport to Mackay Airport.  It has been operated daily aerial survey flights out of Gladstone and Rockhampton Airports after flying up Archerfield last weekend.

While Air Gold Coast Cessna 172RG VH-BCD arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport before then departing to Bundaberg Airport, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast.  It looked to have flown up to Prosie the previous day flying up from the Gold Coast via Roma, Longreach and Bowen Airports.

Helibiz / Heli Lift Bell 205A-1 VH-WOC arrived into the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour from the North.

Victoria-based Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 VH-BTC arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield and then departed to Townsville.

And Sunshine Coast registered Aerospatiale AS.350D Squirrel VH-PIH, which possibly arrived into Rockhampton Airport on Friday, operated several charter flights over Rocky.  It took off from outside the Rockhampton Aero Club, did a wide circuit over northside of the city, the direction varied according to traffic approaches and departures, then landed at a school on the western side of the river for a short stop, then did a short hop back to the Aero Club.  It flew over a dozen flights through the morning, finishing in the early afternoon.

Photo taken by Trevor Hardsman  ©