Clive Palmer / Palmer Aviation Bombardier Global Express Bizjet M-ATAR at Rockhampton Airport Monday

Mining magnate Clive Palmer had his private jet - Palmer Aviation-operated Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express bizjet M-ATAR collect him from Rockhampton Airport early on Monday 27 May.

The Isle of Man-registered bizjet was photographed by some very delighted local plane spotters as it was parked on the Rockhampton Airport apron after earlier arriving before dawn from Townsville.

M-ATAR has recently had eye-catching decals promoting Clive Palmer's 'Palmer United' political party.

Clive Palmer boarded M-ATAR and the Global Express was captured departing Rockhampton for the Sunshine Coast.

Media reports suggest that Clive Palmer is due back into Rockhampton tomorrow, Tuesday 28 May, so expectations are that M-ATAR will visit the beef city again!

Sincere thanks to 'IAD' and Don W for capturing these fantastic images of such a lovely aircraft!

Photos taken by ‘IAD’ and Don Williams  ©