General Aviation Maintenance (GAM) / Team Global Express Raytheon 1900D Freighter VH-YJV First Visit to CQ Airports - Plus More!

On Monday 27 July, General Aviation Maintenance (GAM) / Team Global Express Raytheon 1900D Freighter VH-YJV was noted to have entered service and flew into Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane. It then departed to Mackay Airport and then Townsville.  This is it's first visit into Central Queensland.

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After spending the day parked, VH-YJV then flew back down to Mackay Airport and then back down to Brisbane.

Of interest, fellow Raytheon 1900D Freighter VH-YJD did the Brisbane to Biloela/ Thangool and Emerald Airport run. It then returned to Brisbane via Rockhampton Airport.

Of further interest, it appears that VH-YJV flew up from Melbourne (Essendon) to Brisbane via all stops over most of last week.  VH-YJD (UE-210) was previously N210GL of Alpine Air Express in the USA and was flown over to Melbourne (Essendon) where it was placed on the Australian Aircraft Register late last month and into this month.  This is the second 'new' but second-hand Beech 1900D Freight aircraft that GAM are going to take delivery primarily for Queensland operations for Team Global Express.

Meanwhile, also on Monday 27 July, Navair Flight Operations P/L new Pilatus PC-24 bizjet VH-DMS flew up to Mackay from Cessnock.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 28 July, VH-DMS departed Mackay Airport and returned to Cessnock.

Eagle One Aviation (Navair Flight Operations) Cessna 525B CitiationJet CJ3+ bizjet VH-X8X as "Navair 131" visited Hamilton Island Airport from Sydney.

Elphinstone Group (Tasmania) / Revesco Aviation (WA) Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300E bizjet VH-UYX was noted departing Hamilton Island Airport for Rockhampton Airport. As mentioned below, VH-UYX had arrived into Hamo during last week.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 28 July, VH-UYX departed Rockhampton Airport for Burnie in Tasmania.

McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Raytheon B200 King Air VH-NSN as "Machflight 242" landed at Dysart Aerodrome from Cairns before later heading across to my local Clermont Aerodrome.  It then returned to Cairns.

The Queensland Government Airwing (State of Queensland) Raytheon B300 Super King Air VH-SGQ also touched down at Clermont Aerodrome but from Moranbah Airport.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 28 July, VH-SGQ departed Clermont Aerodrome for Brisbane.

Interair (Essendon) Piper PA-31 Navajo VH-PJU at Rockhampton Airport Completing Aerial Survey Flights - Plus More!

On Sunday 14 June, Interair (Essendon) Piper PA-31 Navajo VH-PJU completed an aerial survey flight out of and back to Rockhampton Airport.

It has been operating out of Rockhampton Airport for some time.

While Flight One (Services) Cessna 172s VH-NOR, VH-LOK and VH-EOV departed Rockhampton Airport for Bundaberg Airport and then Archerfield.  They had arrived into Rocky yesterday afternoon from Mackay Airport.  

All three Cessnas had flown up on Friday 12 June from Archerfield to Biloela / Thangool Airport and then Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport.

Finally, on Saturday 13 June, NSW based Blue Sky Airways' Piper PA-31-350 Navajo VH-MKC flew up from Cessnock to complete airwork at Tamworth and then to land at Roma Airport.  It then departed and completed more airwork at Emerald Airport and then to land at Clermont Aerodrome.  VH-MKC then continued on to Mareeba.

File photo taken by David Treddle  ©

General Aviation Maintenance (GAM) / Team Global Express Raytheon 1900D Freighter VH-YJD Spotted at Emerald Airport - Plus More!

On Thursday 28 May, General Aviation Maintenance (GAM) / Team Global Express Raytheon 1900D Freighter VH-YJD was spotted completing testing at Emerald Airport.

It had earlier flown in from Brisbane via Biloela / Thangool Airport and then later departed back to Brisbane.

It also seems that VH-YJD completed a test flight to Maryborough Airport from and back to Brisbane on Wednesday 27 May.

This is the first time we have seen the 'new' but second-hand Beech 1900D Freight aircraft that GAM are going to take delivery primarily for Queensland operations for Team Global Express.  VH-YJD (UE-254) was previously N254GL of Alpine Air Express in the USA and was flown over to Melbourne (Essendon) where it was placed on the Australian Aircraft Register late last month.

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 28 May, Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) Central Operations Pilatus PC-24 Jet VH-FMP as "Flydoc 802" visited Rockhampton Airport from Alice Springs.

New South Wales Rural Fire Service / Coulson Aviation (Australia) Cessna 560 Citation VH-VJO as "Firescan 201" landed at Gladstone Airport from Brisbane and then departed to complete airwork to the North-East of Gladstone before then heading South to the Sunshine Coast.  It was also noted at Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport the previous day.

And McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Cessna 525C CitationJet CJ4 bizjet VH-PIY as "Machflight 06" flew into Hamilton Island Airport from the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.  It then returned directly to the Sunny Coast.

Finally, also on Thursday 28 May, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing C-17A Globemaster III A41-213 as "Stallion 64" flew up from RAAF Base Amberley to complete a missed approach at Hamilton Island Airport and then Mackay Airport before it then flew back to Amberley. 

Photo taken by 'AC'  ©

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

On Monday 25 May, Brisbane-based Teys Australia Cessna 525 Citation CJ2 bizjet VH-TEY arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield.  At the time of writing, it is due to depart to Biloela / Thangool Airport on Tuesday 26 May before then returning to Archerfield.

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While Bowenville based (operated by Real Time Aviation - Brisbane) Cessna 525 Citation Jet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ flew out from Archerfield to Dalby, Clermont Aerodrome and Natal Downs and this afternoon reversed the flight.

And Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Dassault Falcon 7X bizjet A56-003 as "Envoy75" flew up from Canberra to complete airwork at Longreach Airport before then returning to nation's capital via more airwork at Broken Hill.

Photo taken by Graham Aspinall  ©

Navair Flight Operations P/L New Pilatus PC-24 Bizjet VH-DMS Calls into Mackay Airport - Plus More!

On Tuesday 19 May, Navair Flight Operations P/L new Pilatus PC-24 bizjet VH-DMS flew up from Cessnock to Mackay Airport before then heading across to Alice Springs and Perth. 

Robindale Group / Air Link Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-CMK landed at Emerald Airport from Bundaberg Airport.  It had earlier flown up once again from Orange and the Sunshine Coast.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 21 May, VH-CMK departed Emerald Airport for Bundaberg Airport and then the Sunshine Coast and Orange.  

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

Queensland Government (QGAir) Rescue (State of Queensland) Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopter (Agusta) AW139 helicopter VH-EGF landed at Clermont Aerodrome from Townsville then departed to Biloela / Thangool Airport and Archerfield. 

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 20 May,  fellow QGAir AW139 helicopter VH-ESH arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield and then departed to Townsville.

Finally, also on Tuesday 19 May, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-001 as "Mitchell 13" flew up from RAAF Base Williamtown to complete a missed approach at Bundaberg Airport before returning to Williamtown.

At the same time, fellow E-7A A30-004 as "Wedgetail 10" flew up to complete a missed approach at the Sunshine Coast and then Rockhampton Airport before then returning to Williamtown.

Then later, E-7A A30-006 as "Wedgetail 14" also flew up to complete a missed approach at both the Sunshine Coast and Rockhampton Airport before also returning to Williamtown. 

And late this afternoon, Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport aircraft A41-209 as "Stallion 54" flew down from Townsville to complete a missed approach at Rockhampton Airport before then continuing to RAAF Base Amberley.

Photo taken by Tony Haynes  ©

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

On Monday 13 April, Special Mining Services / Flight Options (Australia) Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 bizjet VH-87X was spotted visiting Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport.

It arrived from and then later departed back to the Sunshine Coast.

While Seair Pacific / Istlecote Cessna 208 Caravan VH-TQI flew up to Middlemount Aerodrome from Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport and Maryborough Airport. It then departed to Rockhampton Airport.

Like many of the other Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) charter fights into CQ, we probably won’t report on these much anymore.

And Torres Strait Air Britten-Norman (Bembridge) BN-2A-26 Islander VH-IZH flew up from Watts Bridge following planned maintenance to land at Biloela / Thangool Airport, Emerald Airport, Charters Towers Aerodrome and then Cairns.

Finally, also on Monday 13 April, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing C-17A Globemaster III A41-209 as "Stallion 27" flew out from RAAF Base Amberley to complete a missed approach at Charleville Airport and up to Rockhampton Airport where it landed for a bit.  It then departed up to Mackay Airport where it completed another missed approach before then landing at Townsville.

Photo taken by Fraser Coast Aviation and Plane Spotting  ©

Teen Pilot Rose Donald Touches Down in CQ in Record Breaking 15000km Trip Around Australia in Cessna 172 VH-DWE

On Monday 13 April, teen pilot Rose Donald touched down in Central Queensland on the latest leg of her reconrd breaking 15000km trip around Australia.  She flew up from Caloundra in her Dino Air / Interair (Victoria) Cessna 172 VH-DWE to land at Bundaberg Airport.

UPDATE!  On 14 April, VH-DWE departed Bundaberg Airport for Biloela / Thangool Airport and Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport before then heading across to the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour.

Pilot Rose, 17, is currently on a 15,000km journey which will take her right around the Australian continent as she raises funds for Little Wings, a charity which provides free transport for sick kids living in rural Australia.

The flight could also potentially earn her the record-breaking title of the youngest female pilot to fly solo around Australia in a small aircraft.

Pilot Rose and VH-DWE originally departed from Melbourne (Essendon) on Easter Monday.

Multiquip Poultry / Navair Flight Operations Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100EV Bizjet VH-MQX "Navair 131" Calls into Moranbah Airport - Plus More!

On Tuesday 10 March, Multiquip Poultry / Navair Flight Operations Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100EV bizjet VH-MQX as "Navair 131" landed at Moranbah Airport from Bankstown.

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It was then due to fly to Mackay Airport but on departure had a technical problem and returned to Moranbah Airport - where it stayed!

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 10 March, RDO Equipment Co. Pilatus PC-12/47 VH-WPH flew up from Toowoomba to Biloela / Thangool Airport and then to Bundaberg Airport before then flying back to Toowoomba.

Seair Pacific (Istlecote) Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX VH-LYI flew into Middlemount Aerodrome from Lady Elliott Island and Rockhampton Airport before it then flew down to Maryborough Airport and Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport.

And LifeFlight Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters (Agusta) AW139 helicopter VH-XIU as "Guardian 10" landed at Bundaberg Airport from Kingaroy.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 11 March, VH-XIU "Guardian 10" flew up from Bundaberg Airport to Gladstone Airport and a bit later returned to Bundy.

Plus fellow LifeFlight Agusta Westland AW139 helicopter VH-XIH flew up from Archerfield to Bundaberg Airport and then Gladstone Airport and then back to Bundaberg.

Photo taken by Neil Richardson  ©

Central Highlands Aerial Services (CHAS) (Emerald) SOCATA TBM 700 VH-FYN Out and About to Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 27 February, Central Highlands Aerial Services (CHAS) SOCATA TBM 700 VH-FYN was noted flying from their landing site near Emerald to Rockhampton Airport and then back.

And Koolardie Aviation (ZephAir Australia) Raytheon 58 Baron VH-NSM as 'ZD550 visited Clermont Aerodrome from Townsville.

Meanwhile, on Thursday 26 February, M. D. H. P/L (Cloncurry) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-MDH flew up from Archerfield to Kierawonga this morning, then flew from there to Rockhampton Airport and back.

UPDATE!  On Friday 27 February, PC-12 VH-MDH departed Kierawonga to Devoncourt Station.

And also on Thursday 26 February, LifeFlight Agusta Westland AW139 helicopter VH-XIJ as "Rescue 522" flew out from Bundaberg Airport to Biloela Sports Field, beside the Hospital, and a bit later departed to Rockhampton Base Hospital and then a bit later departed there back to Bundaberg Airport.

Of interest, VH-XIJ becomes the 23rd different helicopter to land on the Rockhampton Base Hospital.

Aerlink ATR72-500 VH-FVY Calls into Emerald Airport on New Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) Charter Run - Plus More!

Late on Tuesday 24 February, Aerlink ATR72-500 VH-FVY started a new Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) charter route to Emerald Airport from and back to Brisbane as AL428/9.

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Also late on Tuesday 24 February, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Alenia C-27J Spartan transport aircraft A34-003 as "Wallaby 12" was noted completing airwork around Taroom Aerodrome while on a flight out of and back to RAAF Base Amberley.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday 25 February, Archer Aviation Service Cirrus SR22 VH-YJY flew up from Archerfield and Caloundra to Middlemount and then Dysart Aerodromes before then returning to Middlemount and then flying down to Biloela / Thangool Airport and then back to Caloundra and Archerfield.

And Curley Equipment P/L Textron (Cessna) 208B Grand Caravan EX VH-CUY flew from Cloncurry Airport to Mackay Airport.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 12 March, VH-CUY departed Mackay Airport and returned to Cloncurry Airport.

Photo taken by Lloyd Fox  ©

Torres Strait Air Britten-Norman BN-2B-20 Islander VH-BNG Passes Through CQ Airports - Plus More!

On Wednesday 28 January, Colville Aviation Services (Torres Strait Air) Britten-Norman BN-2B-20 Islander VH-BNG landed at Biloela / Thangool Airport from Coominya (Watts Bridge) and then departed to Emerald, Charters Towers and Cairns Airports.

Emerald-based Amateur-built Lancair 360 VH-HIN visited Rockhampton Airport from there.

Auslink Aviation / Aircrew Training and Support Diamond DA-40 VH-END landed at Gladstone Airport from Archerfield and then departed to Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport before later returning to Archerfield.

RDO Equipment Co. Pilatus PC-12/47 VH-WPH landed at Emerald Airport from Toowoomba before later departing to Archerfield and then back to Toowoomba.

While Townsville-based Forster Helicopters Bell Helicopter Textron 407 helicopter VH-DMF flew a couple of flights from the new Helipower Hangar at Rockhampton Airport.

And Avcair LearJet 60 bizjet VH-AVL flew up from Brisbane to Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport and then Cairns.  It later flew down to Townsville and then Mackay Airport and then back to Brisbane.

And Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-002 as "Mitchel 06" flew up from RAAF Base Williamtown to complete a missed approach at Rockhampton Airport before it then returned South to complete a couple more at Coffs Harbour and then back to Williamtown.

D & G Jet Leasing / Essendon Aviation Services Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 Bizjet VH-VOF Arrives into Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport - Plus More!

On Monday 22 December, D & G Jet Leasing / Essendon Aviation Services Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 bizjet VH-VOF was noted arriving into Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport from Melbourne (Essendon) and Charleville Airport.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 24 December, VH-VOF departed Proserpine Airport for Broken Hill and Adelaide.

While Machjet (Machjet International) Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605 bizjet N605JL as "Machflight 01" was noted completing airwork around Mackay Airport after flying up from the Sunshine Coast via Biloela / Thangool Airport.  It then continued North to Townsville and Cairns.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 23 December, N605JL again as 'MC01' flew down from Cairns to Emerald Airport and then across to Bundaberg Airport. It then flew to the Sunshine Coast.

And Queensland Police Service (Airwing) / Queensland Government (State of Queensland) Beech B300C Super King Air 350 VH-8PE visited Rockhampton Airport from Cairns.

Photo taken by James Kirk  ©

Re-Registered SHM Aviation Textron Aviation (Cessna) 525B CitationJet CJ3 Bizjet VH-TCS Calls into Bundaberg Airport - Plus More!

On Wednesday 10 December, re-registered SHM Aviation (Gold Coast) Textron Aviation (Cessna) 525B CitationJet CJ3 Bizjet VH-TCS was noted visiting Bundaberg Airport from Archerfield.

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VH-TCS was re-registered to SHM Aviation of Robina on the Gold Coast in late October after previously being operated out of Canberra.

UPDATE!  VH-TCS returned to Bundy on Friday 12 December again visiting from Archerfield.

Meanwhile, also on Wednesday 10 December, Townsville Airlines (Flightech Air Logistics) Cessna 402C Utiliner/Businessliner VH-UCM visited Hamilton Island Airport from Cairns on the scheduled EA1/2 flight service for East Air.

UPDATE!  VH-UCM operated the same flight into Hamo also on Friday 12 December.

While former QantasLink Dash-8-Q300 VH-SBT ferried up to Alice Springs from Tamworth via Charleville Airport.

And CHC Helicopters Australia / Lloyd Helicopters Agusta AW139 helicopter VH-RQY as "Choppa 41" flew down from Townsville to Mackay and Gladstone Airports before continuing to RAAF Base Amberley.

Finally, on a quiet Tuesday 9 December, Air Gold Coast Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 bizjet VH-ZDM landed at Biloela / Thangool Airport from the Gold Coast and Newcastle (Williamtown) before it then departed back to the Gold Coast.

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

On Saturday 6 December, Bowenville based (operated by Real Time Aviation - Brisbane) Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ visited Mackay Airport from Archerfield.

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UPDATE!  On Sunday 7 December, VH-JSZ flew up from Archerfield and Dalby to Clermont Aerodrome.  It then flew across to Mackay Airport again before returning back to Archerfield.

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

While NSW based Jungle Air Cirrus SR22T VH-A99 flew down from Mackay Airport to Bankstown.

And Angel Flight Australia Cessna 414A Chancellor VH-AF4 flew up from Archerfield to Longreach Airport then across to Biloela / Thangool Airport and then back to Archerfield.

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

On Tuesday 2 December, Brisbane-based Teys Australia Cessna 525 Citation CJ2 bizjet VH-TEY, which arrived into Rockhampton Airport late yesterday from Archerfield and then Biloela / Thangool Airport, departed Rocky to Kingaroy and then back to Archerfield.

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And Pilatus Australia (South Australia) Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet VH-DMS flew up from Cessnock to Rockhampton Airport and then Mackay Airport.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 4 December, VH-DMS departed Mackay Airport and returned to Cessnock.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 2 December, Rural Funds Management (A.C.T.) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-STE arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Canberra.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 3 December, PC-12 VH-STE departed Rockhampton Airport to Springsure and then Emerald Airports before returning then back to Springsure Aerodrome. It then departed there to Sydney and Canberra.

Townsville Airlines Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-OUS looked to operate the EA1/2 flight into Hamilton Island Airport from and back to Cairns.

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

Photo taken by Graham Aspinall  ©

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 Chancellor VH-AF4 visited Biloela / Thangool Airport from Archerfield.

Townsville Airlines (Flightech Air Logistics) Cessna 402C Utiliner/Businessliner VH-UCM visited Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport from Cairns.

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  ©

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.

Townsville Airlines (Flightech Air Logistics) Cessna 402C Utiliner/Businessliner VH-UCM visited Hamilton Island Airport from Cairns on the scheduled EA1/2 flight service for East Air.

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  ©

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

On Tuesday 14 October, Stroud Aviation and Transportation (Boonah) / Navair Flight Operations Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-SHI as "Navair 173" arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield. 

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UPDATE!  On Wednesday 15 October, VH-SHI "Navair 173" departed Rockhampton Airport for Mackay Airport before then flying down to Archerfield. 

While Brisbane-based Teys Australia Cessna 525 Citation CJ2 bizjet VH-TEY arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield and Biloela / Thangool Airport.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 15 October, VH-TEY departed Rockhampton Airport and returned to Archerfield.

And Seair Pacific / Istlecote Textron Aviation (Cessna) 208B Caravan VH-TLH flew up from Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport and Maryborough Airport to Middlemount Aerodrome before then flying to Rockhampton Airport and then back to Hervey Bay Airport.

Finally, also on Tuesday 14 October, an unknown Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing EA-18G Growler Electronic Warfare Jet was noted completing a low overshoot at Rockhampton Airport as 'BRUTAL 31'.  The Growler had earlier flown North from RAAF Base Amberley and was returning there when it surprised everyone at Rocky!

'BRUTAL31' at Rockhampton Airport

Of interest, several RAAF jets were heard and seen flying North to both Townsville and Cairns on Monday 13 October with two pairs of jets as 'SAVAGE' and 'SABRE' both heard flying near Emerald while heading North.

Photos taken by Trevor Hardsman and Clint Ryan  ©

Southern Air Beech 1900 VH-YSO Pops into Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 26 September, Southern Air Beech 1900 VH-YSO arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and Townsville and then departed back to Cairns. 

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Interair (Essendon) Piper PA-31 Navajo VH-PJU continues to complete aerial survey flights out of Bundaberg Airport.  It had originally arrived at the start of the month following spending some time at Roma Airport so it has been busy!!

  

Hughes Aviation (Hughes Pastoral Group) (Gympie) Pilatus PC-12/47E NGX VH-8HP landed at Longreach Airport from then Sunshine Coast and Roma Airport. It was also noted visiting Emerald Airport and other places during the week.

UPDATE!  On Saturday 27 September, VH-8HP departed Longreach Airport for Roma Airport and then the Sunshine Coast. It then continued to Cessnock and Canberra.

And Colville Aviation Services (Torres Strait Air) Britten-Norman BN-2B-20 Islander VH-BNG landed at Emerald Airport from Charters Towers Aerodrome and then departed to Biloela / Thangool Airport and then Watts Bridge for planned maintenance. 

Meanwhile, also on Friday 26 September, the locally-based Embraer EMB-550 Legacy 500 bizjet N142GZ was back in the air departing Mackay Airport for Brisbane.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 28 September, N142GZ returned to Mackay Airport from Brisbane.

Recently re-registered (registration marking) Vanguard Aviation (Machjet International) Cessna 525 CitationJet1 bizjet VH-A74 (ex VH-DAA) as "Machflight 74" called into Mackay Airport from Horn Island.  It then departed to Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

And after flying up to Natal Downs the previous day, Bowenville based (operated by Real Time Aviation - Brisbane) Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ departed there and landed at Clermont Aerodrome before then returning to Natal Downs.  It then flew back into Clermont Aerodrome and then onwards to Dalby and Archerfield.

Photo taken by Stephen Bottom  ©

New Zealand-registered Cessna T210N Turbo Centurion ZK-ETP Calls into Longreach Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 12 September, New Zealand-registered Cessna T210N Turbo Centurion ZK-ETP landed at Longreach Airport from the southwest. 

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UPDATE!  On Saturday 13 September, ZK-ETP departed Longreach Airport for Roma Airport and the Gold Coast. 

Of interest, ZK-ETP participated in the 2025 Red Planet Outback Air Race with the 40 participants raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS).  ZK-ETP carries its Race #16 and was entered as the "Kiwi Flyer" team coming 12th in the overall results.

The race commenced on Sunday 24 August at Yulara in the Northern Territory and finished some 3800km later on Sunday 7 September at Carnarvon in Western Australia. 

There was another participant in the race from New Zealand in the form of NZ Aero's PAC 750XL ZK-EPO.

Meanwhile, also on Friday 12 September, Angel Flight Australia Cessna 414A Chancellor VH-AF4 visited Biloela / Thangool Airport from Archerfield.

Of interest, VH-AF4 was registered in July 2025 and is ex VH-FKH which was a common visitor to the region.

And Stroud Aviation and Transportation (Boonah) / Navair Flight Operations Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-SHI landed at Longreach Airport from Archerfield and then departed to Tenant Creek. 

Finally, during the afternoon, also on Friday 12 September, several light aircraft including at least six Comanches landed at Emerald Airport via an approach at Rolleston.  These look like they included:

- Deniliquin (NSW) based Piper PA-30 VH-8MN

- Victoria-based Amateur built Glasair III SH-3R VH-TOD

- Gigoomgan (Qld) Piper PA-24-260 VH-NEC

- Sydney based Piper PA-24-260 VH-YER

- Victoria based Piper PA-24-260 VH-MCO

- Armidale (NSW) based Piper PA-39 VH-TDL

- Kinkuna (Qld) Piper PA-24 VH-FFE

- Rockhampton based Piper PA-24-250 VH-CDA

- New South Wales based Cessna LC41-550FG VH-CSV

- Victoria based Amateur built Van's RV-12 VH-MAW

Nice!