'Red Rock' Station (Comet) Based PA-32-300 Cherokee Six VH-DDJ Out and About at CQ Airports - Plus More!

On Monday 16 March, 'Red Rock' Station (Comet) Based PA-32-300 Cherokee Six VH-DDJ flew from Hedlow Airfield to 'Red Rock' and back before later departing Hedlow to Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport and back. 

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Of interest, their 'usual' ride of Cessna 208 Caravan VH-RTC has reportedly been parked at Archerfield since October last year. 

While Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage VH-AYL into Rockhampton Airport from Redcliffe.

And Seair Pacific (Istlecote) Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX VH-LYI flew up from Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport and Maryborough Airport to Middlemount Aerodrome before then flying back to Hervey Bay Airport.

Meanwhile, also on Monday 16 March, Poolhurst Aviation Air Charter Services new Pilatus PC-24 jet VH-VTF flew up from Archerfield and Sydney to Hamilton Island Airport before then flying back down to Archerfield. 

And Avcair LearJet 60 bizjet VH-AVL  made a late visit to Longreach Airport arriving from Brisbane.  It then flew across to Rockhampton Airport and down to Gladstone Airport and then back to Brisbane.

LifeFlight Leonardo SPA Helicopters (Agusta) AW139 helicopter VH-XIR Spotted at Rockhampton Airport Receiving Maintenance(?) - Plus More!

On Wednesday 5 November, LifeFlight Leonardo SPA Helicopters (Agusta) AW139 helicopter VH-XIR was spotted operating out of Rockhampton Airport, completing what seemed to be a test flight from the Alliance Airlines hangar to over Pirate Point then Hedlow Airfield where it seemed to complete some training.

VH-XIR then returned to the Alliance Airlines where it has been for some time where it has been possibly receiving some planned maintenance (?).

Of interest, VH-XIR completed similar flights last week including some night flying.

UPDATE!  On Friday 7 November, VH-XIR departed Rockhampton Airport for Bundaberg Airport.  It then continued to Archerfield on Saturday 8 November and seems to be completing short local flights out of Archerfield.

Also Careflight Kawasaki BK117 B-2 helicopter VH-IME as "Careflight 2" landed at Longreach Airport from Tindal, Burketown, Mount Isa and Winton and then departed to Charleville Airport. It had come from Darwin yesterday.

Meanwhile, Rural Funds Management (A.C.T.) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-STE has been in the region this week, flying up from Canberra on Monday 3 November to Brisbane, Maryborough and Bundaberg Airports, before then calling into Rockhampton Airport on Tuesday 4 November.  On Wednesday 5 November, VH-STE departed Rocky for Rolleston and Springsure Aerodromes before then flying down to Brisbane.  It was due to return to Canberra from Brisbane on Thursday 6 November.

Hughes Aviation (Hughes Pastoral Group) (Gympie) Pilatus PC-12/47E NGX VH-8HP has also been the region yet again, flying out of Tierawoomba on Monday 3 November and returning there on Wednesday but not before it visited places like Windorah, Millmerin, Toowoomba, Warwick, Keeroongooloo, as well as Bundaberg and Emerald Airports.

And ZephAir Australia - Aircraft Charters Piper PA-31 Navajo VH-AYT as ZD220 visited Clermont Aerodrome from Townsville.

Finally, also on Wednesday 5 November, Homada Pty Ltd Cessna 560XL Citation XLS bizjet VH-XCU flew up from Melbourne (Moorabbin) to Hamilton Island Airport before then flying back down to Melbourne (Essendon) and then back to Moorabbin.

 McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 bizjet VH-SUY as "Machflight 421" flew up from the Sunshine Coast to Bundaberg Airport before flying down to Sydney.  It then returned back to Bundy and the Sunny Coast.  Busy day!

And Mitchell Water Cessna 525 Citation M2 bizjet VH-WMY flew up from Melbourne (Moorabbin) to Chinchilla Aerodrome and then Archerfield.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 6 November, VH-WMY departed Archerfield for Essendon before flying back up to Ararat and then Mackay Airport before then ending the day at the Gold Coast.

Sincere thanks to local photographer Steve V for allowing us to share these great photos!

All photos taken by Steve Vit  ©

XPJet / Australian Corporate Jet Centres Raytheon Hawker 800XP Bizjet VH-OTK Arrives into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 10 October, XPJet / Australian Corporate Jet Centres Raytheon Hawker 800XP bizjet VH-OTK was noted arriving into Hamilton Island Airport from Melbourne (Essendon).

VH-OTK at Adelaide Airport last month  (File photo)

UPDATE!  On Sunday 12 October, VH-OTK departed Hamo and returned to Essendon,

Meanwhile, also on Friday 10 October, Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC flew out from Hedlow Airfield to Tamworth.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 12 October, VH-RTC returned to Hedlow from Tamworth.

Aircair Aviation (Aircair Helicopters) Cessna 340A VH-MPQ flew up from Moree to the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour.  It then flew across to Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport and then Mackay Airport.

Finally, also on Friday 10 October, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-004 as "Mitchel 05" was noted completing two missed approaches at Gladstone Airport.  It flew up from RAAF Base Williamtown to Gladstone Airport before then returning there via more airwork at Moree.

Photo taken by Tony Haynes  ©

Pilatus Australia (South Australia) Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet VH-DMS Pops into a Couple of CQ Airports - Plus More!

On Tuesday 16 September, Pilatus Australia (South Australia) Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet VH-DMS flew up from Cessnock to Emerald Airport and then Mackay Airport before then heading across to Alice Springs and Perth.

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Air Gold Coast Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 bizjet VH-ZDM also called into Mackay Airport after flying up from the Gold Coast.  It then departed to Sydney and then back to Goldie.

Jampair P/L (Navair Flight Operations) Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300E bizjet VH-NSQ as "Navair 131" flew up from Bankstown to Hamilton Island Airport before it later continued up to Cairns. 

While Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC flew out from Hedlow Airfield to Rolleston and Birdsville. 

UPDATE!  On Thursday 18 September, VH-RTC landed back at Hedlow Airfield from Coober Pedy, Blackall and Rolleston Airports.

The Queensland Government Airwing (State of Queensland) Raytheon B300 Super King Air VH-SGQ flew up from Brisbane to Bundaberg and Miles Airports before returning to Brisbane.  It then flew up to Rockhampton Airport for the night.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 17 September, VH-SGQ departed Rockhampton Airport for Brisbane before it then flew back to Miles and Bundaberg Airports and then back to Brissie.

McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Raytheon B200 King Air VH-NSN as "Machflight 313" arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns then departed to Brisbane.  It returned North later in the day.

And I spotted Archer Aviation Service Cirrus SR22 VH-JCK at my local Clermont Aerodrome with it visiting from Archerfield.

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Tecnam P2006T VH-TE6 on Demonstration Tour of Some CQ Airports - Plus More!

On Friday 11 July, Tecnam P2006T VH-TE6 flew from Mackay Airport to Biloela / Thangool Airport.  

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The Tecnam demonstration aircraft arrived into Mackay Airport from Townsville the previous day - as shown above!

And Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC flew out from Hedlow Airfield to Emerald Airport before continuing to Mount Isa and further West.

Meanwhile, also on Friday 11 July, Graham Aviation (Cairns) Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-FMZ flew into Hamilton Island Airport from Mareeba and then departed Hamo and returned North.

Execujet Australia Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-VSZ flew up to Hamilton Island Airport from Sydney.

Bowenville based (operated by Real Time Aviation - Brisbane) Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ flew up from Wagga Wagga to Clermont Aerodrome and then Natal Downs before later flying down to Dalby and Archerfield.

And Re-registered Flight Options (Australia) LearJet 45 bizjet VH-LJX visited Hamilton Island Airport from its new Sunshine Coast base.

Finally, also on Friday 11 July, LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFC "Ambulance 634" flew up from Brisbane to Mackay Airport before continuing to Townsville.

Of interest, over the last couple of weeks, VH-OFC "Ambulance 634" has made also made visits to Hervey Bay, Moranbah, Rockhampton, Longreach and Charleville Airports.

Sistership VH-OFA "Ambulance 614" has also been busy, making multiple visits to Rockhampton and Longreach Airports, plus visiting Hervey Bay, Barcaldine, Mackay, and Cloncurry Airports

And VH-OFB "Ambulance 624" spent much of the last couple of weeks in the hangar only to emerge on Thursday 10 July and complete a visit to Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane.

While VH-URR "Ambulance 604" continues to operate out of Singapore (Seletar).

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

On Monday 30 June, Special Mining Services / Flight Options (Australia) Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 bizjet VH-87X flew up to Hamilton Island from Essendon then down to Sydney. 

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While Brisbane-based Piper PA-31-325 Navajo VH-ZMJ visited Gladstone Airport from Archerfield via Biloela / Thangool Airport.

Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC, which flew West on Saturday, returned to Hedlow Airfield via Barcaldine and Emerald Airports.

And MKR Helicopters (NSW) Bell Helicopter Textron 407GXP VH-8Y8 was noted flying up from Mudgee towards Clermont way.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 1 July, VH-8Y8 looked to continue to the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour.

Photo taken by Tony Haynes  ©

Metro Holdings Australia (Air Link - Dubbo) Cessna 525A CitationJet2 Bizjet VH-EJT Pops into Roma Airport - Plus More!

On Thursday 26 June, Metro Holdings Australia (Air Link - Dubbo) Cessna 525A CitationJet2 bizjet VH-EJT flew down from Cairns to Roma Airport and then Bankstown.  It had flown North also via Roma Airport on Monday 23 June.

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And Mitchell Water Cessna 525 Citation M2 bizjet VH-WMY flew up from Melbourne (Moorabbin) and Melbourne (Essendon) to the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour before it then returned to Moorabbin.

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 26 June, McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Beech B200 King Air VH-NSN as "Machflight 11" arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and Townsville before it then departed back to Cairns. 

Queensland Government (State of Queensland) Beech B300 Super King Air 350i aircraft VH-8PD visited Rockhampton Airport from Mount Isa. 

And Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC departed Hedlow Airfield for Croydon.  It returned to Hedlow later in the day, flying via Gladstone Airport. 

Finally, also on Thursday 26 June, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Search and Rescue (CHC Helicopters Australia / Lloyd Helicopters) Agusta AW139 helicopter VH-SYZ as "Choppa 22" finally departed Emerald Airport for Roma Airport and then RAAF Base Amberley.

As mentioned below, on Friday 13 June, it made an emergency landing at Emerald Airport and has been undergoing maintenance ever since.

Photo taken by Tony Haynes  ©

Photos of Stirling Helicopters New Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopter N137WZ at Rockhampton Airport and Hedlow Airfield

Over the last few days, Stirling Helicopters newly delivered Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter N137WZ has been photographed completing crew training flights from Rockhampton Airport to Hedlow Airfield where it then has completed several flights including carrying sling loads.

Each time, N137WZ eventually returned to Rockhampton Airport where it remains in the Stirling Helicopters hangar on the General Aviation (GA) side of the Airport.

Stirling Helicopters is an Australian owned family company that is the premier utility charter, pilot training course provider and aerial work specialist in Central Queensland, continuing to be a preferred supplier of services to the government, communication and resource sectors. With an extensive owned fleet of modern helicopters and an exemplary safety record, the company provides services for utility surveillance and maintenance, aerial crane and sling operations, fire-fighting and fire management, agricultural industry support, photography, passenger charter, Private Pilot Licence training course, Commercial Pilot Licence training course and more.

Sincere thanks to local photographer Steve V for allowing us to share these great photos!

All photos taken by Steve Vit  ©

Stirling Helicopters Take Delivery of Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopter N137WZ at Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Sunday 15 June, a nice arrival into Rockhampton Airport in form of Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter N137WZ which arrived at the locally-based Stirling Helicopters hangar.

N137WZ touched down at Rocky from Bankstown, flying up via Port Macquarie, Brisbane and Bundaberg Airports - originally departing three days earlier.

Research reveals that N137WZ is a former US Army Black Hawk that wore the serial 84-24002 (MSN 70843).

It was shipped across from the USA to the docks at Sydney before being trucked to Bankstown where it was re-built and test flown prior to its delivery flight.

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Over the next week or so, it is reported that N137WZ will undertake a series of test and training flights out of Rockhampton Airport to the Hedlow Airfield where it will also complete water drops in preparation for it to join the aerial firefighting fleet in Australia (and maybe overseas?).

Meanwhile, also on Sunday 15 June, Mineralogy Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express 6000 bizjet VH-VQN was noted departing Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport for Brisbane and Sydney. It had arrived the previous day from Brisbane.

The Mineralogy Agusta A119 'Koala' helicopter VH-KOL was also noted flying out of and back to Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport.

And Armada Aviation (of Ringwood in Victoria) Pilatus PC-12/45 turboprop VH-XAQ flew into Charleville Airport from Bankstown. It then departed to Winton.

Finally, also on Saturday 14 June, Stroud Aviation and Transportation (Boonah) / Navair Flight Operations Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-SHI as "Navair 173" visited Bundaberg Airport from Archerfield.

Photo taken by Nathan Pawley  ©

Queensland Government (QGAir) Rescue (State of Queensland) Agusta AW139 Helicopters VH-ESH & VH-EZJ Spotted at Emerald Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 13 June, a pair of Queensland Government (QGAir) Rescue (State of Queensland) Agusta AW139 helicopters were spotted at Emerald Airport.  VH-ESH flew down from Townsville and then onwards to Archerfield, while VH-EZJ arrived from Archerfield and departed to Townsville.  

A bit unusual to see both stopped at Emerald Airport at the same time. 

While Hughes Aviation (Hughes Pastoral Group) (Gympie) Pilatus PC-12/47E NGX VH-8HP flew up from the Gold Coast to Mackay Airport and then down to Archerfield and late this afternoon is heading back to Mackay Airport. 

Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC departed Hedlow Airfield for Blackall Airport and then Birdsville. 

Southern Air Beech 1900 VH-YSO flew down from Mackay Airport to Brisbane.

And AirServices Australia / Pearl Aviation Hawker Beechcraft B300 Super King Air VH-FIY landed at Longreach Airport from Brisbane and then departed to Alice Springs. 

Meanwhile, also on Friday 13 June, McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 bizjet VH-SUY as "Machflight 41" landed at Jundah from Brisbane and then departed to Thargomindah and back to Brisbane. 

Private American-Registered Gulfstream Aerospace G650 (GLF6) bizjet N720LE arrived into Hamilton Island Airport again from Sydney.

UPDATE!  Monday 16 June, N720LE departed Hamo and returned to Sydney.

And LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFC "Ambulance 634" arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Townsville and Cairns and then departed to Brisbane.  It then flew up to Longreach Airport and back to Townsville.

Of interest, since the start of the month, VH-OFC "Ambulance 634" has also visited Gladstone, Barcaldine and Mackay Airports with a couple of repeated visits.

While sistership VH-OFB "Ambulance 624" visited Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone and Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airports.  And VH-OFA "Ambulance 614" remained in the hangar at Brisbane.

Photo taken by 'AC'  ©

Volkswagen Air Service (Germany) Dassault Falcon 7X Bizjet D-AGBF Departs Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Thursday 22 May, Volkswagen Air Service (Germany) Dassault Falcon 7X bizjet D-AGBF as BTX6F made a before dawn departure from Hamilton Island Airport for Darwin and then overseas.  As posted below, it had arrived into Hamo on Tuesday 20 May from overseas via Townsville.

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

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 22 May, Queensland Government (State of Queensland) Beech B300 Super King Air 350i aircraft VH-8PD arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns, Townsville and Mackay Airport before it then departed to Brisbane.  It then flew up to Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport and back to Brisbane.

These Queensland Government Super King Air are definitely becoming familiar sights in Central Queensland with VH-8PF flying North via Rockhampton Airport yesterday.

Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC hopped from Hedlow Airfield to Rockhampton Airport and then flew the FIFO to North Curtis Island along with Peace Aviation Beech A36 Bonanza VH-MMB which flew to North Curtis Island and back to Rockhampton Airport.  VH-RTC then returned to Hedlow. 

FKG Air (Redjet Aviation) Hawker Beechcraft B200GT VH-FKB visited Rolleston Aerodrome from Toowoomba.

And Brisbane-based Caboolture-based North American T-28B Trojan VH-RPX flew up from there to the Old Station Farm for the fly-in and Airshow this weekend.  Several other light General Aviation (GA) aircraft also landed there.

Plus Rockhampton Helicopters Robinson R44 Raven II VH-TBT also flew down to the Old Station Farm where it will operate joyflights over the weekend.

Finally, also on Thursday 22 May, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Dassault Falcon 7X bizjet A56-003 as "Envoy 99" landed at Bundaberg Airport from Canberra and Tamworth and a bit later departed to Hamilton Island Airport.  It then flew up to Cairns and back down to Townsville. 

UPDATE!  On Friday 23 May, RAAF Falcon 7X A56-003 again as "Envoy 99" flew down from Townsville to complete a missed approach at Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport and then to land at Gladstone Airport. A bit later it departed to the Gold Coast and Roma Airport and then back to Canberra. 

Photo taken by Gerard Collins  ©

Nauru Airlines Boeing B737-319 VH-XNU Calls into Mackay Airport - Plus More!

On Tuesday 28 January, Nauru Airlines 'classic' Boeing B737-319 VH-XNU was spotted on the ground soon after arriving into Mackay Airport from Brisbane as RON642.  After some time on the ground, it returned to Brisbane after dark but as RON643.

It has been suggested that this flight - like the one by Air Nauru B737-300 VH-PNI last week - was a closed Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) charter flight.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 29 January, VH-XNU returned to Mackay Airport again from and back to Brisbane as RON642/3.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 28 January, S&S Aviation / Business Aviation Solutions Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-XPA visited Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport again from the Gold Coast.

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

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 29 January, VH-TEY departed Rockhampton Airport for Miles Airport and then back to Archerfield.

And Bowenville based (operated by Real Time Aviation - Brisbane) Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ flew up from Archerfield to Natal Downs and then down to Clermont Aerodrome and across to Rockhampton Airport.  It then returned to Archerfield.

UPDATE!  Late on Wednesday 29 January, VH-JSZ flew into Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield and then departed to Mackay Airport and Clermont Aerodrome before then returning to Archerfield.

UPDATE!  On Friday 31 January, VH-JSZ visited Clermont Aerodrome from Archerfield and Dalby.

Finally, also on Tuesday 28 January, Austrek Aviation Beech B200 Super King Air VH-ZGD flew into Rockhampton Airport from Toowoomba, Port Macquarie and Archerfield.  It then departed back to Toowoomba.

Vee H Aviation (Link Airways) Beech B200GT Super King Air 250 VH-VEW made yet another visit to my local Clermont Aerodrome from Brisbane.

Southern Air Beech 1900C VH-VSO visited Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield.

UPDATE!  VH-VSO completed its weekly visits to Emerald Airport from and back to Tooowoomba-Wellcamp and/or Archerfield on Wednesday 29 January and Thursday 30 January.

Kelsall P/L (Aeronautics and Technology Holdings) Pilatus PC-12/45 VH-PID arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Toowoomba.  It then departed to Bundaberg Airport before later returning to Toowoomba.

And Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC flew East from Tobermorey to Longreach Airport, Red Rock Station and then Hedlow Airfield.  It looks to have flown out there the previous day.

Photos taken by 'AC'  ©

NSW Rural Fire Service / Coulson Aviation (Australia) Cessna 560 Citation V Bizjet VH-VJT "Firescan 200" at Bundaberg Airport - And Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport - Plus More!

On Monday 30 December, New South Wales Rural Fire Service / Coulson Aviation (Australia) Cessna 560 Citation V bizjet VH-VJT as "Firescan 200" was spotted on the ground at Bundaberg Airport after arriving from the Sunshine Coast.

After completing a couple of local flights, it returned to the Sunny Coast.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 31 December, VH-VJT "Firescan 200" was back in region, this time spotted on the ground a wet Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport after arriving from the Sunshine Coast once again.  

It then returned to the Sunshine Coast and then continued to RAAF Base Richmond where it is presently based.

Meanwhile, also on Monday 30 December, Link Airways (Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation) Cessna 441 Conquest VH-VEY visited my local Clermont Aerodrome from Brisbane. This twice-weekly flight sometimes includes a visit to the Oaky Creek Mine site but not today. This is also most likely the last time we will report on this repeat movement!

UPDATE!  Predictably, on Thursday 2 January, VH-VEY completed the same flight!

Finally, also on Monday 30 December, Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC departed Hedlow Airfield for Croydon and then its 'Red Rock' home at Comet.  It then departed there to the Sunshine Coast before it then returned to Hedlow. 

UPDATE!  On Thursday 2 January, VH-RTC reversed its Monday flight, departing Hedlow to Sunshine Coast then back via Red Rock and Croydon. 

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Eagle One Aviation (Navair Flight Operations) Cessna 525B CitiationJet CJ3+ Bizjet VH-X8X "Navair 143" Spotted at My Local Clermont Aerodrome - Plus More!

On Thursday 5 December, I was able to photograph Eagle One Aviation (Navair Flight Operations) Cessna 525B CitiationJet CJ3+ bizjet VH-X8X as it rested quietly on the Clermont Aerodrome apron.  

It had arrived from Newcastle (Williamtown) the previous day and later departed back there as "Navair 131"

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

And Air Link (Dubbo) Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-SEQ has made a late arrival into Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield.  It is due to depart to the Gold Coast and then back to Archerfield.

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 5 December, Nauru Airlines Boeing B737-79L VH-INU operated a closed charter flight in and out of Rockhampton Airport as RON643/4 from and back to Brisbane.

Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Hedlow Airfield and then flew the Curtis Island on reportedly a Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) charter flight.  It then flew back to Hedlow. 

Re-registered Metro Holdings / Air Link Beech B200 King Air VH-XDW arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield, Brisbane and Townsville before it then departed back to Brisbane and Archerfield.  The former Toowoomba-based King Air was re-registered at the end of November, and this was its first flight under its new ownership.

Link Airways (Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation) Cessna 441 Conquest VH-VEH flew up from Brisbane to the Oaky Creek Coal Mine site and Clermont Aerodrome before returning to Brisbane.

And Townsville Airlines Raytheon B1900D VH-PSK made a late visit to Rockhampton Airport from Cairns.

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Colourful Babcock Mission Critical Services Australasia Leonardo AW139 Helicopter VH-8HD Spotted at Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Wednesday 27 November, Babcock Mission Critical Services Australasia Leonardo AW139 helicopter VH-8HD was spotted departing Rockhampton Airport for Archerfield.  It had arrived late yesterday from Cairns and Townsville.  The colourful rescue helicopter is one of two operated out of Horn Island by Babcock along with VH-8HB. 

While Heli Holdings P/L / Stirling Helicopters Eurocopter AS 350 B3 Squirrel VH-XBO was also spotted departing Rockhampton Airport on a local flight.

And the new Queensland Police Service / Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) Eurocopter EC135 P2+ helicopter VH-NVF was photographed at Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport. 

Meanwhile, also on Wednesday 27 November, Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC flew down from Hedlow Airfield to Consuelo and later returned to Hedlow. 

RDO Equipment Co. Pilatus PC-12/47 VH-WPH visited Emerald Airport from Toowoomba. 

Poolhurst Aviation Air Charter Services Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-PDE landed at Planet Downs from Archerfield and later returned back to there. 

And Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-VLQ of Ipswich-based Airborne P/L (Palm Lake Works) visited Bundaberg Airport from the Gold Coast.

Finally, also on Wednesday 27 November, Brenzil Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X bizjet VH-CRW visited Hamilton Island Airport from Brisbane.

LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFA "Ambulance 614" arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane and then departed to Mount Isa and Cairns. 

Victorian-based but American-registered Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 N227SL arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Townsville and then later departed to Archerfield. 

And Machjet (Machjet International) Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605 bizjet N605JL which had flew up to Hamilton Island Airport from Sunshine Coast this morning, flew down to the Gold Coast and back to Sunshine Coast.

Photos taken by John Lee and James Hackett  ©

Vanguard Aviation (Machjet International) Cessna 525 CitationJet1 bizjet VH-DAA "Machflight 74" Calls into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Thursday 21 November, recently re-registered (operator) Vanguard Aviation (Machjet International) Cessna 525 CitationJet1 bizjet VH-DAA as "Machflight 74" was noted departing Hamilton Island Airport for Sydney and the Ballina / Byron Bay Gateway Airport.

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It looked to have arrived into Hamo from the Sunshine Coast at the start of the week.

And Mitchell Water Cessna 525 Citation M2 bizjet VH-WMY flew up from Melbourne (Moorabbin), Melbourne (Essendon) and Ararat to Roma Airport and then to Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport.  It then flew down to Mackay Airport where it appears to be staying.

UPDATE!  On Monday 25 November, VH-WMY finally departed Mackay Airport for the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour before flying down to Roma Airport and then back to Ararat and Moorabbin.

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 21 November, FKG Air (Redjet Aviation) Hawker Beechcraft B200GT VH-FKB visited Emerald Airport from Toowoomba.

Link Airways (Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation) Cessna 441 Conquest VH-VEH visited Clermont Aerodrome from Brisbane.

Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC departed Hedlow Airfield for Redrock Station (Comet) and then further to the West. 

Auscott P/L Beechcraft B200GT King Air VH-NMW flew down from Cairns and Townsville to Mackay Airport and then Rockhampton Airport before flying down to Brisbane and Toowoomba.  It had flown up to Cairns from Toowoomba yesterday.

Re-registered Townsville Airlines Raytheon B1900D VH-PSK visited Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and Townsville. 

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

Re-registered Metro Holdings / Air Link Beech B200 King Air VH-XDW flew from Archerfield and Brisbane to Townsville before flying down to Rockhampton Airport and then back to Brisbane and Archerfield.

Victorian-based Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 Bizjet N227SL Pops into Mackay Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 30 August, Victorian-based but American-registered Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 N227SL flew down from Townsville to Mackay Airport and then later down to Archerfield. 

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While the sleek SG Aviation Australia / Business Aviation Solutions Gulfstream G-VI (G650ER) bizjet VH-SGA looked to fly up to Hamilton Island Airport from Melbourne (Essendon).  It then flew down to Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport and then back to Essendon.

And MT Air Charters / Pilatus Australia Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet VH-PIL visited Hamilton Island Airport once again this time arriving from Adelaide.  

UPDATE!  On Saturday 31 August, VH-PIL departed Hamo and flew down to Archerfield, Newcastle (Williamtown) and then back to Adelaide.

Meanwhile, also on Friday 30 August, Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC departed its 'Red Rock' base to Archerfield.  It had flown across to there from Hedlow Airfield the previous day.

Brescon (Toowoomba) Beech B200 King Air VH-WXB arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Toowoomba-Wellcamp and then departed to Thargomindah and then back to Wellcamp. 

McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Beech B200 King Air VH-ZPY as 'MC121' arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and Townsville and then departed to Mackay Airport before returning back up to Townsville and Cairns.

And Aerotech Aircraft Holdings (Aerotech Helicopters) Pickering Aviation (Sikorsky) UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters VH-UHR as "Helitack 515" was noted flying out of Bundaberg Airport for the first time this fire season.  It looked to have arrived the previous day from the South-West flying in via Toowoomba.

And finally, also on Friday 30 August, several light General Aviation (GA) aircraft were noted flying up to the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour for their annual fly-in and Runway Dinner event being held over the weekend.  These included:

Arrow VH-RMW, Cessna 210 VH-TQC, Cirrus SR20 VH-DRK, Sling VH-XHL, Cirrus SR22 VH-XAP, Searay VH-XWW, Commanche VH-TSJ, Van's RV6 VH-DWC, Van's RV10 VH-APU, Van's RV7 VH-NRT, Cessna 182 VH-SFH, Seneca VH-SEN, Cessna 177 VH-EJB, Cirrus SR22 VH-PAS, Van's RV7 VH-BZL, Yak 18T VH-BVT, Cirrus SR20 VH-MUE and King Air VH-85H from Toowoomba and Chinchilla.  

UPDATE!  On Saturday 31 August, another nice arrival into the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour was Graham Aviation Cessna T206H Float Plane VH-FNB which flew down from Cairns.

Looks it will be a good weekend!

Photo taken by John Lee  ©

Aerlink Freight ATR 72-212(F) VH-AK3 (Ex 2-PADY) Calls into Rockhampton and Mackay Airports for Training - Plus More!

On Thursday 20 June, a great first-time visitor into Central Queensland was Aerlink Freight ATR 72-212(F) VH-AK3 which flew up from Brisbane to Rockhampton Airport as HT895.  After completing some training, it continued to Mackay Airport again as HT895 where it was to stay for the night.

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UPDATE!  On Friday 21 June, after more training, VH-AK3 departed Mackay Airport and returned to Brisbane.

VH-AK3 was delivered in an all-white livery as 2-PADY and was painted at the start of April.  Its visit to the region was to provide training to ground crews for when the Aerlink ATR freighter will take over Qantas Freight services in the next week replacing the Pionair Australia British Aerospace BAe 146 quad-jet services.

UPDATE!  Late on Thursday 27 June, Aerlink ATR 72-212(F) VH-AK3 operated its first freight flight for Qantas Freight, departing Mackay Airport for Rockhampton Airport and then Brisbane as QFA7492/3.

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 20 June, Air Link (Dubbo) Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-SEQ visited Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield and the Sunshine Coast.

While LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFA "Ambulance 614" landed at Emerald Airport from Brisbane.  It then departed to Mackay Airport and then to Townsville.

Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC departed Hedlow Airfield to Red Rock Station, Longreach Airport and further West. 

Beech 95-B55 Baron VH-MYM flew from Gayndah Aerodrome to Taroom and then Emerald Airport. 

Air Link (Dubbo) Beech B200 King Air VH-ISS, which had flown up to Cairns from Brisbane this morning, arrived into Rockhampton Airport from there then departed back to Brisbane. 

Brisbane-based Beech 58 Baron VH-VSA visited Moura Aerodrome from Archerfield.

Tillair Services / ACTAS P/L Cessna 208B Caravan VH-POV visited Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield.

Finally, also on Thursday 20 June, several light aircraft were noted visiting Charters Towers Aerodrome with some ferrying school children home at the end of the school term.

McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Beech B200 King Airs VH-NSN as "Machflight 242", VH-ZSY as "Machflight 121" and VH-PUY as "Machflight 73" all arrived from Cairns and departed to Horn Island.

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Private Piper PA-31 Navajo VH-DWX arrived into Charters Towers Aerodrome from Cooktown and Cairns.

And Samaritan Aviation (Papua New Guinea) Cessna U206G Stationair P2-SAA visited Charters Towers Aerodrome from Mareeba and Cairns.

Photo taken by Lloyd Fox  ©

Shortstop Jet Charter Dassault Falcon 900C Bizjet VH-OAA Arrives into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 2 February, Shortstop Jet Charter Dassault Falcon 900C bizjet VH-OAA flew into Hamilton Island Airport from Melbourne (Essendon).

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

Meanwhile, also on Friday 2 February, Auscott P/L Beechcraft B200GT King Air VH-NMW flew into Gladstone Airport from Toowoomba via Cunnamulla and Roma Airports.  It then departed back to Toowoomba.

The Queensland Government Airwing (State of Queensland) Raytheon B300 Super King Air VH-SGQ arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane and then departed to Townsville. 

The Queensland Police Service (Airwing) (State of Queensland) Raytheon B1900D VH-PSK arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Townsville and then departed to Brisbane. 

Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC departed Hedlow Airfield for Gladstone Airport and then Croydon, Redrock Station, Sunshine Coast and Archerfield. 

Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-VLQ of Ipswich-based Airborne P/L (Palm Lake Works) flew up from the Gold Coast to Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport and back on airwork.

And Stirling Helicopters Aerospatiale AS 350 B2 Squirrel VH-LBT, which flew North last Friday and has been working out of Charters Towers Aerodrome for a week, arrived back at Rockhampton Airport from Charters via Clermont Aerodrome.

Finally, also on Friday 2 February, Australian Army Aviation operated (Omni Aviation Services) Cessna 208B Caravan VH-KNQ as "Curlew 20" landed at Longreach Airport from the Oakey Army Aviation Centre and then departed to Mount Isa. 

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Parry's Aviation (NSW) Cirrus SR22 VH-8TC Pops into My Local Clermont Aerodrome - Plus More!

On Friday 3 November, nice sleek little Parry's Aviation (NSW) Cirrus SR22 VH-8TC popped into my local Clermont Aerodrome.  It arrived from Cairns and then departed to Sunshine Coast.

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Meanwhile, also on Friday 3 November, Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC was photographed departing Rockhampton Airport for Red Rock Station (where it is registered to), Dalby and up to Hedlow Airfield.

Hinterland Aviation Cessna 208 Caravan VH-JES was also spotted parked in the General Aviation parking area of Rockhampton Airport.

As was Southern Airlines Rockwell 690A Turbo Commander VH-SOU.

While the Queensland Police Service (Airwing) (State of Queensland) Raytheon B1900D VH-PSK arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and Townsville and then departed to Brisbane.

South Australian-based Piper PA-46R-350T Malibu Matrix VH-ZXJ landed at Longreach Airport from Aldinga (South Australia) and then departed to Cairns

And Aero Logistics / Bayswater Road Aerial Surveys Cessna 441 VH-LEM continues to complete aerial survey work out of Emerald Airport.

Photos taken by Mike Didsbury and Trevor Hardsman  ©