Careflight (NSW) Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) Gulfstream G150 VH-OVG "Careflight 51" Pops into Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

Happy New Year!!

On Thursday 1 January, Careflight (NSW) Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) Gulfstream G150 VH-OVG as "Careflight 51" visited Rockhampton Airport from Darwin.

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And  Air Gold Coast Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 bizjet VH-ZDM flew into Hamilton Island Airport from Archerfield and Warwick. It then popped across to Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) and then back to the Gold Coast.  Later, VH-ZDM flew from Archerfield to Roma Airport and then up to Mount Isa.

Photo taken by Tony Haynes  ©

Careflight (NSW) Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) Gulfstream G150 VH-OVG "Careflight 51" Spotted at Bundaberg Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 17 November, a surprise visitor to the region with Careflight (NSW) Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) Gulfstream G150 VH-OVG as "Careflight 51" calling into Bundaberg Airport from Darwin.  It later departed back to there. 

We believe that this is the first time this aircraft has visited Central Queensland!

And LifeFlight (Aeromed) Bombardier Challenger 604 bizjet VH-URR "Ambulance 604" flew up from Brisbane to Mackay Airport.  It then flew down to Rockhampton Airport and Bundaberg Airport before then returning back to Brisbane. 

Meanwhile, also on Friday 17 November, BPW Aviation / Airspeed Aviation Cessna 441 Conquest II VH-EQU arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns.  It then departed to Archerfield.

It appears that VH-EQU has flown North via other CQ Airports this week after starting the week at Grafton.  It appears to have visited Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast), Bundaberg and Mackay Airports.

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. 

Brisbane-based Australian Agricultural Company Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-AAC landed at Emerald Airport from Avon Downs and then departed to Brisbane Airport.

And Brisbane-based Piper PA-31-350 VH-RPV visited Bundaberg Airport from Archerfield.  It also looked to visit Biloela / Thangool Airport from Archerfield on Thursday 16 November.

Finally, also on Thursday 16 November, Skytrans Airlines Dash-8-300 VH-QQL flew into the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site from Townsville as SKP765.  It then flew from Labona to Longreach Airport as SKP770. 

On Friday 17 November, VH-QQL departed Longreach Airport for Labona and then Townsville as SKP769/766.

Also on Friday, Skytrans Dash-8-100 VH-QQB arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane as SKP522.  It then did a return trip to Labona and back to Rockhampton Airport as SKP777/8 before returning to Brisbane as SKP523.

It also appears that after flying there on Wednesday 15 November, Skytrans Dash-8-300 VH-QQM is stuck at Labona with a technical problem.

UPDATE!  On Saturday 18 November, VH-QQM returned to Rockhampton Airport from Labona as SKP529.

Photo taken by Hayden Matthew Alexander  ©

Private American Registered IAI Gulfstream G280 Bizjet N308KB Arrived into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Saturday 9 September, private American Registered IAI Gulfstream G280 bizjet N308KB arrived into Hamilton Island Airport from Cairns.

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It's exact movements are not fully known, but it is assumed it arrived from overseas earlier in the day.

UPDATE!  On Friday 15 September, N308KB departed Hamilton Island airport for Darwin and Singapore (Seletar).

Also arriving into Hamilton Island Airport, also on Saturday 9 September, was Multiquip Poultry / Navair Flight Operations Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100EV bizjet VH-MQX.  It arrived from Bankstown as "Navair 188".

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 13 September, VH-MQX "Navair 187" departed Hamo for Bankstown.

And Bowenville (near Toowoomba) based Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield and Sydney before then departing back to Archerfield.

Meanwhile, also on Saturday 9 September, Brisbane-based Hewitt Cattle Australia P/L SOCATA TBM 700 VH-PGA departed Rockhampton Airport for Mareeba before returning later in the day.  It then departed to the Sunshine Coast.  It had arrived the previous day from the Gold Coast.

Southern Airlines Rockwell 690A Turbo Commander VH-SOU, which has been flying out of Rockhampton Airport in recent days and weeks, departed to Theodore, Roma and Archerfield Airports before later flying back up to Bundaberg Airport.

Brisbane-based Piper PA-31-350 VH-RPV departed Longreach Airport for Roma Airport and then Archerfield.  It looked to be completing an outback adventure flight which started from Archerfield on Monday 4 September.

While three Airflite / Commonwealth of Australia (Cadets Branch - Air Force) Diamond DA 40 NG Star aircraft VH-UEL, VH-UEM and VH-UEZ all operated out of and back to Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport through the day with 'Astra' callsigns.  They had arrived from RAAF Base Amberley via Redcliffe on Friday 8 September.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 10 September, VH-UEM "Astra 205" departed to the Fraser Coast Wings and Wheels at Maryborough Airport.  VH-UEZ "Astra 202" departed back to Amberley.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 14 September, VH-UEL "Astra 230" finally departed to Redcliffe and Amberley.

And joining the three Diamonds was Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk VH-UAL of the Australian Air Force Cadets (Air Cadets School of Aviation) which also arrived into Hervey Bay Airport on Friday and also completed flights over the weekend.

Photo taken by Garth Coad  ©

Brisbane-based Teys Australia Cessna 525 Citation CJ2 Bizjet VH-TEY at CQ Airports - Plus More!

On Tuesday 10 May, Brisbane-based Teys Australia Cessna 525 Citation CJ2 bizjet VH-TEY was noted flying up from Archerfield to Biloela / Thangool Airport.  It then flew up to Rockhampton Airport where it appears to be staying for the night.

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UPDATE!  On Wednesday 11 May, VH-TEY departed Rockhampton Airport and returned to Archerfield. 

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 10 May, Avcair (Avgunn) LearJet 60 bizjet VH-OLJ visited Barcaldine Airport from Brisbane.

Machjet (Machjet International) Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 bizjet VH-SIY looked to call into Mackay Airport from the North before departing to the Sunshine Coast. 

Maryborough-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER flew down from Cairns to Maryborough Airport following a period of maintenance in Far North Queensland.  However, due to bad weather, it diverted to Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport.

While Seair Pacific / Istlecote Textron Aviation (Cessna) 208B Caravan VH-TQI was noted flying up from Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport to Middlemount Aerodrome.  VH-TQI then flew to Maryborough and then Hervey Bay Airports.

And the Queensland Police Service (Airwing) (State of Queensland) Raytheon B1900D VH-PSK flew down from Cairns to Mackay Airport before then departing to Brisbane.  It flew up to Rockhampton Airport before then flying up to Townsville and back to Cairns.

Finally, also on Tuesday 10 May, Skytrans Airlines Dash-8-100 VH-QQC departed Rockhampton Airport for the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site, before then flying to Townsville.  It later returned to Rockhampton Airport.

Photo taken by Steve Vit  ©

Air Charter Services / Flight Options (Australia) Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 Bizjet VH-VKX Pops into Bundaberg and Maryborough Airports - Plus More!

On Thursday 28 April, Air Charter Services / Flight Options (Australia) Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 bizjet VH-VKX was noted visiting Bundaberg Airport.

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It looked to arrive into Bundy from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast before it then hopped across to Maryborough Airport.  VH-VKX then returned to the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

While also spotted at Bundaberg Airport, also on Thursday 28 April, was Maryborough-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER.  It had completed the short hop from Maryborough Airport to Bundaberg Airport before it then flew up to Cairns.

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 28 April, MacKellar Mining Equipment Pty Ltd (Revesco Aviation) Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign bizjet VH-MMC visited Emerald Airport from the Sunshine Coast.

BPW Aviation / Airspeed Aviation Cessna 441 Conquest II VH-EQU departed Bundaberg Airport for Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) and Maryborough Airports before it then flew down to Lismore.

While TTF Air P/L (New South Wales) Cirrus SR22 VH-IBC landed at Longreach Airport from the Gold Coast before it then departed to Winton. 

Camden-based Hawker Beechcraft C90GTi King Air VH-TRW visited Hamilton Island Airport from Canberra.

And Wagga Air Centre (Mabena) SOCATA TBM-850 VH-PVM flew back down from Weipa and Coen to Longreach Airport before then heading home to Wagga Wagga.  It had flown North also via Longreach Airport two days earlier.

Finally, also on Thursday 28 April, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Beech B300 Super King Air turboprop A32-675 "Hudson 01/39" was noted passing through Longreach Airport. 

Photos taken by Peter Sajko and Hayden Matthew Alexander  ©

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

On Monday 11 April, Shortstop Jet Charter Dassault Falcon 900C bizjet VH-OAA was noted visiting Hamilton Island Airport. It looked to arrive from Melbourne (Essendon) and then depart to Brisbane.

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While Turbojet Holdings / Australian Corporate Jet Centres (Victoria) Learjet 45 bizjet VH-LJX was also noted visiting Hamilton Island Airport.  It looked to arrive from and then later depart back to Melbourne (Essendon).

Balmoral Air Dassault Falcon 2000LX bizjet VH-WIO visited Hamilton Island Airport from its Bankstown base.

And Mitchell Water Cessna 525 Citation M2 bizjet VH-WMY flew up from Melbourne (Moorabbin) to Hamilton Island Airport before then flying down to Roma Airport.  It later returned to Moorabbin via Yarrawonga.

Meanwhile, also on Monday 11 April, Avia Aviation (Victoria) Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-MSU was noted also passing through Roma Airport while flying up from the Sunshine Coast, Archerfield, and Inglewood and onwards to Cairns.

And locally-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER was noted departing its Maryborough Airport Base on a short flight to Bundaberg Airport where it looked to be staying for the night.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 12 April, VH-IER departed Bundaberg Airport for Bankstown.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 14 April, VH-IER departed Bankstown and returned to Maryborough Airport.

Finally, also on Monday 11 April, Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) / Qantas Group Pilot Academy Diamond DA-40 Star training aircraft VH-YTZ called into Rockhampton Airport from its Toowoomba-Wellcamp base via the Sunshine Coast.  It departed back to Wellcamp.

And the Queensland Government Airwing (State of Queensland) Raytheon B300 Super King Air VH-SGQ was noted visiting Rockhampton Airport, arriving from Brisbane and then departing to Cairns.

Photo taken by Tony Haynes  ©

Pel-Air Aviation IAI Westwind 1124 Bizjet VH-KNS Calls into CQ Airports - Spotted at Longreach Airport

On Thursday 3 June, Pel-Air Aviation IAI Westwind 1124 bizjet VH-KNS was spotted departing Longreach Airport.

The Westwind has had a busy couple of days, departing Sydney for Roma Airport on Wednesday 2 June, before then departing there and calling into Charleville and Longreach Airports.  VH-KNS departed Longreach Airport for Sydney.

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 3 June, and also noted to be visiting Longreach Airport yet again, was Outback Aero Cessna 208 Caravan VH-FTT.  It looked to arrive from Bankstown and Lightning Ridge.

UPDATE!  On Saturday 5 June, VH-FTT continued from Longreach Airport to Mount Isa, Tennant Creek and Katherine (RAAF Base Tindal).

Sincere thanks to local plane spotter Greg W who was at the right place at the right time at Longreach Airport to capture this great photo!

Photo taken by Greg Weir  ©

Maryborough Airport Based InflightER Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II Bizjet VH-IER Completes Medical Evacuation Flight to Darwin

Interesting to see that late on Thursday 12 November, locally-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER was noted departing its Maryborough Airport Base on a short flight to Bundaberg Airport before it then flew up to Townsville.

After spending the night, VH-IER then departed Townsville on Friday 13 November for Darwin in the Northern Territory (pictured above) where it is believed to have completed a medical evacuation flight.

UPDATE!  On Saturday 14 November, VH-IER departed Darwin bound for Maryborough Airport but returned to Darwin.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 15 November, VH-IER returned to Maryborough Airport from Darwin.

As we've mentioned previously, VH-IER - which as suggested by its 'InflightER' titles - is fully kitted out as a specialist medical retrieval and evacuation (med-evac) aircraft. In fact the name worn by the aircraft - 'InflightER' - is literally short for 'InFlight Emergency Room'.

VH-IER is also part of Australia Air Medical, whose mission is to be known as the safest, most ethical and best value jet aeromedical retrieval services in the Australasian and Asia Pacific marketplace.

More information about 'InflightER' - as well as some great images of their Westwind at work - can be found at their website:  http://www.inflighter.com.au/

To learn more about Australia Air Medical, visit their website:  http://www.aamed.com.au/

Sincere thanks to Darwin-based plane spotter Sid M for taking the time to capture and send through this great photo!

Photo taken by Sid Mitchell  ©

Maryborough Airport Based InflightER Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II Bizjet VH-IER Completes Medical Evacuation Flight to Fiji

Interesting to see that late on Thursday 3 September, locally-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER was photographed and videoed departing its Maryborough Airport Base on a short flight to Bundaberg Airport before it then flew down to Brisbane.

After spending the night, VH-IER then made an early departure out of Brisbane on Friday 4 September for Fiji where it is believed to have completed a medical evacuation flight back to Brisbane.

VH-IER then returned direct to Maryborough Airport.

As we've mentioned previously, VH-IER - which as suggested by its 'InflightER' titles - is fully kitted out as a specialist medical retrieval and evacuation (med-evac) aircraft.  In fact the name worn by the aircraft - 'InflightER' - is literally short for 'InFlight Emergency Room'.

VH-IER is also part of Australia Air Medical, whose mission is to be known as the safest, most ethical and best value jet aeromedical retrieval services in the Australasian and Asia Pacific marketplace.

More information about 'InflightER' - as well as some great images of their Westwind at work - can be found at their website:  http://www.inflighter.com.au/

To learn more about Australia Air Medical, visit their website:  http://www.aamed.com.au/

Sincere thanks to local plane spotter Rowena B for taking the time to capture and send through this great photo and video!

Photo and video taken by Rowena Baumgart  ©

And Local Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II Bizjet VH-IER Out and About from Maryborough Airport

Late on Wednesday 29 July, locally-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER was noted departing its Maryborough Airport base heading to Brisbane.

VH-IER returns to Maryborough Airport following recent crew training  (File photo)

Reports suggest that the med-evac equipped bizjet was contracted to provide a medical evacution flight overseas but this appears to have not come to fruition.  On Thursday 30 July, VH-IER returned to Maryborough Airport from Brisbane.

Photo taken by David Geck  ©

Local Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II Bizjet VH-IER at Maryborough and Bundaberg Airports

On Monday 20 July, locally-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER was noted departing its Maryborough Airport Base on a short flight to Bundaberg Airport before it then flew all the way down to Wollongong.

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It is unclear the reason behind its flight although one report suggested it was a training and / or currency flight.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 21 July, VH-IER looked to complete a series of short flights start out of Wollongong and eventually finishing back there after the sun had set.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 23 July, VH-IER looked to return to its Maryborough Airport base from Wollongong.

Meanwhile, also flying out of the Wide Bay region also on Monday 20 July was Brisbane-based Cessna 525 CitationJet M2 bizjet VH-YWS which was noted departing Bundaberg Airport for Archerfield.  VH-YWS had arrived into Bundy from its Archerfield base on Friday 17 July.

While also on Monday 20 July, Seair Pacific / Istlecote Cessna 208 Caravan VH-LYT departed Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport for Maryborough Airport before it then flew out to Wanella Station on a FIFO charter flight.  It later departed back to Hervey Bay Airport.

While calling into Rockhampton Airport, also on Monday 20 July was Austrek Aviation Beech B200 King Air VH-WXO.  It looks to complete two visits to the beef capital each week with this Monday’s flights arriving from Toowoomba and Archerfield before departing back to Toowoomba, although this time it flew via the Sunshine Coast.

And also on Monday 20 July, Raytheon A36 Bonanza VH-YGM was noted departing Rockhampton Airport for Orange.  It had arrived from Scone on Sunday 19 July.

While Gulf Coast Aviation Textron Aviation (Cessna) T206H VH-KQM also departed Rockhampton Airport on Monday 20 July but bound for Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport. It had arrived from Vanrook Station via Prosie on Sunday 19 July.

Finally, it appears that last Friday 17 July, Machjet (Machjet International) Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 bizjet VH-SIY completed a quick visit to Bundaberg Airport while flying out of and back to its Sunshine Coast base.

Photo taken by David Geck  ©

Maryborough Airport Based InflightER Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II Bizjet VH-IER Completes Medical Evacuation Flight to Fiji

Interesting to note this week that on Friday 12 June, locally-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER was noted departing its Maryborough Airport Base on a short flight to Bundaberg Airport before it then flew down to Brisbane.

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After spending the night, VH-IER then made an early departure out of Brisbane on Saturday 13 June for Fiji where it is believed to have completed a medical evacuation flight back to Australia through Sydney.

VH-IER appears to be spending the night parked at Sydney.

This is the second time within a couple of months that the Westwind has completed an overseas medical evacuation flight.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 14 June, VH-IER returned to Maryborough Airport from Sydney via Brisbane.

As we've mentioned previously, VH-IER - which as suggested by its 'InflightER' titles - is fully kitted out as a specialist medical retrieval and evacuation (med-evac) aircraft.  In fact the name worn by the aircraft - 'InflightER' - is literally short for 'InFlight Emergency Room'.

VH-IER is also part of Australia Air Medical, whose mission is to be known as the safest, most ethical and best value jet aeromedical retrieval services in the Australasian and Asia Pacific marketplace.

More information about 'InflightER' - as well as some great images of their Westwind at work - can be found at their website:  http://www.inflighter.com.au/

To learn more about Australia Air Medical, visit their website:  http://www.aamed.com.au/

Photo taken by David Geck  ©

Maryborough Airport Based InflightER Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II Bizjet VH-IER Completes Medical Evacuation Flight to Fiji

Interesting to note this week that on Wednesday 22 April, locally-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER was noted departing its Maryborough Airport Base on a short flight to Bundaberg Airport before it then flew down to Brisbane. 

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After spending the night, VH-IER then made an early departure out of Brisbane on Thursday 23 April for Fiji where it is believed to have completed a medical evacuation flight back to Brisbane.

VH-IER then returned direct to Maryborough Airport.

As we've mentioned previously, VH-IER - which as suggested by its 'InflightER' titles - is fully kitted out as a specialist medical retrieval and evacuation (med-evac) aircraft.  In fact the name worn by the aircraft - 'InflightER' - is literally short for 'InFlight Emergency Room'.

VH-IER is also part of Australia Air Medical, whose mission is to be known as the safest, most ethical and best value jet aeromedical retrieval services in the Australasian and Asia Pacific marketplace.

More information about 'InflightER' - as well as some great images of their Westwind at work - can be found at their website:  http://www.inflighter.com.au/

To learn more about Australia Air Medical, visit their website:  http://www.aamed.com.au/

Photo taken by David Geck  ©

McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Beech B200 King Air P2-ZMY Pops into Bundaberg & Maryborough Airports

Late on Monday 13 January, McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Beech B200 King Air P2-ZMY was noted arriving into Bundaberg Airport. It looked touch down from its Sunshine Coast base.

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P2-ZMY then looked to complete the short hop down to Maryborough Airport before it then returned to the Sunshine Coast.

Meanwhile, also on Monday 13 January, locally-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER was noted completing airwork its Maryborough Airport Base.  It departed, completed two missed approaches, and then landed once again.

Photo taken by Ryan Hothersall  ©

InflightER Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II Bizjet VH-IER Pops into Bundaberg Airport from its Maryborough Airport Base

On Wednesday 27 November, locally-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER was noted departing its Maryborough Airport Base for a test flight up the Central Queensland Coast following a period of planned maintenance.

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It travelled as far as Bundaberg Airport where it landed for a period of time. VH-IER eventually returned to Maryborough Airport.

As we've mentioned previously, VH-IER - which as suggested by its 'InflightER' titles - is fully kitted out as a specialist medical retrieval and evacuation (med-evac) aircraft.  In fact the name worn by the aircraft - 'InflightER' - is literally short for 'InFlight Emergency Room'.

VH-IER is also part of Australia Air Medical, whose mission is to be known as the safest, most ethical and best value jet aeromedical retrieval services in the Australasian and Asia Pacific marketplace.

More information about 'InflightER' - as well as some great images of their Westwind at work - can be found at their website:  http://www.inflighter.com.au/

To learn more about Australia Air Medical, visit their website:  http://www.aamed.com.au/

Photo taken by David Geck  ©

InflightER Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II Bizjet VH-IER Pops into Bundaberg Airport from its Maryborough Airport Base

On Thursday 20 June, locally-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER was noted finally departing its Maryborough Airport Base for a test flight up the Central Queensland Coast following a period of planned maintenance.

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It travelled as far as Bundaberg Airport where it landed for a period of time. VH-IER eventually returned to Maryborough Airport.

It was due to also visit Gladstone and Rockhampton Airports, however it developed a technical problem which curtailed the journey.

UPDATE!  VH-IER was back in the air on Friday 21 June, departing Maryborough Airport and landing once again at Bundaberg Airport. It again returned to Maryborough Airport a short while later - all systems ok!

As we've mentioned previously, VH-IER - which as suggested by its 'InflightER' titles - is fully kitted out as a specialist medical retrieval and evacuation (med-evac) aircraft.  In fact the name worn by the aircraft - 'InflightER' - is literally short for 'InFlight Emergency Room'.

VH-IER is also part of Australia Air Medical, whose mission is to be known as the safest, most ethical and best value jet aeromedical retrieval services in the Australasian and Asia Pacific marketplace.

More information about 'InflightER' - as well as some great images of their Westwind at work - can be found at their website:  http://www.inflighter.com.au/

To learn more about Australia Air Medical, visit their website:  http://www.aamed.com.au/

Photo taken by David Geck  ©

Brisbane-based Cessna 525 Citation CJ2 Bizjet VH-TEY (ex VH-RJB) Calls into CQ Airports - Plus More!

Over the course of this week, Brisbane-based Teys Australia Cessna 525 Citation CJ2 bizjet VH-TEY has visited some Central Queensland Airports with it spotted visiting Maryborough Airport on Thursday 29 November.

It initially departed its Archerfield base and called into Biloela / Thangool and Rockhampton Airports on Tuesday 27 November.  After staying for the night, it departed back to Archerfield.

Then on Thursday 29 November, VH-TEY departed Archerfield and appeared to call into Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) and Maryborough Airports before later heading to Gladstone Airport.  VH-TEY then returned to Archerfield.

As we've mentioned previously, VH-TEY was registered in late August and research reveals this particular aircraft is no stranger to Central Queensland Airports.  The aircraft previously wore the registration marking of VH-RJB and was a regular visitor for its previous operator Edwards Coaches of Armidale in New South Wales.

Meanwhile, also at Maryborough Airport but on Monday 26 November, Pilatus PC-12/45 VH-PID was noted arriving from its Toowoomba base.  After spending the night, it returned to Toowoomba on Tuesday 27 November.

And also at Maryborough Airport but on Saturday 24 November, locally-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER was photographed returning to Maryborough Airport from parts unknown.

The fully kitted out as a specialist medical retrieval and evacuation (med-evac) aircraft has spent much of this year operating overseas and was last seen in the CQ region in February this year with it also noted visiting Perth in Western Australia in August.

Sincere thanks to David G at Maryborough for taking the time to capture and send through these great photos!

All photos taken by David Geck  ©

InflightER Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II Bizjet VH-IER Returns to Maryborough Airport from Overseas

Late on Sunday 10 December, locally-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER was noted returning to Maryborough Airport from Brisbane after earlier returning from Vanuatu where it was been operating medical evacuation flights for the latter part of this year.

VH-IER - which as suggested by its 'InflightER' titles - is fully kitted out as a specialist medical retrieval and evacuation (med-evac) aircraft.  In fact the name worn by the aircraft - 'InflightER' - is literally short for 'InFlight Emergency Room'.

VH-IER is also part of Australia Air Medical, whose mission is to be known as the safest, most ethical and best value jet aeromedical retrieval services in the Australasian and Asia Pacific marketplace.

More information about 'InflightER' - as well as some great images of their Westwind at work - can be found at their website:  http://www.inflighter.com.au/

To learn more about Australia Air Medical, visit their website:  http://www.aamed.com.au/

File photo taken by Micah S  ©

Maryborough-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II Bizjet VH-IER Spotted at Bundaberg Airport

As mentioned below, over the course of this week, Maryborough-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER has been noted back in the air and on Wednesday 5 July, it was noted calling into Bundaberg Airport from the Sunshine Coast.  It had completed a similar flight on Monday 3 July.

Local plane spotter Micah S popped to Bundaberg Airport on Friday 7 July and was able to capture some photos of VH-IER as it sat parked up at Bundy. Unfortunately, the exact movements of the aircraft and why it was parked at Bundaberg Airport is not known, although reports have suggested that it was undertaking inspection flights for the Civil Aviation safety Authority (CASA).

As we reported last year, VH-IER, which has now been re-registered to Capital Jet Resources at Maryborough, arrived into Maryborough Airport in mid-July 2016 from Wollongong.  It is believed to have returned to Wollongong to undergo some planned maintenance.

On the Maryborough Aviation Services Facebook page, the announcement was made last year that the Westwind would be housed, maintained and operated from Maryborough Airport.

VH-IER - which as suggested by its 'InflightER' titles - is fully kitted out as a specialist medical retrieval and evacuation (med-evac) aircraft.  In fact the name worn by the aircraft - 'InflightER' - is literally short for 'InFlight Emergency Room'.

VH-IER is also now featuring as a part of Australia Air Medical, whose mission is to be known as the safest, most ethical and best value jet aeromedical retrieval services in the Australasian and Asia Pacific marketplace.

More information about 'InflightER' - as well as some great images of their Westwind at work - can be found at their website:  http://www.inflighter.com.au/

To learn more about Australia Air Medical, visit their website:  http://www.aamed.com.au/

All photos taken by Micah S  ©

A Couple of Other Bizjets Around CQ Airports on Wednesday - Citations VH-MOR & VH-PSU - Plus Westwind VH-IER

On Wednesday 5 July, Brisbane-based Cessna 525A CitationJet2 bizjet VH-MOR was noted arriving into Theodore Airport from Archerfield via Brisbane.  It is staying for the night and is scheduled to return to Brisbane and then Archerfield on Thursday 6 July.

Meanwhile, also on Wednesday 5 July, the Queensland Police Service (Airwing) Cessna 560 Citation Ultra bizjet VH-PSU was noted completing airwork and then landing at Gladstone Airport after earlier flying North from Brisbane.  It then flew into Bundaberg Airport before later returning to Brisbane.

VH-PSU at Bundaberg Airport recently  (File photo)

Finally, Maryborough-based Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II bizjet VH-IER has been noted back in the air this week, and on Wednesday 5 July, it was noted calling into Bundaberg Airport from the Sunshine Coast.  It had completed a similar flight on Monday 3 July.

And while we're talking about Maryborough Airport, as mentioned recently, Cessna 208B Supervan 900 VH-IHQ has emerged with its new registration - see Blog post HERE.  On Tuesday 4 July, VH-IHQ was noted departing Maryborough Airport for the South.

All photos taken by Micah S  ©