Machjet International Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 bizjet VH-SUY & Beech B200 King Air VH-ZSY at CQ Airports - Plus More!

On Friday 9 August, Machjet International Beech B200 King Air VH-ZSY as "Machflight 73" arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and then departed back to there. This afternoon it repeated the flight.  Of interest, VH-ZSY has recently been re-painted into an all-white livery - no more 'bumble bee'!

While After arriving the previous day, McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 bizjet VH-SUY as "Machflight 41" flew up from Bundaberg Airport to Cairns.  It later flew down from Cairns to Mackay Airport and then Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

And LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFC "Ambulance 643" flew from Bundaberg Airport to Brisbane.

Meanwhile, also on Friday 9 August, Regional Express Airlines (REX) SAAB 340B VH-ZLF flew up from Sydney and Ballina / Byron Bay Gateway Airport to Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport as PFY9362.  It then flew down to Brisbane as PFY9863.

Townsville based (West Wing Aviation / Helicopters Townsville) Beech 58 Baron VH-ABP visited Mackay Airport from Townsville.

Seair Pacific / Istlecote Textron Aviation (Cessna) 208B Caravan VH-TLH landed at Longreach Airport from Winton. 

The Queensland Government (State of Queensland) Beech B300 Super King Air 350i aircraft VH-8PF arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Townsville and then departed to Brisbane. 

Fellow Queensland Government B300 Super King Air VH-8PD also arrived into Rockhampton Airport but from Brisbane before it then departed to Cairns.  Both new aircraft were on the deck at Rocky at the same time. 

Finally, also on Friday 9 August, several small light aircraft were noted flying around the region - some to the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour and many more to and passing through Longreach Airport - all from various locations.  

NSW based PA-28-161 Warrior II VH-CGO landed at Emerald Airport from Roma Airport then departed to Shute Harbour. 

Victoria based PA-28R-201 Arrow III VH-NEB and Tasmania based PA-28R-200 Arrow II VH-IGL which had landed at Longreach Airport on Wednesday, departed there to Shute Harbour. 

Tasmania based SOCATA TB-10 Tobago VH-XYD flew up to Shute Harbour from Bundaberg Airport. 

Tasmania based Jabiru J430s VH-LWM and VH-TJX landed at Longreach Airport from Winton. 

And a flight of eight New South Wales based light aircraft landed at Longreach Airport from Mitchel.  Later, they departed to Cloncurry.  These were: Mooney M20s VH-MKP and VH-MZG, Glasair Super 11FT VH-MHM, Amateur-built Sportsman 2+2 VH-XPF, Van's RV10 VH-KLN, Cessna 177 VH-CRD, Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow IV VH-PAR and Robinson R66 helicopter VH-8C4. 

Photos taken by Lloyd Fox  ©️

American Registered Mooney M20K N228RM Arrives into the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour on Around-the-World Flight - Plus More!

On Tuesday 19 December, American registered Mooney M20K N228RM arrived into the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour from Townsville.

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It appears to be on an around-the-world flight and arrived into Australia in late November.

UPDATE!  On Friday 22 December, N228RM departed the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour for Archerfield and the continuation of its flight.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 19 December, New South Wales-based Hawker Beechcraft G36 VH-EYY arrived into Clermont Aerodrome from Dalby.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 20 December, VH-EYY departed Clermont Aerodrome for Emerald Airport.  

UPDATE!  On Thursday 21 December, VH-EYY departed Emerald Airport for Dalby.

While Edwards Coaches Cessna 441 VH-TAZ arrived into Gladstone Airport from Armidale.  It then departed to Cowra and Canberra.

And Link Airways (Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation) Cessna 441 Conquest VH-VEY departed Mackay Airport for Brisbane after arriving late the previous day.

Finally, also on Tuesday 19 December, AAA Aircraft / Flight Options (Australia) Cessna 550 Citation Bravo bizjet VH-CCJ arrived into Mackay Airport from the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane and then departed to Newcastle (Williamtown).  It then flew back to the Sunny Coast.

MacKellar Mining Equipment Pty Ltd (Revesco Aviation) Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign VH-MMC Calls into the Labona Airstrip at the Carmichael Mine - Plus More!

On Tuesday 5 December, MacKellar Mining Equipment Pty Ltd (Revesco Aviation) Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign bizjet VH-MMC visited the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site from the Sunshine Coast.

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And Balmoral Air Dassault Falcon 2000LX bizjet VH-WIO visited Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport from the Sunshine Coast.  It had earlier flown up there from Bankstown.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 5 December, Property Maintenance Australia P/L Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-WJA arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Dubbo. 

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 6 December, VH-WJA departed Rockhampton Airport and returned to Dubbo.

McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Beech B200 King Air VH-SUW as "Machflight 242" arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Townsville and then departed to Cairns.

Flight One (Services) Beech B200 King Air VH-FON visited Emerald Airport from Archerfield.

M. D. H. P/L (Cloncurry) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-MDH landed at Kierawonga from its Devoncourt Station base and in the afternoon flew back there via Cloncurry Airport. 

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 6 December, VH-MDH was back in the air again, flying down from Devoncourt to Miles Airport and then up to Kierawonga and back to Devoncourt. 

And in the afternoon, Rural Funds Management (A.C.T.) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-STE arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Canberra.

UPDATE!  Early on Wednesday 6 December, VH-STE departed Rockhampton Airport for Springsure, Rolleston and Brisbane Airports. 

Finally, also on Wednesday 6 December, private American registered Mooney M20K N228RM, which had landed at Winton from Birdsville yesterday, departed Winton to Cairns.  It seems to be on an around-the-world flight.

Canadian-Registered Skyservice Business Aviation Bombardier BD-700-2A12 Global 7500 Bizjet C-GHSW Arrives into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 24 November, Canadian-Registered Skyservice Business Aviation Bombardier BD-700-2A12 Global 7500 Bizjet C-GHSW arrived into Hamilton Island Airport from overseas via Townsville where it is assumed it cleared customs and border security requirements.

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At the time of writing, it appears that C-GHSW is staying on Hamo for at least the night.

UPDATE!  On Monday 27 November, C-GHSW departed Hamilton Island Airport for Sydney.

While Air Charter Services / Flight Options (Australia) Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 bizjet VH-VKX flew down from Cairns to also call into Hamilton Island Airport.  It then departed to Brisbane.

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

Meanwhile, also on Friday 24 November, Gulf Aircraft Textron Aviation (Cessna) 208 Caravan VH-PYO departed Longreach Airport to the South East. 

Stirling Helicopters Piper PA-23-250 Aztec VH-EQD arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Roma Airport before it then departed to Archerfield. 

And Mooney M20J VH-KDC arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Normanton and then departed to Toowoomba.

National Jet Express (ex Cobham) Dash-8-Q400 Next Gen VH-IYK Starts Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) Charter Flights into Emerald Airport - Plus More! - UPDATED!

On Tuesday 24 October, National Jet Express (formerly Cobham) Dash-8-Q400 Next Gen VH-IYK made its first ever visit into Central Queensland and completed the first ever visit by the airline on a Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) charter flight into Emerald Airport from Brisbane as JTE388.

VH-IYK then flew up to Moranbah Airport before returning back to Emerald Airport where it will spend the night.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 25 October, VH-IYK was photographed (above) preparing to depart Emerald Airport for Moranbah Airport and then to Brisbane as JTE381.

Of interest, VH-IYK only ferried into Brisbane from Perth via Adelaide over the previous weekend and now joins fellow NJE Dash-8-Q400 VH-IYP in operating FIFO charter flights out of Brisbane into Moranbah Airport and other places.

And another FIFO charter flight into Emerald Airport on Tuesday 24 October with Skytrans Airlines Dahs-8-100 VH-QQB visiting from Brisbane and Toowooma-Wellcamp as SKP745/6.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 24 October, MacKellar Mining Equipment Pty Ltd (Revesco Aviation) Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign bizjet VH-MMC visited the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site from the Sunshine Coast.

LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFC "Ambulance 634" flew into Mackay Airport from Brisbane and later departed to Townsville.

Finally, also on Tuesday 24 October, the Queensland Government Airwing (State of Queensland) Raytheon B300 Super King Air VH-SGQ flew up to Longreach Airport from Brisbane.

Colville Aviation Services (Torres Strait Air) Britten-Norman BN-2B-20 Islander VH-BNG called into Emerald Airport from the North before continuing to Watts Bridge Airfield where it will undergo planned maintenance.

YCAB Aviation Mooney M20R VH-OVH visited my local Clermont Aerodrome from Archerfield.

And Link Airways (Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation) Cessna 441 Conquest VH-VEJ looked to fly up to Collinsville from Brisbane and then across to Mackay Airport.  It then flew down to Oaky Creek and back to Mackay Airport but looks to have suffered a technical problem.

Fellow Link Airways Cessna 441 Conquest VH-VEY was due to make a late arrival into Mackay Airport from Goulburn.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 25 October, VH-VEY departed Mackay Airport for Collinsville, Oaky Creek and Brisbane, while VH-VEJ flew from Mackay Airport to Goulburn.

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Bowenville-based Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ Bizjet VH-JSZ Pops into a Couple of CQ Airports - Plus More!

On Monday 16 October, Bowenville (near Toowoomba) based Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ flew up from Archerfield to Mackay Airport and then down to Rockhampton Airport and then back to Archerfield. 

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Meanwhile, also on Monday 16 October, Seair Pacific (Istlecote) Cessna 208 Caravan VH-LYI flew up from Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport and Maryborough Airport to Middlemount Aerodrome before then flying down to Rockhampton Airport and then back to Hervey Bay Airport. 

McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Beech B200 King Air VH-ZPY as 'MC11' / "Machflight 11" visited the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site from Cairns.

Mooney M20J VH-KDC arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Toowoomba and then departed to Normanton. 

And newly registered Helibras AS350B2 Esquilo VH-EQP looked to fly up from Caloundra to the Sunshine Coast, Orchid Beach, Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) and Bundaberg Airports.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 17 October, VH-EQP continued to Gladstone Airport, Rockhampton Airport, the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour and then Hamilton Island Airport.  After completing a couple of local flights, on Thursday 19 October and Friday 20 October, VH-EQP flew down to Toowoomba via Emerald and Dalby Airports.

Finally, also on Monday 16 October, Sharp Airlines Metro III VH-OZV flew as "Sharp 129" flying from Mackay to Brisbane diverted into Rockhampton Airport.

UPDATE!  After two weeks, on Monday 30 October, VH-OZV finally departed Rockhampton Airport as "Sharp103F" for Brisbane.

FlyPelican (Pelican Airlines) BAe Jetstream 32 VH-OTD Spotted at Gladstone Airport – Again! – Plus More!

On Wednesday 2 August, an interesting visitor to the region, presumably on a closed charter flight, was FlyPelican (Pelican Airlines) BAe Jetstream 32 VH-OTD. It was spotted at Gladstone Airport visiting from Brisbane as PE998.

VH-OTD also visited Gladstone Airport last month so is becoming a nice semi-frequent visitor!

Meanwhile, also on Wednesday 2 August, Navair Flight Operations Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 bizjet VH-LXZ as "Navair 169" flew up to Mackay Airport from Bankstown and Cessnock.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 3 August, VH-LXZ "Navair 169" departed Mackay Airport and returned to Cessnock and Bankstown.  

The Queensland Government Airwing (State of Queensland) Raytheon B300 Super King Air VH-SGQ visited Rockhampton Airport from Mount Isa.

Also locally-based (but Mackay-registered) Mooney M20J VH-NWF departed Clermont Aerodrome for Gladstone Airport before returning later in the day.

Photos taken by Jamie C and John Lee  ©

American-registered but Australian-based Gulfstream Aerospace G-V-SP (G550) Bizjet N360LF Arrives into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 28 July, American-registered but Australian-based Gulfstream Aerospace G-V-SP (G550) bizjet N360LF was noted arriving into Hamilton Island Airport from Sydney.

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At the time of writing, it appears that the Gulfstream is staying for at least the night.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 30 July, N360LF departed Hamilton Island Airport and returned to Sydney.

Meanwhile, also on Friday 28 July, the new Hughes Aviation (Hughes Pastoral Group) (Gympie) Pilatus PC-12//47E NGX VH-8HP landed at Emerald Airport from Mackay Airport before it then departed to Archerfield.  It later returned to Emerald Airport.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 30 July, VH-8HP departed Emerald Airport for Keeroongooloo and then back to Mackay Airport.

Also locally-based (but Mackay-registered) Mooney M20J VH-NWF departed Clermont Aerodrome for Mackay Airport.

UPDATE!  On Monday 31 July, VH-NWF returned to Clermont Aerodrome from Mackay Airport.

Local Embraer EMB-550 Legacy 500 Bizjet N142GZ Back in The Air out of Mackay Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 21 July, the locally-based Embraer EMB-550 Legacy 500 bizjet N142GZ was noted departing its Mackay Airport Base for Brisbane.  During the late afternoon, N142GZ returned to Mackay Airport from the capital.

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And Bowenville (near Toowoomba) based Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ flew up from Archerfield to Hamilton Island Airport.

UPDATE!  On Saturday 22 July, VH-JSZ departed Hamo for Sydney.

Meanwhile, also on Friday 21 July, Cirrus SR22s VH-INW from Caloundra, along with VH-LTH and VH-ZGA from the Sunshine Coast, looked to fly up together to Hamilton Island Airport.

UPDATE!  They all departed Hamo on Monday 24 July.

Landsur P/L Vulcanair (Partenavia) P.68C VH-OAV departed Rockhampton Airport for Cairns. 

The Queensland Police Service (Airwing) (State of Queensland) Raytheon B1900D VH-PSK flew down from Cairns and Townsville to Rockhampton Airport.  It then continued to Brisbane before later returning to Rockhampton Airport from there.  VH-PSK then returned to Cairns. 

New Hughes Aviation (Hughes Pastoral Group) (Gympie) Pilatus PC-12/47E NGX VH-8HP continues to log up the flying hours, this time departing Emerald Airport for Keeroongooloo before it then flew across to what appears to be its Mackay Airport base. 

Locally-based Cessna R182RG VH-BAE flew out of Clermont Aerodrome to Townsville.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 23 July, VH-BAE returned to Clermont Aerodrome from Townsville.

Also, locally-based (but Mackay-registered) Mooney M20J VH-NWF departed Clermont Aerodrome for Mackay Airport.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 23 July, VH-NWF returned to Clermont Aerodrome from Mackay Airport.

And Hinterland Aviation completed a swap of aircraft operating out of Rockhampton Airport with Cessna 208 Caravan VH-ETF departing to the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site as HND3310 and then Townsville as HND2211.  While fellow Cessna 208 Caravan VH-TFS flew down to Labona from Townsville as HND2210 and then across to Rockhampton Airport as HND3311.

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Air Link (Dubbo) Cessna 510 Citation Mustang Bizjet VH-SEQ Calls into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Saturday 1 July, Air Link (Dubbo) Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-SEQ flew up from Archerfield to land at Hamilton Island Airport.  

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It later departed to the Gold Coast and Redcliffe.

Gulf Coast Aviation Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-KXM looked to fly across from Vanrook Station to Hamilton Island Airport before then flying down to Armidale.

While Air Gold Coast Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 bizjet VH-CDG departed the Gold Coast for Sydney before flying up to Roma Airport and then Cairns.  It then returned to the Goldie.

McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 bizjet VH-SUY popped into Gladstone Airport after flying up from Melbourne (Essendon) and Newcastle (Williamtown).  It then departed to the Sunshine Coast.

And Bayswater Road / Australian Aerial Mapping (AAM) survey aircraft - Reims Aviation F406 VH-LAA looked to complete aerial survey work also out of Gladstone Airport.

Finally, also on Saturday 1 July, re-registered Geeair (Lara, Victoria) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-UJM landed at Longreach Airport from Lethbridge Park before then flying up to Dinah Island.

Aerometrex Vulcanair (Partenavia) VH-EPX was spotted resting at Rockhampton Airport before then operating an aerial survey flight out and back.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 2 July, VH-EPX departed Rockhampton Airport for Walgett and Griffith.  It looks to have since taken up operations in South Australia.

And locally-based (but Mackay-registered) Mooney M20J VH-NWF flew from Clermont Aerodrome to Gladstone Airport.

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Bowenville-based Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ Bizjet VH-JSZ Pops into my Local Clermont Aerodrome - Plus More!

On Friday 23 June, I spotted Bowenville (near Toowoomba) based Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ at my local Clermont Aerodrome.

It arrived from Natal Downs and later departed to Archerfield.

Avcair (Avgunn) LearJet 60 bizjet VH-ILJ flew into Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane before continuing to Townsville.  It then returned back to the capital.

Balmoral Air Dassault Falcon 2000LX bizjet VH-WIO departed Hamilton Island Airport for Bankstown.  It had arrived the previous day.

And Microflite (Moorabbin) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-8MF flew up from its Melbourne (Moorabbin) base to Tooradin and then also into Hamilton Island Airport.

UPDATE!  On Saturday 24 June, VH-8MF departed Hamilton Island Airport for Darwin.

Meanwhile, also on Friday 23 June, locally-based (but Mackay-registered) Mooney M20J VH-NWF flew from Clermont Aerodrome to Mackay Airport.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 25 June, VH-NWF returned to Clermont Aerodrome from Mackay Airport.

Brescon (Toowoomba) Beech B200 King Air VH-XDW flew up from Toowoomba-Wellcamp to Emerald Airport before continuing to Cooktown.

Fellow Brescon (Toowoomba) Beech B200 King Air VH-DYN arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Wellcamp before then departing to Thargomindah then back to and Wellcamp.

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

Hinterland Aviation Beech B200 King Air VH-HLJ looked to fly down from Cairns to the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site as HND420 before it then flew across to Rockhampton Airport and back as HND1121/421.  VH-HLJ later returned to Cairns from Labona again as HND1123.

Beech 95-B55 VH-MYM hopped from Gayndah Aerodrome to Moura Aerodrome and then departed to Alpha Aerodrome.  Later, it flew back across to Emerald Airport and back to Gayndah Aerodrome.

New South Wales-based Schofields Flying Club's Piper PA-28 Cherokees VH-ZFN and VH-SFR, along with New South Wales-based Campbell Aviation's Cherokees VH-XCW and VH-XHE flew into Rockhampton Airport from the Sunshine Coast.  They all then departed to Mackay Airport and then the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour.

While seemingly on a demonstration tour, Tecnam P2012 Traveller VH-VNV flew up to Mackay Airport from the Sunshine Coast.

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And Mackay-based Eurocopter AS 350 B3 Squirrel VH-XBO was noted departing Moranbah Airport and heading North.  It seems to have spent recent days operating out of Dalby.

Easternwell Group (Avcair) Beech B300 Super King Air VH-EWQ Pops into Mackay Airport - Plus More!

On Saturday 10 June, Easternwell Group (Avcair) Beech B300 Super King Air VH-EWQ was noted visiting Mackay Airport.  It looked to arrive from Brisbane and then depart to the North-West with it eventually finishing the day at Darwin.

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While locally-based (but Mackay-registered) Mooney M20J VH-NWF departed Clermont Aerodrome for Caboolture.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 11 June, VH-NWF returned to the Clermont Aerodrome from Caboolture.

And The Redcliffe Aero Club Vulcanair (Partenavia) P.68C VH-VMV flew from my local Clermont Aerodrome to Rockhampton Airport.  It had arrived into Clermont Aerodrome from Cloncurry Airport on Friday 9 June.

Finally, late on Friday 9 June, LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFC "Ambulance 634" popped into Gladstone Airport during a busy night of flying out of and back to Townsville.

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American Registered Dassault Falcon 900EX Bizjet N311JA at Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 2 June, American registered Private Dassault Falcon 900EX bizjet N311JA was noted departing Hamilton Island Airport for Cairns.  The hard-to-track Falcon looked to arrive into Hamo from Sydney earlier in the week on Tuesday 30 May.

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While spotted visiting Bundaberg Airport, also on Friday 2 June, was McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 bizjet VH-SUY.  It arrived from the Sunshine Coast and departed to Hamilton Island Airport.  It later returned to the Sunny Coast.

And Cirrus (Australia) / Navair Flight Operations Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-NFP as "Navair 187" visited Rockhampton Airport from Bankstown.

Meanwhile, also on Friday 2 June, Rural Funds Management (A.C.T.) (formerly Capital Jet Charter) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-STE was spotted at Bundaberg Airport after flying down from Rockhampton Airport.  It later departed to Canberra.

Handel Aviation Cessna 402C VH-VID was also spotted at Bundaberg Airport as it prepared for another day of aerial survey flying.

Townsville-based ZephAir Australia Piper PA-34-220T Seneca VH-YSI also appears to be still at Bundaberg Airport also operating aerial survey flights.

The Redcliffe Aero Club Vulcanair (Partenavia) P.68C VH-VMV is also still around but now operating aerial survey flights out of Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport.

And Southern Airlines Rockwell 690A Turbo Commander VH-SOU continues to operate aerial survey flights out of Roma Airport.

While the Queensland Government Airwing (State of Queensland) Raytheon B300 Super King Air VH-SGQ popped into Rockhampton Airport after flying up from Brisbane.  It then continued to Townsville and Cairns having earlier flown down to the capital from those places.

Locally-based (but Mackay-registered) Mooney M20J VH-NWF flew from Clermont Aerodrome to Caboolture.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 4 June, VH-NWF returned to Clermont from Caboolture.

And New Zealand Registered Glasair Sportsman 2+2 ZK-SPO flew from Roma Airport to Longreach Airport.

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It looked to have arrived into Australia via the Gold Coast in the two days prior.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 4 June, ZK-SPO departed Longreach Airport for the North-West.

Finally, also on Friday 2 June, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Exercise Black Dagger 2023 looked to wrapped up in Townsville will all participating aircraft departing there for their respective home bases.  At Rockhampton Airport, the deployed RAAF Search and Rescue (SAR) / CHC Helicopters Australia / Lloyd Helicopters Agusta AW139 helicopter VH-RQW "Choppa 22" departed to RAAF Base Amberley after being at Rocky for the week.

Photos taken by Tony Haynes, 'AC', Paul Tyler and Simon Hills  ©

Re-registered Essendon Aviation Services (Mackay, Queensland!!) Cessna S550 Citation S/2 Bizjet VH-SQM Arrives into Mackay Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 19 May, Re-registered Essendon Aviation Services (Mackay, Queensland!!) Cessna S550 Citation S/2 bizjet VH-SQM looked to fly up from the Sunshine Coast and Port Macquarie to Mackay Airport.

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UPDATE!  On Monday 22 May, VH-SQM departed Mackay Airport for the Sunny Coast.

And Bowenville (near Toowoomba) based Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ flew up from Armidale and Archerfield to Rockhampton Airport before it then departed to Emerald Airport and further to Normanton and Darwin.

UPDATE!  The next day, on Saturday 20 May, VH-JSZ flew into my local Clermont Aerodrome from Darwin before then departing to Archerfield.

Meanwhile, also on Friday 19 May, Auscott P/L Beechcraft B200GT King Air VH-NMW flew up to Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport from Toowoomba then down to Archerfield and back to Toowoomba.  It did the opposite flight last Friday 12 May.

Easternwell Group (Avcair) Beech B200 King Air VH-EWG flew up from Brisbane to call into Gladstone and then Mackay Airports before it then flew back to Brisbane and then Toowoomba.

Kenmore Aviation Services (Vicotria) Piper PA-60-600 Aerostar VH-ORT flew up from Melbourne (Moorabbin) and Moree to Bundaberg Airport.

The Queensland Police Service (Airwing) (State of Queensland) Raytheon B1900D VH-PSK flew down from Cairns and Townsville to Rockhampton Airport.  It then continued to Brisbane before later returning to Townsville and then back to Cairns. 

The Queensland Police Service (Airwing) Cessna 208 Caravan VH-PSY also visited Rockhampton Airport but from Cairns.

Gold Coast-based Beech 95-B55 Baron VH-CEN, which had landed at Winton from Birdsville and Bedourie on Wednesday 17 May, departed Winton for Charleville Airport and then the Gold Coast.

And locally-based (but Mackay-registered) Mooney M20J VH-NWF flew from Clermont Aerodrome to Mackay Airport.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 21 May, VH-NWF flew up to the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour and back to Mackay Airport before then returning to Clermont Aerodrome.

Aerlink ATR 72-500s VH-FVY and VH-FVI Both Pop into CQ Airports on Outback Tourist Charter Flights - Plus More!

Over the weekend, Aerlink (formerly Hevilift) ATR 72-500 turboprops took a break from their regular Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) duties from Brisbane and Townsville, being spotted and noted operating a pair of closed tourist charter flights into Central Australia that also passed through a couple of Central Queensland Airports.

On Saturday 13 May, VH-FVY was photographed above at Birdsville Airport after arriving from Brisbane as HT708.  It then continued to Port Agusta in South Australia via some sightseeing over Lake Eyre as HT707.  On Sunday 14 May, VH-FVY flew back up to Charleville Airport and then back to Brisbane as HT710/709.

VH-FVI at Moranbah Airport on FIFO duties  (File photo)

While on Saturday 13 May, VH-FVI departed Brisbane for Broken Hill and Coober Pedy as HT701, before returning to Brisbane via sightseeing over Lake Eyre and then a stop at Birdsville Airport on Sunday 14 May as HT702.

Meanwhile, also on Sunday 14 May, Mackay-based Piper PA-34-200T VH-COP departed Rockhampton Airport and Innisfail.  It flew down from Mackay Airport on Saturday 13 May.  Information suggests that VH-COP is due to continue up to Far North Queensland.

Locally-based (but Mackay-registered) Mooney M20J VH-NWF flew from Clermont Aerodrome to Mackay Airport and back.

And LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFB "Ambulance 624" visited Emerald Airport from Brisbane during the late afternoon.  VH-OFB "Ambulance 624" also visited Longreach Airport, also on from Brisbane, but in the wee small hour of Saturday 13 May.

Finally, also on Saturday 13 May, Avcair (Avgunn) LearJet 60 bizjet VH-ILJ flew up from Brisbane to Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport and then Mackay Airport before returning to Brisbane.

General Aviation Maintenance (GAM) Aero Commander 500-S VH-UJU landed at Longreach Airport from Bankstown before then departing to Mount Isa.  It was due to continue to Darwin on Sunday.

And Brisbane-based Avcair Cessna 425 Conquest 1 VH-BSM visited Charters Towers Aerodrome from Archerfield.

Photos taken by Ken Dawes and 'AC'  ©

Bowenville-based Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ Bizjet VH-JSZ Pops into my Local Clermont Aerodrome - Plus More!

On Friday 12 May, Bowenville (near Toowoomba) based Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ was noted arriving into my local Clermont Aerodrome from Archerfield.

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After taking on fuel, it then departed to Normanton and then Darwin.

While Machjet (Machjet International) Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 bizjet VH-SIY flew up from Archerfield to Rockhampton Airport before then continuing further North.  It later returned to Rockhampton Airport and then back to Archerfield.

And Navair Flight Operations Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 VH-HQK as "Navair 141" flew up from Dubbo and Sydney to Hamilton Island Airport before then flying back down to Dubbo. 

Meanwhile, also on Friday 12 May, Auscott P/L Beechcraft B200GT King Air VH-NMW flew up from Toowoomba and Archerfield to Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport before then flying back to Toowoomba.

UPDATE!  A week later on Friday 19 May, VH-NMW did the opposite flight up from Toowoomba to Proserpine Airport and then down to Archerfield and back to Toowoomba.

Telford Aviation Beech A36 Bonanza VH-MPT flew down from the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour down to my local Clermont Aerodrome.  It then departed to Bundaberg Airport and then Archerfield.

It seems that VH-MPT had flown North from Archerfield via Bundaberg Airport for the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour two days prior.

Locally-based (but Mackay-registered) Mooney M20J VH-NWF flew back to Clermont Aerodrome from Caboolture having flown down there two days earlier as well.

NSW based Cessna 310J VH-DKY flew down from the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour to Bundaberg Airport before continuing to Coffs Harbour.

It seems to have flown up from its Coffs Harbour base to the Whitsundays via Bundy in late April.

While the Queensland Police Service (Airwing) (State of Queensland) Raytheon B1900D VH-PSK flew down from Cairns and Townsville to Rockhampton Airport.  It then continued to Brisbane before later returning to Rockhampton Airport and then back to Cairns.

And Hinterland Aviation completed a swap of aircraft operating out of Rockhampton Airport with Cessna 208 Caravan VH-ETF departing to the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site as HND320 and then Townsville as HND221.  While fellow Cessna 208 Caravan VH-NDC flew down to Labona from Townsville as HND220 and then across to Rockhampton Airport as HND321.

Finally, also on Friday 12 May (and also on Thursday 11 May), Aerlink ATR 42-500 VH-FVZ looked to complete more training flights this time from Brisbane to Chinchilla Aerodrome and back on both days.

It was noted to be flying as HT490/1.

New South Wales based Amateur-built Bearhawk 4 Place Model B VH-TGN Departs CQ Back to RAAF Base Richmond - Plus More!

On Saturday 22 April, the visiting New South Wales based Amateur-built Bearhawk 4 Place Model B VH-TGN finally departed Central Queensland, looking to head back to RAAF Base Richmond where it seemingly is operated by the RAAF Richmond Gliding Club.

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The Bearhawk departed Rockhampton Airport for Gladstone Airport before continuing to Goondiwindi and Richmond.

VH-TGN arrived into the region at the start of the week and visited Emerald Airport as well as visiting Rocky and Gladstone.

Also on Saturday 22 April, Beech 35 Bonanza VH-UXV arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Toowoomba. 

Australian Wings Academy Cessna 172s VH-WWJ and VH-EEA flew up to Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield before then continuing to Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport.

UPDATE!  It looked like VH-WWJ and VH-EEA returned to Archerfield from Proserpine Airport via Biloela / Thangool and Redcliffe Airports on Tuesday 25 April.

And Bowenville (near Toowoomba) based Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield before then departing to the Sunshine Coast and the Shellharbour Airport at Wollongong.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 23 April, VH-JSZ returned to Rockhampton Airport from Shellharbour and the Sunshine Coast before then returning to Archerfield.

Meanwhile, also on Sunday 23 April, Dalydine P/L (Pilatus Australia) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-PDE flew up to Mackay Airport from Sydney and Keeroongooloo, in the South-West corner of Queensland.  It had arrived there from Charleville Airport a couple of days prior.

Locally-based (but Mackay-registered) Mooney M20J VH-NWF arrived back into Clermont Aerodrome from Mackay Airport having flown across a couple of days prior.

Townsville-based NQ Heli-Worx (Meridan Helicopters) Eurocopter EC135 T2 VH-MVY has again been noted completing power-line inspections in the region as "Energy 402".  It departed Kortes Resort to complete airwork around Stanwell Power Station and then later returned to the report.

And Avcair (Avgunn) LearJet 60 bizjet VH-ILJ arrived into Bundaberg Airport from Brisbane before continuing up to Carins and Townsville and then back to the capital.

Re-Registered Execujet Australia Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global 6000 Bizjet VH-LEP Pops into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 7 April, re-registered Execujet Australia Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global 6000 bizjet VH-LEP was spotted arriving into Hamilton Island Airport. It touched down from Melbourne (Essendon) and appeared to stay for at least the night.

Of interest, VH-LEP was re-registered to Execujet Australia in mid-March.

While Homada Pty Ltd Cessna 560XL Citation XLS bizjet VH-XCU was also noted visiting Hamilton Island Airport.  It arrived from Melbourne (Moorabbin) and Melbourne (Essendon).  VH-XCU later departed Hamo and returned to Moorabbin direct.

And Hawker Beechcraft G58 Baron VH-EZD was also noted on the ground at Hamilton Island Airport.  It looked to arrive on Thursday 6 April from Rockhampton Airport.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 11 April, VH-EZD was noted departing Hamilton Island Airport for its Monto Aerodrome base.

Meanwhile, also on Friday 7 April, re-registered Dalydine P/L (Pilatus Australia) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-PDE (ex VH-FGZ) looked to visit Rolleston Aerodrome from Archerfield.

And also locally-based (but Mackay-registered) Mooney M20J VH-NWF departed Clermont Aerodrome for Caboolture.

UPDATE!  On Monday 10 April, VH-NWF flew back into Clermont Aerodrome from Caboolture.

Photo taken by Nick Sainsbury  ©

Navair Flight Operations Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100EV Bizjet VH-MQX Calls into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 31 March, Multiquip Poultry / Navair Flight Operations Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100EV bizjet VH-MQX as "Navair 131" was noted arriving into Hamilton Island Airport from Bankstown.

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UPDATE!  On Sunday 2 April, VH-MQX "Navair 131" departed Hamilton Island Airport and returned to Bankstown.

And Bowenville (near Toowoomba) based Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ flew up from Archerfield to also land at Hamilton Island Airport.  It later departed to Rockhampton Airport.

UPDATE!  On Saturday 1 April, VH-JSZ departed Rockhampton Airport for Archerfield.

Meanwhile, also on Friday 31 March, Brescon (Toowoomba) Beech B200 King Air VH-DYN arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Toowoomba-Wellcamp before departing to Thargomindah and then back to Welllcamp. 

Brisbane-based Beech A36 Bonanza VH-OUD was noted visiting Gladstone Airport.

Daniel Livestock P/L (Dalby) Piper PA-34-200T Seneca VH-MRW flew up from Archerfield to Mackay Airport and Normanton. 

RDO Equipment Co. Cessna 182 VH-JQC departed Emerald Airport for Saint George.  It then looked to return to Emerald Airport.  VH-JQC had flown up from Toowoomba the previous day.

Gympie-based Amateur-built Van's RV-7 VH-VNM visited Clermont Aerodrome.  While locally-based Cessna R182RG VH-BAE was also noted flying out of and back to Clermont Aerodrome this week.

And also locally-based (but Mackay-registered) Mooney M20J VH-NWF departed Clermont Aerodrome for Mackay Airport and then Winton.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 4 April, VH-NWF returned to Clermont Aerodrome from Mackay Airport after returning there from Winton on Saturday 1 April.

Finally, also on Friday 31 March, Sharp Airlines Metro 23 VH-UZN finally departed Rockhampton Airport for Mackay Airport as 'Sharp 102F'.  It had arrived into Rockhampton Airport early on Thursday 30 March from Brisbane as 'Sharp 162' but then broke down.

And Babcock Mission Critical Services Australasia Agusta AB412 (Bell 412) VH-LSV, which had flown down from Horn Island to Cairns yesterday, arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns, Townsville and Mackay Airports.

UPDATE!  Over subsequent days, VH-LSV flew down to Adelaide where it has taken up operations with local emergency services.

Photos taken by Tony Haynes and John Lee  ©

Emerald-based Aero Professional Services Take Delivery of SOCATA TBM700 VH-VSV - Plus More!

We reported last week that Emerald-based aerial ag operator Aero Professional Services has taken delivery of former Brisbane-based (Bishopp Aviation) SOCATA TBM700 VH-VSV.  It arrived into their Denison Downs property last Monday 13 March.

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So, on Friday 24 March, VH-VSV was noted departing Denison Downs and heading West to complete airwork and then landing at Barcaldine Airport.  It later returned to the property.

UPDATE!  On Saturday 25 March, VH-VSV was back in the air, this time heading further West to Longreach Airport where it again completed airwork and landed for a short time.  It then returned to the Denison Downs property.

Meanwhile, also on Friday 24 March, South Australia-based Mooney M20P VH-FAF finally departed Longreach Airport for Roma Airport and Toowoomba.  It had arrived last Thursday 16 March when the Mooney Pilots Association of Australia annual fly-in happened at Longreach Airport.

Recently registered (to a property near Richmond in Queensland) Quest Kodiak 100 VH-84M looked to fly from Mackay Airport up to Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport and back to Mackay Airport.  It had arrived there on delivery from overseas in mid-January.

While new Bell Textron 407GXi helicopter VH-JUF flew up from Bankstown to Townsville via Gunnedah, Narrabri(?), Roma and Clermont Airports, presumably on delivery to Cairns-based Nautilus Aviation.

UPDATE!  On Saturday 25 March, VH-JUF indeed continued from Townsville to Cairns.

McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Beech B200 King Air VH-ZPY flew up from Sunshine Coast to the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site before then flying across to Rockhampton Airport and then back to the Sunny Coast.  It had flown the reverse inbound flight at the start of the week.

Fellow Machjet (Machjet International) Hawker Beechcraft B200 King Air VH-ZSY flew down from Cairns to Labona then to Mackay Airport and then later back up to Cairns. 

And Hinterland Aviation Beech B200 King Air VH-HJS as HND626 flew down from Cairns to Labona then to Rockhampton Airport and then back to Cairns. 

Finally, also on Friday 24 March, Jetstream Aviation (Emprja P/L) Cessna 550 Citation II VH-VDF departed Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport and returned to the Sunshine Coast.

It had arrived at Prosie from the Sunny Coast on Wednesday 22 March.

Photo taken by 'AC'  ©