Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-8 MAX BBJ A62-002 "Envoy 66" Calls into Gladstone Airport - Plus More!

On Thursday 23 April, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-8 MAX BBJ A62-002 as Envoy 66 flew into Gladstone Airport from Townsville.  It then departed to RAAF Base Amberley.

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It appeared to have flown up to Townsville from Canberra via Amberley the previous day.

Fellow RAAF Beech Super King Air A32-021 as "Hudson 07" flew up from RAAF Base East Sale and Orange to Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport before it then flew down to Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport.

UPDATE!  On Friday 24 April, A32-021 "Hudson 07" departed Hervey Bay Airport and flew to RAAF Base Amberley and then back to East Sale.

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 23 April, Microflite (Moorabbin) Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3 helicopter VH-8JJ landed at Longreach Airport from Melbourne (Moorabbin), Griffith and Charleville Airports.

UPDATE!  On Friday 24 April, the BK117 VH-8JJ departed Longreach Airport for Charters Towers Aerodrome and then Cairns.

Vee H Aviation (Link Airways) Beech B200GT Super King Air 250 VH-VEW visited Clermont Aerodrome once again on the triangle run between Brisbane and the Oaky Creek Mine Site.  It also visited as per usual on Monday 20 April.

Also on Monday 20 April, NQ Goldfields Beech 58 Baron VH-SNZ visited Clermont Aerodrome from Charters Towers Aerodrome again.

Then on Tuesday 21 April, Consolidated Pastoral Company P/L Cessna 421C Golden Eagle VH-UTC was noted visiting Middlemount Aerodrome and Longreach Airport before continuing up to Mount Isa and Darwin.

Angel Flight Cessna 402C VH-AF3 flew into Longreach Airport from Jundah before continuing to Townsville.  It had flown down also via Longreach Airport the previous day.

And Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing C-17A Globemaster III A41-209 as "Stallion 57" flew up from RAAF Base Amberley to complete a missed approach at Rockhampton Airport before it then back to Amberley.

Photo taken by Michael Mc  ©

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-8 MAX BBJ A62-001 "Envoy 12" Spotted at Rockhampton Airport

On Tuesday 31 March, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-8 MAX BBJ A62-001 was spotted on the ground at Rockhampton Airport.

It was flying as "Envoy 12" and arrived from Canberra and RAAF Base Williamtown then departed back to Williamtown.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 31 March, National Jet Express Dash-8-Q400 Next Gen VH-8QB as "Jetex 440" arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane and then departed to Cairns and Horn Island as "Jetex 442" on a school holiday charter.  Later it returned to Townsville as "Jetex 445".

And Brescon (Toowoomba) Beech B200 King Air VH-WXB flew out from Sunshine Coast to Rolleston Aerodrome and then down to Injune Aerodrome and then back to the Sunshine Coast.

Finally, on Monday 30 March, NQ Goldfields Beech 58 Baron VH-SNZ visited Clermont Aerodrome from Charters Towers Aerodrome again.

Vee H Aviation (Link Airways) Beech B200GT Super King Air 250 VH-VEW also made its usual Monday run up from Brisbane to the Oaky Creek Mine Site and then Clermont Aerodrome and then back to Brisbane.

And Consolidated Pastoral Company P/L Cessna 421C Golden Eagle VH-UTC landed at Longreach Airport from Mount Isa then departed to Archerfield.

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

On Monday 5 January, Bowenville based (operated by Real Time Aviation - Brisbane) Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ flew from Archerfield to Hamilton Island Airport before it then flew down to the Gold Coast and then back to Archerfield.

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Meanwhile, also on Monday 5 January, Auscott P/L Beechcraft B200GT King Air VH-NMW flew up from Toowoomba to Brisbane and then Barcaldine Airport.  It then continued to Winton for the night.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 6 January, VH-NMW departed Winton for Julia Creek before then flying back to Barcaldine Airport and then Brisbane and Toowoomba.

Finally, also on Monday 5 January, the regular Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) charter flights into the CQ region are picking back up and continuing - and here is our chance to mention them - once!!

Vee H Aviation (Link Airways) Beech B200GT Super King Air 250 VH-VEW flew up from Brisbane to the Oaky Creek Mine site and then Clermont Aerodrome and then back to Brisbane.

UPDATE!  VH-VEW was back at these places, as well as Emerald Airport, during the latter part of the week.

ZephAir Australia - Aircraft Charters Piper PA-31-350 VH-MJA as ZD110 visited Clermont Aerodrome from Townsville.

Seair Pacific / Istlecote Cessna 208 Caravan VH-TQI flew up from Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) and Maryborough Airports to Middlemount Aerodrome before then flying down to Rockhampton Airport and then out to Lady Elliot Island

And at the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site, there was SmartLynx Australia (Skytrans) Dash-8-300s still visiting from Rockhampton Airport (VH-QQL) and Townsville Airport (VH-QQM).

Hinterland Aviation Cessna 208 Caravan VH-LZK visited from Townsville.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 5 January and Wednesday 6 January, VH-LZK also visited Labona from and back to Mackay Airport.

Plus Brisbane-based Crockett Aviation Group Beech B200 King Air VH-FAQ as "Navair 173" visited from Archerfield and the Sunny Coast.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 7 January, VH-FAQ "Navair 173" visited Labona again, along with Flight One (Services) Raytheon B200 King Air VH-FOJ from and back to Archerfield.

Hope this is of some interest!

Townsville Airlines Cessna 208 Caravan VH-NXU Pops into Mackay Airport - Plus More Light Movements!

On Wednesday 24 September, Townsville Airlines Cessna 208 Caravan VH-NXU flew down from Cairns to Mackay Airport.  It then departed to Townsville.

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

Colville Aviation Services / Torres Strait Air Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2B-20 Islander VH-PSX looked to fly up from Watts Bridge to Charters Towers Aerodrome and then Cairns.

New South Wales based Beechcraft Corporation G58 Baron VH-8DC visited Clermont Aerodrome from Fairy Bower (near Coonamble in New South Wales). 

ZephAir Australia - Aircraft Charters Piper PA-31 Navajo VH-AYT as ZD220 landed at Clermont from Townsville then departed back to there.  It then flew to Mackay Airport.

Fellow ZephAir Australia Piper PA-31-350 VH-MJA as ZD110 departed Mackay Airport for Townsville.

RDO Equipment Co. Pilatus PC-12/47 VH-WPH arrived into Emerald Airport from Townsville and later departed there to Bundaberg Airport and then back to Toowoomba. It was also noted visiting Mackay Airport from Toowoomba at the start of the week.

Rural Funds Management (A.C.T.) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-STE landed at Longreach Airport from Brisbane then departed to Mount Isa, Avon Downs and Brunette Downs. 

UPDATE!  On Friday 29 September, VH-STE landed at Emerald Airport from Canobie and then departed to Goonoo Feedlot near Comet. 

Vee H Aviation (Link Airways) Beech B200GT Super King Air 250 VH-VEW departed Mackay to the Newlands Coal Mine site and Collinsville Aerodrome then down to Goulburn.  VH-VEW had arrived into Mackay Airport from Brisbane, Oaky Creek, Clermont Aerodrome and the Newlands Coal Mine site at the start of the week.

UPDATE!  On Thursday 25 September and Friday 26 September, fellow Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation Cessna 441 Conquest II VH-VEY completed the charter operators flights into CQ including to Emerald Airport, Clermont Aerodrome, Rolleston Aerodrome and Oaky Creek Mine site.

And the Queensland Government (State of Queensland) Beech B300 King Air 350i VH-8TT was noted completing aerial survey work around Bundaberg.

Photo taken by Brodie Lawson  ©

Capstone Aviation Services (Ballarat) SOCATA TBM 700 VH-KWH Spotted at Gladstone Airport - Plus More!

On Monday 15 September, sleek looking Capstone Aviation Services of Ballarat (Victoria) SOCATA TBM 700 VH-KWH was spotted at Gladstone Airport.

It appears to have arrived over the weekend from Ballarat and then departed back there via Bourke during Monday afternoon.

Also spotted was New South Wales-based Sling 4 TSi High Wing VH-8HW.  Its movements are not fully known.

While down at Bundaberg Airport, most of the fleet of fire fighting aircraft were spotted parked awaiting their next tasks.  

Canadian-based Conair Aerial Firefighting Dash-8-Q400MR C-FFQE "Bomber 141".

Aerotech Aircraft Holdings (Aerotech Helicopters) Pickering Aviation (Sikorsky) UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters VH-UHG "Helitak 515" and (UH-60L) VH-8UL "Helitak 517".

Microflite Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-8MF "Firescan 399".

And Perri Air / South Burnett Air Services Quest Kodiak 100 VH-8FV "Firescan 415".

Meanwhile, also on Monday 15 September, the locally-based Embraer EMB-550 Legacy 500 bizjet N142GZ was back in the air, noted departing Mackay Airport for Brisbane.

UPDATE!  On Friday 19 September, N142GZ returned to Mackay Airport from Brisbane.

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

Vee H Aviation (Link Airways) Beech B200GT Super King Air 250 VH-VEW flew up from Brisbane to Oaky Creek Mine Site and then Clermont Aerodrome and then back to Brisbane.  It still visits the region several times each week.

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

Finally, also on Monday 15 September, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-003 as "Wedgetail 02" flew up from RAAF Base Williamtown to complete a couple of approaches at Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport before then flying South to complete more airwork at Coffs Harbour and then back to Williamtown. 

All photos taken by Swavek Topolski  ©

Execujet Australia Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express XRS Bizjet VH-VSK Calls into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Monday 9 June, Execujet Australia Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express XRS bizjet VH-VSK was noted calling into Hamilton Island Airport.

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The sleek Global Express bizjet looked to fly up from and then depart back to Sydney.

While private American-Registered Gulfstream Aerospace G650 (GLF6) bizjet N720LE was noted departing Hamilton Island Airport for Sydney.  It had arrived late last week.

Parker Aviation Ventures (Sydney) / Air Link (Dubbo) Embraer EMB-500 Phenom bizjet VH-PNM flew up from Archerfield and the Gold Coast to Hamilton Island Airport before departing to the Sunshine Coast.

Air Gold Coast Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 bizjet VH-CDG flew into my local Clermont Aerodrome from Natal Downs before departing to Dalby. It later returned to Clermont Aerodrome.

And Stroud Aviation and Transportation (Boonah) / Navair Flight Operations Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-SHI as "Navair 113" visited Mackay Airport from Archerfield.

Meanwhile, also on Monday 9 June, Archer Aviation Service Cirrus SR22 VH-YJY visited my local Clermont Aerodrome from Archerfield via Emerald Airport.

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

NSW based Ted Smith Aerostar PA-60-601 (AEROSTAR 601) VH-MYA landed at Emerald Airport from Hamilton Island Airport before it then departed to Bankstown.

While Sharp Aviation Fairchild Metro III VH-SRU was back on the local freight run, flying up from Brisbane to Rockhampton Airport and Mackay Airport and then out to Mount Isa as SH130.  It later flew back to Mackay Airport and then back to Brisbane as SH129.

Vee H Aviation (Link Airways) Beech B200GT Super King Air 250 VH-VEW flew up from Brisbane to Oaky Creek Mine Site and then Clermont Aerodrome and then back to Brisbane. 

And Metro Holdings / Air Link Beech B200 King Air VH-XDW arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and Townsville and then departed to Cairns. 

Finally, also on Monday 9 June, Australian Army Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopter A15-314 as "Easy 326" visited Mackay Airport from Townsville.  It also looked to complete airwork at Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport.

Photo taken by Tony Haynes  ©

LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 Bizjet VH-OFA "Ambulance 614" Pops into CQ Airports - Plus More!

On Monday 5 May, LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFA "Ambulance 614" made a couple of visits to Central Queensland, visiting Rockhampton Airport and then Gladstone Airport, both times arriving from and then departing back to Brisbane.

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It's been a few weeks since we've mentioned the LifeFlight Challengers, but of interest, this is the first flight that VH-OFA "Ambulance 614" has completed in almost a month after a visit to Mackay Airport. 

While VH-OFB "Ambulance 624" has completed several international medical evacuation flights but also visited Emerald, Mackay, Rockhampton and Longreach Airports.

And VH-OFC "Ambulance 634" has visited those places too, as well as Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) and Gladstone Airports.

Vee H Aviation (Link Airways) Beech B200GT Super King Air 250 VH-VEW continues to ply its trade in the region, this time flying up from Cessnock to Oaky Creek Mine Site and then Emerald Airport before later reversing the flight.

And American-registered but seemingly Australian-based Pilatus PC-12/47E (NG) N175NG which, this morning, flew up from Bankstown to Chinchilla and then Archerfield, flew up to near Moura and back to Archerfield

Careflight (NSW) Raytheon / Beech 400XT Nextant Bizjet VH-OVS as "Careflight 46" Pops into Mackay Airport - Plus More!

On Monday 17 March, Careflight (NSW) Raytheon / Beech 400XT Nextant bizjet VH-OVS as "Careflight 46" was noted visiting Mackay Airport.

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It looked to arrive from Bankstown and then depart to Newcastle (Williamtown).

While Bowenville based (operated by Real Time Aviation - Brisbane) Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ also flew up to Mackay Airport but from Brisbane.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 18 March, VH-JSZ departed Mackay Airport for my local Clermont Aerodrome and then to Dalby.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 19 March, VH-JSZ flew back up from Dalby to Clermont Aerodrome and then Mackay Airport before flying down to Archerfield.

Vee H Aviation (Link Airways) Beech B200GT Super King Air 250 VH-VEW was back on the run up to the coalfields, flying into Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane before then heading out to Oaky Creek Mine site, Clermont Aerodrome and Collinsville Aerodrome.  It then continued to the Newlands Coal Mine site and then back to Brisbane.

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.  It then flew back down to Hervey Bay Airport.

Photos taken by Duncan Kirk  ©️

Helibiz / Heli Lift Bell 205A-1 VH-WOC as "Helitak 420" Spotted at Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Thursday 13 March, Helibiz / Heli Lift Bell 205A-1 VH-WOC as "Helitak 420" was passing through Rockhampton Airport. This is the second time in recent days that the big Bell Huey has been noted passing through the beef capital as it is deployed to various parts to assist with the clean-up following various disasters in the State.

On this occasion, VH-WOC "Helitak 420" arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Bundaberg Airport and then continued North up to Mackay Airport.

Meanwhile, another nice rescue helicopter to pass through Rockhampton Airport, also on Thursday 13 March, was Nautilus Aviation Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 412EP helicopter VH-ZVP "Rescue 421".  It too looked to arrive from Bundaberg Airport and then depart to Mackay Airport.

Finally, also on Thursday 13 March, Link Airways (Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation) Cessna 441 Conquest VH-VEH looked to fly up from Brisbane to Rolleston Aerodrome and then to Clermont Aerodrome. It then flew across to Oaky Creek Mine Site and then back to Brisbane.

Photo taken by Steve Vit  ©

Nauru Airlines Boeing 737-83N (WL) VH-AN2 as "Air Nauru 631" Pops into Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Monday 10 March, Nauru Airlines Boeing 737-83N (WL) VH-AN2 as "Air Nauru 631" arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane then departed to Darwin. 

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While Falcon Air (NSW) Cirrus Design Corp. SF50 Vision Jet VH-LCR flew up from Bankstown to Mackay Airport and then Hamilton Island Airport. 

UPDATE!  On Friday 14 March, VH-LCR flew down from Hamilton Island Airport to the Sunshine Coast and Bankstown. 

Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation Cessna 441 Conquest II VH-VEY Brisbane to the Oaky Creek Mine Site and Clermont Aerodrome before returning to Brisbane.

Austrek Aviation Beech B200 King Air VH-ZMW arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Toowoomba and then departed to Cairns.  It later returned to Rockhampton Airport.

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UPDATE!  On Tuesday 11 March, VH-ZMW departed Rockhampton Airport for Goondiwindi.

And the Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service (CQ Rescue) / CQ Aeromedical Leonardo AW139 helicopter VH-XQ8 flew down from Mackay Airport to Gladstone Airport and Archerfield.

Photos taken by Steve Vit  ©

Phenix Jet Cayman Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global 7500 Bizjet VP-CAH at Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Monday 17 February, smart looking Phenix Jet Cayman Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global 7500 bizjet VP-CAH as 'CPJ75' / "Phenix Jet 75" departed Hamiliton Island Airport for Cairns and then Nouméa. It looked to have had arrived into Hamo from the Gold Coast on Sunday 16 February and arrived there from Tokyo (Narita) two days prior.

Meanwhile, also on Monday 17 February, I was able to photograph Brisbane-based Teys Australia Cessna 525 Citation CJ2 bizjet VH-TEY at Clermont Aerodrome which was visiting from Archerfield.

Vee H Aviation (Link Airways) Beech B200GT Super King Air 250 VH-VEW also visited Clermont Aerodrome, arriving from Brisbane and the Oaky Creek Coal Mine site.  It then returned to Brisbane.

UPDATE!  VH-VEW visited Emerald Airport on Thursday 20 February and visited Clermont Aerodrome again on Friday 21 February - both times arriving from and departing back to Brisbane.

And Seair Pacific / Istlecote Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-TFB flew up from Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) and Maryborough Airports to Middlemount Aerodrome before then flying to Rockhampton Airport and then Lady Elliot Island.

Finally, also on Monday 17 February, Sharp Aviation Fairchild Metro III VH-SRU looked to visit Central Queensland possibly for the first time, flying up from Brisbane to Rockhampton and Mackay Airports and then out of Mount Isa as 'SH130'.  It later returned from Mount Isa to Mackay Airport and then back to Brisbane as 'SH129'.

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UPDATE!  It looks like VH-SRU operated into CQ into both Rockhampton and Mackay Airports during the remainder of the week, departing Brisbane and flying down to Launceston on Sunday 23 February.

Photo taken by Jonathan Williams  ©

Australian Army (Helicorp) Leonardo (Agusta) AW139 Helicopters VH-YBF & VH-YBG Both Call Into Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Monday 3 February, a pair of Australian Army (Helicorp) Leonardo (Agusta) AW139 helicopters were noted passing through Rockhampton Airport.

They were identified as VH-YBF, flying as "Finch 85" and VH-YBG as "Finch 23".

Both helicopters arrived from the Oakey Army Aviation Centre and then later departed to Mackay Airport where they looked to stay for the night.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 4 February, VH-YBG "Finch 23" then VH-YBF "Finch 85" both departed Mackay Airport for Townsville. Later, VH-YBG returned South to Mackay Airport as "Warhorse 203" and then flew back to Townsville again.  While VH-YBF operated North of Townsville as "Warhorse 85". 

Meanwhile, also on Monday 3 February, Harris Aviation Charters / Aero-Star Aviation (SA) Beech B300 Super King Air 350 VH-8HA flew up from Toowoomba to Mount Isa and later flew down to Rockhampton Airport.

Vee H Aviation (Link Airways) Beech B200GT Super King Air 250 VH-VEW flew up from Brisbane to Clermont Aerodrome. During the afternoon it departed for Collinsville Aerodrome but could not land due to weather and diverted to Mackay Airport.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 5 February, VH-VEW departed Mackay Airport bound for Oaky Creek Coal Mine site but again due to weather had to divert, this time to Emerald Airport.

Machjet (Machjet International) Beech B200C King Air VH-PUY as "Machflight 73" arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and then departed to Karumba.  

And Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service (CQ Rescue) / CQ Aeromedical Leonardo AW139 helicopter VH-XQ9 flew from Mackay Airport as "Rescue 402" to Proserpine Hospital and then Townsville.

Finally, on a quiet Sunday 2 February, Brisbane-based Crockett Aviation Group Beech B200 King Air VH-FAQ as "Navair 173" visited Hamilton Island from Archerfield.

Sincere thanks to local plane spotter Scott H for taking the time to capture and send through these great photos!

All photos taken by Scott Harris  ©

New Vee H Aviation (Link Airways) Beech B200GT Super King Air 250 VH-VEW Spotted at Clermont Aerodrome - Plus More!

On Monday 6 January, recently delivered Vee H Aviation (Link Airways) Beech B200GT Super King Air 250 VH-VEW was photographed by me at my local Clermont Aerodrome.

It was operating the ‘usual’ weekly Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) charter flight which came up from Brisbane to the Oaky Creek Mine site and the across to Clermont Aerodrome. VH-VEW then returned to Brisbane.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 7 January, VH-VEW was back in the region, flying up from Brisbane to Rolleston Aerodrome and then Oaky Creek Mine site and then Emerald Airport.  Then on Thursday 9 January, VH-VEW was back at Clermont Aerodrome, arriving from Brisbane and departing to Emerald Airport and then back to Brisbane.

VH-VEW was registered in November 2024 and delivered as that from the USA. Its ‘predecessor’ of fellow Vee H Aviation Cessna 441 Conquest II VH-VEW flew out of Australia for the USA in October 2024.

Meanwhile, also on Monday 6 January, Mitchell Water Cessna 525 Citation M2 bizjet VH-WMY flew up from Melbourne (Moorabbin) to the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour and then down to Sunshine Coast. This afternoon it flew to Chinchilla Aerodrome, Roma Airport and then down to Ararat and back to Moorabbin.

And American-registered (but seemingly Australian-based) Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet N510MW flew up from the Sunshine Coast to complete airwork at Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport before then returning to the Sunny Coast.

UPDATE!  on Tuesday 7 January, N510MW completed another flight into Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport from and back to the Sunshine Coast.

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. 

Photos taken by Ross Huntington and Garth Coad  ©

Private American Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV-X Gulfstream G450 Bizjet N236LP Arrives into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More!

On Thursday 19 December, private American Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV-X Gulfstream G450 bizjet N236LP was noted arriving into Hamilton Island Airport from Townsville. It had earlier arrived there from overseas.

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Graham Aviation (Cairns) Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-FMZ also popped into Hamilton Island Airport.  It looked to visit from Mareeba via Cairns.

Balmoral Air Dassault Falcon 2000LX bizjet VH-WIO arrived into Hamilton Island Airport from Bankstown.  It is due to return to Bankstown on Friday 20 December.

While Bowenville based (operated by Real Time Aviation - Brisbane) Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ was spotted visiting Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield. 

And LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFB as "Ambulance 624" arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane and then departed to Townsville.

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 19 December, M. D. H. P/L (Cloncurry) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-MDH was spotted visiting Rockhampton Airport from Devoncourt Station.

Link Airways (Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation) SAAB 340B+ turboprop VH-VEC was also spotted visiting Rockhampton Airport but from Brisbane.

Stirling Helicopters Piper PA-23-250 Aztec VH-EQD was also spotted visiting Rockhampton Airport but from the Sunshine Coast.

And National Jet Express Dash-8-Q400 Next Gen VH-8QB was also spotted as it completed what seems to be its re-started weekly Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) charter flights into Rockhampton Airport from and back to Brisbane as JTE392/3.

Finally, also on Thursday 19 December, Queensland Government (QGAir) Rescue Agusta AW139 helicopter VH-EZJ landed at Emerald Airport from Townsville and then departed to Archerfield. 

Link Airways (Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation) Cessna 441 Conquest VH-VEY flew up from Brisbane to Oaky Creek Mine site but was unable to land there and returned to Brisbane. After turning back they decided to just go to Emerald Airport and turned to there and heading there they changed their mind again and flew back to Brisbane. 

In place of VH-VEY, Austrek Aviation Beech B200 King Air VH-ZMW flew up to Clermont Aerodrome from Toowoomba and then departed to Brisbane and then back to Toowoomba. 

Photos taken by Robert Lachowitz and Steve Vit  ©

Qantas Airways Boeing B737-800 VH-VXQ Back in Standard Livery and Back in CQ at Mackay Airport - Plus More!

On Monday 16 December, Qantas Airways Boeing B737-800 VH-VXQ made its first visit into Central Queensland following the recent removal of its distinctive 'Retro Roo II' livery.  It visited Mackay Airport operating the QFA988/9 service from and back to Brisbane.

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The 'Retro Roo II' livery was removed by the Flying Colours Aviation team at Townsville Airport over October and November.  

VH-VXQ at Adelaide Airport in September

VH-VXQ returned to service in mid-November in the standard 'silver roo' livery and was noted wearing the name 'Redland'.

Meanwhile, also on Monday 16 December, RDO Equipment Co. Pilatus PC-12/47 VH-WPH landed at Biloela / Thangool Airport from Toowoomba and Archerfield and this afternoon departed to Emerald Airport.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 17 December, VH-WPH departed Emerald Airport for Archerfield and then Toowoomba.

Rural Funds Management (A.C.T.) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-STE flew up from Canberra and Orange to Rolleston Aerodrome and then Emerald Airport.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 17 December, VH-STE departed Emerald Airport for Bundaberg Airport.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 18 December, VH-STE departed Bundaberg Airport for Orange and Canberra.

While Victorian-based but American-registered Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 N227SL visited my local Clermont Aerodrome from Archerfield

Brisbane-based Piper PA-31-350 VH-RPV arrived into Clermont Aerodrome from Archerfield and Dalby

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 17 December, VH-RPV departed Clermont Aerodrome for Wondai, Dalby and Archerfield.

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

Photos taken by Tony Haynes  ©

Mineralogy Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express 6000 Bizjet VH-VQN Calls into Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 13 December, Clive Palmer's Mineralogy Company's Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express 6000 bizjet VH-VQN arrived into Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport from Sydney and the Sunshine Coast.

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It later returned to the Sunshine Coast.

UPDATE!  On Saturday 14 December, VH-VQN returned to Prosperine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport from the Sunshine Coast before later returning back there again.

And Link Airways (Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation) Cessna 441 Conquest VH-VEY flew up from Brisbane to the Oaky Creek Coal Mine site before then heading across to my local Clermont Aerodrome and then back to Brisbane.

Photo taken by Tony Haynes  ©

Robindale Group (Bathurst) / Air Link Cessna 510 Citation Mustang Bizjet VH-CMK Calls into CQ Airports - Plus More!

On Monday 9 December, Robindale Group / Air Link Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-CMK flew up from Orange to the Sunshine Coast and then Bundaberg Airport.  Later, it flew across to Emerald Airport.

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UPDATE!  On Wednesday 11 December, VH-CMK departed Emerald Airport for Bundaberg Airport before then continuing to the Sunshine Coast and home to Orange.

 McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Cessna 525C CitationJet CJ4 bizjet VH-PIY as "Machflight 41" visited Mackay Airport from the Susnhine Coast and Archerfield.

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

Meanwhile, also on Monday 9 December, Seair Pacific / Istlecote Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX VH-MIF flew up to Middlemount Aerodrome from Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport and Maryborough Airport before then flying down to Lady Eliott Island.

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.

Kelsall P/L (Aeronautics and Technology Holdings) Pilatus PC-12/45 VH-PID arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Toowoomba.

And Comet-registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Hedlow Airfield before it then departed to Redrock (Comet), Longreach Airport and Tobermorey on the
Western Queensland border. 

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 11 December, VH-RTC arrived back into Rockhampton Airport direct from Tobermorey and then hopped back to Hedlow Airfield.

Photo taken by 'AC'  ©

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.

Photo taken by 'IAD'  ©

Hughes Aviation (Hughes Pastoral Group) (Gympie) Pilatus PC-12/47E NGX VH-8HP Pops into Charleville Airport - Plus More!

On Monday 2 December, Hughes Aviation (Hughes Pastoral Group) (Gympie) Pilatus PC-12/47E NGX VH-8HP flew from Archerfield to Charleville Airport and then onwards Keeroongooloo and down to Adelaide where it was spotted below.

While Kelsall P/L (Aeronautics and Technology Holdings) Pilatus PC-12/45 VH-PID visited Rockhampton Airport from Toowoomba.

RDO Equipment Co. Pilatus PC-12/47 VH-WPH flew up from Toowoomba and Archerfield to Emerald Airport before it later returned to Toowoomba. 

Beech 95-B55 Baron VH-8D8 landed at Emerald Airport from Toowoomba.  It is due to return to Toowoomba on Tuesday 3 December.

Link Airways (Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation) Cessna 441 Conquest VH-VEH flew from Brisbane to Oaky Creek Mine and then Clermont Aerodrome and back to Brisbane

Southern Air Beech 1900C VH-VSO looked to complete the weekly visit to Moranbah Airport, arriving from Melbourne (Moorabbin) and Toowoomba-Wellcamp and then departing back to Wellcamp.

Finally, also on Monday 2 December, Southern Cross University (Coffs Harbour) / Eastern Air Link (Port Macquarie) Cessna 337G VH-AEV was noted completing an aerial survey flight out of and back to Gladstone Airport.  

UPDATE!  VH-AEV was photographed on the Gladstone Airport General Aviation (GA) Apron on Tuesday 3 December.

It looked to have arrived at Gladstone Airport mid-last week from Port Macquarie and the Gold Coast and has since completed daily aerial survey flights each time out of the water.

And ZephAir Australia Piper PA-34-220T Seneca VH-YSI as 'ZD440' also seems to be completing aerial survey work in the region once again with it noted flying out of and into various locations last week and again into this week including Gayndah, Emerald, Biloela / Thangool and Rockhampton Airports.

Photos taken by Tony Haynes and Neil Richardson  ©