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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photo taken by 'AC'  ©

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nice!

Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) - South-Eastern Section - Textron B300C Super King Air VH-MQK "FlyDoc 229" Arrives into Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Tuesday 2 September, Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) - South-Eastern Section - Textron B300C Super King Air VH-MQK as "FlyDoc 229" was noted arriving into Rockhampton Airport from Melbourne (Essendon).

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UPDATE!  On Wednesday 3 September, VH-MQK but as "Ambulance 793" departed Rockhampton Airport for Dubbo and then Melbourne (Essendon).

While Tasmania based Cirrus SR22 VH-WEE flew down from Cairns and Hamilton Island Airport and then Bundaberg Airport - seemingly still heading home from a trip to Darwin.

And Executive Helicopters Eurocopter EC130B4 VH-EHY as "Firebird 404" flew up from Bundaberg Airport to over the Berserkers fire area.  It then landed at Rockhampton Airport to refuel before then returning to Bundy.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 2 September, SG Aviation Australia / Business Aviation Solutions Gulfstream G-VI (G650ER) bizjet VH-SGA was noted departing Hamilton Island Airport for Melbourne (Essendon).  It appears to have arrived into Hamo from there on Sunday 31 August.

And now-Queensland based American-registered Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 N227SL arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield and later departed to Townsville.  It later returned to Archerfield.

It seems N227SL is now based at Archerfield.  The former Victoria based Phenom has been 'replaced' by another American-registered Embraer 505 Phenom 300E bizjet N227SJ.

Finally, also on Tuesday 2 September, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-004 as "Wedgetail 17" was noted completing airwork, including a missed approach, at Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport.  It looked to fly up from and then return to RAAF Base Williamtown.

Photo taken by Ryan Hothersall  ©

The Loss of Agair Logistics P/L Gulfstream American Corporation 695A Jetprop Commander 1000 VH-HPY "Birddog 370" Near Mount Isa

Sadly, on Saturday 4 November, Agair Logistics P/L Gulfstream American Corporation 695A Jetprop Commander 1000 VH-HPY "Birddog 370" crashed between Cloncurry and Mount Isa.

Photo taken by Gavin Merten   ©

The aircraft was out on a bushfire-related flight out of Toowoomba and was uncontactable before vanishing from radar between Cloncurry and Mount Isa.

Air Traffic Control (ATC) reportedly tried for over an hour to contact the aircraft and as it got up past the Winton area, ATC had some other aircraft call "oxygen, oxygen, oxygen - descend to 10000 feet" over the radio as a warning. 

An aircraft up near Normanton got through to VH-HPY and got them on to the area frequency and the pilot of VH-HPY said they were 'ops normal' and told ATC what frequency they had been on.  The pilot also described the GPS point they were going to work at and what they were doing there. 

ATC cleared them to there at 28000 feet but a little bit later the aircraft dropped altitude and started heading North-East to East and was again uncontactable. 

RFDS King Air VH-VJU "Flydoc445" was diverted towards Cloncurry and eventually found a crash site.

The Mount Isa based LifeFlight rescue helicopter VH-EHQ "Rescue 400" also headed out to look.  They eventually landed on the site of a large fire. Ground crews were on-site as well. 

AMSA Challenger VH-XNE "Rescue 330" was also noted circling the area too.

Our thoughts and prayers go to all those affected by this terrible tragedy.

Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) - South-Eastern Section - Textron B300C Super King Air VH-MQK "FlyDoc 286" Arrives into Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Thursday 25 May, Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) - South-Eastern Section - Textron B300C Super King Air VH-MQK as "FlyDoc 286" was noted arriving into Rockhampton Airport from Tamworth.

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UPDATE!  On Friday 26 May, VH-MQK "FlyDoc 286" departed Rockhampton Airport for Albury and then Melbourne (Essendon).

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 25 May,  Navair Flight Operations Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 bizjet VH-LXZ as "Navair 169" visited Mackay Airport from Bankstown and Cessnock.

FlyPelican (Pelican Airlines) British Aerospace BAe Jetstream 3206 (Jetstream 32) turboprop aircraft VH-OTQ 'PE990' flew up from Bundaberg Airport to Gladstone Airport via some sightseeing over the water.

Brisbane-based Crockett Aviation Group Beech B200 King Air VH-FAQ flew up to Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site from Archerfield before then returning there.

Flight One (Services) Beech B200 King Air VH-FON also arrived into Labona but from Archerfield and the Sunshine Coast before it then returned to these places. 

The Queensland Government Airwing (State of Queensland) Raytheon B300 Super King Air VH-SGQ flew into Rockhampton Airport from Mount Isa before it then departed to Brisbane via a low pass over Lady Musgrave Island and Lady Elliot Island. 

Link Airways (Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation) Cessna 441 Conquest VH-VEW flew up to Mackay Airport from Goulburn. 

UPDATE!  Over the next couple of days, VH-VEW began operating aerial survey flights out of Mackay and Emerald Airports as "Survey 24".

Rural Funds Management (A.C.T.) (formerly Capital Jet Charter) Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-STE had a busy day of flying, visiting Maryborough, Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast), Bundaberg, Moura, Rolleston and Ingelara Airports while flying out of Canberra (yesterday) and Brisbane.

 

And Campbell Aviation (NSW) Piper PA-28-181 VH-XGN and Schofield Flying Club (NSW) Cessna 182 VH-ZFC flew down from Hamilton Island Airport to the Old Station.  Both aircraft look to have flown up to Far North Queensland over the previous 10 days with them also calling into Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast), Emerald and Longreach Airports last week.

Finally, also on Thursday 25 May, Queensland Government (QGAir) Rescue (State of Queensland) Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopter (Agusta) AW139 helicopter VH-EGF popped into Emerald Airport while flying South from Townsville to Archerfield presumably for a period of planned maintenance.

Photo taken by Trevor Hardsman  ©

Qantas Freight / Pionair Australia BAe 146-300(QT) VH-SQR Pops into Mackay Airport - First Visit to CQ! - Plus More!

Early on Tuesday 7 February, Qantas Freight / Pionair Australia BAe 146-300(QT) VH-SQR made a surprise visit to Mackay Airport, arriving from Brisbane as QFA7298.  It later departed to Cairns as QFA7299.

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This is believed to be the first visit by VH-SQR into Central Queensland since it was registered and delivered to Pionair Australia in late 2020.  The BAe 146-300(QT) has been a freighter since it was built in 1989 and operated by various companies in several countries in Europe.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 7 February, MacKellar Mining Equipment Pty Ltd (Revesco Aviation) Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign bizjet VH-MMC visited Rockhampton Airport from its Sunshine Coast base.

Also visiting Rockhampton Airport was Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) - South-Eastern Section - Textron B300C Super King Air VH-MQK.  It was heard to fly as "FlyDoc 286" and arrived from and later departed back to Melbourne (Essendon).

Property Maintenance Australia P/L Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-WJA also visited Rockhampton Airport, arriving from Dubbo and later departing to Kidston.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 8 February, VH-WJA returned to Rockhampton Airport from Kidston before later departing back to Dubbo.

Recently registered (to 'Red Rock' near Comet) Cessna 208B Grand Caravan VH-RTC flew from Rockhampton Airport to the Sunshine Coast and back.

Vectra Holdings (Basair Australia) Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee VH-VDQ arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Archerfield and Bundaberg Airport before then departing to Hamilton Island Airport but returning to land at Rockhampton Airport for the night.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 8 February, VH-VDQ departed Rockhampton Airport and landed at Emerald Airport.  It later continued out to Longreach Airport.  On Thursday 9 February, VH-VDQ departed Longreach Airport for Mount Isa, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.

Plus, the Queensland Police Service (Airwing) (State of Queensland) Raytheon B1900D VH-PSK called into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and Townsville before later departing to Brisbane.

Also at Bundaberg Airport, Balus Air of Warrnambool (Victoria) Piper PA-31-350 VH-LGX visited from Redcliffe.  It had arrived the previous day from Warrnambool via Dubbo.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 8 February and Thursday 9 February, VH-LGX again visited Bundaberg Airport from Redcliffe.

While also out my way in Central Western Queensland, Brescon (Toowoomba) Beech B200 King Air VH-WXB visited my local Clermont Aerodrome from Toowoomba-Wellcamp.

Pekal Aviation Piper PA-31-350 Navajo VH-TRA visited Longreach Airport from Goondiwindi.

Tex Onsite (Tex Assets P/L) Aero Commander 500-U VH-TXE flew down from Townsville to Mackay Airport and then back.  It had flown across from Alice Springs to Mount Isa and then Townsville the previous day.

After arriving on Australia Day, Royal Victorian Aero Club Cessna 172S VH-LSP finally departed Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport for Cairns.

While Southern Air Beech 1900 VH-VSO visited Moranbah Airport once again, arriving from Latrobe Valley and Bourke and later departing back to Latrobe Valley and then eventually to Melbourne (Moorabbin).

Plus DeGunst Transport P/L Textron (Cessna) 208 Caravan VH-NPZ completed its weekly FIFO run from Bundaberg Airport to Nebo Aerodrome - via Mackay Airport - and then back to Bundy.

Finally, also on Tuesday 7 February, Skytrans Airlines Dash-8-100 VH-QQI arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane as SKP510 before operating a flight to the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site and back.  Fellow Skytrans Dash-8-100 VH-QQB, which arrived yesterday, completed two trips to Labona and back and then departed to Brisbane as SKP511.

Of interest, Skytrans Dash-8-300 VH-QQL was noted again visiting Labona from Townsville, as was Dash-8-100 VH-QQG.

And Hinterland Aviation Cessna 208 Caravan VH-TFQ was noted completing the 'Tuesday' run from Townsville to Mackay Airport and then Labona and back as HND290/1/2/3.  Fellow Hinterland Aviation Cessna 208 Caravans VH-JES and VH-HLL continue to operate out of Rockhampton Airport.

Photo taken by Tony Haynes  ©

New Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) - Qld Section - Beech B360 Super King Air VH-FDW "FlyDoc 447" Completes First Medevac Flight into CQ at Roma Airport

On Thursday 13 October, the new(ish) Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) - Queensland Section - Textron Aviation (Beechcraft) B300C Super King Air 350 (B360) VH-FDW "FlyDoc 447"was noted completing its first medical evacuation flight into Central Queensland, calling into Roma Airport from Brisbane.

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As mentioned previously, VH-FDW (Serial Number FM-99) was delivered to the RFDS at Brisbane with the Super King Air flying in from overseas via Cairns (where it cleared customs) on Wednesday 22 December 2021, wearing the American 'delivery' registration marking of N99FM.  

VH-FDW completed test flights in January 2022 - as pictured - but has spent much of the year in the hangar at Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast receiving pre-service fit-out and maintenance.  VH-FDW looked to finally leave the hangar at Caloundra last Wednesday 5 October for the RFDS Brisbane Airport base with this week's flight(s) being its first medical evacuation flights for the RFDS.

UPDATE!  On Friday 14 October, VH-FDW "FlyDoc 447" looked to complete a medevac flight into Bundaberg Airport also from and back to Brisbane.

Meanwhile, the second RFDS - Queensland Section - Textron Aviation (Beechcraft) B300C Super King Air 350 (B360) was delivered into Brisbane Airport in mid-September with the future VH-FDA (Serial Number FM-104) arriving from overseas, wearing the American 'delivery' registration marking of N104WS.

It was placed on the Australian Aircraft register as VH-FDA at the end of September, and, as posted below, completed a flight from Brisbane up to Maryborough Airport and then down to Caloundra on Tuesday 4 October.  VH-FDA has replaced VH-FDW in the hangar now for pre-service fit-out and maintenance.

Of interest, the Beechcraft Super King Air 360CHW turboprop aircraft is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation and is the first of six acquired by the RFDS, totalling a near $100 million investment in the future of Queenslanders’ health.

Revolutionising aeromedical care in Australia, the new fleet of B360s will give the RFDS the capability to fly further and faster than ever before while also reducing pilot workload to enhance care opportunities and providing greater patient comfort.

The new aircraft will be the fastest twin turboprop aeromedical aircraft in the country, with the next three scheduled to arrive in Australia in 2022, and two in 2023.

Photo taken by Steve Vit  ©

New Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) - Qld Section - Beech B360 Super King Air VH-FDA "FlyDoc 401" First Visit to CQ at Maryborough Airport - UPDATED!

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On Tuesday 4 October, a nice arrival making its first visit in Central Queensland with brand new and recently delivered Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) - Queensland Section - Textron Aviation (Beechcraft) B300C Super King Air 350 (B360) VH-FDA calling into Maryborough Airport.

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VH-FDA "FlyDoc 401" touched down at Maryborough Airport from Brisbane before it then flew down to Caloundra Aerodrome on the Sunshine Coast.  It is expected to enter the hangar there for pre-service fit-outs and maintenance.

Fellow 'new' RFDS Super King Air VH-FDW is currently also at Caloundra also receiving pre-service maintenance and so would perhaps be expected to be moving on soon.

UPDATE!  On Wednesday 5 October, VH-FDW "FlyDoc 447" departed Caloundra for the RFDS Brisbane Airport base.

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UPDATE!  On Thursday 13 October, it seems VH-FDW "FlyDoc 447" completed its first medical evacuation flight for the RFDS flying out to Roma Airport and back to Brisbane.

VH-FDA (Serial Number FM-014) was delivered to the RFDS at Brisbane with the Super King Air flying in from overseas via Port Hedland (where it cleared customs) during the middle of last month, wearing the American 'delivery' registration marking of N104WS.

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The Beechcraft Super King Air 360CHW turboprop aircraft is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation and is the first of six acquired by the RFDS, totalling a near $100 million investment in the future of Queenslanders’ health.

Revolutionising aeromedical care in Australia, the new fleet of B360s will give the RFDS the capability to fly further and faster than ever before while also reducing pilot workload to enhance care opportunities and providing greater patient comfort.

The new aircraft will be the fastest twin turboprop aeromedical aircraft in the country, with the next three scheduled to arrive in Australia in 2022, and two in 2023.

Awesome!

The Lottery Office Outback Air Race 2022 Kicks off and Calls into The Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour

The 11th Lottery Office Outback Air Race 2022 kicked off from Darwin Airport in the Northern Territory on Monday 29 August with some 31 light General Aviation (GA) aircraft taking to the air to not only compete but also raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS).

While not technically a 'race', the aircraft and aviators compete in a GPS-based navigation time trial which will take them through Far North Queensland, Central Queensland and ultimately finishing at Coffs Harbour.

During each leg, pilots nominate an elapsed time between two visual waypoints, receiving points for both time and location accuracy.

On Saturday 3 September, it looked like 28 aircraft departed Karumba in Far North Queensland in fixed-time intervals, venturing via an inland route - including some via a fuel stop at Hughenden - to the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour where most were photographed arriving or parked up on Sunday 4 September as the competitors enjoyed a ‘rest day’.

The Race will continue on Monday 5 September with competitors flying from Shute Harbour to Gladstone Airport for another two-night stay before then heading to Roma Airport on Wednesday 7 September.  The Race will then continue to Goondiwindi and ultimately Coffs Harbour where the Race will conclude.

The Outback Air Race has raised funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Since 1996. Competitors and spectators have raised over $3.1 million. Funds from each race go towards outfitting RFDS aircraft with essential medical equipment, vital for treating sick and injured patients across Australia.

You can check out some great photos and other highlights of the entire race on the SOAR website: https://outbackairrace.com.au/

We wish all the participants the very best of luck in their flights and urge you to support this great cause!

Sincere thanks to Lee Holloway at the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour for sending through these great photos!

All photos taken by Lee Holloway  ©

Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Hawker Beechcraft B200 King Air VH-VAQ "FlyDoc 416" (ex VH-FDA) First Visit to CQ at Mackay Airport

Also on Friday 8 July, recently re-registered Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Hawker Beechcraft B200 King Air VH-VAQ "FlyDoc 416" was noted making its first visit into Central Queensland since its re-registration, calling into Mackay Airport.  It arrived from Mount Isa (where it appears to be based) and then departed to Boulia.

VH-VAQ "FlyDoc 416" started flying out of the RFDS Mount Isa base in June (pictured) and is in fact former VH-FDA "FlyDoc 401" with the aircraft re-registered to 'free-up' the marking for one of the new RFDS Textron Aviation (Beechcraft) Super King Air 360CHW turboprop aircraft which are due for delivery later in the year.

It is now the third RFDS King Air to be re-registered over the last year or so with VH-FDR becoming VH-VJU "FlyDoc 445" and VH-FDW becoming VH-VQD "FlyDoc 491" in 2021.

The RFDS took delivery of the first KA360 aircraft late 2021.  It wears the registration marking of VH-FDW and continues to receive pre-service attention at Caloundra Aerodrome on the Sunshine Coast. They will reportedly receive a further three aircraft in late 2022 and have an option to purchase an additional two more KA360 aircraft.

Photo taken by Johno Neilsen  ©

Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) - South-Eastern Section - Textron B300C Super King Air VH-MQK "FlyDoc 286" Spotted at Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Friday 24 June, the visiting Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) - South-Eastern Section - Textron B300C Super King Air VH-MQK was photographed as it rested quietly after spending the night parked at Rockhampton Airport.  As mentioned below, VH-MQK as "FlyDoc 286" touched down from Melbourne (Essendon), West Sale and Lismore the previous day.

Later on Friday, VH-MQK "FlyDoc 286" departed Rockhampton Airport for Essendon.

Also spotted at Rockhampton Airport early on Friday 24 June was Brisbane-based Avcair Cessna 425 Conquest 1 VH-BSM.  It arrived from Archerfield and later departed to Palm Island.

VH-BSM later flew down to Mackay Airport before returning to Archerfield.

Meanwhile, also on Friday 24 June, Seair Pacific / Istlecote Cessna 208 Caravan VH-TQW visited the Wanella Station Airstrip near Coppabella, arriving from and later departing back to Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport.

Fellow Seair Pacific / Istlecote Textron Aviation (Cessna) 208B Caravan VH-TQI flew across from Longreach Airport to Rockhampton Airport and then down to Lady Elliot Island.  It had flown into Longreach Airport from the Gold Coast via Charleville and Birdsville Airport earlier in the week on what appears to be another closed tourist charter flight.

While the Queensland Police Service (Airwing) Cessna 208 Caravan VH-PSY arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and Townsville before later departing back directly to Cairns.

Re-registered Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-UJM of Poolhurst Aviation Air Charter Services flew into Hamilton Island Airport from Archerfield.  It then flew down to a property near Rolleston.

UPDATE!  On Sunday 26 June, VH-UJM returned to Archerfield.

And Beech A36 Bonanza VH-PGI arrived into Rockhampton Airport from its Port MacQuarie base.

UPDATE!  On Saturday 25 June, VH-PGI departed Rockhampton Airport for Townsville.

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

All photos taken by Trevor Hardsman  ©

Air Charter Services / Flight Options (Australia) Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 Bizjet VH-VKX Spotted at Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Thursday 23 June, Air Charter Services / Flight Options (Australia) Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 bizjet VH-VKX was spotted arriving into Rockhampton Airport from Townsville.

After some time on the ground, VH-VKX departed Rockhampton Airport for Brisbane.

Also visiting Rockhampton Airport, also on Thursday 23 June, was Bowenville (near Toowoomba) based Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ bizjet VH-JSZ.  It arrived from and then later departed back to Archerfield via Dalby.

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 23 June, Altitude Aviation Beech B200 King Air VH-ISS flew down from Newcastle Waters and Mount Isa to Isis Downs before then flying down to Longreach Airport.  At the time of writing, VH-ISS was due to head to Isisford and Archerfield on Friday 24 June.

While RDO Equipment Co. (ex Vanderfield) Pilatus PC-12/47 VH-WPH flew into Biloela / Thangool and then Emerald Airports from Toowoomba.  It is due to return to Toowoomba on Friday 24 June.

FKG Air (Redjet Aviation) Hawker Beechcraft B200GT VH-FKB was noted departing Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport for Consuelo, Archerfield and Toowoomba.  It had arrived from those places the previous day.

And Gulf Aircraft Textron Aviation (Cessna) 208 Caravan VH-PYO looked to arrive into Hamilton Island Airport from Brisbane.

UPDATE!  On Monday 27 June, VH-PYO flew back to Brisbane from Hamo.

Finally, back at Rockhampton Airport, also on Thursday 23 June, Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) - South-Eastern Section - Textron B300C Super King Air VH-MQK touched down from Melbourne (Essendon), West Sale and Lismore as "FlyDoc 286".  It is due to depart back to Essendon early on Friday 24 June.

And Hinterland Aviation Cessna 208 Caravan VH-LZK was noted swapping out with fellow Cessna 208 Caravan VH-TFQ at the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site while flying between there and Rockhampton Airport.  VH-TFQ joins VH-TFS now flying out of Rockhampton Airport.

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

All photos taken by John Lee  ©