Tasman Cargo Airlines Boeing 727 freighter VH-DHE paid a visit to Ohakea this morning, arriving from Auckland. After uplifting a 20 ton cargo of stage equipment the 727 departed for Brisbane before later ferrying back to Auckland.
Network Jets Hawker 800XPi N805M visited Napier again today, arriving from Auckland and continuing to Queenstown where it then overnighted.
Air Tiger Gulfstream 5 N50KC briefly visited Auckland late this afternoon arriving from Napier and then launching for Phoenix, Arizona direct with an expected flight time in excess of 14 hours. This machine has made a habit of long haul flights with this being the longest flight at 5880nm. Previously the GV has departed from Auckland to Las Vegas (5863nm), San Jose (5675nm) and to San Diego/Brown Field (5675nm).
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Thu 23 Oct - Wed 29 Oct 2008
Thursday 23 October 2008
Vincent Aviation's Reims/Cessna F406 ZK-VAF departed Auckland for Norfolk Island and Noumea and was noted on 25Oct flying from Port Vila to Honiara.
Challenger 601 N601TP made the short hop from Christchurch to Queenstown late this afternoon.
Friday 24 October 2008
FAA Challenger 601 N86 returned to Christchurch this afternoon following its navigational aids/systems inspections around Antarctica.
Westwind ZK-RML flew from Auckland to Apia and return.
French Army Casa 235 52-IG arrived at Wellington from Noumea via Norfolk Island.
Saturday 25 October 2008
Citation Mustang ZK-MUS flew from Wellington to Nelson.
Challenger 601 N601TP departed Queenstown for Essendon and then 27Oct it continued to Sydney.
Air NZ Airbus A320 ZK-OJA flew a special flight from Christchurch to Port Vila and back as NZ1962/1963.
Air Tiger 1 LLC Gulfstream 5 N50KC arrived at Auckland early this morning from Waterbury via stops at Teterboro, Los Angeles and Kona.
United Airlines Boeing 747-400 N196UA operated the Air Pacific service through Auckland today.
Casa 235 52-IG departed Wellington, presumably for Noumea direct.
Sunday 26 October 2008
Air NZ Boeing 747-400 ZK-SUH departed Auckland for Singapore as ANZ1081 this morning and is currently shuttling back and forth to Rockhampton.
Challenger 601 HB-IKS arrived at Wellington from Sydney today on its annual visit Down Under.
Gulfstream 5 N50KC made the hop from Auckland to Kerikeri.
Monday 27 October 2008
Citationjet CJ3 ZK-TBM flew from Christchurch to Auckland and Wellington.
Citation Mustang ZK-MUS departed Nelson for Wellington.
FAA Challenger 601 N86 departed Christchurch for Pago Pago.
Gulfstream 5 N50KC flew from Kerikeri to Napier in association with a golf tournament.
Execujet/Talbot Group Learjet 60XR VH-THG made its first visit to NZ this afternoon, briefly stopping at Queenstown arriving from its Brisbane home and departing for Sydney.
Cathay Pacific resumed daily Boeing 747-400 operations to Auckland for the Northern Winter schedule period (runs until March 09) with B-HUA operating CX107/108 from/to Hong Kong.
Emirates operated Boeing 777-300ER A6-EBZ to Auckland for the first time on its EK432/433 services.
USAF C17 Globemaster III 02-1104 departed Christchurch for Pegasus, Antarctica, as ICE17. It was planned to return but apparently went 'technical' on the ice.
Tuesday 28 October 2008
Galaxy G200 ZK-RGB departed Auckland for Apia, and probably then to somewhere in Hawaii.
Falcon 900EXE N146EX returned to Auckland from Brisbane.
Citationjet CJ3 ZK-TBM flew the reverse of its flights conducted the previous day.
Wednesday 29 October 2008
Challenger 601 HB-IKS departed Wellington for Narita via a techstop at Port Moresby.
Taupo based AS350 Squirrel ZK-HNP departed its home base at sun-up for Whangarei, then refuelled before heading east to L'Esperance Rock and finally to Raoul Island.
Hawker 800XPi N805M flew from Auckland to Napier and back this afternoon, while Gulfstream 5 N50KC flew from Napier to Auckland and back!
RNZAF Lockheed P3 Orion NZ4205 flew from Christchurch to Pegasus as Kiwi 464.
Vincent Aviation's Reims/Cessna F406 ZK-VAF departed Auckland for Norfolk Island and Noumea and was noted on 25Oct flying from Port Vila to Honiara.
Challenger 601 N601TP made the short hop from Christchurch to Queenstown late this afternoon.
Friday 24 October 2008
FAA Challenger 601 N86 returned to Christchurch this afternoon following its navigational aids/systems inspections around Antarctica.
Westwind ZK-RML flew from Auckland to Apia and return.
French Army Casa 235 52-IG arrived at Wellington from Noumea via Norfolk Island.
Saturday 25 October 2008
Citation Mustang ZK-MUS flew from Wellington to Nelson.
Challenger 601 N601TP departed Queenstown for Essendon and then 27Oct it continued to Sydney.
Air NZ Airbus A320 ZK-OJA flew a special flight from Christchurch to Port Vila and back as NZ1962/1963.
Air Tiger 1 LLC Gulfstream 5 N50KC arrived at Auckland early this morning from Waterbury via stops at Teterboro, Los Angeles and Kona.
United Airlines Boeing 747-400 N196UA operated the Air Pacific service through Auckland today.
Casa 235 52-IG departed Wellington, presumably for Noumea direct.
Sunday 26 October 2008
Air NZ Boeing 747-400 ZK-SUH departed Auckland for Singapore as ANZ1081 this morning and is currently shuttling back and forth to Rockhampton.
Challenger 601 HB-IKS arrived at Wellington from Sydney today on its annual visit Down Under.
Gulfstream 5 N50KC made the hop from Auckland to Kerikeri.
Monday 27 October 2008
Citationjet CJ3 ZK-TBM flew from Christchurch to Auckland and Wellington.
Citation Mustang ZK-MUS departed Nelson for Wellington.
FAA Challenger 601 N86 departed Christchurch for Pago Pago.
Gulfstream 5 N50KC flew from Kerikeri to Napier in association with a golf tournament.
Execujet/Talbot Group Learjet 60XR VH-THG made its first visit to NZ this afternoon, briefly stopping at Queenstown arriving from its Brisbane home and departing for Sydney.
Cathay Pacific resumed daily Boeing 747-400 operations to Auckland for the Northern Winter schedule period (runs until March 09) with B-HUA operating CX107/108 from/to Hong Kong.
Emirates operated Boeing 777-300ER A6-EBZ to Auckland for the first time on its EK432/433 services.
USAF C17 Globemaster III 02-1104 departed Christchurch for Pegasus, Antarctica, as ICE17. It was planned to return but apparently went 'technical' on the ice.
Tuesday 28 October 2008
Galaxy G200 ZK-RGB departed Auckland for Apia, and probably then to somewhere in Hawaii.
Falcon 900EXE N146EX returned to Auckland from Brisbane.
Citationjet CJ3 ZK-TBM flew the reverse of its flights conducted the previous day.
Wednesday 29 October 2008
Challenger 601 HB-IKS departed Wellington for Narita via a techstop at Port Moresby.
Taupo based AS350 Squirrel ZK-HNP departed its home base at sun-up for Whangarei, then refuelled before heading east to L'Esperance Rock and finally to Raoul Island.
Hawker 800XPi N805M flew from Auckland to Napier and back this afternoon, while Gulfstream 5 N50KC flew from Napier to Auckland and back!
RNZAF Lockheed P3 Orion NZ4205 flew from Christchurch to Pegasus as Kiwi 464.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Wednesday 22 October 2008
Business Jets Falcon 900EXE N146EX departed Auckland for Brisbane.
Hawker 800XP N100LA departed Auckland for Kona via a techstop at Apia.
Challenger 601 N601TP arrived at Christchurch early this evening from Wellington.
French Army Casa 235 tail number 105 returned to Noumea from Whenuapai this afternoon.
Hawker 800XP N100LA departed Auckland for Kona via a techstop at Apia.
Challenger 601 N601TP arrived at Christchurch early this evening from Wellington.
French Army Casa 235 tail number 105 returned to Noumea from Whenuapai this afternoon.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Tuesday 21 October 2008
Jetcity Learjet 36 VH-JCX made an early morning techstop at Auckland, arriving from Melbourne and continuing to Rarotonga. It then returned to Auckland via Tonga later the same day.
Wayne Grant photo
Lightair Hawker 800XP N100LA returned to Auckland this morning from Queenstown.
Private Air Citation VII VH-VRC flew from Auckland to Christchurch and onwards to Sydney.
Walker Air Falcon 900C VH-LAL departed Auckland for Sydney late afternoon.
Challenger 601 N601TP arrived at Wellington from Auckland early evening.
Citation Mustang ZK-MUS was noted flying from Wellington to Woodbourne.
Citationjet CJ3 ZK-TBM visited Queenstown briefly today, arriving from Christchurch and departing for Taupo.
Martinair Cargo Boeing 747-400 freighter PH-MPQ spent a couple of hours in Auckland this afternoon, arriving from and returning to Sydney.
Wayne Grant photo
French Army Casa 235 tail number 105 arrived at Whenuapai from Noumea as "Cotam 1161".
Monday, October 20, 2008
Monday 20 October 2008
Hawker 800XP N100LA spent several hours in Auckland today, arriving from and returning to Queenstown.
Private Air Citation VII VH-VRC arrived at Auckland early this afternoon from Sydney.
Wayne Grant photo
Walker Air Services Falcon 900C VH-LAL arrived at Auckland early evening from Essendon, Maroochydore and Sydney.
Citation Mustang N2243W had a long day departing Hastings for Christchurch, Wanaka, Queenstown, back to Christchurch, then to Wanganui and home to Hastings!
Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 767-300 N580HA arrived at Auckland from Sydney as ANZ700 for maintenance with Air NZ.
N580HA arriving Auckland, Wayne Grant photo
N592HA under tow 19Oct, John Rankin photo
Private Air Citation VII VH-VRC arrived at Auckland early this afternoon from Sydney.
Wayne Grant photo
Walker Air Services Falcon 900C VH-LAL arrived at Auckland early evening from Essendon, Maroochydore and Sydney.
Citation Mustang N2243W had a long day departing Hastings for Christchurch, Wanaka, Queenstown, back to Christchurch, then to Wanganui and home to Hastings!
Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 767-300 N580HA arrived at Auckland from Sydney as ANZ700 for maintenance with Air NZ.
N580HA arriving Auckland, Wayne Grant photo
N592HA under tow 19Oct, John Rankin photo
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Monday 13 October - Sunday 19 October 2008
Monday 13 October 2008
Mustang N2243W flew from Hastings to Auckland, back to Hastings, then north again to Auckland before heading to Dunedin where it then overnighted.
Tuesday 14 October 2008
Westwind ZK-RML visited Wellington today, arriving from and returning to Auckland.
Convair 580 VH-PAL returned to NZ, arriving at Queenstown from Bankstown and Sydney.
Mustang N2243W flew from Dunedin to Christchurch and Hastings during the course of today.
Malibu N9099Z departed its Rangiora base for Dunedin.
FAA Challenger 601 N86 arrived at Christchurch from Pago Pago as "Flight Check 86".
Cessna 177RG ZK-CRG departed Kerikeri for Norfolk Island today, and the following day arrived at Kempsey via Lord Howe Island, perhaps indicating it has been exported.
Wednesday 15 October 2008
Malibu N9099Z returned to Rangiora from Dunedin today.
Boomerang VH-DXW was noted at Stratford today.
Thursday 16 October 2008
Lloyd Helicopters USA Pacific Aerospace 750XL N750LH (ex ZK-JHA c/n 147) departed Hamilton for Lord Howe Island the Coolangatta. Onwards to Alice Springs 17Oct.
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Parked at Coolangatta, Terry McGee photo
Friday 17 October 2008
Metroliner ZK-CIC made a brief visit at Auckland enroute from Napier on return to the Chatham Islands.
Saturday 18 October 2008
Global Express XRS N57LE returned home early this morning, arriving in Auckland from Honolulu.
FAA Challenger 601 N86 departed Christchurch for McMurdo Sound.
Pyle Group Challenger 601 N601TP arrived at Auckland late this afternoon from Papeete.
Wayne Grant photos. Note tail art on one side of the aircraft only.
Lightair Hawker 800XP N100LA arrived at Auckland mid afternoon from Essendon. It was first noted in Australia on 14Oct flying from Hamilton Island to Brisbane and was later to Sydney and Essendon.
Mike Condon photo
United Airlines Boeing 747-400 N195UA operated the Air Pacific service from Nadi to Auckland and back today.
Mike Condon photo
Mustang ZK-MUS arrived at Ardmore from Wellington late this morning. It spent most of the day there before returning to Wellington.
Sunday 19 October 2008
Lightair Hawker 800XP N100LA arrived at Queenstown early afternoon from Auckland.
Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 767-300 N592HA departed Auckland as NZ707 for Sydney on conclusion of its maintenance visit with Air NZ.
Mustang N2243W flew from Hastings to Auckland, back to Hastings, then north again to Auckland before heading to Dunedin where it then overnighted.
Tuesday 14 October 2008
Westwind ZK-RML visited Wellington today, arriving from and returning to Auckland.
Convair 580 VH-PAL returned to NZ, arriving at Queenstown from Bankstown and Sydney.
Mustang N2243W flew from Dunedin to Christchurch and Hastings during the course of today.
Malibu N9099Z departed its Rangiora base for Dunedin.
FAA Challenger 601 N86 arrived at Christchurch from Pago Pago as "Flight Check 86".
Cessna 177RG ZK-CRG departed Kerikeri for Norfolk Island today, and the following day arrived at Kempsey via Lord Howe Island, perhaps indicating it has been exported.
Wednesday 15 October 2008
Malibu N9099Z returned to Rangiora from Dunedin today.
Boomerang VH-DXW was noted at Stratford today.
Thursday 16 October 2008
Lloyd Helicopters USA Pacific Aerospace 750XL N750LH (ex ZK-JHA c/n 147) departed Hamilton for Lord Howe Island the Coolangatta. Onwards to Alice Springs 17Oct.
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Parked at Coolangatta, Terry McGee photo
Friday 17 October 2008
Metroliner ZK-CIC made a brief visit at Auckland enroute from Napier on return to the Chatham Islands.
Saturday 18 October 2008
Global Express XRS N57LE returned home early this morning, arriving in Auckland from Honolulu.
FAA Challenger 601 N86 departed Christchurch for McMurdo Sound.
Pyle Group Challenger 601 N601TP arrived at Auckland late this afternoon from Papeete.
Wayne Grant photos. Note tail art on one side of the aircraft only.
Lightair Hawker 800XP N100LA arrived at Auckland mid afternoon from Essendon. It was first noted in Australia on 14Oct flying from Hamilton Island to Brisbane and was later to Sydney and Essendon.
Mike Condon photo
United Airlines Boeing 747-400 N195UA operated the Air Pacific service from Nadi to Auckland and back today.
Mike Condon photo
Mustang ZK-MUS arrived at Ardmore from Wellington late this morning. It spent most of the day there before returning to Wellington.
Sunday 19 October 2008
Lightair Hawker 800XP N100LA arrived at Queenstown early afternoon from Auckland.
Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 767-300 N592HA departed Auckland as NZ707 for Sydney on conclusion of its maintenance visit with Air NZ.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
GBA Trislander Update
On 31Jul this year we posted a photo of Trislander G-RHOP marked as ZK-CJS with Great Barrier Airline's titles sitting at their North Shore/Dairy Flat base. Interestingly, Trislander ZK-LGC c/n C381 was deregistered 2Oct08 and G-RHOP has since become ZK-LGC/2 c/n 1042 and not ZK-CJS as depicted in the photo!
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Fri 10 October - Sunday 12 October 2008
Friday 10 October 2008
Qantas Airbus A380 VH-OQA flew a local flight from/to Auckland before departing later the same day for Sydney (see individual blog entry).
Network Jets Hawker 800XPi N805M returned home to Auckland this evening, arriving from Maui via Apia. The aircraft departed Auckland back on 02Sep.
Rank's Global Express XRS N57LE arrived at Auckland from its few days in Papeete.
Beech Duke N60TE departed Tauranga for Dunedin while Cessna 400 N400NM was noted carrying out a local flight from/to Ardmore. Malibu N9099Z flew from Rangiora to Nelson and back today.
French Navy Falcon Gardian 80 arrived at Christchurch from Noumea as FNY5436.
Saturday 11 October 2008
United Airlines Boeing 747-400 N116UA operated the Air Pacific flight through Auckland today.
Mike Condon photo
Chathams Pacific Metroliner ZK-CIC arrived at Auckland late tonight from Tonga.
Air New Zealand celebrated 40 years of Boeing 737 operations at Christchurch this evening. Boeing 737-300 ZK-NGJ was used as the centre piece while ships ZK-NGF, ZK-NGK and ZK-NGP flew in loose formation from Auckland to Christchurch late afternoon carrying guests for the event.
USAF C17 Globemaster 02-1104 arrived at Christchurch from Hickam as REACH 5E5.
RAAF C17 Globemaster A41-207 visited Ohakea during the day, arriving from Amberley and departing for Townsville as AUSY815.
Sunday 12 October 2008
Metroliner ZK-CIC positioned from Auckland to Napier.
Cessna 172R VH-EWJ arrived at Ardmore nearing completion of its delivery flight from Morrabbin to Hamilton. The aircraft has been bought by CTC Aviation and will be registered ZK-XYZ, this registration currently allocated to a Seneca which will shortly change its identity.
VH-EWJ staged across the Tasman from Port Macquarie to Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island and Kerikeri.
Pionair Convair 580 VH-PDX made a techstop at Auckland early afternoon, arriving from Palmerston North and departing for Norfolk Island and Sydney.
Mike Condon photo
Acermus Mustang ZK-MUS flew a Wellington to Wanaka return today.
Global Express XRS N57LE departed Auckland for San Diego direct.
French Navy Falcon Gardian 80 departed Christchurch for Wellington and Noumea.
Tony McFarlin photo
USAF C17 Globemaster 03-3120 departed Christchurch for Hickham.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
A380 - FIRST VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND
Qantas Airbus A380 VH-OQA made the types first visit to NZ 09Oct arriving at Auckland 2350LT from Sydney as QFA6601. Its visit coincided with the opening of Auckland International Airport's terminal extension which took place 10Oct.
As QFA6600, the A380 lifted off runway 23L at 1012LT 10Oct with 326 POB and climbed to 3000ft for a flight over Auckland CBD then east to the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula before tracking north over Great Barrier Island and then over Whangarei before heading south down the Kaipara Harbour to Piha then east again over the city for an instrument approach to runway 23L at Auckland.. At approximately 2 mile final the aircraft carried out a go-around following a windshear warning and climbed to 3000ft before heading back towards the city, then north to Tiritiri Matangi before making a left turn and tracking down the coast for a landing onto runway 23L at 1126LT.
As QFA6600, the A380 lifted off runway 23L at 1012LT 10Oct with 326 POB and climbed to 3000ft for a flight over Auckland CBD then east to the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula before tracking north over Great Barrier Island and then over Whangarei before heading south down the Kaipara Harbour to Piha then east again over the city for an instrument approach to runway 23L at Auckland.. At approximately 2 mile final the aircraft carried out a go-around following a windshear warning and climbed to 3000ft before heading back towards the city, then north to Tiritiri Matangi before making a left turn and tracking down the coast for a landing onto runway 23L at 1126LT.
The aircraft then departed just after 1500LT for Sydney as QFA6602.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Sunday 05 - Thursday 09 October 2008
Sunday 05 October 2008
Acemus Mustang ZK-MUS made its first visit to Auckland today, flying in from Wanaka. Then south to Wellington, Napier and finally ending up in Auckland overnight.
Qantas operated Airbus A330-300 VH-QPH on their QF43/44 service through Auckland, arriving from and returning to Sydney. These services are usually operated by Boeing 767-300 aircraft.
Beech Duke N60TE flew from Ardmore to Tauranga.
Air NZ Boeing 777-200 ZK-OKG flew from Auckland to Ohakea, Perth and then to the Middle East on a NZDF charter as KIWI135.
Monday 06 October 2008
Air NZ Boeing 747-400 ZK-NBS flew from Auckland to Singapore as ANZ6017 to carry out Singapore Defence Force charters to Rockhampton.
Avwest Challenger 604 VH-VRE departed from Queenstown heading to Perth via a techstop at Essendon.
Pacific Aerospace turbine converted FU24 Fletcher PK-PNZ, nee ZK-DHY, was noted at Hamilton.
Kaman K-Max N312KA was observed arriving at Balclutha today. Dave Bates caught it!
RAAF C130J's A97-450 and A97-467 flew North Island navigation exercises, departing Woodbourne for Hamilton, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington and then overnighting at Ohakea.
Tuesday 07 October 2008
Business Jets Falcon 900EXE N146EX arrived at Auckland from Brisbane.
Air National Gulfstream G200 ZK-RGB arrived at Auckland from Denpasar via Brisbane. The aircraft had departed NZ back in August.
Pionair Convair 580 VH-PAL departed from Queenstown direct to Brisbane. It flew the previous day from Rotorua to Manapouri as "Pionair 1". From Brisbane to Bankstown 08Oct.
Virgin Blue Boeing 737-800 VH-VON departed Christchurch for Brisbane at the conclusion of maintenance with Air NZ.
Gulfstream 4SP VH-DBT arrived at Wellington this evening from Essendon.
Peter Van Dyk photo
Strong winds at Auckland late afternoon saw Lan Chile Airbus A340-200 CC-CQF from Sydney divert to Christchurch while Atlas Air Boeing 747-400F N418MC from Honolulu also diverted to Christchurch. Both aircraft subsequently overnighted in the Garden City.
RAAF C130J A97-467 flew from Ohakea to Wanaka, Auckland, New Plymouth, Ohakea, back to Auckland and finally to Ohakea today while A97-450 sat at Ohakea unservicable.
Wednesday 08 October 2008
Air NZ Boeing 747-400 ZK-NBS returned to Auckland this morning from Singapore via Rockhampton.
Falcon 2000EX VH-CRW flew from Napier to Woodbourne, then to Queenstown where it spent the afternoon before returning to Napier.
Gulfstream 4SP VH-DBT departed Wellington for Essendon.
Cessna 400 N400NM remains in NZ and was noted flying from Ardmore to Hamilton and back today.
Lan Chile Airbus A340-200 CC-CQF departed Christchurch for Auckland and Santiago.
Glen Reid photo
Atlas Air Boeing 747-400F N418MC departed Christchurch for Auckland then to Pudong direct on the continuation of its around the world freight operation for Air NZ.
Air Calin Airbus A330 F-OJSE operated the carrier's scheduled service through Auckland today however instead of laying over it carried out a 45min training detail.
RAAF C130J A97-450 departed Ohakea for Townsville direct as "Ausy 783".
RAAF C130J A97-467 departed Ohakea for Norfolk Island and Townsville as "Ausy 784".
Thursday 09 October 2008
Air National Westwind ZK-RML flew through the early hours of this morning on a medical flight from Auckland to Niue and return.
Pelair Westwind VH-NGA flew from Sydney to Auckland and back this morning.
Falcon 2000EX VH-CRW departed Napier for Auckland and Brisbane.
The biggest arrival into NZ for 2008 was heralded with the late night touchdown at Auckland of Qantas Airbus A380 VH-OQA from Sydney as QFA6601. The aircraft was delivered to the airline on 21Sep and has been conducting flights around Australia before it enters commercial service in two weeks time.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Saturday 04 October 2008
Avwest's Challenger 604 VH-VRE returned to Queenstown early this afternoon from Brisbane.
Acemus Citation 510 Mustang ZK-MUS arrived at Wanaka from Wellington via Nelson.
Air Pacific have wet leased United Airline's Boeing 747-400 aircraft for the next two months to cover a D check on their own 747-400 DQ-FJK in Singapore (flew Nadi-Singapore as FJI2 28Sep). The planned weekly routine for the wet leased United aircraft is for it to visit Auckland every Saturday and today marked the first such visit using N118UA. Its great to see an American carrier back in our skies even if its not in their own rights! Air Pacific advise that it will not always be the same aircraft as United intend to switch tails in Los Angeles on a regular basis which has already occurred since the arrangement started at the beginning of this week which saw N196UA operate the first series of flights. A number of enthusiasts where present for its arrival with Wayne Grant capturing these images.
Two Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed C130J's arrived at Woodbourne from Richmond via Christchurch this evening in the form of A97-450 (Ausy 783) and A97-467 (Ausy 784). Aaron Murphy captured both aircraft on arrival at Christchurch with A97-450 pictured wearing the 'new' grey sceme.
Acemus Citation 510 Mustang ZK-MUS arrived at Wanaka from Wellington via Nelson.
Air Pacific have wet leased United Airline's Boeing 747-400 aircraft for the next two months to cover a D check on their own 747-400 DQ-FJK in Singapore (flew Nadi-Singapore as FJI2 28Sep). The planned weekly routine for the wet leased United aircraft is for it to visit Auckland every Saturday and today marked the first such visit using N118UA. Its great to see an American carrier back in our skies even if its not in their own rights! Air Pacific advise that it will not always be the same aircraft as United intend to switch tails in Los Angeles on a regular basis which has already occurred since the arrangement started at the beginning of this week which saw N196UA operate the first series of flights. A number of enthusiasts where present for its arrival with Wayne Grant capturing these images.
Two Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed C130J's arrived at Woodbourne from Richmond via Christchurch this evening in the form of A97-450 (Ausy 783) and A97-467 (Ausy 784). Aaron Murphy captured both aircraft on arrival at Christchurch with A97-450 pictured wearing the 'new' grey sceme.
Friday 03 October 2008
Avwest Challenger 604 VH-VRE departed Queenstown mid morning heading for Brisbane.
Brenzil Falcon 2000EX VH-CRW spent the day in Auckland, arriving just before 0800 from Napier and departing at 2100 back to Napier.
Pionair Cargo Convair 580 VH-PDX arrived at Palmerston North direct from Sydney's Bankstown airport.
This is the first visit of this particular aircraft to NZ as it was delivered direct to Australia from North America in February this year arriving at Sydney from Pago Pago on the 6th of that month.
At Palmerston North, photo via Wayne Grant
Dean Wilson Aviation 200 Boomerang VH-DXW arrived at Kerikeri from Norfolk Island late this afternoon. The two seat training aircraft is Australian designed and most likely in NZ to attend the Aviation Expo at Hamilton/Mystery Creek next weekend. http://www.dwaviation.com/
Example of the Boomerang via Dean Wilson Aviation website.
Beech Duke N60TE was noted at Ardmore today having flown across from Tauranga.
Cessna 208 Caravan ZK-TZR was heard flying from Woodbourne to Wellington today on a training flight before then entering service with Sounds Air flying from Wellington to Nelson and back. This obviously firms up speculation made in my previous blog that it appears a 'swap' between the Airvan (ZK-TZT) and Caravan has taken place.
Brenzil Falcon 2000EX VH-CRW spent the day in Auckland, arriving just before 0800 from Napier and departing at 2100 back to Napier.
Pionair Cargo Convair 580 VH-PDX arrived at Palmerston North direct from Sydney's Bankstown airport.
This is the first visit of this particular aircraft to NZ as it was delivered direct to Australia from North America in February this year arriving at Sydney from Pago Pago on the 6th of that month.
At Palmerston North, photo via Wayne Grant
Dean Wilson Aviation 200 Boomerang VH-DXW arrived at Kerikeri from Norfolk Island late this afternoon. The two seat training aircraft is Australian designed and most likely in NZ to attend the Aviation Expo at Hamilton/Mystery Creek next weekend. http://www.dwaviation.com/
Example of the Boomerang via Dean Wilson Aviation website.
Beech Duke N60TE was noted at Ardmore today having flown across from Tauranga.
Cessna 208 Caravan ZK-TZR was heard flying from Woodbourne to Wellington today on a training flight before then entering service with Sounds Air flying from Wellington to Nelson and back. This obviously firms up speculation made in my previous blog that it appears a 'swap' between the Airvan (ZK-TZT) and Caravan has taken place.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Monday 29 September - Thursday 02 October 2008
Monday 29 September 2008
Global Express XRS N57LE flew from Auckland to Essendon, Sydney and back to Auckland through the course of the day.
Cessna 182RG ZK-ETX departed Kerikeri for Norfolk Island then the following day to Port Vila.
Kaman K-Max N312KA was observed flying southbound in the vicinity of Fielding. The heavy lift helicopter has been operating around the Rotorua area and was heading to the South Island for a couple of weeks. This machine was first noted at Tauranga in May of this year.
Tuesday 30 September 2008
Chathams Pacific Embraer 820 (Piper PA31-350) ZK-RDT departed Auckland for Norfolk Island. The aircraft has been operated by Great Barrier Airlines for a number of years and is obviously heading to Tonga.
Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed C130J Hercules A97-467 arrived at Whenuapai this afternoon from Townsville as "Ausy 816".
Virgin Blue Boeing 737-800 VH-VON arrived in Christchurch before sunup from Melbourne.
Wednesday 01 October 2008
Vanuatu Helicopters Hughes 500D ZK-HEL touched down at Kerikeri to clear customs etc from Norfolk Island. The helicopter is registered to Helisika of Taupo but has been operating in Vanuatu for an unknown period of time.
USAF Globemaster III 03-3120 departed Christchurch for Antarctica as "Ice 05" but was forced to return to Christchurch without landing due weather.
Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed C130J Hercules A97-467 departed Whenuapai for Canberra.
Thursday 02 October 2008
Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 767-300 N597HA departed Auckland shortly after midnight for Honolulu as HA9400 following maintenance with Air NZ.
Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 767-300 N592HA arrived Auckland mid afternoon from Honolulu as HA9401 for maintenance with Air NZ.
Wayne Grant photo
Beech Duke N60TE flew from Dunedin to Tauranga today. It appears this aircraft is tied up with the owners of Piper 32 ZK-OMT, GP & S Glaister Ltd, which has frequently flown between Dunedin and Tauranga.
Airvan ZK-TZT, nee ZK-KLC of Soundsair, flew from Picton to Taupo this morning while Richard Izard's Caravan ZK-TZR flew into Omaka before later being noted flying from Taupo to Whangarei. The re-registration of KLC to TZT would indicate some tie up with Izard's.
Global Express XRS N57LE flew from Auckland to Essendon, Sydney and back to Auckland through the course of the day.
Cessna 182RG ZK-ETX departed Kerikeri for Norfolk Island then the following day to Port Vila.
Kaman K-Max N312KA was observed flying southbound in the vicinity of Fielding. The heavy lift helicopter has been operating around the Rotorua area and was heading to the South Island for a couple of weeks. This machine was first noted at Tauranga in May of this year.
Tuesday 30 September 2008
Chathams Pacific Embraer 820 (Piper PA31-350) ZK-RDT departed Auckland for Norfolk Island. The aircraft has been operated by Great Barrier Airlines for a number of years and is obviously heading to Tonga.
Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed C130J Hercules A97-467 arrived at Whenuapai this afternoon from Townsville as "Ausy 816".
Virgin Blue Boeing 737-800 VH-VON arrived in Christchurch before sunup from Melbourne.
Wednesday 01 October 2008
Vanuatu Helicopters Hughes 500D ZK-HEL touched down at Kerikeri to clear customs etc from Norfolk Island. The helicopter is registered to Helisika of Taupo but has been operating in Vanuatu for an unknown period of time.
USAF Globemaster III 03-3120 departed Christchurch for Antarctica as "Ice 05" but was forced to return to Christchurch without landing due weather.
Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed C130J Hercules A97-467 departed Whenuapai for Canberra.
Thursday 02 October 2008
Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 767-300 N597HA departed Auckland shortly after midnight for Honolulu as HA9400 following maintenance with Air NZ.
Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 767-300 N592HA arrived Auckland mid afternoon from Honolulu as HA9401 for maintenance with Air NZ.
Wayne Grant photo
Global XRS N57LE departed Auckland for Papeete this morning.
Brenzil PTY Falcon 2000EXE VH-CRW jetted into Napier this evening direct from Broome, Western Australia. VH-CRW has not been in NZ since late March/early April.Beech Duke N60TE flew from Dunedin to Tauranga today. It appears this aircraft is tied up with the owners of Piper 32 ZK-OMT, GP & S Glaister Ltd, which has frequently flown between Dunedin and Tauranga.
Airvan ZK-TZT, nee ZK-KLC of Soundsair, flew from Picton to Taupo this morning while Richard Izard's Caravan ZK-TZR flew into Omaka before later being noted flying from Taupo to Whangarei. The re-registration of KLC to TZT would indicate some tie up with Izard's.
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