David Eyre
8 March 2022 David Eyre Western Australia’s COVID-19 border closure was lifted at 12:01am on 3 March 2022, with the arrival of the first domestic flight, Qantas flight QF653...
David Eyre
President, Aviation Association of WA Inc
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: Impacts on foreign airlines operating to Western Australia
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14 January 2022 © David Eyre NOTE: If you note any errors or missing information, please let us know using the comments. Travel restrictions/bans imposed On 1 February 2020,...
The Sport Aircraft Builders Club held their Annual Fly-in at Serpentine Airfield on 17 October 2021. SEE OUR PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT
7 January 2021 (UPDATED 5 February 2021) © David Eyre (Photos © Stephan Widmer – with thanks) Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Western Operations took delivery of its final...
6 January 2021 © David Eyre Rex (Regional Express Airlines) announced in May 2020 that it intended to compete with Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia by leasing 10 narrow-body jets...
6 January 2021 © David Eyre Delayed delivery of Boeing 787s and A321neos; Airbus A380 fleet stored for three years In May 2020, Qantas announced it would delay delivery...
1 January 2021 © David Eyre Virgin Australia suffered the most challenging year in its history during 2020, starting with financial losses, travel bans during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,...
30 December 2020 © David Eyre COVID-19 travel restrictions/bans: 1 February 2020: Australian Government imposed a travel ban on anyone arriving from, or transiting through, mainland China, unless they...
David Eyre and Brenden Scott have compiled a list and photos of the fire fighting aircraft in Western Australia for the summer fire season (Oct 2020 – April 2021)....
21 December 2020 © David Eyre China Southern West Australian Flying College (CSWAFC) has entered voluntary liquidation today (21 December 2020), with 62 staff losing their jobs. Their Grob...
18 December 2020 David Eyre Alliance has seized opportunities and purchased a total of 30 Embraer E190 regional jets at prices below market value. On 4 August 2020, Alliance...
Perth Airport Public Viewing Area re-opened after temporary closure due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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16 September 2020 © David Eyre The Perth Airport Public Viewing Area on Dunreath Drive has re-opened today, after being closed for nearly six months due to the Coronavirus...
31 August 2020 © David Eyre (UPDATED 3 January 2021) Qantas Group acquires National Jet Systems On 20 May 2020, Cobham Australia and Qantas Group announced that Qantas will...
25 July 2020 © David Eyre After almost 50 years of reliable Boeing 747 services, Qantas has retired their final ‘Queen of the Skies’, Boeing 747-438ER VH-OEJ ‘Wunala’. Qantas...
24 July 2020 © David Eyre Police Minister Michelle Roberts today announced that Western Australia Police Airwing’s next generation helicopter will be the new five-bladed Airbus Helicopters H145, with...
