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24-7548 Evektor EV-97 SportStar Plus (MSN 20071121) owned by Cloud Dancer Sports Aircraft, at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
Photo © David Eyre. Grob G115 and Piper PA-44 Seminole aircraft of the recently defunct China Southern West Australian Flying College, at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
The College previously trained 120 pilots per year for China Southern Airlines.
The college entered voluntary liquidation on 21 December 2020, with 62 staff losing their jobs and 48 student pilots still in training when the company entered liquidation. The 40 Grob G-115 aircraft and Merredin Airport are to be sold. Grant Thornton Australia was appointed as the liquidator, stating that Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic border closures affected the ongoing viability of the business.
CSWAFC was established in 1993.
Photo © David Eyre. N332LC Beech 1900C-1 (MSN UC-132) of UC132 LLC, Dallas, Texas, at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
This aircraft was previouly VH-VAQ of Penjet, and was registered in the USA on 20 February 2020 as N332LC, but still stored at Jandakot.
Built in 1990, ex VH-VAQ, N119WF, 5Y-BTF, OY-GEG, 1180 (Yemen Air Force), OY-GEG, N55201.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-BTV / MEDIA 68 Eurocopter AS350B2 Squirrel (MSN 9038) operated by Aviation Utilities, of Camden, NSW, at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
Shared between Perth’s TV Channels 7 and 9 for news gathering.
Built in 2001, ex VH-ADV.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-CAL Cessna 172R Skyhawk (MSN 17281168) operated by Goldfields Air Services (owned by AJ & BC Clews Pty Ltd), at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
Based at Kalgoorlie. Built in 2003, ex N5344L.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-CRJ Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee F (MSN 28-7105128) owned by John Keyser at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
Built in 1971.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DPV / 38 NZAI CT/4A Airtrainer (MSN 038) owned by Joshua Spano, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020. Photo © David Eyre.
In the 1960s, Australia’s Victa (famous for its lawn mowers) produced the Victa Airtourer, and Victa Aircruiser. Due to lack of Australian Government support, Victa had to sell the manufacturing rights to AESL (later NZAI) in New Zealand, who developed the CT/4 Airtrainer in 1972. Ironically, in 1975, the RAAF ordered 51 CT/4A aircraft from NZAI as primary trainer aircraft. This particular example was delivered to the RAAF on 4 June 1975, using ferry registration ZK-EAA. It was allocated RAAF serial A19-038. Following RAAF service, it was sold on 21 June 1993 and registered VH-DPV. It has retained its RAAF “Fanta can” paint scheme. N82MD / FIREBIRD 661 Eurocopter AS 365N3 Dauphin 2 (MSN 6550) of McDermott Aviation Australia, at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
Under contract to the Western Australian Government, under the management of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for the 2020/21 fire season. This helicopter acts as a tactical Aerial Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance Remote Sensing (AISR) and is equipped with Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR) turret and Fire/Flood Mapping Datalink / Video equipment. Also has loudspeakers fitted to the left side.
Built in 1998, previously operated by Maryland State Police from June 1999 to December 2015.
Photo © David Eyre. N82MD / FIREBIRD 661 Eurocopter AS 365N3 Dauphin 2 (MSN 6550) of McDermott Aviation Australia, at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
Under contract to the Western Australian Government, under the management of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for the 2020/21 fire season. This helicopter acts as a tactical Aerial Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance Remote Sensing (AISR) and is equipped with Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR) turret and Fire/Flood Mapping Datalink / Video equipment. Also has loudspeakers fitted to the left side.
Built in 1998, previously operated by Maryland State Police from June 1999 to December 2015.
Photo © David Eyre. N82MD / FIREBIRD 661 Eurocopter AS 365N3 Dauphin 2 (MSN 6550) of McDermott Aviation Australia, at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
Under contract to the Western Australian Government, under the management of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for the 2020/21 fire season. This helicopter acts as a tactical Aerial Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance Remote Sensing (AISR) and is equipped with Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR) turret and Fire/Flood Mapping Datalink / Video equipment. Also has loudspeakers fitted to the left side.
Built in 1998, previously operated by Maryland State Police from June 1999 to December 2015.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A (MSN 802A-0328) of Dunn Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
Now has auxiliary vertical stabilisers fitted to the tailplane, as it was recently converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, so it can be fitted with amphibious floats installed by Wipaire, able to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during summer months.
Built in 2009, ex EC-LCJ.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A (MSN 802A-0328) of Dunn Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
Now has auxiliary vertical stabilisers fitted to the tailplane, as it was recently converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, so it can be fitted with amphibious floats installed by Wipaire, able to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during summer months.
Built in 2009, ex EC-LCJ.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-FCO / BOMBER 606 Air Tractor AT-802A (MSN 802A-0775) of Dunn Aviation, at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Built in 2018, ex N1001H.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-FCO / BOMBER 606 Air Tractor AT-802A (MSN 802A-0775) of Dunn Aviation, at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Built in 2018, ex N1001H.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-XWH Air Tractor AT-802 (MSN 802-0137) operated by SEAA Pty Ltd, Esperance, WA, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
Operated under contract to the WA Government on fire fighting duties during summer months. Built in 2002, ex VH-XAU, EC-IGV, N8508Q.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-LAB/FIRESCAN 125 Beech B200T Super King Air (MSN BT-23, ex N312D) owned by Air Affairs Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
This aircraft was temporarily based at Jandakot for the 2020/21 bush fire season (it was also here for the 2019/20 fire season), under contract to the Western Australian Government, under the management of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services.
It is fitted with infra red line scanning equipment, used to scan bush fire areas and provide live intelligence, including fire mapping, to ground incident control crews. Scanning is conducted high above the fire area, by flying fixed patterns well above air attack traffic. The line scanner is able to see through smoke and show terrain, streams and roads, to pinpoint fire edges, burnt areas and spot fires. It is normally based at Nowra, NSW and arrived at Jandakot on 29 October 2020, departing back to Nowra on 5 May 2021.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-LAB/FIRESCAN 125 Beech B200T Super King Air (MSN BT-23, ex N312D) owned by Air Affairs Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
This aircraft was temporarily based at Jandakot for the 2020/21 bush fire season (it was also here for the 2019/20 fire season), under contract to the Western Australian Government, under the management of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services.
It is fitted with infra red line scanning equipment, used to scan bush fire areas and provide live intelligence, including fire mapping, to ground incident control crews. Scanning is conducted high above the fire area, by flying fixed patterns well above air attack traffic. The line scanner is able to see through smoke and show terrain, streams and roads, to pinpoint fire edges, burnt areas and spot fires. It is normally based at Nowra, NSW and arrived at Jandakot on 29 October 2020, departing back to Nowra on 5 May 2021.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-EMJ Beech King Air C90B Blackhawk XP135A (MSN LJ-1374) owned by Goldfields Air Services (GAS) (Texrio Pty Ltd), at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
Registered as a King Air C90A but actually a King Air C90B Blackhawk XP135A conversion, which uses more powerful Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135A engines to increase speed, rate of climb and reduce operating costs.
Previously operated by Lanstal Pty Ltd, a cattle company based in the South West of WA, who replaced it with a King Air B200GT. It was registered to Texrio Pty Ltd (Goldfields Air Services) on 12 November 2020.
Built in 1994, ex N15116, VT-VIL, N190CB.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-MQM Beech Baron 58 (MSN TH-576) owned by Paul Lyons Aviation, at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
Built in 1975, ex N7261R, N232LK.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-HMG Cessna 402C Utililiner (MSN 402C1002) of Paul Lyons Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
Built in 1984, ex N12358.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-IAJ Piper PA-34-200 Seneca (MSN 34-7450200) owned by Noel Davison, The Gap, Queensland, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
Built in 1973, ex 9M-FWA, 9M-ATX, 9V-BGF, N44074.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-IAJ Piper PA-34-200 Seneca (MSN 34-7450200) owned by Noel Davison, The Gap, Queensland, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
Built in 1973, ex 9M-FWA, 9M-ATX, 9V-BGF, N44074.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-JRI Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III (MSN 4234) of Helicopter Logistics Pty Ltd at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
Built in 1992, ex RP-C8778, N26GH, 9M-FAH, C-GFNL.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-LBD Cessna 441 Conquest (MSN 441-0296) operated by Aerohire Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
This aircraft was formerly operated by Perth-based Skippers Aviation.
Built in 1983, ex N6838K.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-OWJ Pilatus PC-12-47E (MSN 1411), heads up a line of PC-12s of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
An unusually large number of PC-12s at Jandakot together on New Year’s Eve.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-SRI Cirrus SR22 (MSN 0631) owned by Jean J Bely, at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
Built in 2003, ex N6150A.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-SWT Beech 58 Baron (MSN TH-560) owned by Benjamin Dalwood, operated by Platinum Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
Built in 1975, ex N9380S.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-VER Cessna 404 Titan (MSN 404-0611) operated by Aerohire Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
Built in 1980, ex VH-BUY, N2684R.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-VNX Diamond DA42NG Twin Star (MSN 42.N415) of Lynsh Pty Ltd, Maroubra NSW, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
This aircraft was new at the time of this photo, built in 2020 and registered on 14 December 2020. It was later based at Bankstown, NSW.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-VNX Diamond DA42NG Twin Star (MSN 42.N415) of Lynsh Pty Ltd, Maroubra NSW, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
This aircraft was new at the time of this photo, built in 2020 and registered on 14 December 2020. It was later based at Bankstown, NSW.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-VNX Diamond DA42NG Twin Star (MSN 42.N415) of Lynsh Pty Ltd, Maroubra NSW, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
This aircraft was new at the time of this photo, built in 2020 and registered on 14 December 2020. It was later based at Bankstown, NSW.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-VOA Cessna 404 Titan (MSN 404-0219) owned by Aerometrex Ltd, of Glynde, South Australia, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
Converted for aerial photographic surveys. Built in 1978, ex VH-VEA, VH-ARQ, N88680.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-WRP Cessna 172N Skyhawk (MSN 17269537) owned by David Robins, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
Built in 1977, ex N1620C, (N737NC).
Photo © David Eyre. VH-XMG Cessna 441 Conquest II (MSN 441-0130) of Aerohire Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
Built in 1980, ex VH-KDN, N2625N.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-XMG Cessna 441 Conquest II (MSN 441-0130) of Aerohire Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
Built in 1980, ex VH-KDN, N2625N.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-YDE Robinson R22 Beta (MSN 1553) owned by Edmund Station Pty Ltd, Carnarvon, WA/Double R Helicopters, operated by Heliwest, at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
Built in 1990, ex ZK-HCN.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-YOX Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP (MSN 172S12465) of Singapore Flying College, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 31 December 2020.
Built in 2020, ex N882GX.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-ZGK Robinson R44 Raven II (MSN 10301, ex VH-DYI, N7530L) of Corsaire Aviation, at Jandakot Airport – 31 December 2020.
Photo © David Eyre. A7-ANG Airbus A350-1041 (MSN 215) of Qatar Airways, over the suburbs of Perth, Western Australia – 22 December 2020.
Flight QR900 from Doha, turning eastwards at 6:11pm to approach Perth Airport’s runway 21.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-CLT / BIRDDOG 125 Rockwell Turbo Commander 690A (MSN 11152) owned by Tasmanian Seafoods Pty Ltd, at Busselton Airport – 21 December 2020.
Under contract to the Western Australian Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), to lead the Large Air Tanker and guide it on where to release its load of fire retardant. VH-CLT flew from Hay (NSW) – Forrest – Busselton on 17 December 2020.
Built in 1974, ex VH-NMT, VH-NYA, N42MM, N9101F, SE-GSB, HB-GFO, (N81822).
Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. N132CG/BOMBER 132 Lockheed C-130H Hercules (MSN 382-4338) of Coulson Aviation, at Busselton Airport – 21 December 2020.
Seen a few days after arriving at Busselton, following a multi-stop flight from California. It is to be based at Busselton during the 2020/21 fire season, under contract to the Western Australian Department of Fire and Emergency Services, but could also be deployed to fires elsewhere in Australia. Carries 15,000 Litres of fire retardant foam or water.
Built in 1969, previously serial number 956 of the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
Photo © Jayden Hills. N132CG/BOMBER 132 Lockheed C-130H Hercules (MSN 382-4338) of Coulson Aviation, at Busselton Airport – 16 December 2020.
Seen arriving at Busselton, following a multi-stop flight from California. It is to be based at Busselton during the 2020/21 fire season, under contract to the Western Australian Department of Fire and Emergency Services, but could also be deployed to fires elsewhere in Australia. Carries 15,000 Litres of fire retardant foam or water.
Built in 1969, previously serial number 956 of the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. N216PJ / HELITACK 676 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28069) of McDermott Aviation, at Busselton Airport – 15 December 2020.
Under contract to the Western Australian Government and managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for use as a fire fighting helicopter during the 2020/21 fire season, based at Busselton.
Built in 1981, ex N18096, YV-O-KWH-4, N214HM.
Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. N217PJ / HELITACK 677 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28032) of McDermott Aviation, at Busselton Airport – 15 December 2020.
Under contract to the Western Australian Government and managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for use as a fire fighting helicopter during the 2020/21 fire season, based at Busselton.
Built in 1979, ex C-GBHC, N4434D, C-GBHC, N4434D, (C-GBHC), JA9446, C-GTWZ.
Photo © Jarrod Swanwick N920BM Gulfstream G600 (GVII) (MSN 73035) operated by Gina Rinehart (registered to Bank of Utah as Trustree), at Perth Airport – 15 December 2020.
Gina Rinehart is a mining magnate and heiress, Executive Chairman of Hancock Prospecting, founded by her father, Lang Hancock. One of the world’s 10 richest women and the richest Australian, with wealth of over $30 billion. Financial interests include Roy Hill iron ore mine and shares in other mines, plus cattle stations.
First visit by a G600 to Perth and the first registered in Australia.
Built in 2020, ex N635GD and registered N920BM on 25 November 2020. On 26 November 2020, it was delivered, flying Long Beach (California) via Kahului (Hawaii) to Brisbane, where it stayed 19 days before flying to Roy Hill mine on 14 December 2020. It arrived in Perth today from Roy Hill and is seen here departing to Busselton.
Photo © David Eyre. N920BM Gulfstream G600 (GVII) (MSN 73035) operated by Gina Rinehart (registered to Bank of Utah as Trustree), at Perth Airport – 15 December 2020.
Gina Rinehart is a mining magnate and heiress, Executive Chairman of Hancock Prospecting, founded by her father, Lang Hancock. One of the world’s 10 richest women and the richest Australian, with wealth of over $30 billion. Financial interests include Roy Hill iron ore mine and shares in other mines, plus cattle stations.
First visit by a G600 to Perth and the first registered in Australia.
Built in 2020, ex N635GD and registered N920BM on 25 November 2020. On 26 November 2020, it was delivered, flying Long Beach (California) via Kahului (Hawaii) to Brisbane, where it stayed 19 days before flying to Roy Hill mine on 14 December 2020. It arrived in Perth today from Roy Hill and is seen here departing to Busselton.
Photo © David Eyre. N920BM Gulfstream G600 (GVII) (MSN 73035) operated by Gina Rinehart (registered to Bank of Utah as Trustree), at Perth Airport – 15 December 2020.
Gina Rinehart is a mining magnate and heiress, Executive Chairman of Hancock Prospecting, founded by her father, Lang Hancock. One of the world’s 10 richest women and the richest Australian, with wealth of over $30 billion. Financial interests include Roy Hill iron ore mine and shares in other mines, plus cattle stations.
First visit by a G600 to Perth and the first registered in Australia.
Built in 2020, ex N635GD and registered N920BM on 25 November 2020. On 26 November 2020, it was delivered, flying Long Beach (California) via Kahului (Hawaii) to Brisbane, where it stayed 19 days before flying to Roy Hill mine on 14 December 2020. It arrived in Perth today from Roy Hill and is seen here departing to Busselton.
Photo © David Eyre. A7-ANO Airbus A350-1041 (MSN 368) of Qatar Airways, over the suburbs of Perth, Western Australia – 15 December 2020.
Flight QR900 from Doha, turning eastwards at 6:21pm to approach Perth Airport’s runway 21.
Photo © David Eyre. N82MD / FIREBIRD 661 Eurocopter AS 365N3 Dauphin 2 (MSN 6550) of McDermott Aviation Australia, at Jandakot Airport – 14 December 2020.
Under contract to the Western Australian Government, under the management of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for the 2020/21 fire season. This helicopter acts as a tactical Aerial Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance Remote Sensing (AISR) and is equipped with Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR) turret and Fire/Flood Mapping Datalink / Video equipment.
Built in 1998, previously operated by Maryland State Police from June 1999 to December 2015.
Photo © Jayden Hills. VH-YIM Boeing 737-8FE (MSN 38716/4119) of Virgin Australia, named ‘Bridgewater Bay’, at Perth Airport – 6 December 2020.
Flight VA1487 to Broome, climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 2:22pm.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-YNU Boeing 737-319 (MSN 25607/3126) of Nauru Airlines at Perth Airport – 6 December 2020.
Flight ON940, departing to Brisbane at 2:45pm. It had arrived from Christmas Island on an Australian Government charter flight.
In January 2021, this aircraft was flown to Miami, USA as N256NA, for conversion to freighter configuration. It was delivered back to Nauru Airlines in late June 2021.
Built in 1999, ex N1786B, ZK-NGH (Air New Zealand).
Photo © David Eyre. VH-YNU Boeing 737-319 (MSN 25607/3126) of Nauru Airlines at Perth Airport – 6 December 2020.
Flight ON940, departing to Brisbane at 2:45pm. It had arrived from Christmas Island on an Australian Government charter flight.
In January 2021, this aircraft was flown to Miami, USA as N256NA, for conversion to freighter configuration. It was delivered back to Nauru Airlines in late June 2021.
Built in 1999, ex N1786B, ZK-NGH (Air New Zealand).
Photo © David Eyre. VH-YNU Boeing 737-319 (MSN 25607/3126) of Nauru Airlines at Perth Airport – 6 December 2020.
Flight ON940, departing to Brisbane at 2:45pm. It had arrived from Christmas Island on an Australian Government charter flight.
In January 2021, this aircraft was flown to Miami, USA as N256NA, for conversion to freighter configuration. It was delivered back to Nauru Airlines in late June 2021.
Built in 1999, ex N1786B, ZK-NGH (Air New Zealand).
Photo © David Eyre. VH-YNU Boeing 737-319 (MSN 25607/3126) of Nauru Airlines at Perth Airport – 6 December 2020.
Flight ON940, departing to Brisbane at 2:45pm. It had arrived from Christmas Island on an Australian Government charter flight.
In January 2021, this aircraft was flown to Miami, USA as N256NA, for conversion to freighter configuration. It was delivered back to Nauru Airlines in late June 2021.
Built in 1999, ex N1786B, ZK-NGH (Air New Zealand).
Photo © David Eyre. A6-ECG Boeing 777-31HER (MSN 35579/709) of Emirates, over the suburbs of Perth, Western Australia – 5 December 2020.
Flight EK420 from Dubai, heading east to join the approach for Perth Airport at 4:59pm.
Photo © David Eyre. A7-ANB Airbus A350-1041 (MSN 102) of Qatar Airways, over the suburbs of Perth, Western Australia – 3 December 2020.
Flight QR900 from Doha, turning eastwards at 6:07pm to approach Perth Airport’s runway 21.
Photo © David Eyre.
