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 | Qantas Welcome Home 2024 Olympic Team Wednesday, 14th August 2024 The Australian Paris 2024 Olympic Team arrived home this morning, onboard a special Qantas Charter flight from Paris via Perth. Qantas Hangar 96 was the "Welcome Home" venue, where family, friends and the media were assembled awaiting the arrival of the aircraft. After Qantas B787-9 Dreamliner VH-ZNH touched down on Runway 34L, it taxied directly to Hangar 96, where it shutdown, and was then towed inside the hangar. The Athletes then stepped off the aircraft to be reunited with Family, Friends READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Cirrus SR22T G7 Inspection At Bankstown Friday, 12th July 2024 Cirrus Australia invited me to an inspection of their new SR22T Gen 7 model at Bankstown, on Friday 12th July 2024. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Qantas Retires Last Boeing B747 Wednesday, 22nd July 2020 On Wednesday 22nd July 2020, Qantas retired the last Boeing B747 in their Fleet, after operating the Type for 49 years. VH-OEJ was the last retirement, and Qantas hosted a Farewell Ceremony in Hangar 96 to mark this sad occasion. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Embraer E195-E2 Asiapac Sales Demonstration Tour 2019 Saturday, 27th July 2019 Embraer bring their new E195 E2 Sales Demonstrator to Sydney, as part on a tour of Asia Pacific. Take a close up look around the aircraft and onboard, including a short video. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | What Caught My Eye - Sydney Airport November 2018 Sunday, 2nd December 2018 Looking back on November 2018 at Sydney Airport, there were a few special visitors, both civilian and military, a few first visits, and also some movements of interest. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Family Fun Runway Run 2018 Sunday, 25th November 2018 Today's Family Fun Runway Run at Sydney airport in support of Cure Cancer Australia was the best event so far, with 250 runners participating. Apart from the 100m, 500m, 1km, and 2km Relay, there were Jumping Castles, ARFF Fire Tenders, AFP Sniffer Dogs, an Air Ambulance Beech King Air, and Christina Bernardi and Elle Bennetts from the AFL Womens Giants Team. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Cessna Citation Latitude - Up Close Thursday, 28th June 2018 The Cessna Textron Citation Latitude demonstrator aircraft was at Sydney Airport this morning, preparing for a Flight Test to Brisbane. This provided the perfect opportunity to photograph the aircraft up close. Unfortunately the weather was not being helpful, with early morning cloud, and light showers of rain, however a brief spot of sunshine helped with the photo session. The demonstrator aircraft is N985BC, and it has over 1,000 hours on the clock. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | French President Emmanuel Macron Visits Sydney Thursday, 3rd May 2018 French President Emmanuel Macron visits Sydney for trade and defence talks with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2018 Monday, 19th March 2018 The ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2018 took place on the weekend of the 17th and 18th of March 2018 in Sydney, with the vision of "Enhancing Regional Collaboration to Strengthen Our Security and Prosperity". VIP / Military aircraft from Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand & Malaysia transported their respective Heads of State and leaders to Sydney for the Special Summit 2018. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Airbus A350-1000 Demonstration Tour visits Sydney Sunday, 11th February 2018 The Airbus A350-1000 made its first touchdown in Australia, landing at Sydney Airport on 10/02/2018. F-WLXV is on a demonstration tour of the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and was on display at the Singapore Airshow. While in Sydney, the aircraft operated a Demonstration Flight for Qantas Representatives and the Media. It departed to Auckland on 12/02/2018 so Air New Zealand Representatives could inspect the aircraft. It will then head to Tokyo and Manila, before returning home to Toulouse. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Tianjin Airlines Inaugural Zhengzhou-Sydney Service Tuesday, 30th January 2018 Tianjin Airlines operated its inaugural Zhengzhou-Sydney service this morning, creating another important new link to Central China. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | United Airlines Inaugural Houston-Sydney Service Saturday, 20th January 2018 This morning at Sydney Airport, United Airlines operated their first service from Houston, with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner N35953 touching down on Runway 34L at 0625L. The first service returning to Houston departed on Runway 34L at 1215L, flown by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner N38955. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Capital Airlines Inaugural Qingdao-Sydney Service Monday, 30th October 2017 This morning at Sydney Airport, Capital Airlines operated their first service from Qingdao, with A332 B-8550 touching down on Runway 34L at 0601L. After the arrival, a Media Conference was held to officially welcome Capital Airlines to Sydney. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Qantas Dreamliner Technical Close Up Sunday, 22nd October 2017 The Dreamliner is a significant step forward in aircraft design, from the extensive use of carbon fibre composites (50%), to the new electrically driven systems, including the brakes. Take a more technical look around the new Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | On Board The New Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Sunday, 22nd October 2017 The first Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner arrived in Sydney on Friday morning, 20th October 2017, at the end of its delivery flight from Everett, Seattle (via Honolulu). This was my first opportunity to look on-board the aircraft to see the Cabin layout, and the Business, Premium, and Economy cabins. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Delivery Flight Friday, 20th October 2017 This morning Qantas welcomed the first of its' Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet VH-ZNA after completing its delivery flight from Everett to Sydney. VH-ZNA performed a fly-by over Sydney Harbour before landing on Runway 16L at Sydney Airport, and then taxiing to Qantas Hangar 96 for a formal welcome ceremony. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Earthrounders In Sydney Tuesday, 12th September 2017 Six US and Canadian aircraft on a journey around the world, arrived in Sydney this morning, after their flight down from the Gold Coast. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | US Marines MV-22B Osprey Visit Sydney Airport Thursday, 29th June 2017 Early this morning, four US Marines MV-22B Osprey visited Sydney Airport to pickup Officials and Media for the Opening Ceremony of Talisman Sabre 2017. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | US Secretary of State & Secretary of Defense Sydney Visit Sunday, 4th June 2017 US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Defense James Mattis are visiting Sydney for the annual AUSMIN security and foreign affairs talks held on Monday 5th June. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | US Vice President Mike Pence Visits Sydney Monday, 24th April 2017 US Vice President Mike Pence visited Sydney over the weekend for Security and Trade talks with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Vietnam Airlines Inaugural Hanoi-Sydney Service Wednesday, 29th March 2017 Sydney Airport today welcomed a new direct Vietnam Airlines service from Hanoi to Sydney. The service is scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, and will be operated by a 274-seat Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, adding 85,000 seats annually. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Sydney Airport Runway Run 2016 Tuesday, 8th November 2016 Sydney Airport held their 2nd Annual Runway Run this morning, which was planned to be on Runway 25, until the unseasonal and strong westerly came along this morning (ATIS said 35kts). The run was moved to the DOM6 Apron, with competitors completing a horseshoe shaped track marked out with witches hats. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Hainan Inaugural Changshu-Sydney Service Tuesday, 13th September 2016 It was an early 0635L touchdown for Hainan Airline's new Changsha-Sydney service, using the same aircraft that inaugurated their Xi'an-Sydney service back on 24th December 2015. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Qantas Welcome Home 2016 Olympic Team Wednesday, 24th August 2016 The Australian 2016 Olympic Team returned home this morning on-board Qantas Boeing B744 VH-OEJ, and received a huge welcome from family, friends and media waiting in Qantas Hangar 96. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Qatar Airways Inaugural Doha-Adelaide Service Tuesday, 3rd May 2016 On Tuesday 3rd May 2016, Qatar Airways Inaugural Airbus A350 service from Doha to Adelaide, touched down on Runway 23. This is the first commercial A350 service into Australia, and the fourth Continent in the Qatar Airways A350 network. Qatar Airways CEO, His Excellency, Akbar Al Baker was on the inaugural flight, and hosted a Media Conference at the Intercontinental Hotel the following morning. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Thai Airways - Sydney 45th Anniversary Friday, 1st April 2016 Thai Airways today celebrated the 45th Anniversary of services from Bangkok to Sydney International Airport, with their first service being operated in 1971 by a Douglas DC-8. The airline's livery back then was the same as the current HS-TGP Retro Boeing B747-400, and the Bangkok to Sydney service was via Singapore. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Qatar Airways Inaugural Doha-Sydney Service Thursday, 3rd March 2016 Qatar Airways today inaugurated its new direct Doha-Sydney service, with the arrival of Boeing B777-300ER Flight QR980 into Sydney at 6:30pm today. A formal Media Conference was held at the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney on Thursday 3rd March at 10:30am. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | China Southern Inaugural Shenzhen-Sydney Service Thursday, 28th January 2016 China Southern today inaugurated its new Shenzhen-Sydney route, with Airbus A330-300 B-6501 (B-6501) taking centre stage. This new service will operate three times a week, and its launch is perfectly timed for the Lunar New Year celebrations. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Tracey Curtis-Taylor - Solo Farnborough-Sydney Flight Saturday, 9th January 2016 What an historic occasion at Sydney Airport today, with Tracey Curtis-Taylor completing a 21,000km journey across 23 countries in her open cockpit vintage biplane. Tracey flew from Farnborough in Great Britain to Sydney Australia, in the Boeing Stearman B75N1 N56200 (757813) named "Spirit of Artemis", which was built in 1943. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Hainan Inaugural Xi'an-Sydney Service Thursday, 24th December 2015 Hainan Airlines touched down at Sydney Airport this morning, marking the completion of its inaugural service from Xi'an to Sydney. The new HU7993/HU7994 Xi'an-Sydney-Xian service will operate twice weekly, using Airbus A330-200 aircraft seating 222 passengers. With a young and well appointed aircraft fleet, Hainan Airlines has won four consecutive global SKYTRAX five-star airline ratings. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | American Airlines Inaugural Los Angeles-Sydney Service Saturday, 19th December 2015 American Airlines is now operating into Australia again, with the touchdown of their inaugural AAL73 service on Sydney Airport's Runway 34L early this morning. The service was operated by Boeing B777-300ER N720AN, and marks AA's return to Sydney after a 23 year absence. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | All Nippon Airways Inaugural Tokyo Haneda-Sydney Service - R2D2 Dreamliner Saturday, 12th December 2015 Sydney Airport today welcomed the inaugural All Nippon Airways (ANA) new daily direct service from Tokyo Haneda to Sydney. The added excitement around this launch was the use of ANA's Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner painted in the unique Star Wars R2D2 livery, with "The Force Awakens" set to open in theatres on 17th December. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Xiamen Airlines Inaugural Fuzhou-Sydney Service Monday, 30th November 2015 Xiamen Airlines Boeing B787-8 Dreamliner B-2763 touched down on Sydney's Runway 16L this morning, operating the inaugural service from Fuzhou to Sydney. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Sydney Airport Runway Run 2015 Saturday, 28th November 2015 In a first for a major Australian airport, Sydney Airport today closed Runway 16L/34R between 3pm and 4pm for a Runway Run in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Qantas' 95th Birthday Celebration & Retro Roo II Monday, 16th November 2015 This morning's event had a dual purpose, celebrating Qantas' 95th Birthday, and unveiling the new Qantas Retro-Roo II livery from 1959 READ THE FULL STORY |
 | American Airlines Promotional Visit To Sydney Friday, 13th November 2015 American Airlines returns to Australia after a 23 years absence - today was only a promotional event for the Media, with Boeing B777-300ER (77W) N734AR flying in from Hong Kong just for the day. American Airlines passenger services commence on the LAX-SYD route on 17th December, arriving in Sydney on 19th December. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Indonesia Air AsiaX Inaugural Bali-Sydney Service Saturday, 17th October 2015 This morning, Indonesia Air AsiaX became the fifth International LCC Long Haul carrier operating at Sydney, making Sydney Airport the world leader in this category. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Sichuan Airlines Inaugural Chengdu-Chongqing-Sydney Service Friday, 20th December 2013 Today marked Sichuan Airlines inaugural service into Sydney from the cities of Chengdu and Chongqing in western China. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner ZA003 In Sydney Monday, 28th May 2012 Boeing brought Flight Test Dreamliner ZA003 down to Australia and New Zealand, to give Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand a look at what the finished product will look like. Unlike ZA001 which visited back in November 2011, this aircraft was completely finished off inside to commercial airline standards, and included a number of seating options. READ THE FULL STORY |
 | Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner ZA001 In Sydney Wednesday, 16th November 2011 Boeing flew their first test B787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, ZA001, down to Sydney to showcase the aircraft to Qantas and Jetstar, who have both ordered the aircraft. READ THE FULL STORY |