Qantas Reveals Centenary Livery on Dreamliner
Qantas’ newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has been rolled out of the paint shop in a special livery to celebrate the airline’s centenary. While a little ahead of time (the airline is 99 years old...
Category: Australasia
Qantas London and New York Test Flights to Take Place
This week Qantas is to fly three test flights on its longest routes yet, to determine the feasibility of turning them into scheduled services in the coming years. The routes are Sydney to New...
Where Will Air New Zealand’s A321neo Fly?
Air New Zealand is set to receive its first two Airbus A321neo aircraft in November 2018. The type is expected to enter service on the Auckland-Sydney route on 12 November, followed by Auckland-Gold Coast...
Check Out the Citadines Connect Hotel – A New Sydney Spotting Hotel
A sophisticated new hotel has appeared alongside Sydney Airport which combines effortless cool with some fantastic views of aircraft action. The Citadines Connect Hotel, (formerly the Felix Hotel) which opened on 1 February 2018,...
Qantas Unveils Indigenous Livery Dreamliner
Qantas has revealed its new indigenous livery on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner VH-ZND, which will enter service soon. The aircraft is the latest in a line of special liveries to feature on Qantas aircraft over...
NEW: Your guide to the Preserved Airliners of Asia & Australasia
New from our range of resources for spotters and aviation enthusiasts is our book Preserved Airliners of Asia & Australasia, released today. Why would you want a copy of this book? Because it gives...
Bring Our Birds Home – The Campaign to Save New Zealand Airliner Heritage
A brave and daring bid is underway to save some important pieces of New Zealand’s airline heritage, under the banner Bring Our Birds Home. Led by Paul Brennan, a classic aircraft fan and broadcaster...
Sydney Airport Improving Shep’s Mound Spotting Location
Spotter-friendly Sydney Airport has closed one of its spotting locations to improve the site for enthusiasts. Shep’s Mound, off Ross Smith Avenue, closed on 8th June for work to commence on building elevated observation...
Qantas to Launch Non-Stop UK-Australia Flights
A watershed moment for the famed ‘Kangaroo-route’ was announced today when Qantas made clear its intentions to launch non-stop flights between the UK and Australia. When the Kangaroo route first launched in 1947 it...
Guide to Spotting in New Zealand
Following our recent posts about the airports in New Zealand, and a photographic snapshot of Auckland Airport, Mark Mabey has contributed this guide to spotting in New Zealand based on his experiences whilst living...
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