Sichuan Airlines A330-200 B-8468 diverts to Adelaide (1st Visit)

File Photo: (Sichuan Airlines A330-200 B-8468 arriving on Rwy.16 in Melbourne on 3/12/16) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Sichuan Airlines A330-200 B-8468 operating '3U601' from Chengdu-Melbourne diverted to Adelaide due to poor weather in the Victorian capital. The aircraft arrived at 16.55hrs, after a quick refuel in Adelaide the aircraft continued its to Melbourne departing Adelaide at 18.20hrs.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide, it was also the 1st visit of Sichaun Airlines to Adelaide. It is a very rare sight to have a mainland china airline divert to Adelaide whilst en-route to one of the eastern states.

China Southern A330-200 B-6531 (1st Visit)

(China Southern A330-200 B-6531 arriving on Rwy.05  as 'CZ663' on its 1st visit to Adelaide) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

China Southern A330-200 B-6531 arrived from Guangzhou at 09.50hrs as 'CZ663'. The aircraft departed back to Gungzhou as 'CZ664' lifting off at 11.35hrs.

This was 6531's 1st visit to Adelaide. This is the 6th China Southern A330-200 out of its fleet of 10 to visit Adelaide.

Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALM (1st Visit)

(Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALM  arriving on Rwy.23 on a  warm Christmas Eve. as 'QR914') Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALM arrived at 17.35hrs ex. Doha operating 'QR914'. The aircraft departed back to Doha at 22.20hrs.

This was ALL's 1st visit to Adelaide, it was ALM's 4th revenue flight since being delivered to the airline on Wednesday 21/12/16.

China Southern A330-200 B-6528 (1st Visit)

(China Southern A330-200 B-6528 arriving on Rwy.05  as 'CZ663' on its 2nd visit to Adelaide on 25/12/16) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

China Southern A330-200 B-6528 arrived from Guangzhou at 10.35hrs as 'CZ663'. The aircraft departed back to Gungzhou as 'CZ664' lifting off at 12.05hrs.

This was 6528's 1st visit to Adelaide. It was also the 2nd aircraft that wears the of a Skyteam Alliance livery to visit Adelaide. The only prior aircraft was China Southern B777-200 B-2056.

China Southern A330-200 B-6532 (1st Visit)

China Southern A330-200 B-6532 arrived from Guangzhou at 09.40hrs as 'CZ663'. The aircraft departed back to Gungzhou as 'CZ664' lifting off at 11.00hrs.

This was 6532's 1st visit to Adelaide

China Southern A330-200 B-6542 (1st Visit)

(China Southern A330-200 B-6542 arriving on Rwy.23 as 'CZ663' on its 1st visit to Adelaide) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

China Southern A330-200 B-6542 arrived from Guangzhou at 10.10hrs as 'CZ663'. The aircraft departed back to Gungzhou as 'CZ664' lifting off at 11.20hrs.

This was 6542's 1st visit to Adelaide.

China Southern Airlines A330-200 B-6526 (1st visit)

China Southern Airlines A330-200 B-6526 arrived ex. Guangzhou at 09.40hrs as 'CZ663'. The aircraft departed back to Guangzhou at 11.00hrs as 'CZ664'.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide. 

China Southern Airlines begins Guangzhou-Adelaide flights

(China Southern A330-200 B-6135 accepting the ceremonial water cannon salute upon arrival at Adelaide Airport)

(China Southern A330-200 B-6135 rolling down Rwy.23 on its 1st departure from Adelaide as 'CZ664')

Photo by Tony Haynes (Copyright 2016)

China Southern Airlines today commenced 3 flights a week from Guangzhou to Adelaide. These flights have been a long time in the making and a handful of charters in previous years operated by A330-300's and B777-200ER's today marked a momentous occasion for Adelaie Airport. These new flights will be the 1st flights connecting Adelaide to mainland china.

The 1st flight was operated by A330-200 B-6135 arrives from Guangzhou at 09.25hrs as 'China Southern 663'. The aircraft departed back to Guangzhou as 'China Southern 664' departing at 11.50hrs. This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide.

With the commencement of China Southern services it takes Adelaide to 56 International flights a week covering 8 destinations.

RB Aircraft Leasing Co. Global Express N801KF (1st visit)

(RB Aircraft Leasing Global Express N801KF taxiing for departure) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

RB Aircraft Leasing Co. Global Express N801KF arrived ex. Sydney at 13.55hrs. After a very short stay the aircraft departed to Melbourne-Essendon Airport at 17.35hrs,

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide.

United States Air Force C17 07-7183 (1st Visit)

(United States Air Force C17 07-7183 parked on Taxiway Hotel fr its stay in Adelaide) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

United States Air Force C17 Globemaster 07-7183 'Charleston Air Froce Base' arrived ex. Brisbane at 21.30hrs as 'Reach 540'. The aircraft departed to Canberra at 09.00hrs on 1/12/16 using the same callsign.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide. It is the 3rd USAF C17 to visit Adelaide Airport and the 3rd foreign Air Force C17 to visit the airport in the past 12 months.

Jetcraft Global 6000 N599CH (1st Visit)

Jetcraft Global 6000 N599CH arrived from Perth at 12.10hrs. The aircraft did not hang around to long and departed to Queenstown, NZ at 14.20hrs.

This was the aircrafts 1st visit to Adelaide.

Gulfstream 550 N5000X arrives (1st visit)

(Teraton Gulfstream 550 N5000X parked at Taxiway Golf on its long visit at Adelaide) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Teratorn LLC Gulfstream 550 N5000X arrived from Essendon at 10.40hrs. The aircraft departed on 17/11/16 at 12.00hrs bound for Hobart. This is its 1st visit to Adelaide.

Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALL (1st Visit)

(Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALL on pushback ready for its flight to Doha as 'QR915') Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALL arrived at 17.25hrs ex. Doha operating 'QR914'. The aircraft departed back to Doha at 21.45hrs.

This was ALL's 1st visit to Adelaide, it was ALL's 1st revenue flight since being delivered to the airline on Wednesday.

Cessna Citation 680 Latitude N613CL makes a quick visit (1st Visit)

(Cessna Citation 680 Latitude N613CL parked at Bya 101 after its demonstration flight) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Cessna Citation 680 Latitude N613CL arrived from Perth at 16.30hrs. After performing a 1hr test flight around South Australia, the aircraft departed to Essendon at 19.15hrs.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide. 

Business Aviation Asia Falcon 7X B-8023 (1st Visit)

(Business Aviation Asia Falcon 7X B-8023 parked on the corporate ramp on a glorious morning) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Business Aviation Asia (Ovation Travel Group) Falcon 7X B-8023 arrived from Darwin at 22.15hrs. The aircraft spent a couple of days in Adelaide before departing to Sydney at 14.55hrs on 15/10/16.

This is the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide. It is also only the 6th different Falcon 7X to ever visit Adelaide.

Etihad Airways A380 A6-APC diverts to Adelaide (1st Visit)

(Etihad Airways A380-861 A6-APC arriving on Rwy.05 as 'EY460 Super')

(Etihad Airways A380-861 A6-APC taxiing to its parking bay as 'EY460 Super')

(Etihad Airways A380-861 A6-APC departing off Rwy.05 bound for Melbourne 'EY460 Super')

     All photos by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Etihad Airways A380-861 A6-APC operating 'EY460 Super' encountered unexpected head winds whilst en route from Abu Dhabi-Melbourne diverted to Adelaide arriving at 17.50hrs. After a quick refuel the aircraft continued its trip to Melbourne departing Adelaide at 19.15hrs.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide, it was the 1st Etihad A380 to visit Adelaide as well as the 1st Etihad aircraft in new livery to visit to Adelaide.

Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALK (1st Visit)

(Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALK arriving on Rwy.23 completing its maiden flight since delivery)

(Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALK touching down on Rwy.23 completing its maiden flight since delivery)

Photos by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALK arrived from Doha at 16.50hrs as 'QR914'. The aircraft then turned around and departed back to Doha at 21.40hrs as 'QR915'.

This was ALK's 1st visit to Adelaide, it was also the very 1st revenue flight which the aircraft has performed since it was delivered on 22/9/16.

Emirates Sky Cargo B777-F1H A6-EFL (1st Visit)

(Emirates Sky Cargo B777-F1H A6-EFL taxiing for departure)

(Emirates Sky Cargo B777-F1H A6-EFL waiting at the Rwy.23 holding point)

(Emirates Sky Cargo B777-F1H A6-EFL lining up on Rwy.23)

(Emirates Sky Cargo B777-F1H A6-EFL thundering down Rwy.23 bound for Manila)

(All Photos by Stefan P) Copyright 2016

Emirates Sky Cargo B777-F1H A6-EFL arrived ex. Sydney at 13.30hrs as 'EK9242'. The aircraft departed at 17.50hrs to Manila using the same flight number.

This is EFL's 1st visit to Adelaide, it is the 2nd visit of an Emirates Sky Cargo B777F to visit Adelaide in 2 weeks. Sistership EFD visited on 10/9 to drop off a new engine for broken B777-300ER A6-EGA, EFL picked up the boken engine to take to Lufthansa Technic.

Pionair Australia (Virign Australia Freight) Bae 146-200F VH-SFV (1st Visit)

(Pionair Australia (Virgin Australia Freight) Bae146-200F VH-SFV parked at Adelaide Airport resting up before entering service the next day.) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Pioanair Australia (operated by Virgin Australia Freight) Bae146-200F VH-SFV ferried in from Bankstown as 'VA9566' at 07.55hrs. The aircraft then entered its 1st day of freight operations the following day as to Melbourne as 'VA9570' departing at 20.45hrs.

This was SFV's 1st visit to Adelaide, the aircraft replaced Convair 580 VH-PDW which was used to operate for Virgin Australia whilst awaiting the delivery of SFV.

Airwork NZ (Toll Freight) B737-400F ZK-TLL (1st Visit)

(Airwork NZ (Toll Freight) B737-400F ZK-TLL having a rest at its parking bay) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Airwork NZ operated by Toll Freight B737-400F ZK-TLL arrived from ex. Melbourne at 05.10hrs as 'TFR36'. After spending the day in Adelaide the aircraft departed to Sydney at 19.20hrs as 'TFR21'.

This was TLL's 1st visit to Adelaide. The aircraft returned the next night and spent the corresponding weekend in Adelaide. 

Emirates Sky Cargo B777-200LRF A6-EFD (1st Visit)

(Emirates Sky Cargo B777-200LRF A6-EFD arriving on Rwy.05)

(Emirates Sky Cargo B777-200LRF A6-EFD pulling into Bay 28R)

(Emirates Sky Cargo B777-200LRF A6-EFD taxiing for departure bound for Sydney)

(Emirates Sky Cargo B777-200LRF thundering down Rwy.23 bound for Sydney)

All Photos taken by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Emirates Sky Cargo B777-200LRF A6-EFD arrived from Dubai World Centre via Singapore at 09.25hrs as 'Emirates 9826'. After dropping off its precious cargo, the aircraft departed to Sydney at 12.20hrs using the same flight number.

The aircraft dropped off a new General Electric Engine for Emirates B777-300ER A6-EGA which has been stranded in Adelaide since last Wednesday when it diverted to Adelaide whilst operating 'EK432' from Dubai-Brisbane.

This aircraft made 3 records upon arrival into Adelaide. It was the 1st visit of a Emirates Sky Cargo, it was the 1st visit of A6-EFD, also it was the 1st visit of a B777F to visit Adelaide.

United States Navy 166375 makes a visit

(United States Navy Gulfstream 5 (C-37A) 166375 parked at Adelaide Airport for its 4 day visit) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

United States Navy Gulfstream 5 (C-37A) 166375 arrived ex Manila at 06.20hrs. After spending 4 days in Adelaide the aircraft departed to Hawaii at 16.00hrs on 8/9/16.

This was the aircraft's 3rd visit to Adelaide. It visited Adelaide Airport back on 6/10/16 and made a quick visit to Edinburgh Base on 1/4/15.

High Wing Aviation Limited Learjet 60 M-IGHT (1st Visit)

(High Wing Aviation Learjet 60 M-IGHT taxiing tot he General Aviation terminal upon arrival from Essendon) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

High Wing Aviation Ltd. Learjet 60 M-IGHT arrived ex. Essendon at 17.40hrs. After night stopping in Adelaide, the aircraft departed back to Essendon at 17.40hrs the following day.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide. It is also only the 2nd learjet 60 to ever visit Adelaide.

Zetta Jet Global 6000 N588LQ (1st visit)

(Zetta Jet Global 6000 N588LQ taxiing for departure on 14/8/16) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Zetta Jet Global 6000 N588LQ arrived ex. Essendon at 11.15hrs  After staying a couple of days in Adelaide the aircraft departed to Brisbane on 14/8/16 at 11.00hrs.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide, its joined Gulfstream 650 HB-IVJ and Learjet 60 M-IGHT all on the ground at once at Adelaide Airport

Execujet Europe Gulfstream 650 HB-IVJ (1st Visit)

(Eexcujet Europe Gulfstream 650 HB-IVJ. Parked at the Corporate apron with heavy fog blanketing the background) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

(Execujet Europe Gulfstream 650 HB-IVJ parked at Corperate Apron on a glorious winters morning on 15/8/16) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Execujet Europe Gulfstream 650 HB-IVJ arrived ex. Singapore-Seletar at 14.50hrs using the callsign 'Avcon 1'. After a lengthy stay in Adelaide where it witnessed rain, fog & sunshine for the duration of its visit, the aircraft departed to Sydney on 15/8/16 at 12.00hrs using the same callsign.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide, it was also the 5th different Gulfstream 650 to ever visit Adelaide.

Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALJ (1st visit)

Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALJ arrived ex. Doha at 16.40hrs as 'QR914'. The aircraft returned back to Doha departing at 21.20hrs as 'QR915'.

This was ALJ's 1st visit to Adelaide. With ALJ's visit, this means all current 109 A350's in the Qatar fleet have made at least 1 visit to Adelaide. This aircraft was only delivery to Qatar on 1/8/16

Royal Australian Air Force C-27 Spartan A34-001 (1st visit)

(Royal Australian Air Force C27 Spartan A34-001 taxiing for departure after its short visit to Adelaide) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Royal Australian Air Force C-27 Spartan A34-001 arrived ex. Richmond at 12.20hrs as 'Wallaby 30'. After a quick re-fuel and unload the aircraft departed back to Richmond at 14:30hrs using the same callsign.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide. it was the 1st C27 to visit Adelaide, The RAAF have 2 in operation currently with another 10 on order. 

Nanshan Jet Gulfstream 650 N566NS (1st Visit)

(Nanshan Jet Gulfstream 650 N566NS taxiing to the bay after arriving from Sydney on 26/7/16) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Nanshan Jet Gulfstream 650 N566NS arrived ex. Sydney at 09.10hrs. After spending the day and night stopping in Adelaide the aircraft departed the following day at 10.40hrs to Coolangatta.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide, It is also the 4th different Gulfstream 650 to visit Adelaide.

Gulfstream 350 VH-NKD (1st Visit)

(CML Aviation Gulfstream 350 VH-NKD parked at Adelaide Airport on a gloomy day) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

CML Aviation Gulfstream 350 VH-NKD arrived from Auckland at 13.25hrs. The aircraft is still currently on the ground in Adelaide.

This is NKD's 1st visit to Adelaide. Thgis is the 1st G350 to also visit Adelaide. 

Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALI (1st visit)

(Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALI on pushback on its 1st visit to Adelaide ready for its long flight back to Doha as 'QR915') 

Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

(Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALI arriving on Rwy.05 on its 2nd visit to Adelaide) 

Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALI arrived ex. Doha at 16.30hrs as 'QR914'. The aircraft returned back to Doha departing at 21.20hrs as 'QR915'.

This was ALI's 1st visit to Adelaide. With ALI's visit, this means all current 9 A350's in the Qatar fleet have made at least 1 visit to Adelaide. This aircraft was only delivery to Qatar on 2/7/16

China Southern A330-300 B-5928 diverts to Adelaide (1st Visit)

(China Southern A330-300 B-5928 taxiing to Bay 18R after diverting to Adelaide as 'CZ321') Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

(China Southern A330-300 B-5928 taxiing for departure bound for Melbourne after diverting to Adelaide) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

China Southern A330-300 B-5928 operating 'CZ321' from Guangzhou to Melbourne diverted to Adelaide this morning due to a medical emergency on board. Arriving in Adelaide at 07.10hrs, the ill passenger was disembarked from the aircraft, the aircraft continued to Melbourne departing Adelaide at 09.10hrs.

This was the aircraft;s 1st visit to Adelaide. It was also only the 2nd visit of a Skyteam liveried aircraft to visit Adelaide, the 1 and only previous visit was also by China Southern when their B777-200ER B-2056 was charted to Adelaide back in 2013.

MASkargo A330-200F 9M-MUB (1st visit)

(MASkargo A330-200F 9M-MUB parked at Bay 82 after arriving as 'MH6204') Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

MASkargo A330-200F 9M-MUB arrived ex. Sydney at 18.00hrs as 'MH6204'. The aircraft is scheduled to night stop and depart tomorrow to Kuala Lumpur as 'MH6424' at 07.40hrs.

This is MUB's 1st visit to Adelaide, it is also the 1st visit of an A330-200F to Adelaide.

Sino Jet Management B737-700BBJ VP-CZW (1st Visit)

(Sino Jet Management B737-700BBJ VP-CZW all locked up for the night)

(Sino Jet Management B737-700BBJ VP-CZW taxiing for departure on an overcast afternoon)
Photos by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Sino Jet Management B737-700BBJ VP-CZW arrived ex. Hong Kong at 19.10hrs as 'Sino Sky 15'. The aircraft night stopped in Adelaide before departing to Taipei at 14.35hrs using the same callsign.

This was CZW's 1st visit to Adelaide. It is also the 5th ever BBJ to ever visit Adelaide (excludes the RAAF VIP BBJ's). Previous BBj visitors are N89NC, A6-AUH, N164RJ & N127QS.

Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALC (1st Visit)

(Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALC arriving on Rwy.23 on its 1st visit to Adelaide) 

Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALC arrived ex. Doha at 16.40hrs as 'QR914'. The aircraft returned back to Doha departing at 21.40hrs as 'QR915'.

This was ALC's 1st visit to Adelaide. With ALC's visit, this means all current 8 A350's in the Qatar fleet have made at least 1 visit to Adelaide.

Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALF (1st Visit)

(Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALF arriving on Rwy.05 on its 2nd visit to Adelaide on 29/5/16) 

Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALF arrived ex. Doha at 16.50hrs as 'QR914'. The aircraft returned back to Doha departing at 21.30hrs as 'QR915'.

This was ALF's 1st visit to Adelaide. This leaves just A7-ALC to make its 1st visit to Adelaide, until more A350's arrive into the Qatar fleet.

Cathay Pacific A330-300 B-LAK (1st Visit New Livery)

(Cathay Pacific Airways A330-300 B-LAK on pushback as 'CX174' wearing the revised Cathay livery) Photo by Stefan P (Copyright 2016)

Cathay Pacific Airways A330-300 B-LAK arrived from Hong Kong at 05.05hrs as 'CX173'. The aircraft then departed back to Hong Kong as 'CX174' at 06.40hrs.

This was LAK's 1st visit to Adelaide wearing the revised Cathay livery, it was also the 1st visit of the revised livery to Adelaide.

Iron Maiden B747 'Ed Force 1' Rocks into Adelaide

(Ed Force 1 with Iron Maiden on board arriving on Rwy.23)

(Ed Force 1 parked at Adelaide Airport on a gloomy day)

(The tour list for the Ed Force 1 and Iron Maiden 'Book of Souls Tour' is currently on )

Photos by Stefan P (Copyright 2016) 

Air Atlanta Icelandic B747-400 TF-AAK which is on lease to Legendary Rock Band 'Iron Maiden' jetted into Adelaide arriving from Melbourne at 14.45hrs as 'Atlanta 666'. The aircraft is scheduled to continue on to Perth on 13/5/16

As seen in the pictures above, the aircraft is painted in the livery of the legendary bands tour scheme 'The Book of Souls. Adelaide is the 34th stop on their tour around the world. This is not the 1st time Iron Maiden have painted up a n aircraft, back in 2011 they painted up B757 G-STRX which visited Adelaide on 10/2/11.

This is TF-AAK's 1st visit to Adelaide, it is also the 3rd ever TF- registered aircraft to visit Adelaide (certainly not a common Prefix in this neck of the woods.)

Hi Fly A340-300 CS-TQZ (1st Visit)

(ADA Gold (Royal Australian Air Force) A340-300 CS-TQZ taxiing for departure bound for Darwin) Photo by Stefan P(Copyright 2016)

Hifly (operated by ADA Gold) operating on behalf of Royal Australian Air Force A340-300 CS-TQZ arrived from Sydney as 'Aussie 21' at 18.35hrs. The aircraft departed from Darwin and Al Minhad in the Middle East at 20.05hrs using the same callsign.

This was TQZ's 1st visit to Adelaide and it was the 1st time the ADA gold aircraft has visited Adelaide in 2016.