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.