Air New Zealand B777-200ER ZK-OKE

Air New Zealand B777-200ER ZK-OKE arrived from Auckland at 10.40hrs as 'NZ191'. The aircraft depaerted at 12.00hrs back to Auckland as 'NZ192'.

This is OKE's 1st visit to Adelaide. It was also the 1st visit of a Air New Zelanad B777-200 in the new livery to visit Adelaide.

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

Qatar Airways A350-900 A7-ALQ arrived from Doha at 17.10hrs as 'QR914'. The aircraft departed back to Dohas as 'QR915' at 22.15hrs.

This was ALQ's 1st visit to Adelaide.

Etihad Airways B777-300ER A6-ETR diverts to Adelaide (1st Visit)

Etihad Airways B777-3FX(ER) A6-ETR operating 'EY450' from Abu Dhabi to Sydney diverted to Adelaide arriving at 05.00hrs. The aircraft stayed 4 days in Adelaide, it departed on 18/10/17 direct to Abu Dhabi at 09.25hrs as 'EY451A'.

This is ETR's 1st visit to Adelaide. It is only the 2nd Etihad B777 to visit Adelaide.

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-YWA (1st Visit)

Virgin Australia B737-800 VH-YWA arrived from Melbourne at 18.30hrs as 'VA239'. It departed back to Melbourne departing at 19.05hrs as 'VA242'.

This was YWA's 1st visit to Adelaide. 

Emirstes B777-300ER A6-EPY (1st Visit)

Emirates B777-300ER A6-EPY arrived from Dubai at 20.00hrs as 'EK440'. The aircraft departed back to Dubai at 21.50hrs as 'EK441'.

This is EPY's 1st visit to Adelaide. It is only the 5th A6-EP* aircraft block to visit Adelaide.

Qatar Airways B777-200LR A7-BBI Diverts to Adelaide (1st Visit)

Qatar Airways B777-200LR A7-BBI arrived from Auckland 14.40hrs operating as 'QR921. After a quick fuel stop the aircraft continued to Doha at 16.00hrs using the same flight number.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide. It is the 2nd visit of a Qatar B777-200LR to visit Adelaide in as many days.The reason for the visit was duel to a fuel shortage in Auckland 

Atlas Air B747-400F N407KZ (1st Visit)

Atlas Air B747-400F N407KZ arrived from Brisbane at 18.35hrs as 'Giant 2123'. The aircraft originated in Los Angels then flew onto Honolulu then onto Brisbane and Adelaide.

The aircraft night stopped in Adelaide, before departing the following morning direct to Tokyo-Narita as 'Giant 2654' at 07.30hrs.

This was the 1st visit to Adelaide, it was also the 1st visit of an Atlas Air call sign Freighter to visit Adelaide. All previous visit of Atlas freight aircraft to Adelaide were under Qantas flight numbers.

Qatar Airways B777-200LR A7-BBD Diverts to Adelaide (1st Visit)

Qatar Airways B777-200LR A7-BBD arrived from Auckland 14.40hrs operating as 'QR921. After a quick fuel stop the aircraft continued to Doha at 16.00hrs using the same flight number.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide. It was also the 1st visit of a Qatar Airways B777-200LR to Adelaide. The reason for the visit was duel to a fuel shortage in Auckland 

Global Express T7-BRS (1st Visit)

Global Express T7-BRS arrived from Perth at 11.20hrs. After a very quick visit the aircraft departed back to Perth at 15.05hrs.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide. It was also the 1st visit of a T7- (San Marino) registered aircraft to visit Adelaide. 

Kalitta Air B747-400F N700CK (1st Visit)

Kalitta Air B747-400F N700CK arrived from Nadi at 10.20hrs as 'CKS532'. The aircraft departed to Shanghai as 'CKS958' at 16.50hrs.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide. It was also the 1st visit of a Kalitta Air B747-400 to Adelaide, there have been a few visits of the airlines -200F's series over the years.

National Airlines B747-400F N919CA (1st Visit)

National Airlines Cargo B747-400 N919CA arrived from Brisbane as 'NCR612'. The aircraft routed Los Angeles- Honolulu- Pago Pago. The aircraft departed to Shanghai at 16.25 as 'NCR802'.

This the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide. This is also the 2nd National Airlines to visit Adelaide in a few days.

Antonov Design Bureau AN124 UR-82029 (1st Visit)

(Antonov Design Bureau AN124 UR-82029 on pusback for its flight to Perth)

(Antonov Design Bureau AN124 UR-82029 rolling down Rwy.23 for its flight across to Perth)

Photos by Stefan P (Copyright 2017)

Antonov Design Bureau AN124 UR-82029 arrived from Nadi at 09.30hrs as 'ADB2148'. After night stopping the aircraft departed the following day to Perth as 'ADB248F' at 12.20hrs.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide. It is only the 3rd Antonov Design bureau AN124 to visit Adelaide with previous visits by sister-ships UR-82008 & UR-82027.

National Airlines Cargo B747-400BCF N952CA (1st Visit)

National Airlines Cargo B747-400 N952CA arrivied from Brisbane as 'NCR801'. The aircraft routed Los Angeles- Honolulu- Pago Pago.

This the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide. This is also the 1st National Airlines to visit Adelaide.

Fiji Airways B737-700 DQ-FJF (1st Visit)

Fiji Airways B737-700 DQ-FJF arrived ex. Nadi at 22.00hrs as 'FJ961'. The aircraft departed back to Nadi as 'FJ960' at 23.30hrs.

This was FJF's 1st visit to Adelaide.

Emirates B777-300ER A6-EQC (1st Visit)

Emirates B777-300ER A6-EQC arrived from Dubai as 'EK440' at 19.45hrs. The aircraft departed back to Dubai at 21.50hrs as 'EK441'.

This was the aircraft's 1st visit to Adelaide. It was also the 1st B777 in the EQ block of the Emirates fleet to visit Adelaide.

Air New Zealand B787-9 ZK-NZC (1st visit)

Air New Zealand B787-9 ZK-NZC arrived from Auckland at 09.55hrs as 'NZ191'. The aircraft departed back to Auckland as 'NZ192' at 11.55hrs.

This was NZC's 1st visit to Adelaide. It is ialso the 1st scheduled B787 to Adelaide. It is only the 2nd Air New Zealand B787 to visit Adelaide, with sistership NZE making 3 previous visits all on diversions.

This one off service was used as a promotional visit, Air New Zealand will be using B787's 3x a week on the Auckland-Adelaide flight from October 26th. 

Fiji Airways B737-800 DQ-FJG (1st Visit)

Fiji Airways B737-800 DQ-FJG arrived from Nadi as 'FJ961' at 20.00hrs. The aircraft departed back to Nadi at 22.00hrs as 'FJ960'.

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

Emirates B777-300ER A6-EPS diverts to Adelaide (1st visit)

Emirates B777-300ER A6-EPS operating 'EK432' from Singapore to Brisbane diverted to Adelaide arriving at 02.15hrs due to Poor weather in Brisbane.

After the crew having is mandatory rest, the aircraft departed to Brisbane the following day as 'EK432D' departing at 15.20hrs.

This was EPS's 1st visit to Adelaide, it was also the 1st visit of an EP block of B77W's in the Emirates fleet to visit Adelaide.

Fiji Airways B737-800 DQ-FJM (1st Visit)

Fiji Airways B737-800 DQ-FJM arrived from Nadi as 'FJ961' at 20.20hrs. The aircraft departed back to Nadi at 22.00hrs as 'FJ960'.

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

China Southern A330-300 B-5966 (1st Visit)

China Southern A330-300 B-5966 arrived from Guangzhou as a delayed 'CZ663' at 12.50hrs. The aircraft departed back to Guangzhou at 14.15hrs as 'CZ664'.

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