On This Day - February 02, 1958. The Trans-Australia Airlines Douglas C-47-DL VH-DAS 'Clive Hambridge' operated its first aerial survey flight with the South Australian Lands Commission in the Naracoota area. |
On This Day - February 02, 1980. The ex-Trans-Australia Airlines Lockheed 188A Electra VH-TLB, operating with TACA Air Cargo as YS-07C, was damaged beyond repair when the Number 4 fuel tank exploded during engine start at San Salvador Airport. As it could not be repaired it was scrapped on-site. |
On This Day - February 02, 1985. The Qantas Airways Boeing 747-338 VH-EBU 'City of Sydney' entered service operating Flight QF28 from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) to Melbourne (Tullamarine). It operated its first international service the following day as Flight QF1 from Melbourne (Tullamarine) to the United Kingdom (London, Heathrow). |
On This Day - February 02, 2002. The Qantas Airways Boeing 737-838 VH-VXA 'Broome' arrived at Brisbane having completed its delivery flight from the United States (Seattle, Boeing Field) as Flight QF6020. It was the 118th Boeing airliner delivery to Qantas, its 4th Boeing 737 but its first Boeing series 800 aircraft. |
On This Day - February 02, 2007. The Australian air Express Boeing 737-376SF VH-XMR entered service, operating Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Brisbane - Townsville - Cairns. |
On This Day - February 02, 2007. The Qantas Airways Airbus A330-202 VH-EBA 'Cradle Mountain' was officially leased to Jetstar Airways. |
On This Day - February 02, 2011. The Qantas Airways Airbus A380-842 VH-OQH 'Reginald Ansett' arrived at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) having completed its delivery flight from France (Paris, Toulouse) as Flight QF6028. |
On This Day - February 02, 2011. The Qantas Airways Boeing 747-48E VH-OEB 'Phillip Island' was rolled out at Melbourne (Avalon) with 'Australia 2011 Grand Prix Melbourne' titles, to promote the upcoming car racing event. It was then ferried to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) later that day as Flight QF6012. |
On This Day - February 02, 2022. The Virgin Australia Boeing 737-8SA VH-IWY entered service, operating Flight VA352 from Brisbane to Melbourne (Tullamarine). |