On This Day - February 03, 1982. The Trans-Australia Airlines Douglas DC-9-31 VH-TJM, stored at Melbourne (Tullamarine), had its titles and logo removed prior to being sold to Australian Aircraft Sales (AAS). |
On This Day - February 03, 1992. Following the collapse of Compass Airlines due to bankruptcy in December 1991, the Airbus A300B4-605R VH-YMB, now reregistered as N166PL, departed Brisbane on its ferry flight to Singapore for post-lease maintenance and preparation for its next lease. |
On This Day - February 03, 1996. The Historic Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) Lockheed C-121 Constellation VH-EAG 'Southern Preservation' arrived at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) having completed its delivery flight from the United States (Tucson, Arizona). Flying time on the delivery flight was 39.5 hours. |
On This Day - February 03, 2004. The REX Regional Express Airlines SAAB 340B VH-RXE entered service. |
On This Day - February 03, 2011. The Qantas Airways Boeing 747-48E VH-OEB 'Phillip Island' returned to service with the 'Australia 2011 Grand Prix Melbourne' titles, to promote the upcoming car racing event, operating Flight QF17 from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) to the United States (Los Angeles). |
On This Day - February 03, 2014. The Qantas Airways Boeing 737-476 VH-TJI departed Melbourne (Tullamarine) on its ferry flight to the United States (Victorville, California) for long-term storage and eventaul conversion to an 'all-freight' configuration. |
On This Day - February 03, 2018. The Tiger Airways Australia Airbus A320-232 VH-VNJ operated its last revenue service as Flight TGG416 from Perth to Melbourne (Tullamarine). |
On This Day - February 03, 2020. The Alliance Airlines Fokker F28-0100 VH-UQG entered service, operating Flight UTY4078/QQ4078 from Brisbane to Maroochydore. |