Is pushing back, while in the background lurks the A380 prototype F-WWOW at Gate D9 on its first visit to Melbourne. You can also see the building works in progress at the International Terminal in preparation for regular A380 services.

In the RVAC hangar for maintenance.

Had hoped to catch a short YS-11 ride during this trip but it didn't quite happen. Originally ANA's JA8735 from 5.69, to Asian Spirit by 9.03. Ran off runway on landing at Masbate 2.1.08 causing nosewheel collapse and bent props. Type wfu 8.08 and airline reformed as Zest, retaining only Dash 7s but adding MA-60s

First registered to Aeroflot's Georgian directorate in 1974 and later 4L-87370 and 4L-AVC. After being up for sale at SHJ, delivered to the Philippines in 10.84 - an unusual sight in this part of the world. Fleet at the time comprised three Yak-40s and one Do 28D, used on services between Manila, Malay and Tablas. Noted wfu at MNL in 2014