Virgin ATR Routes

[Mick F]

VH-FVH was on static display at the Wide Bay Airshow today.

Looks good in the new livery however couldn't get onboard for a look.

Some shots to come when I get home.

Mick

[Jack Melon]

Video of the ATR at Bundaberg here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNKt7l9R3gM

[Jacob P]

Hey Mick, was out there today too! Was a pretty good day. I managed to get on board thanks to a few work contacts (its not what you know but who you know). Still has that new plane/car smell and plastic covers on the steps and centre aisle carpet. Managed to get some pics what's best way to upload here? Will do tomorrow when I get home.

[Mike W]

Is this a -500 or a -600? I see it's brand spanking but not sure what derivative it is. Is the -600 on line yet or are they (ATR) still producing both variants?

From Airfleets

ATR 42/72 - MSN 954
Airline SkyWest Airlines
Status : Active
Registration : VH-FVH

Airline SkyWest Airlines

Country : Australia
Date : 1963 -
Codes XR OZW
Callsign : Auswest
Web site : http://www.skywest.com.au

General information & flightlog

Serial number 954
Type 72-212A
First flight date Unknown
Test registration F-WWEG
Plane age 0

Engines 2 x PWC PW127F

[Jakef]

Looks like it has the same sort of STOL performance as the Q400's

[Brock Little]

It's a -500 Mike.

[Radi K]

-600s due next year

[Mike W]

Thanks to you both

[Brandon Giacomin]

Here are some of my photos of the ATR at the Bundaberg Airshow. Will post more photos from the airshow soon.

At the terminal in the morning


Pilots getting some photos of the F/As in front of the ATR


Taxiing






Takeoff roll

[Adam P.]

Would someone please fit those engines on straight???