Jetstar, Nanchang, PC12 and Cougar

In this post I have three interesting aircraft. The first is an Airbus A320-232, VH-VFY, operated by Jetstar Airways. This is the first "sharklet"-equipped Jetstar aircraft I have seen and is fairly new, having been registered in Australia [brand new from the factory] in November 2014.

Airbus A320-232, VH-VFY, operated by Jetstar Airways. Photo supplied.

Next up is the Nanchang CJ6, ZK-MAO, operated by Wellington Aero Club. It is actually owned by a syndicate and is online at the Club. The syndicate is being reformed, and I understand there are a couple of shares available if anyone is interested. Anyway, it was up for a few circuits today which is when I got this photo.

Nanchang CJ6, ZK-MAO, operated by Wellington Aero Club

A real surprise for me was this Pilatus PC12/47E, ZK-TFL. This is registered to Instra Aviation Ltd of a Wellsford address. This is a slightly newer model of the type that Sounds Air have recently purchased and will be using on their Wellington to Westport flights.

Pilatus PC12/47E, ZK-TFL, operated by Instra Aviation

Pilatus PC12/47E, ZK-TFL, operated by Instra Aviation

Last up is a picture of a Gulfstream American GA-7 Cougar, ZK-CGR. This is registered to Capital Aviation of a Wellington address and was parked outside the Aero Club for a few hours.

Gulfstream American GA-7 Cougar, ZK-CGR, operated by Capital Aviation