On This Day - February 26, 1960. The Ansett-ANA Douglas DC-6B's VH-INH and VH-INU were dry-leased to Trans-Australia Airlines as part of the cross-charter lease agreement for 199 Pounds 12 Shillings per day |
On This Day - February 26, 2002. The Qantas Airways Boeing 737-838 VH-VXD 'Tenterfield' entered service operating Flight QF542 from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) to Brisbane. |
On This Day - February 26, 2005. The Virgin Blue Boeing 737-81Q VH-VOI 'Blue Bambino' was rolled out at Melbourne (Tullamarine) in the special 'Gillette M3 Power Razor' markings. |
On This Day - February 26, 2006. The QantasLink Bombardier DHC-8-402 VH-QOA 'Gladstone' entered service, operating Flight QF2352 from Brisbane to Rockhampton. |
On This Day - February 26, 2014. The Qantas Airways Boeing 737-838 VH-XZK 'Cook' operated a special charter flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) to Hamilton Island as Flight QF1350. The aircraft had 'The Modern Family Flyer' titles on it to highlight the partnership the airline had in bringing the cast and crew of this popular U.S. Sitcom TV show to Australia for filming on Hamilton Island. |
On This Day - February 26, 2022. The Cobham Aviation Services British Aerospace BAe 146-300 VH-NJE operated its last revenue service as Flight NC217 from Prominent Hill to Port Agusta. |