Charter flight? Probably the same delegation that was spotted at Wellington four days ago: http://nz.finance.yahoo.com/news/wellington-airport-welcomes-ana-777-203556135.html
There seems to be some negotations going on for an Australia-Japan FTA so it's probably to do with that:
I believe it is a chartered ANA 77W that carried a high-ranking Japaneese delegation to Wellington, New Zealand. However, since Wellington has a short runway, most widebodies have to stop in Australia en route as a mandatory fuel stop.
It's a charter. It flew direct from Tokyo to Wellington but due to runway length in Wellington, it has to stop to refuel in Sydney on the way back to Tokyo
msport2012
msport2012
Delta Air Lines - SkyMiles
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Why is a ANA 777-300ER Parked at Sydney Airport? Are they thinking of flying here?
Hugo
Hugo
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Charter flight? Probably the same delegation that was spotted at Wellington four days ago: http://nz.finance.yahoo.com/news/wellington-airport-welcomes-ana-777-203556135.html
There seems to be some negotations going on for an Australia-Japan FTA so it's probably to do with that:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/farmers-want-fair-deal-from-japan-fta/story-fn3dxiwe-1226860535663
Koru17
Koru17
Air New Zealand - Airpoints
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No, ANA is not flying there.
I believe it is a chartered ANA 77W that carried a high-ranking Japaneese delegation to Wellington, New Zealand. However, since Wellington has a short runway, most widebodies have to stop in Australia en route as a mandatory fuel stop.
See
http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=65550
aklrunway
aklrunway
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It's a charter. It flew direct from Tokyo to Wellington but due to runway length in Wellington, it has to stop to refuel in Sydney on the way back to Tokyo
abc
abc
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It's actually spent two nights in CBR. It left yesterday afternoon. Check the CBR Airport Twitter feed for photos.
watson374
watson374
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That is seriously one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.
abc
abc
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Look up Sydney Airport Showcase on youtube for a video of it landing.
David
David
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Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7a-Ju0s2pA&feature=youtu.be
othy
othy
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