G20 Running Updates
It’s the lead up to G20 week in Brisbane! We’re seeing a lot more movements in and around Brisbane. Here’s the live blog of what we’re seeing – this page updated regularly so make sure you check back! Last updated – 11.00pm
Sunday 16 November
Adios Spain! It’s been a pleasure. pic.twitter.com/u2PXCBVCsA
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 16, 2014
USA support team flying out of BNE #G20Brisbane #happyflying pic.twitter.com/RoCyHHg1ww
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 16, 2014
Our Prime Minister @TonyAbbottMHR headed home to @CanberraAirport pic.twitter.com/kYmIhfb2op
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 16, 2014
An osprey dropping by BNE #G20Brisbane pic.twitter.com/7qb0QQwYhq
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 16, 2014
Take off for Russia! Happy flying #G20Brisbane pic.twitter.com/Fb2b6eG2SA
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 16, 2014
Bye bye BNE taxiing to start for a Russian farewell #G20Brisbane pic.twitter.com/iizxDry830
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 16, 2014
Saturday 15 November
France arriving in style at BNE for #G20Brisbane #bneairside pic.twitter.com/GIlYsXRiHP
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 14, 2014
Take off time for osprey #BNEG20 pic.twitter.com/wtiP29yOn7
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 14, 2014
Marine One spotted over Brisbane 6.32am
Friday 14 November
Majority of the leaders have arrived during the day. Team Swing Wing headed out this morning and were able to capture a few arrivals including dual Japan Air Force 747s.
Also noted were Hornets patrolling overhead, a RAAF King Air 350 orbiting at 22,000 ft and the Queensland Police Cessna also doing laps. What an interesting day!
The real interesting one will be Air Force One; reported to be Amberley early tomorrow. Time will tell.
O Canada. Great to have you in Brisbane #G20 #G20Brisbane pic.twitter.com/WgyJKZWJoe
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 14, 2014
The China touch down shot! Now on route to the G20 terminal #G20Brisbane #747 pic.twitter.com/cZLJRIgVIG
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 14, 2014
Germany on the blocks BNE #G20Brisbane #bneairside pic.twitter.com/11lIHYLdGb
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 14, 2014
Bye Germany! Enjoy Brissy #motorcadeonroute pic.twitter.com/ZEQLdzTrZf
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 14, 2014
Now THAT’S a motorcade – .@David_Cameron & .@TonyAbbottMHR leave the .@BrisbaneAirport. #G20 pic.twitter.com/QsvmuAbqhe
— 7News Brisbane (@7NewsBrisbane) November 14, 2014
.@BarackObama’s staff have arrived in Brisbane for #G20. #9News pic.twitter.com/80x7MpyLGa
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) November 13, 2014
Thursday 13 November
Not much action today in Brisbane, with the bulk of arrivals expected tomorrow & Saturday. However RAAF Amberley where Air Force One is expected to land is seeing increased activity. Ospreys were sighted there today, with Channel 9 reporting USAF C-17s landing.
A few arrivals late this evening into Brisbane
Motorcade ready… Saudi arrival into Brisbane. G20 operations airside #G20Brisbane #BNEG20 #bneairside pic.twitter.com/K9MpF7xKgT
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 13, 2014
Saudi Arabia Delegate arrival at BNE G20 Terminal for #G20Brisbane #bneairside pic.twitter.com/PJS8xN6tRR
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 13, 2014
From the G20 terminal #BNEG20 #G20Brisbane #brazil pic.twitter.com/348Qt1XPWU
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 13, 2014
Saudi 747SP landing into BNE for #G20Brisbane #bneairside #747 #welcome pic.twitter.com/OQseR7PnZK
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 13, 2014
Saudi Arabian Boeing 747SP and Airbus A340! Images by Bernie Proctor. #G20Brisbane #bneairport pic.twitter.com/9pZ2tSimTK
— YBBN Spotters Group (@YBBNSpotter) November 13, 2014
Brazil landing at BNE A319 #bneairside #G20Brisbane #BNEG20 pic.twitter.com/i9a0I0Tk3c
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 13, 2014
Obama’s motorcade at a service station near RAAF Amberley
Enormous US convoy shut down @Cunningham_Hwy BP servo at #Ipswich to fuel before #G20 duties. @7NewsBrisbane pic.twitter.com/mNKNwlqHzx
— Chris Campey (@Chris_Campey) November 13, 2014
Blackhawk with soldiers dangling outside
Army personnel seen hanging from helicopter flying towards Amberley Airbase @Sarah_Orr
#G20 #G20Brisbane pic.twitter.com/kAluFW2qjl
— The Courier-Mail (@couriermail) November 13, 2014
JUST IN: A US Air Force cargo plane has touched down at RAAF Base Amberley ahead of #G20 in Brisbane. #9News pic.twitter.com/cqwtbpKH7A
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) November 13, 2014
A few arrivals so far today at Brisbane airport including a Saudi BBJ. Apparently a Turkish A330 is due in this evening.
“VT-AML ERJ 135
HZ-101 BBJ
EC-LYO G550
ANX-207 G550”
Not necessarily aviation related – but here’s an impressive photo of the Queensland Police Water Police fleet making their way past the Story Bridge earlier today.
.@QPSmedia Police cars, motorcycles, helicopters, now police boats patrolling the #Brisbane River. #G20Brisbane pic.twitter.com/nyZsyvSi7j
— Australian Newsdesk (@AusNewsNetwork) November 13, 2014
Overnight it was reported that a number of Russian Navy vessels are cruising off the coast of Australia. Of course this is being monitored by both the Royal Australian Navy & RAAF. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/in-depth/troubled-waters-as-russians-send-warships/story-fnpebfcn-1227121141676
Wednesday 12 November
Team TSW was able to catch a few of the USMC Ospreys from North Brisbane. Check out the dust cloud!!
“The military might of the United States took to the skies above Brisbane today, as final preparations were made for US president Barack Obama’s arrival for the G20 summit.”
The Americans are coming: US military in dusty #G20 practice ahead of Barack Obama’s arrival http://t.co/wzyS2EiK5a pic.twitter.com/1UGswcOSqq
— ABC News (@abcnews) November 12, 2014
Wow! Video of the dust cloud – check out how it covers the road (Inner City Bypass) on the left hand side!
Marine One flies over Brisbane ahead of US President @BarackObama‘s arrival. #G20 #9News pic.twitter.com/hMVLMXsRdK
— Nine News Brisbane (@9NewsBrisbane) November 12, 2014
Three Ospreys flying over Brisbane City – looks like they landed near the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital.
No @TerraceCricket training today RT @MandsLucas: #G20 bad boys taking off & landing near #RBWH pic.twitter.com/DrnKoJTCy1
— Gail Burke (@gnb28) November 12, 2014
South African President Jacob Zuma #727 has arrived. A view from the Ops #BNEG20 #G20Brisbane pic.twitter.com/5zd5UGme37
— Brisbane Airport (@BrisbaneAirport) November 11, 2014
President of South Africa arriving in his 727
Tuesday 11 November
A few pre-G20 movements including a Russian IL-76!