On This Day - March 06, 1960.

The Trans-Australia Airlines Vickers Viscount 720C VH-TVC was dry-leased by Ansett-ANA as part of the Australian Government's 'Two-Airline Policy'. It was leased to Ansett-ANA for 160 Australian Pounds 18 shillings per day.

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On This Day - March 06, 1972.

The Ansett Airlines Lockheed 188A Electra VH-RMA departed Melbourne (Essendon) on its ferry flight to the United States (California / Ontario) where it was converted to an all-freight configuration by Lockheed.

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On This Day - March 06, 1991.

The Australian Airlines Boeing 727-276A VH-TBH 'Freeman Cobb' was withdrawn from service at Melbourne (Tullamarine) having operated its last revenue service. It had flown 50,617 hours with 38,877 cycles. It was sold to the Memphis Group on June 08.

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On This Day - March 06, 2005.

The Air New Zealand Boeing 767-219ER ZK-NBA operated its final revenue service as Flight NA106 from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) to Auckland (New Zealand). This flight also marked the last Boeing 767 series 200 service operated by Air New Zealand.

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On This Day - March 06, 2011.

The Qantas Freight Boeing 767-381F VH-EFR entered service, operating Flight QF7525 from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) to Auckland (New Zealand).

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On This Day - March 06, 2023.

The Jetstar Airways Airbus A321-251NX VH-OFS entered service, operating Flight JQ731 from Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Launceston.

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