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DELTA_767-300_N127DL_ATL_1108_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_767-300_N127DL_ATL_1108_JP_small.jpgShown in this photo are the brand new leather wrapped seats that are about to be installed in this 767-300 as the fleet-wide interior upgrade program is fully underway
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KUWAIT_777-200_9K-AOB_JFK_0911_JP_small.jpg
VIRGIN_747-400_G-VAST_JFK_0604_JP_small.jpg
VIRGIN_747-400_G-VAST_JFK_0604_JP_small.jpg
KOREAN_A330-200_HL7552_LAX_1111F_JP_small.jpg
KOREAN_A330-200_HL7552_LAX_1111F_JP_small.jpgKorean A330-200 rotates on runway 24L on the way to Tokyo Narita as US Airways inbound from Charlotte looks on
VIRGINAMERICA_A319_N521VA_JFK_0209_JP_small.jpg
VIRGINAMERICA_A319_N521VA_JFK_0209_JP_small.jpgThe sun works its melting magic after a night of light snow in New York
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SATA_A320_CS-TKO_FRA_0910_JP_small.jpgSATA is a fairly exotic carrier, based in the Azores in the Atlantic
AUSTRIAN_767-300_OE-LAE_JFK_0908_JP_small.jpg
AUSTRIAN_767-300_OE-LAE_JFK_0908_JP_small.jpgAustrian 767-300 rotates on runway 4L as Kuwait 777-200 awaits clearance to cross 4L at taxiway Hotel into Terminal 4
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AMERICAN_MD80_N234AA_MIA_0510T_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_MD80_N234AA_MIA_0510T_JP_small.jpgI took many photos that night, this one was not uploaded with the original batch in May 2010. Shown here is the MD80 on its makeshift ramp before being pulled up by the crane for the transition over LeJeune Road and the final short ride into the school across the street
DELTACONNECTION_DASH8_N805LR_JFK_0906_JP_small.jpg
DELTACONNECTION_DASH8_N805LR_JFK_0906_JP_small.jpgThese Delta Connection Dash 8's were very short lived
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BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_G-CIVL_MIA_1012T_JP_small.jpg
ANA_747-400D_JA8956_HND_1011L_JP_small.jpg
ANA_747-400D_JA8956_HND_1011L_JP_small.jpgMuch to the dismay of the folks that have loved this airplane since 2004, ANA is retiring this domestic version 747-400. I have a strong feeling that its replacement will have an equally stunning livery...
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CHINAEASTERN_A340-600_B-6055_LAX_1204_JP_small.jpg
BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_G-BNLW_LAX_0208C_JP_small.jpg
BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_G-BNLW_LAX_0208C_JP_small.jpg
JETBLUE_A320_N531JL_FLL_1011_JP_small.jpg
JETBLUE_A320_N531JL_FLL_1011_JP_small.jpg
UNITED_757-200_LAX_1011B_JP_small.jpg
UNITED_757-200_LAX_1011B_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_767-300_N374AA_JFK_1011F_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_767-300_N374AA_JFK_1011F_JP_small.jpg
KOREANCARGO_747-300F_HL7470_JFK_1102_JP_small.jpg
KOREANCARGO_747-300F_HL7470_JFK_1102_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_MD80_LAX_1109_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_MD80_LAX_1109_JP_small.jpgThis is the kind of photo that will be appreciated a few decades from now- the American Airlines maintenance hangar is already gone, and soon the AA MD80's will all be gone...
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AUSTRIAN_777-200_OE-LPD_NRT_1011D_JP_small.jpgPhotographed from the beautiful Marraod Hotel Narita Airport, while enjoying a nice buffet breakfast
KOREAN_A380_HL-7613_NRT_1011C_JP_small.jpg
KOREAN_A380_HL-7613_NRT_1011C_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_757-200_N709TW_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_757-200_N709TW_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpgTaxiing on taxiway Alpha on the way to runway 22R for departure
ALASKA_737-400_N705AS_LAX_1109B_JP_small.jpg
ALASKA_737-400_N705AS_LAX_1109B_JP_small.jpgOne of Alaska Airlines' finest color schemes- just beautiful!
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DHL_A300F_D-AEAQ_FRA_1112B_JP_small.jpg
ROYALJORDANIAN_A340-200_6Y-AIA_JFK_0612B_JP_small.jpg
ROYALJORDANIAN_A340-200_6Y-AIA_JFK_0612B_JP_small.jpgRoyal Jordanian A340 departs runway 4L on a very busy and messy New York night
CSA_737-500_OK-XGB_FRA_1112B_JP_small.jpg
CSA_737-500_OK-XGB_FRA_1112B_JP_small.jpg
QANTAS_A380_VH-VQI_LAX_1111E_JP_small.jpg
QANTAS_A380_VH-VQI_LAX_1111E_JP_small.jpgQantas A380 Super heavy flares to land on runway 24R @ LAX as the sun has dipped just below the horizon...
EMIRATES_A380_A6-EDA_JFK_0911C_JP_small.jpg
EMIRATES_A380_A6-EDA_JFK_0911C_JP_small.jpg
TAMPA_767-200F_N769QT_UIO_1209_JP_small.jpg
TAMPA_767-200F_N769QT_UIO_1209_JP_small.jpg
EMIRATES_A380_A6-EDA_JFK_0808_JP_small.jpg
EMIRATES_A380_A6-EDA_JFK_0808_JP_small.jpgHistorical photo showing the first ever passenger A380 on final approach to JFK utilizing runway 22L
SKYWINGS_MD80_SX-BTM_FRA_0909_JP_small.jpg
SKYWINGS_MD80_SX-BTM_FRA_0909_JP_small.jpgVery short-lived operator
LANCARGO_767-300F_N418LA_MIA_0107_JP_small.jpg
LANCARGO_767-300F_N418LA_MIA_0107_JP_small.jpg
UNITED_777-200_N775UA_LAX_1109_JP_small.jpg
UNITED_777-200_N775UA_LAX_1109_JP_small.jpg
ELAL_747-400_4X-ELH_TLV_0212B_JP_small.jpg
ELAL_747-400_4X-ELH_TLV_0212B_JP_small.jpg
BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_G-CIVO_JFK_0502_JP_small.jpg
BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_G-CIVO_JFK_0502_JP_small.jpgThese BA 747's were so wonderful, with every tail painted in a different country's design. This one featured Scotland
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NORTHWEST_747-200_N635US_AMS_0802D_JP_small.jpg
CHINAAIRLINESCARGO_747-400F_B-18717_SFO_0209C_JP_small.jpg
CHINAAIRLINESCARGO_747-400F_B-18717_SFO_0209C_JP_small.jpg
ATLASAIR_747-200_N540MC_MIA_1009_JP_small.jpg
ATLASAIR_747-200_N540MC_MIA_1009_JP_small.jpgJacked up for landing gear work
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UNITED_747-400_N127UA_LAX_0210_JP_small.jpgUnited 747-400 is pushed back and ready for taxi to rwy 25R for the departure to SYD (Sydney Australia)
AIRINDIA_777-200_VT-ALA_JFK_0209G_JP_small.jpg
AIRINDIA_777-200_VT-ALA_JFK_0209G_JP_small.jpgI wish that you can feel the bitter cold that afternoon to really appreciate this photo- imagine you are outside for about 5 seconds and your fingers start to get so stiff you can barely move them. It was unimaginable cold...
AIRFRANCE_777-300_F-GSQL_LAX_1111_JP_small.jpg
AIRFRANCE_777-300_F-GSQL_LAX_1111_JP_small.jpgLate evening departure with very weak sunlight as this 777-300 rockets out of LAX's runway 24L
LOT_767-300_SP-LPA_JFK_0612_JP_small.jpg
LOT_767-300_SP-LPA_JFK_0612_JP_small.jpgAnother runway 4L departure on a messy weather night in New York
LANCARGO_767-300_CC-CZY_UIO_1209C_JP_small.jpg
LANCARGO_767-300_CC-CZY_UIO_1209C_JP_small.jpg
VIRGINAMERICA_A320_N630VA_LAX_0912_JP_small.jpg
VIRGINAMERICA_A320_N630VA_LAX_0912_JP_small.jpgPassing by In'n Out on the approach end of runway 24R @ LAX
DIRECTAIR_737-300_N773AS_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
DIRECTAIR_737-300_N773AS_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
PIA_QATAR_ETIHAD_SWISS_JFK_0409_JP_small.jpg
PIA_QATAR_ETIHAD_SWISS_JFK_0409_JP_small.jpgA nice selection of aircraft here- PIA, Qatar, Etihad (Abu Dhabi), Swiss
VNUKOVO_TU154_RA-85770_AMS_0802B_JP_small.jpg
VNUKOVO_TU154_RA-85770_AMS_0802B_JP_small.jpgI am glad I got to experience at least the final days of the Soviet-era aircraft flying around Europe...
AIRINDIA_777LR_JFK_0209_JP_small.jpg
AIRINDIA_777LR_JFK_0209_JP_small.jpg
AIRCHINA_747-400_JFK_0904B_JP_small.jpg
AIRCHINA_747-400_JFK_0904B_JP_small.jpg
QANTAS_A380_VH-EQC_LAX_1111B_JP_small.jpg
QANTAS_A380_VH-EQC_LAX_1111B_JP_small.jpg
LTE_757-200_HC-HQV_CFU_0802_JP_small.jpg
LTE_757-200_HC-HQV_CFU_0802_JP_small.jpg
LUFTHANSA_A330-300_D-AIKP_CLT_1112_JP_small.jpg
LUFTHANSA_A330-300_D-AIKP_CLT_1112_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_MD80_N986DL_CLT_1112F_MAIN_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_MD80_N986DL_CLT_1112F_MAIN_JP_small.jpgFor my Delta friends, I transformed this MD88 landing shot into a work of art as you'll see if you view the large photo...
AIRTRAN_B717_N986AT_CLT_1112_JP_small.jpg
AIRTRAN_B717_N986AT_CLT_1112_JP_small.jpg
CONTRAILS_CLT_1112_JP_small.jpg
CONTRAILS_CLT_1112_JP_small.jpgI typically shoot these type photos in Central Europe- very rare to get this type of shot in Charlotte, North Carolina
FALCONAIR_727_N54348_MIA_0106B_JP_small.jpg
FALCONAIR_727_N54348_MIA_0106B_JP_small.jpgAlicia sits at J overflow as J concourse is seen under construction (October 2006)
DHL_767-200F_N796AX_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
DHL_767-200F_N796AX_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpgHere's what an airplane looks like landing at 6:20AM, way before the sun is up...
CATHAYPACIFICCARGO_747-800_B-LJE_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
CATHAYPACIFICCARGO_747-800_B-LJE_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg6AM..
QANTAS_A380_VH-VQI_LAX_1111_JP_small.jpg
QANTAS_A380_VH-VQI_LAX_1111_JP_small.jpgQantas A380 over the approach lights to runway 24R
AIRFRANCE_737-500_F-GJNL_ZRH_0802_JP_small.jpg
AIRFRANCE_737-500_F-GJNL_ZRH_0802_JP_small.jpg
SPANAIR_A320_EC-IYG_FRA_0909B_JP_small.jpg
SPANAIR_A320_EC-IYG_FRA_0909B_JP_small.jpg
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JFKTOWERS_JFK_0391_JP_small.jpgPhotographed from the steps of the Pan Am Worldport (there is a Pan Am flag in the middle) looking East are the old tower and new tower under construction

Kodachrome 64 Slide
EMIRATES_A380-A6-EDB_JFK_0111G_JP_small.jpg
EMIRATES_A380-A6-EDB_JFK_0111G_JP_small.jpgEmirates A380 holds short momentarily on taxiway Golf as its assigned gate (A6) is quickly vacated by Singapore's A380
JETBLUE_A320_N583JB_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg
JETBLUE_A320_N583JB_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpgQuick grab shot of this Jetblue A320 taxiing by...
JADECARGO_747-400F_B-2439_FRA_0909I_JP_small.jpg
JADECARGO_747-400F_B-2439_FRA_0909I_JP_small.jpgJade Cargo 747F climbs out of runway 25R with the new tower under construction
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TAM_A330-200_PT-MVN_JFK_0210_JP_small.jpg
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IMG_4947_JP_small.jpgAmerican 737-800 about to touch down on runway 25L long after the sun disappeared from sight...
AMERICAN_737-800_N931AN_JFK_0112_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_737-800_N931AN_JFK_0112_JP_small.jpgSlowing down on runway 4R
AIRFRANCE_777-200_F-GSPX_JFK_0612_JP_small.jpg
AIRFRANCE_777-200_F-GSPX_JFK_0612_JP_small.jpgAir France 777 departs JFK's runway 4L on a stormy night (seen here in-between rain storms)
EVAAIR-CARGO_747-400F_B-16481_LAX_0208_JP_small.jpg
EVAAIR-CARGO_747-400F_B-16481_LAX_0208_JP_small.jpgEva Air Cargo 744F makes a powerful and heavy rotation (just past the 8K marker) on runway 25R
ATLASAIR_747-400F_N459MC_MIA_1012B_JP_small.jpg
ATLASAIR_747-400F_N459MC_MIA_1012B_JP_small.jpgBecause this photo was taken at night (it looks the way it does because I adjusted the lighting on the computer) you can see the lights from not only the departing traffic (right side of pic above the 747), but also the previous traffic to that one, which departed from the same runway 9L (just to the right of the 747 tail)
BRITISHAIRWAYS_777-200_G-VIIA_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
BRITISHAIRWAYS_777-200_G-VIIA_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpgBritish Airways 777 taxiis to runway9L for the night flight to London Heathrow
TAM_777-300_PT-MUA_MIA_1012G_JP_small.jpg
TAM_777-300_PT-MUA_MIA_1012G_JP_small.jpg
CATHAYPACIFIC_777-300_LAX_0912C_JP_small.jpg
CATHAYPACIFIC_777-300_LAX_0912C_JP_small.jpg
EGYPTGOVERNMENT_A340-300_SU-GGG_JFK_0912D_JP_small.jpg
EGYPTGOVERNMENT_A340-300_SU-GGG_JFK_0912D_JP_small.jpgEgypt's president touches down on rwy 31R
DELTA_MD90_N957DN_MIA_0312B_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_MD90_N957DN_MIA_0312B_JP_small.jpg
AIRFRANCE_777-300_F-GZNA_LAX_1111D_JP_small.jpg
AIRFRANCE_777-300_F-GZNA_LAX_1111D_JP_small.jpgAlways a bonus to get a lit beacon
EMIRATES_A380_A6-EDN_JFK_0912E_JP_small.jpg
EMIRATES_A380_A6-EDN_JFK_0912E_JP_small.jpg
CHINASOUTHERN_777-200_B-2058_LAX_0912C_JP_small.jpg
CHINASOUTHERN_777-200_B-2058_LAX_0912C_JP_small.jpg
SAS_737-700_SE-RER_FRA_1112C_JP_small.jpg
SAS_737-700_SE-RER_FRA_1112C_JP_small.jpg
NATIONAL_DC8_N872CA_MIA_0312_JP_small.jpg
NATIONAL_DC8_N872CA_MIA_0312_JP_small.jpgBeautiful color scheme on this National DC8
UKRAINEGOVERNMENT_A319_UR-ABA_JFK_0912B_JP_small.jpg
UKRAINEGOVERNMENT_A319_UR-ABA_JFK_0912B_JP_small.jpgUkraine Government A319 taxiis on taxiway Alpha just after the sun went below the horizon
AUSTRIAN_777-200_OE-LPC_JFK_0912G_JP_small.jpg
AUSTRIAN_777-200_OE-LPC_JFK_0912G_JP_small.jpgAustrian 777 heavy touches down on runway 31R
AEROMEXICO_DC10_XA-AMR_JFK_1190_MAIN_JP_small.jpg
AEROMEXICO_DC10_XA-AMR_JFK_1190_MAIN_JP_small.jpgAeromexico DC10 rotates on runway 22R. Next stop: Mexico City

Kodachrome 64 Slide
LUFTHANSA_747-800_D-ABYA_FRA_1112B_JP_small.jpg
LUFTHANSA_747-800_D-ABYA_FRA_1112B_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_A330-300_N809NW_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_A330-300_N809NW_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg
NIKI_A321_OE-LEW_TLV_0212E_JP_small.jpg
NIKI_A321_OE-LEW_TLV_0212E_JP_small.jpg
JETBLUE_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg
JETBLUE_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpgBusy Jetblue ramp
QATAR_A310_AY-AFE_JFK_0912C_JP_small.jpg
QATAR_A310_AY-AFE_JFK_0912C_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_757-200_N675AN_JFK_0912E_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_757-200_N675AN_JFK_0912E_JP_small.jpg
EMIRATES_A380_FRA_1112BA_JP_small.jpg
EMIRATES_A380_FRA_1112BA_JP_small.jpgTiming is everything! Seen high over Frankfurt, one Emirates A380 is flying from London to Dubai, the other is flying Dubai-London!
ROYAL_AIR_FORCE_UK_C17_FRA_1112_JP_small.jpg
ROYAL_AIR_FORCE_UK_C17_FRA_1112_JP_small.jpgRoyal Air Force (U.K.) C17 cruises high atop Frankfurt
CARGOLUX_747-800F_FRA_1112B_JP_small.jpg
CARGOLUX_747-800F_FRA_1112B_JP_small.jpgCargolux 747-800F flies high over Frankfurt airport on the way to Baku, Azerbaijan!
BRITISHAIRWAYS_A319_G-EUPC_FRA_1112_JP_small.jpg
BRITISHAIRWAYS_A319_G-EUPC_FRA_1112_JP_small.jpgLondon Olympics "Torch For Relay" specially painted A319
AEROFLOT_A319_VP-BWG_FRA_1112B_JP_small.jpg
AEROFLOT_A319_VP-BWG_FRA_1112B_JP_small.jpg
CARNIVAL_A300_N221EA_MIA_0197_MAIN_JP_small.jpg
CARNIVAL_A300_N221EA_MIA_0197_MAIN_JP_small.jpgKodachrome 64 Slide
CONTINENTAL_737-300_N60312_EWR_1002B_JP_smalll.jpg
CONTINENTAL_737-300_N60312_EWR_1002B_JP_smalll.jpg
CONCOURSE-B_JFK_1011C_JP_small.jpg
CONCOURSE-B_JFK_1011C_JP_small.jpgThis photo was taken October 2011 and shows the progression of the B-Concourse extension that will add much needed gates to Terminal 4 and Delta's continued transition to B when the concourse is completed (May 2013)
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TAME_A320_HC-CGW_UIO_1208C_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_757-200_N6708D_LAX_1110B_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_757-200_N6708D_LAX_1110B_JP_small.jpg
AUSTRIANARROWS_F100_OE-LVL_FRA_0910_JP_small.jpg
AUSTRIANARROWS_F100_OE-LVL_FRA_0910_JP_small.jpg
ALITALIA_777-200_I-DISU_JFK_0303_JP_small.jpg
ALITALIA_777-200_I-DISU_JFK_0303_JP_small.jpg
CHINAAIRLINESCARGO_747-400F_B-18706_JFK_0211_JP_small.jpg
CHINAAIRLINESCARGO_747-400F_B-18706_JFK_0211_JP_small.jpg
AMERIJET_767-200F_N741AX_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
AMERIJET_767-200F_N741AX_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
CATHAPACIFICCARGO_747-800F_B-LJG_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
CATHAPACIFICCARGO_747-800F_B-LJG_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_737-800_N892NN_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_737-800_N892NN_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
UNITED_757-200_N26123_LAX_0912E_JP_small.jpg
UNITED_757-200_N26123_LAX_0912E_JP_small.jpg
VIRGIN_747-400_G-VFAB_JFK_0912C_JP_small.jpg
VIRGIN_747-400_G-VFAB_JFK_0912C_JP_small.jpgStunning livery on this Virgin 747
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LINEUP_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
IMG_8843_JP_small.jpg
IMG_8843_JP_small.jpg
LANCARGO_767-300_N418LA_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
LANCARGO_767-300_N418LA_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_757-200_N174AA_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_757-200_N174AA_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpgAmerican ONEWORLD 757 rests overnight in Miami and will perform the flight to New York La Guardia early in the morning where my friend Ron Peel will photograph it in beautiful conditions at LGA
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CENTURIAN_MD11_N966AR_MIA_1210_JP_small.jpg
NORTHAMERICAN_757-200_JFK_1203_JP_small.jpg
NORTHAMERICAN_757-200_JFK_1203_JP_small.jpg
ETIHAD_ELAL_JFK_0912B_JP_small.jpg
ETIHAD_ELAL_JFK_0912B_JP_small.jpg
LUFTHANSA_747-400_D-ABTE_LAX_1111D_JP_small.jpg
LUFTHANSA_747-400_D-ABTE_LAX_1111D_JP_small.jpg
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LUFTHANSA_747-400_D-ABTF_FRA_1107_JP_small.jpgThe last seconds before touchdown on runway 25R
AIRFRANCE_A318_F-GUGG_FRA_0910M_JP_small.jpg
AIRFRANCE_A318_F-GUGG_FRA_0910M_JP_small.jpg
BRITISHAIRWAYS_777-200_G-VIIH_IAH_0602_JP_small.jpg
BRITISHAIRWAYS_777-200_G-VIIH_IAH_0602_JP_small.jpg
FEDEX_DC10F_N570FE_LAS_1208F_JP_small.jpg
FEDEX_DC10F_N570FE_LAS_1208F_JP_small.jpgThis is one of those photos that was extremely hard to process in order to get the colors right. I did the best I could, but it's far from how I'd like it to look
FEDEX_727_N284FE_FLL_1006_JP_smalll.jpg
FEDEX_727_N284FE_FLL_1006_JP_smalll.jpg
FEDEX_ATR42F_N812FX_MIA_0312_JP_small.jpg
FEDEX_ATR42F_N812FX_MIA_0312_JP_small.jpg
AIRNEWZEALAND_777-300_ZK-OKQ_LAX_0912L_JP_small.jpg
AIRNEWZEALAND_777-300_ZK-OKQ_LAX_0912L_JP_small.jpgI waited for months to get this beauty. Mission accompllished.
FINNAIR_A330-300_OH-LTT_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg
FINNAIR_A330-300_OH-LTT_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg
KOREAN_A330-200_HL8227_LAX_0912C_JP_small.jpg
KOREAN_A330-200_HL8227_LAX_0912C_JP_small.jpgKorean flies the A330-200 to LAX from Tokyo
AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-DUZ_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg
AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-DUZ_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_A320_LAX_1109_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_A320_LAX_1109_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_777-200_N862DA_JFK_1109_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_777-200_N862DA_JFK_1109_JP_small.jpg
BRUSSELSAIRLINES_A330-300_OO-SFV_JFK_0912E_JP_small.jpg
BRUSSELSAIRLINES_A330-300_OO-SFV_JFK_0912E_JP_small.jpgBrussels Airlines A330 departs on runway 4L
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DELTA_757-200_N610DL_LAX_0208C_JP_small.jpgIn honor of Breast Cancer awareness October 2012
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IBERIA_A340-600_EC-IOB_MIA_0205B_JP_small.jpg
ELAL_767-200_4X-EAE_JFK_0909B_JP_small.jpg
ELAL_767-200_4X-EAE_JFK_0909B_JP_small.jpgEl Al 767-200's at JFK are fairly rare
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CONTINENTAL_777-200_N78013_FRA_0910B_JP_small.jpg
IRANAIR_747SP_EP-IAD_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg
IRANAIR_747SP_EP-IAD_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpgBest photo I could get as he was taxiing really fast
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INDIAN_A320_VT-EPE_BOM_1107B_JP_small.jpg
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DELTA_MD80_N904DL_LGA_0303_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_MD80_N904DL_LGA_0303_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_767-200_N324AA_JFK_0410_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_767-200_N324AA_JFK_0410_JP_small.jpgPosition and hold (or line up and wait), runway 4L
SAUDIACARGO_747-400F_N491EV_JFK_0912C_JP_small.jpg
SAUDIACARGO_747-400F_N491EV_JFK_0912C_JP_small.jpgThis Saudia Cargo 747F is leased from Evergreen, hence the N491EV registration
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JETBLUE_A320_N605JB_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg
AEROSVIT_767-300_UR-VVV_JFK_0912_JP_small~0.jpg
AEROSVIT_767-300_UR-VVV_JFK_0912_JP_small~0.jpgBy far one of the most interesting and beautiful color schemes to be seen in many years (in this photographer's humble opinion)

Provia 100F Slide
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CATHAYPACIFIC_747-800_B-LJB_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpgProvia 100F Slide
DELTACONNECTION_CRJ200_N8894A_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg
DELTACONNECTION_CRJ200_N8894A_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg
LAN_A319_CC-COZ_UIO_1208_JP_small.jpg
LAN_A319_CC-COZ_UIO_1208_JP_small.jpg
CAYMAN_737-200_VP-CKX_MIA_0106C_JP_small.jpg
CAYMAN_737-200_VP-CKX_MIA_0106C_JP_small.jpg
ALLEGIANT_MD80_N424NV_LAX_1111_JP_small.jpg
ALLEGIANT_MD80_N424NV_LAX_1111_JP_small.jpg
DC7C_N381AA_OPF_1009_JP_small.jpg
DC7C_N381AA_OPF_1009_JP_small.jpgThis beautiful DC7, painted in the vintage American Airlines lightning bolt scheme is now a restaurant somewhere in Central Florida
CATHAYPACIFIC_777-300_B-KPL_LAX_1109_JP_small.jpg
CATHAYPACIFIC_777-300_B-KPL_LAX_1109_JP_small.jpgBeautiful GE90 engine on this Cathay 777-300. Each engine costs about $25 million. Each engine fan blade you see costs a mere $80,000!
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ANA_777-300_JA785A_JFK_0112I_JP_small.jpg
ANA_777-300_JA785A_JFK_0112I_JP_small.jpg
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ASIANA_747-400_HL7428_LAX_0209E_JP_small.jpg
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ELAL_747-400_JFK_0409_JP_small.jpg
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EVA_A330-200_B-16301_HND_1011_JP_small~0.jpg
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WORLDPORT_JFK_0912B_JP_small.jpgStill beautiful, after all these years...
JETBLUE_A320_N648JB_JFK_0912B_JP_small.jpg
JETBLUE_A320_N648JB_JFK_0912B_JP_small.jpg
AIRFRANCE_A330-200_F-GZCI_JFK_0912C_JP_small.jpg
AIRFRANCE_A330-200_F-GZCI_JFK_0912C_JP_small.jpgVery special shot. Air France A330-200 passenger flight takes off on runway 22R, while at the same exact time the French Government A330-200 with the French president on board touches down on runway 22L. Timing is everything but I had nothing to do with it!! ;)
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BRITISHAIRWAYS_A318_G-EUNB_JFK_0912C_JP_small.jpgThis baby Airbus A318, seen taxiing on taxiway Alpha, is dedicated on the London City - JFK route. There are two airplanes that switch off, G-EUNA and G-EUNB
SINGAPORE_A380_9V-SKF_JFK_0912B_JP_small.jpg
SINGAPORE_A380_9V-SKF_JFK_0912B_JP_small.jpg
RUSSIA_IL96_RA-96018_JFK_0912C_JP_small.jpg
RUSSIA_IL96_RA-96018_JFK_0912C_JP_small.jpgMr. Putin makes his annual visit to New York on this Russian made Ilyushin 96 airliner
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VIRGINAMERICA_A320_JFK_0912B_JP_small.jpgPushed back on taxiway Alpha Alpha, ready for taxi to runway 4L
SOUTHWEST_737-700_N294WN_LAX_0912B_JP_small.jpg
SOUTHWEST_737-700_N294WN_LAX_0912B_JP_small.jpgIn'n Out burger parking lot works quite well for night action shots!
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SHUTTLE_LAX_0912_JP_small.jpgAirport employees watch as the shuttle comes from West to East as it prepares for the first fly by over runway 24R
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SHUTTLE_LAX_0912D_JP_small.jpgFirst fly by over runway 24R, accompanied by two NASA F/A 18 Hornet jets
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SHUTTLE_LAX_0912L_JP_small.jpgPassing over runway 24R at about 500 feet
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SHUTTLE_LAX_0912T_JP_small.jpgPassing runway 24R and about to commence the next fly by on the South side of the field over runway 25R
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SHUTTLE_LAX_0912ZA_JP_small.jpgJust about over runway 25R as second fly by begins
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SHUTTLE_LAX_0912ZB_JP_small.jpgClassic LAX shot as the 747 and Shuttle Endeavour fly over runway 25R at around 500 feet
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SHUTTLE_LAX_0912ZE_JP_small.jpgPassing by me during fly by over runway 25R
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SHUTTLE_LAX_0912ZG_JP_small.jpgZoom shot as the 747 and Shuttle Endeavour perform the fly by over runway 25R
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SHUTTLE_LAX_0912ZK_JP_small.jpgCompleted the fly by over runway 25R and preparing for final touchdown on 25R moments ahead...
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SHUTTLE_LAX_0912ZX_JP_small.jpgFinal time the Shuttle Endeavor will be in the air as the 747 touches down on runway 25R
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SHUTTLE_LAX_0912ZZC_JP_small.jpgBeautiful sight as the 747 is about to plant the front gear down on runway 25R, the last time a shuttle will ever be in the air.... -history is made!
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SHUTTLE_LAX_0912ZZF_JP_small.jpgThe 747 and Shuttle Endeavor park at United maintenance as the world's media looks on and the ceremony is about to begin
CHINAAIRLINES_A330-300_B-18311_NRT_1011B_JP_small.jpg
CHINAAIRLINES_A330-300_B-18311_NRT_1011B_JP_small.jpgThe "fruit and vegetable" plane!
FRONTIER_A319_N949FR_LAS_0207D_JP_small.jpg
FRONTIER_A319_N949FR_LAS_0207D_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_777-200_N865DA_JFK_0502BX_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_777-200_N865DA_JFK_0502BX_JP_small.jpgDelta olympic 777 departs JFK's runway 31L on a hazy day with the Verazzano Bridge in the background
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CATHAYPACIFIC_747-400_B-HKV_LAX_0209_JP_small.jpg
EMIRATES_A380_A6-EDA_JFK_0808ZX_JP_small.jpg
EMIRATES_A380_A6-EDA_JFK_0808ZX_JP_small.jpgEmirates A380 closeup as seen from the catering truck platform
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JAL_747-400_JA8085_JFK_0502_JP_small.jpg
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AEROGAL_737-200_HC-CFM_UIO_1208C_JP_small.jpg
AEROGAL_737-200_HC-CFM_UIO_1208C_JP_small.jpg
AIRFRANCE_777-200_F-GSPG_LAX_1110C_JP_small.jpg
AIRFRANCE_777-200_F-GSPG_LAX_1110C_JP_small.jpgAir France 777-200 on taxiway Victor, about to enter runway 24L in preparation for departure to Paris CDG
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