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AIRFRANC_747-400_INTLAIRSPACE_1011small.jpgFirst time ever getting this kind of photo in U.S. airspace (you are more likely to see this over busy European airspace). I'm in a Jetblue E190 flying BOS-CLT and from my left side window seat, I saw this 747 from a distance on the right side window, so luckily the next row over was empty so I grabbed the camera and as the AF 747 got closer I snapped away. Most came out unsharp (typical through airplane windows with zoom lens), but this was good enough to share. We were on Southerly track south of New York.. -if you know where it was headed please put in comments below
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KOREAN_A380_HL7613_NRT_1011_JP_.jpgYou won't find this scene at any airports in the U.S. or Europe. Every departing flight in Japan is honored by the ground crew working that flight, waving slowly back and forth to the passengers as the airplane begins to taxi out, ending with a big bow before the crew heads back to their station. This is respect, culture and love of thy fellow man. I was honored and delighted to have witnessed this numerous times during my visit to Tokyo's airports
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JAL_777-200_JA8984_HND_1011B_JP_.jpgLate afternoon departure for this JAL 777 in the new color scheme. The decals on the airplane highlight the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Biodiversity campaign
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ANA_747-400_JA8957_HND_1011B_JP_.jpgStunning Pokeman color scheme on this ANA domestic 747-400
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IMG_8735_JP_.jpgOne of the mornings I spent in terminal 1's observation deck, a group of school children came to visit the deck to watch the planes. Seen in this photo are a couple of girls studying aircraft types on the guide they were all given. I wish that I was taken to observation decks at airports when I was going to school..
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SINGAPORE-CARGO_747-400_NRT_2011B_JP_.jpgRecently converted 747-400 to cargo configuration, this Singapore 747 is seen taxiing to rwy 16R for departure
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AIRDO_737-500_JA305K_HND_1011_JP_.jpgAs evidenced by some of the photos of aircraft I took in Japan, it's quite clear that Japanese airlines like to paint many of their airplanes with various themes geared towards children.
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ANA_777-200_JA703A_HND_1011B_JP_.jpgANA 777 rotating with beautiful Tokyo Bay in the background
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ANA_787_JA802A_HND_1011J_JP_.jpgOne of the reasons I came to Tokyo was to capture this second 787 arrival. I missed the approach photo because it came in on the ocean runway, making it impossible to get any photos, but luckily I captured the beautiful bird at ANA maintenance later in the day
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LUFTHANSA_A380_D-AIMG_NRT_1011F_JP_.jpgInbound from Frankfurt, this Lufthansa A380 is about to touch down on rwy 16R (as seen from the Marraod Nartia Hotel)
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MONGOLIAN_737-800_EI-CXV_NRT_1011_JP_.jpgOne of the more exotic airplanes I saw in Tokyo was this Mongolian 737
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SINGAPORE_777-300_9V-SWR_NRT_1011D_JP_.jpgSingapore 777-300 on final approach to rwy 16R as seen from the top floor of the Marraod Hotel
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AIRCHINA_A320_B-6677_NRT_1011F_JP_.jpgAir China A320 taxiing to rwy 16R as a huge fireworks show is underway in Narita City
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ANA_747-400_JA8956_HND_1011B_JP_.jpgIncredible Pokeman 747-400D (domestic) taxiing at Haneda
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ANA_767-300_JA602A_HND_1011B_JP_.jpgBeautiful retro color scheme on this 767-300
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ANA_777-200_JA712A_HND_1011E_JP_.jpgANA Star Alliance 777 taxiing by in perfect afternoon light
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HANEDA_HND_1011_JP_.jpgYou can't see the entire observation deck in this photo, but I can assure you that it is just huge and can accommodate hundreds of people. Seen in this photo is the Pokeman 747 pushing back and the photographers snapping away!
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NCA_747-400F_JA03KZ_NRT_1011B_JP_.jpgEarly morning arrival of NCA 747 with some nice fog condensation on the wings and a nice little left bank for the photo
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TERMINAL-1-OBSDECK_NRT_1011_JP_.jpgShown is the observation deck at terminal 1 in Narita. There are park benches, restaurants behind the deck, and admission is free as are all observation decks in Japan- that is a beautiful thing!

You can't see it in this photo, but there are strategically placed holes in the fence to allow for camera lenses
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UNITED_777-200_NRT_1011_JP_.jpgWithout a doubt the most challenging airline photos I have ever taken- night action shots. 95% of them are unusable, the other 5% are treasured..
AIRCHINA_A321_B-6595_HND_1011E_JP_.jpg
AIRCHINA_A321_B-6595_HND_1011E_JP_.jpg
AIRDO_737-500_JA8196_HND_1011B_JP_.jpg
AIRDO_737-500_JA8196_HND_1011B_JP_.jpgI like the bear in the front with the camera!
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ANA_767-300_JA606A_NRT_1011F_JP_.jpgANA "Panda" 767 on final approach to rwy 16R early in the morning. Note the panda hanging on above the wing...
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JAL_737-800_JA323J_HND_1011E_JP_.jpgJAL 737 performing a dramatic takeoff with Tokyo Bay in the background. Somewhere on the other side of the bay is Tokyo Disney
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NCA_747-400F_JA08KZ_NRT_1011_JP_.jpgTaxiing to rwy 16R for departure
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CHINA_747-400_B-18212_LAX_1109_JP.jpgPowerful rotation on rwy 25R
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CRW_2402_JP.jpgBritish 747 heavy about to touch down on rwy 31R. Note the Empire State Building..
USAIRWAYS_E190_N946UW_CLT_0409_JP.jpg
USAIRWAYS_E190_N946UW_CLT_0409_JP.jpg
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SOUTHAFRICAN_A340-600_ZS-SNF_FRA_0909D_JP.jpgLate evening arrival from J'oberg
AMERICAN_767-300_N395AN_LAX_1109C_JP.jpg
AMERICAN_767-300_N395AN_LAX_1109C_JP.jpg
ASIANA_777-200_HL7756_FRA_1107D_JP.jpg
ASIANA_777-200_HL7756_FRA_1107D_JP.jpgSlowing down on rwy 25L
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DELTA_767-300_N1607B_JFK_0210_JP.jpg
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ALITALIA_777-200_1103_JP.jpgFairly rare for me not to remember where I shot a photo. I think this one was over Frankfurt but I just don't recall 100%
CHINAEASTERN_A340-600_B-6052_LAX_1204C_JP.jpg
CHINAEASTERN_A340-600_B-6052_LAX_1204C_JP.jpg
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BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_G-CIVI_JFK_1102C_JP.jpg31L departure, now performing Canarsie climb (left bank, which takes traffic away from Manhattan)
LAN_A318_HC-CHM_UIO_1209G_JP.jpg
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ELAL_747-400_JFK_0604B_JP.jpgElalchick
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ALLEGIANT_MD80_N875GA_LAX_1109_JP.jpg
AIRTRAN_B717_N940AT_CLT_0505_JP.jpg
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AMERICAN_757-200_N65_AM_LAS_1208C_JP.jpg
AMERICAN_757-200_N65_AM_LAS_1208C_JP.jpg
USAIRWAYS_A321_N189UW_CLT_0409_JP.jpg
USAIRWAYS_A321_N189UW_CLT_0409_JP.jpg
EMIRATES_777-200_A6-EWA_LAX_1110B_JP.jpg
EMIRATES_777-200_A6-EWA_LAX_1110B_JP.jpg
JETBLUE_A320_N563JB_FLL_1209_JP.jpg
JETBLUE_A320_N563JB_FLL_1209_JP.jpg
ALASKA_737-800_N516AS_LAX_1109B_JP.jpg
ALASKA_737-800_N516AS_LAX_1109B_JP.jpg
CONDOR_767-300_D-ABUI_FRA_0909I_JP.jpg
CONDOR_767-300_D-ABUI_FRA_0909I_JP.jpg
AMERICAWEST_A320_N657AW_LAS_0207_JP.jpg
AMERICAWEST_A320_N657AW_LAS_0207_JP.jpg
EVERGREEN_747-200F_N490EV_JFK_0209_JP.jpg
EVERGREEN_747-200F_N490EV_JFK_0209_JP.jpg
BLUELINE_MD80_F-GMLI_ZRH_0206_JP.jpg
BLUELINE_MD80_F-GMLI_ZRH_0206_JP.jpg
AIRNEWZEALAND_777-200_ZK-OKF_LAX_0209_JP.jpg
AIRNEWZEALAND_777-200_ZK-OKF_LAX_0209_JP.jpgNote the "Encounter" restaurant under full renovation during Feb 2009
AMERICAN_MD80_N234AA_MIA_0510_JP.jpg
AMERICAN_MD80_N234AA_MIA_0510_JP.jpgReally neat angle, too bad the MD80 was being lifted during this time exposure so it's blurry (while the rest of the photo is sharp as anything moving will be blurred)
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JFKTOWER_JFK_0911_JP.jpgI can't believe it has been about 20 years since JFK tower was built. I remember when they just started construction. Time is flying my friends..
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AIRINDIA_777-300_VT-ELJ_JFK_0911D_JP.jpgPowerful rotation on rwy 22R (crossing the 22R/31L intersection) for this Air India 777-300
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JFK_0911_JP.jpgBusy afternoon as usual at terminals 1 and 2
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JFK_T4_JFK_0911B_JP.jpgSomething a little different. Rather than the typical 7th floor tower photo, I made this one look like a work of art... (you need to see the big pic to appreciate it) I know the T4 folks are going to love it!
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KOREAN_A380_HL7612_JFK_0911D_JP.jpgHUGE Korean A380 taxiing to T1. Note the United 737 flying from left to right, headed to LaGuardia
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LAN_767-300_CC-CWG_JFK_0911_JP.jpgLAN 767-300 pushed back and ready to go. Destination: Santiago, Chile
PIA_777-200LR_AP-BGZ_JFK_0911H_JP.jpg
PIA_777-200LR_AP-BGZ_JFK_0911H_JP.jpgOBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR is even more critical when you have a 777 and 747 on your tail...
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ROYALJORDANIAN_A340-200_JY-AIA_JFK_0911B_JP.jpgRoyal Jordanian A340-200 rests at gate 28, devoid of ground equipment thankfully, making for a clean photo
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SWISS_A330-300_JFK_0911_JP.jpgSwiss A330 pushed back and ready for taxi
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VIRGINAMERICA_A320_N633VA_JFK_0911D_JP.jpgThe light swirls you see are not graffiti! While I was taking this night shot, one of the VA mechanics was inspecting the airplane with his flashlight, creating this interesting effect
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DELTA_767-400_N844MH_JFK_0911C_JP.jpgI can't say I wasn't pleased with this shot when I saw it on the camera screen. Holding short of Alpha on Kilo Delta, this beautiful 767-400 poses for the camera as the sun has fully dropped below the horizon
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ELAL_EMIRATES_LAN_JFK_0911B_JP.jpgThree major players at terminal 4; EL AL, EMIRATES, LAN
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EMIRATES_A380_A6-EDC_JFK_0911_JP.jpgEmirates A380 pushed back and ready for taxi as the journey to Dubai begins..
ETIHAD_A340-500_A6-EHD_JFK_0911B_JP.jpg
ETIHAD_A340-500_A6-EHD_JFK_0911B_JP.jpgYou can't beat the Etihad color scheme..
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IMG_8087_JP.jpgThe SWISS Zurich and Geneva flights are viewed at their respective gates, in addition to the concourse B extension work clearly underway
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IMG_8323_JP.jpgThis is the skeleton of what is to become the new/extended concourse B at terminal 4. This type of shot is not appreciated while construction is ongoing, however, years down the road is when this type of photo is appreciated. Note the beautiful American flag and moon on the right side
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IMG_8326_JP.jpgConcourse B at terminal 4 as seen from taxiway Kilo Delta. Note the construction at the tip of concourse as B is being extended to accomodate Delta's big move into terminal 4
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JETBLUE_A320_N729JB_JFK_0911G_JP.jpgFast climb from rwy 22R for this Jetblue E190
AEROGAL_A320_HC-CJW_JFK_0911B_JP.jpg
AEROGAL_A320_HC-CJW_JFK_0911B_JP.jpgThis was a huge surprise for me at JFK. I shot this airplane in Quito back in February of this year and did not think I'd ever see it in NY. Typical equipment used is 767-300 or 757-200, I guess A320's also now..

UPDATE: I am told by my friends in Quito that the 767 is down for maintenance for perhaps up to a month, hence the A320's being used to JFK
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AIREUROPA_KLM_JFK_0911B_JP.jpgAir Europa A330 on gate B26, KLM 744 on gate B24 at T4
AIRJAMAICA_737-800_9Y-JME_JFK_0911C_JP.jpg
AIRJAMAICA_737-800_9Y-JME_JFK_0911C_JP.jpgYou may want to grab your sunglasses for this shot. Air Jamaica colors are screaming at you and JFK tower is also looking for some attention!
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AVIANCA_A319_N647AV_JFK_0911B_JP.jpgHere is what happens when you are taking a night shot and a van goes in-between your camera and the airplane...
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CHINAEASTERN_A340-600_B-6053_JFK_0911B_JP.jpgBrand new Skyteam paint job on this China Eastern A340-600 as it makes a powerful rotation on rwy 13R
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DELTA_737-800_N387DA_JFK_0911_JP.jpgThe moon is shown on the right side of the photo
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DELTA_757-200_N641DL_JFK_0911_JP.jpg
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DELTA_767-300_N171DZ_JFK_0911_JP.jpgThe huge winglets were recently installed on this nice looking Habitat 767-300
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AIRINDIA_777-300_VT-ALP_FRA_0910G_JP.jpg
AIRINDIA_777-300_VT-ALP_FRA_0910G_JP.jpg
ALASKA_MD80_N962AS_LAX_1204B_JP.jpg
ALASKA_MD80_N962AS_LAX_1204B_JP.jpg
CONDOR_767-300_D-ABUE_FRA_0909D_JP.jpg
CONDOR_767-300_D-ABUE_FRA_0909D_JP.jpg
UNITEDEXPRESS_EMB110_N292UX_LAS_0207_JP.jpg
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SWISS_A321_HB-IOC_ZRH_0206_JP.jpg
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AMERICAN_757-200_N650AA_MIA_1006_JP.jpg
AMERICAN_757-200_N650AA_MIA_1006_JP.jpg
DELTA_757-200_N717TW_LAX_1110B_JP.jpg
DELTA_757-200_N717TW_LAX_1110B_JP.jpgI have seen/photographed this exact airplane in JFK, LAX, FRA, ATL. It definetely "gets around"
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ALLEGIANT_MD80_N877GA_LAX_1110_JP.jpg
ALLEGIANT_MD80_N877GA_LAX_1110_JP.jpg
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IMG_4653_JP.jpgLooks like we have a NY Mets or Yankees fan on board the Jet Airways 737! It could be, because this looks like a New York traffic jam... in Mumbail!
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FEDEX_DC10F_N357FE_LAS_0207_JP.jpgBeautiful smoke show on this MD10F landing. Tough to process this one as the late day sun creates some funky colors that are not easy to work with when processing this photo...
AIRBERLIN_A320_D-ABFE_FRA_0910B_JP.jpg
AIRBERLIN_A320_D-ABFE_FRA_0910B_JP.jpg
VIM_757-200_RA-73016_MUC_0306_JP.jpg
VIM_757-200_RA-73016_MUC_0306_JP.jpgThis Russian 757 is undergoing heavy maintenance at LTU Technics in Munich
SOUTHWEST_737-700_N470WN_FLL_0106_JP.jpg
SOUTHWEST_737-700_N470WN_FLL_0106_JP.jpg
DELTA_MD80_N971DL_ATL_1106_JP.jpg
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ANA_777-300_JA781A_LAX_0210B_JP.jpg
ANA_777-300_JA781A_LAX_0210B_JP.jpg
SINGAPORE_A340-500_9V-SGB_LAX_1110B_JP.jpg
SINGAPORE_A340-500_9V-SGB_LAX_1110B_JP.jpgThe "Golden Hour" at LAX is just so special, given the incredible lighting opportunities..
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DELTA_MD80_N949DL_JFK_0210_JP.jpgIn the queue on taxiway Zulu headed to rwy 31L for departure
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SONG_757-200_N6711M_JFK_0105D_JP.jpg
VOLARIS_A319_XA-VOB_LAX_1110_JP.jpg
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CITYLINE_E190_D-AECE_FRA_0910E_JP.jpg
CITYLINE_E190_D-AECE_FRA_0910E_JP.jpg
USAIRWAYS_A320_N652AW_CLT_0409B_JP.jpg
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AVIANCA_767-300_N535AW_JFK_0502_JP.jpg
AVIANCA_767-300_N535AW_JFK_0502_JP.jpg
CHINAAIRLINES_747-400_B-18208_LAX_1204_JP.jpg
CHINAAIRLINES_747-400_B-18208_LAX_1204_JP.jpgDynasty heavy over the numbers rwy 24R
LUFTHANSA_A300_D-AIAT_FRA_1106_JP.jpg
LUFTHANSA_A300_D-AIAT_FRA_1106_JP.jpg
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DELTA_757-300_N595NW_LAX_0210_JP.jpgFormer Northwest 757-300 now in Delta colors rests overnight at Delta Maintenance. It will be towed to a gate in the early morning in preparation for the flight back to Minneapolis MSP
TWA_B717_N416TW_MIA_0103_JP.jpg
TWA_B717_N416TW_MIA_0103_JP.jpgMany of the former TWA B717's such as this one went on to Qantas Link down in Australia
ROYALJORDANIAN_A340-300_JY-AIB_JFK_0303_JP.jpg
ROYALJORDANIAN_A340-300_JY-AIB_JFK_0303_JP.jpgRoyal Jordanian has one of the most beautiful color schemes in the world..
NORTHWEST_A320_N366NW_LAS_02_JP.jpg
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LUFTHANSA_747-400_D-ABTD_LAX_1110G_JP.jpg
LUFTHANSA_747-400_D-ABTD_LAX_1110G_JP.jpgIn case you haven't noticed, I absolutely LOVE this hobby....
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CRW_8537_JP.jpgBeautiful selection of aircraft; Alitalia 767, El Al 777, Continental 777, Hooters 737, Independence Air CRJ. All of these color schemes are now gone and Hooters & Independence Air are out of business
CARIBBEAN_737-800_9Y-ANU_JFK_0209D_JP.jpg
CARIBBEAN_737-800_9Y-ANU_JFK_0209D_JP.jpgIt may say "Caribbean" on this 737 but this is about as far removed from Caribbean weather as it gets...
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AVIANCA_A319_N691AV_MIA_0109_JP.jpgLots of Airbus action at Concourse J at MIA. Avianca A319 pushing back, Air Canada A321 and TACA A320 at the gates, and a TACA A319 seen on departure from the north side of the field, having originated in Concourse J
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CRW_1541_JP.jpgFull flight, lots of bags to be loaded for this 757 flight from Nice, France to Reykjavik, Iceland
DELTA_757-200_N712TW_JFK_0209_JP.jpg
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JETSGO_MD80_C-FRYH_LAX_1204_JP.jpg
JETSGO_MD80_C-FRYH_LAX_1204_JP.jpgJetsgo was a short lived Canadian operator
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HAWAIIAN_767-300_N592HA_LAX_0208_JP.jpgHawaiian 767 evening departure to Honolulu on runway 24L at LAX. Note that the captain has his hand blocking the sun, which is almost straight down the runway pretty much every evening as any pilot flying out of LAX can tell you
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CRW_4093_G-VBIG_JP.jpgCleaning while resting on hardstand in-between flights
ALITALIA_777-200_I-DISO_MIA_0111_JP.jpg
ALITALIA_777-200_I-DISO_MIA_0111_JP.jpgLate evening departure to Rome
USAIRWAYS_A319_N733UW_CLT_0409E_JP.jpg
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AMERICAN_737-800_N805NN_LAS_1010_JP.jpg
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TAME_A320_HC-CID_UIO_1209O_JP.jpg
TAME_A320_HC-CID_UIO_1209O_JP.jpgTAME's old scheme looked sooo much better
AVIANCA_767-200_N421AV_LAX_1109D_JP.jpg
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IMG_3874_JP.jpgSomething a little different at MIA..
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EMIRATES_A380_A6-EDA_JFK_0808F_JP.jpgFirst ever landing of Emirates A380 on U.S. soil and also first ever landing of revenue passenger A380 (only previous A380 arrival was the prototype machine that came a year earlier)
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SOUTHAFRICAN_A340-300_ZS-SXA_JFK_0209_JP.jpgA bit of an odd angle as the A340 is viewed from the 7th floor of JFK tower, where the glass is tilted, hence the funky angle...
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AMERICAN_777-200_N753AN_LAX_1109E_JP.jpg
AMERICAN_777-200_N753AN_LAX_1109E_JP.jpgClassic LAX....
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IMG_0447_JP.jpgZurich? no. Geneva? no. Bern? no. Basel? no. New York JFK? You better believe it!
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IMG_7859_JP.jpgDelta 737 holds short of rwy 22R as American 767 proceeds on foxtrot bravo to 22R
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DELTA_757-200_N645DL_JFK_0409C_JP.jpgPushback from gate B20 at T4
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USAIRWAYS_A321_N163US_CLT_1006_JP.jpg
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CRW_3782_JP.jpgSomething different- shooting the Farnair Europe F27 through the front of prop of another airplane (forgot the type, it was a twin)
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CRW_7089_JP.jpgAir Jamaica A340 undergoes de-icing before taxi out to the active. I sure miss the days of Air Jamaica and BWIA (Carribean Airlines) flying heavies into JFK and MIA... -now it's all narrow-body equipment
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AUSTRIAN_777-200_OE-LPC_JFK_0410G_JP.jpgAustrian 777 begins initial climb out of JFK's rwy 4L. Next stop is VIE, Vienna
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DELTA_A319_N362NB_LAX_1109C_JP.jpgN362NB resting overnight at Delta maintenance ramp. If you go to the SEARCH function of this web site and put in N362NB and check off "registration", you'll see this airplane in both the Northwest and Delta color schemes
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TRADEWINDS-CARGO_747-200_N508MC_MIA_0108B_JP.jpg
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LUFTHANSA_A340-300_D-AIGH_FRA_0910G_JP.jpgLufthansa A340 departs FRA's rwy 7L on a rather hazy Frankfurt morning
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AMERICAN_737-800_N848NN_LAX_1110B_JP.jpgHolding short of rwy 25R on tway Papa
JAL_747-400_JA8076_JFK_0209_JP.jpg
JAL_747-400_JA8076_JFK_0209_JP.jpgIn order to appreciate this photo, you have to picture the kind of temperature where if you're standing outside without gloves on, your fingers start to freeze within 20 seconds. With the brutal windchills that evening, it was below zero outside as this JAL 744 was flaring to land on rwy 22L
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INSELAIR_MD80_PJ-MDD_MIA_0111_JP.jpgInsel Air is based in Aruba
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EUROLOT_LUFTHANSA_FRA_0910_JP.jpg
DELTA_757-200_N672DL_ATL_1105_JP.jpg
DELTA_757-200_N672DL_ATL_1105_JP.jpg
ASIANA_747-400_HL7423_LAX_02_JP.jpg
ASIANA_747-400_HL7423_LAX_02_JP.jpg
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KOREAN_A380_HL7612_JFK_0811_JP.jpgHere she is, first Korean A380 arrival on U.S. soil. Unfortunately, the weather was not very cooperative, nor was the arrival time (12pm in August- as bad as it gets for sun angles), however, given the historical nature of the photo, any timing or natual shortcomings are all forgiven...
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DELTA_WORLDPORT_JFK_0811_JP.jpgSoon to be an historical photo, the original Pan Am Worldport shown here was built in 1960. By 2012/13, the structure, along with the adjoining concourse will unfortunately be knocked down to create ramp space as Delta shifts most ops to Terminal 4
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EGYPTAIR_777-300_SU-GDP_JFK_0811_JP.jpgAbout to make a left on taxiway Hotel out of Terminal 4, this Egyptair 777-300 shows a bit of its stunning livery
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ANA_777-300_JA784A_JFK_0811_JP.jpgAn unexpected sidestep to 4L brought this landing shot of ANA 777-300, nonstop from Tokyo
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BCON-EXTENSION_JFK_0811_JP.jpgB concourse at Terminal 4 is being expanded so that Delta can knock down terminal 3 and gain the additional gates at B concourse. Shown is some of the initial framing as work quickly proceeds forth
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SWISS_A330-300_HB-JHG_JFK_0811_JP.jpgSwiss A330-300 departs rwy 22R on the way to Zurich ZRH
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VIRGINAMERICA_A319_JFK_0811_JP.jpgPort Authority ARFF truck power washing this Virgin America A319
TAMPA_767-200F_N770QT_UIO_1209B_JP.jpg
TAMPA_767-200F_N770QT_UIO_1209B_JP.jpg
SINGAPORE_747_EMIRATES_A340-500_JFK_0604_JP.jpg
SINGAPORE_747_EMIRATES_A340-500_JFK_0604_JP.jpgSingapore 747-400 and Emirates A340-500 rest at hardstands in-between flights
SPIRIT_MD80_N828NK_LAX_1204_JP.jpg
SPIRIT_MD80_N828NK_LAX_1204_JP.jpg
DELTA_A320_N317US_MIA_1209B_JP.jpg
DELTA_A320_N317US_MIA_1209B_JP.jpg
EMIRATES_A380_A6-EDN_JFK_0111_JP.jpg
EMIRATES_A380_A6-EDN_JFK_0111_JP.jpgEmirates A380 docked at gate A6 on a messy/snowy New York winter night
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LAN_767-300_CC-CZU_JFK_0111E_JP.jpgLAN 767-300 at gate A3, Terminal 4. Airport is closed as crews work hard to remove snow from taxiways, runways and gate areas
DELTA_737-800_ATL_1105D_JP.jpg
DELTA_737-800_ATL_1105D_JP.jpgDelta Shuttle 737-800 undergoing heavy maintenance at Delta Tech Ops
ECUADOR_C130_FAE894_UIO_1208_JP.jpg
ECUADOR_C130_FAE894_UIO_1208_JP.jpg
AMERICAN_757-200_N846AA_LAS_1208C_JP.jpg
AMERICAN_757-200_N846AA_LAS_1208C_JP.jpgOnly in Vegas...
AUSTRIAN_A321_OE-LBD_FRA_0909B_JP.jpg
AUSTRIAN_A321_OE-LBD_FRA_0909B_JP.jpg
CAYMAN_737-300_VP-CKY_MIA_1008_JP.jpg
CAYMAN_737-300_VP-CKY_MIA_1008_JP.jpg
AMERICAN_767-200_N339AA_LAX_0507E_JP.jpg
AMERICAN_767-200_N339AA_LAX_0507E_JP.jpgAmerican 767-200 climbs out of rwy 25R
AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-CRK_JFK_0604_JP.jpg
AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-CRK_JFK_0604_JP.jpgPushing back on tway Hotel at T4
EMIRATES_A330-200_A6-EKV_ZRH_0802_JP.jpg
EMIRATES_A330-200_A6-EKV_ZRH_0802_JP.jpgCrane city in ZRH during massive construction boom at the airport (August 2002)
JAL_777-300_JA735J_FRA_0909H_JP.jpg
JAL_777-300_JA735J_FRA_0909H_JP.jpg
NIKI_A320_OE-LEX_FRA_0909_JP.jpg
NIKI_A320_OE-LEX_FRA_0909_JP.jpgTough lighting conditions for this NIKI A320 shot
BRIANGUSTAFSON_ATL_1105_JP.jpg
BRIANGUSTAFSON_ATL_1105_JP.jpgNot an "aviation" photo, but it is for me. I shot this photo of my friend Brian Gustafson back on November 2005 from the Renaissance Hotel balcony on the 7th floor as Brian circled around before parking. Brian passed in 2010 and he will be forever missed by myself and my Delta friends in Atlanta. Rest in peace Brian!
DELTA-CONNECTION_CRJ900_N689CA_JFK_0908_JP.jpg
DELTA-CONNECTION_CRJ900_N689CA_JFK_0908_JP.jpg
USAIRWAYS-EXPRESS_CRJ900_N942LR_CLT_0409_JP.jpg
USAIRWAYS-EXPRESS_CRJ900_N942LR_CLT_0409_JP.jpg
DHL_727_MIA_1006B_JP.jpg
DHL_727_MIA_1006B_JP.jpgDHL Panama 727 on finals for rwy 9 at MIA. The DHL Panama 727 fleet has since been replaced by 757s
NORTHWEST_747-200_N602PR_MAX_0905_JP.jpg
NORTHWEST_747-200_N602PR_MAX_0905_JP.jpgThis fomer Northwest 747 will never fly again..
SPIRIT_A319_N533NK_FLL_0110_JP.jpg
SPIRIT_A319_N533NK_FLL_0110_JP.jpg
SINGAPORE_747-400_9V-SPO_FRA_0910X_JP.jpg
SINGAPORE_747-400_9V-SPO_FRA_0910X_JP.jpg
ICARO_DASH8_HC-CFK_UIO_1208_JP.jpg
ICARO_DASH8_HC-CFK_UIO_1208_JP.jpg
SPIRIT_MD80_N821NK_FLL_0103B_JP.jpg
SPIRIT_MD80_N821NK_FLL_0103B_JP.jpg
LUFTHANSA_A340-600_D-AIHS_LAX_0208D_JP.jpg
LUFTHANSA_A340-600_D-AIHS_LAX_0208D_JP.jpg
AMERICAN_757-200_N654A_MIA_1006_JP.jpg
AMERICAN_757-200_N654A_MIA_1006_JP.jpg
FEDEX_MD10_N315FE_LAX_1204_JP_.jpg
FEDEX_MD10_N315FE_LAX_1204_JP_.jpgOn final approach to rwy 24R, this Fedex DC10F looks like it is resting on top of the building
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IMG_0439_JP_.jpgVery nice native artwork on this PIA 777 tail, it is called "Nature's Orchard"
CANADAIR_CHALLENGER_N773JC_MIA_0104_JP.jpg
CANADAIR_CHALLENGER_N773JC_MIA_0104_JP.jpg
AMERICAN_MD80_N917TW_MIA_0103_JP.jpg
AMERICAN_MD80_N917TW_MIA_0103_JP.jpgSpaghetti looking taxiway lines in conjunction with taxiway signs direct airplanes around the airport
TACA_A320_N682TA_MIA_0110_JP.jpg
TACA_A320_N682TA_MIA_0110_JP.jpg
UNITED_757-200_N501UA_SFO_0209C_JP.jpg
UNITED_757-200_N501UA_SFO_0209C_JP.jpg
UNITED_A319_N832UA_LAX_0210_JP.jpg
UNITED_A319_N832UA_LAX_0210_JP.jpgLAX is definetely a big United hub. Now with the hookup with Continental, they are huge at LAX
QANTAS_A330_VH-EBI_LAX_1110C_JP.jpg
QANTAS_A330_VH-EBI_LAX_1110C_JP.jpgQF A330 resting at hangar until night flight back to Australia. See if you can guess what aircraft's engine is lying on the left side
AMERICAN_737-800_N964AN_MIA_1006_JP.jpg
AMERICAN_737-800_N964AN_MIA_1006_JP.jpg
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CRW_9631_JP.jpgDelta 763 that will take me from JFK to FRA. Note the A310/757 parking marker on the ground. The last time an A310 was parked at that gate was well over a decade ago (Pan Am)
CRW_0445_JP.jpg
CRW_0445_JP.jpgOut of respect for the airline, I did not include certain information, but as clearly seen, pilots who taxi airplanes with a cargo loader clearly in the path of the airplane in the gate area will witness something like this- one of the A340's engines went right over the loader, crushed the top extension where the operator stands, and caused significant engine exterior damage as seen in photo. No injuries luckily. Ironically, look at the top left of the engine cowling: NO PEOPLE nearby- no equipment either!
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