Joe Pries Aviation

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C17_LAX_0213_JP_small.jpgThis about to be delivered to the Indian Air Force C17 flies high atop LAX on a test flight from Long Beach, where the C17's are builtFeb 20, 2013
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ALASKA_Q400_N423QX_LAX_0213D_JP_small.jpgFeb 19, 2013
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ALASKA_737-800_N708AS_LAX_0213B_JP_small.jpgFeb 19, 2013
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ALASKA_737-800_N559AS_LAX_0213_JP_small.jpgFeb 19, 2013
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AIRFRANCE_777-300_F-GSQM_LAX_0213F_JP_small.jpgNote the HOLLYWOOD sign on the bottom of the photoFeb 19, 2013
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LUFTHANSA_747-400_D-ABYD_LAX_0213C_JP_small.jpgBeautiful Lufthansa 747-800 begins taxi from south TBIT (Tom Bradley Int'l Terminal) over to the north side of the complex for a 24L departure, nonstop to FrankfurtFeb 15, 2013
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DHL_767-300F_JFK_0213_JP_small.jpgPhotographed through the glass at Jetblue terminal 5 on my 3 hour early morning layoverFeb 15, 2013
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AMERICAN_737-800_N929AN_LAX_0213_JP_small.jpgFeb 15, 2013
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BIRD_LAX_0213_JP_small.jpgThis friendly bird accompanied me during a photography session at LAXFeb 15, 2013
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KLM_747-400_PH-BFD_LAX_0213H_JP_small.jpgFeb 15, 2013
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EVAAIR_777-300_B-16717_LAX_0213C_JP_small.jpgIt happens to be Valentines Day today as I upload this photo that was taken last week at LAX, but I promise that I have nothing to do with the light in back of the 777 being in the shape of a heartFeb 14, 2013
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AIRNEWZEALAND_777-300_ZK-OKP_LAX_0213I_JP_small.jpgOne of the most beautiful airplanes I have ever photographed in my 27 years of doing this. The Hobbit Air New Zealand 777-300Feb 14, 2013
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AEROMEXICO_737-700_N788XA_LAX_0213_JP_small.jpgFeb 14, 2013
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UNITED_787_N27903_LAX_0213_JP_small.jpgBeautiful United 787 rests at United maintenanceFeb 14, 2013
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UNITED_A320_LAX_0213_JP_small.jpgUnited 757 about to touch down on runway 24R @ LAXFeb 13, 2013
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CHINASOUTHERN_A380_B-6138_LAX_0213B_JP_small.jpgChina Southern A380 on final approach to runway 24R @ LAXFeb 13, 2013
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AMERICAN_727-200_N701AA_JFK_1090_JP_small.jpgNote the beautiful World Trade Center towers on the left side of the photo...Feb 04, 2013
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VIRGINAMERICA_A320_N530VA_JFK_0409B_JP_small.jpgFeb 04, 2013
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SRX_AN-12_UK12002_MIA_1009E_JP_small.jpgFeb 04, 2013
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INDIGO_A320_VT-INJ_BOM_1107C_JP_small.jpgFeb 04, 2013
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AVIENT_MD11F_Z-BVT_UIO_0211G_JP_small.jpgFeb 04, 2013
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EMB145_LAX_1109_JP_small.jpgFeb 04, 2013
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ANA_787_JA802A_HND_1011F_JP_small.jpgMay the 787's return to the sky soon!Feb 03, 2013
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AIRFRANCE_A380_F-HPJG_JFK_0912C_JP_small.jpgAir France A380 taxiis on taxiway Alpha on the way to runway 22R for departure to Paris CDGFeb 03, 2013
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NORTHWEST_A319_N366NB_LAS_1208C_JP_small.jpgFeb 03, 2013
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MEA_A320_F-OMRN_FRA_1112B_JP_small.jpgFrankfurt's new Northern runway provides for some spectacular photos. Well done FRAport, well done.Feb 03, 2013
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FINNAIR_A330-300_OH-LTT_JFK_0912G_JP_small.jpgFinnair A330-300 departs JFK's runway 4L on the way to HelsinkiFeb 03, 2013
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overlook_clt_1112_small.jpgAn interesting angle, taken from the overlook at CLT, makes it look like the 737 is landing right next to downtown CharlotteFeb 03, 2013
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DELTA_MD80_N932DL_CLT_1112C_JP_small.jpgFeb 03, 2013
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APPROACH_MIA_0113C_JP_small.jpgSome very interesting formations if you look below the American 757 and to the right. I'm guessing it has to do with the fuel dissipation. I have never seen this in other photos like this one before...
Following the 757 is another American 737-800, followed by an American 767-300
Feb 02, 2013
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EVERETSAIRCARGO_MD80F_N73444_MIA_0113_JP_small.jpgThis is the first MD80 cargo conversion ever (former American Airlines airplane) before delivery to launch customer, Everts Air Cargo AlaskaFeb 02, 2013
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ELAL_747-400_4X-ELC_TLV_0212B_JP_small.jpgFeb 01, 2013
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AIRPLUSCOMET_A310_EC-GOT_JFK_0204_JP_.jpgDon't be fooled by the bitter cold scene you see here. Inside the tower where I took the photograph it was a balmy 72 degrees!Feb 01, 2013
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SWISS_A330-300_HB-JHI_JFK_0912D_JP_small.jpgFeb 01, 2013
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SOUTHWEST_737-700_N402WN_LAX_0912B_JP_small.jpgSouthwest 737-700 flares to land on runway 24R at LAX well past sunsetFeb 01, 2013
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LUFTHANSAREGIONAL_E190_D-AECH_FRA_1112_JP_small.jpgFeb 01, 2013
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MOROCCOGOVT_737-800_CN-MVI_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpgMorocco's president arrives in New York for the U.N. General AssemblyFeb 01, 2013
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9C_dc7joejan2011~0.jpgStanding proudly in front of this beautiful DC7 before the 45 minute flight up and down the Florida coast (Miami Beach to Palm Beach)Feb 01, 2013
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TAMPA_A330-200F_N330QT_MIA_0113BD_JP_small.jpgTampa's brand new A330-200F touches down on runway 9 as the sun is about to disappear...Feb 01, 2013
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IMG_1958.jpgI love MIA, I love the folks @ MIA airport operations who work tirelessly to make this busy airport run like a well-oiled machine all day every day!Jan 31, 2013
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IMG_1949_small.jpg12 Lamborghini Aventadors are lined up at Concourse J, gate 3 @ MIAJan 31, 2013
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IMG_1946_small.jpg12 Lamborghini Aventadors are lined up at Concourse J, gate 3 @ MIAJan 31, 2013
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IMG_1904_small.jpgMy friends, that sign is in MPH, not KPH....Jan 31, 2013
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IMG_1898_small.jpgThe silver Aventador poses in front of the American 777 on runway 9/27 @ MIAJan 31, 2013
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IMG_1891_small.jpgThe crew on the TAP A330 must have been going "what is going on there, WOW!!!" Jan 31, 2013
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IMG_1852_small.jpgMore Lambo/777 on runway 9/27 @MIA action!Jan 31, 2013
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IMG_1844_small.jpgLambo/777 action on runway 9/27 @ MIA!Jan 31, 2013
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IMG_1836_small.jpgThe cars are staged with the American 777 on runway 9/27. An Air Canada A320 is seen in the air, having just departed runway 12Jan 31, 2013
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IMG_1829_small.jpgThe cars are staged before beginning the individual close to 200MPH run down the runwayJan 31, 2013
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IMG_1816_small.jpgThe Lamborghini Aventadors stage in line on runway 9/27. In the distance is the air traffic control towerJan 31, 2013
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IMG_1810_small.jpgSenior Agent Mr. Dorrell Price inspects the 777 and cars setup sheet to make sure everything goes as planned.... (which it did- beautifully)Jan 31, 2013
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IMG_1807_small.jpgFollowing the Lambos down to the American 777 on runway 9Jan 31, 2013
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IMG_1744_B_small.jpgStanding in front of the stunning Lamborghini Aventador (retails for $445K with 2 year waiting list), driven by Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann. In the background are the beautiful LAN 767s over at concourse JJan 31, 2013
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CSA_737-400_OK-BGQ_CFU_0802_JP_small.jpgJan 28, 2013
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AIRCANADA_DC9_C-FTMZ_LGA_0601_JP_small.jpgSome interesting lighting on this photo as clouds are in and out...

Kodachrome 64 slide
Jan 28, 2013
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QANTAS_A380_VH-OQC_LAX_1109Q_JP_small.jpgAnother addition to the "Aviation art" section of the website. To see more of these creations, just click on the AVIATIONART hyperlink in keywordsJan 27, 2013
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SWISS_A330-200_HB-IQH_JFK_0703_JP_small.jpgJan 27, 2013
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AMERICAN_777-200_JFK_0612_JP_small.jpgAmerican 777-200 departs for Brazil on runway 4L @ JFKJan 27, 2013
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CHINAAIRLINESCARGO_747-400F_B-18708_JFK_0604E_JP_small.jpgChina Airlines Cargo 747-400F touches down on runway 31R @ JFK just as the sun risesJan 27, 2013
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CIELOS_DC10F_N831LA_MIA_0105B_JP_small.jpgJan 25, 2013
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BAHAMASAIR_737-500_C6-BFE_MIA_1012H_JP_small.jpgJan 25, 2013
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LAKER_727-200_N745US_FLL_0193_JP_small.jpgKodachrome 64 slideJan 25, 2013
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AMERIJET_727-200F_N994AJ_MIA_1008_JP_small.jpgJan 25, 2013
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AIRFRANCE_747-400_F-GITE_MIA_1009i_JP_small.jpgJan 25, 2013
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CATHAYPACIFICCARGO_747-800F_B-LJE_MIA_0113_JP_small.jpgThis is my 3000th photo uploaded to the web site. It has taken me 4 years to upload 3000 photos and I have 10's of thousands and am adding thousands of new ones every year (yikes)Jan 24, 2013
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WORLDATLANTIC_MD80_N804WA_MIA_0113_JP_small.jpgAlways nice to have a bright airplane against a dark sky/background, even better when the American flag is present!Jan 24, 2013
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INTERJET_A320_XA-YES_MIA_0113B_JP_small.jpgJan 24, 2013
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EMBRAER_E145_N448RC_FLL_0113_JP_small.jpgThis beautiful Embraer 135 sits outside Embraer's facility at Fort Lauderdale FLLJan 23, 2013
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DELTA_AIRCANADA_FLL_0113D_JP_small.jpgJan 23, 2013
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BAHAMASAIR_737-500_C6-BFD_FLL_0113C_JP_small.jpgJan 23, 2013
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707_9Q-CLK_MIA_0113I_JP_small.jpgThe Congo 707 that has been sitting in Miami for 2 years does a short test flight in preparation for its impending departure to The Congo- at some point... (has since departed MIA for good)Jan 23, 2013
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AEROLINEASARGENTINAS_A340-300_LV-CSD_MIA_0113ZA_JP_small.jpgMy vote for finest color scheme of 2012. Iberia- take notice...Jan 23, 2013
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AEROLINEASARGENTINAS_A340-300_LV-BMT_MIA_0113B_JP_small.jpgAerolineas Argentinas A340 on final approach to runway 30 at MIA. Seen in the distance is Virgin 747-400 setting up for the final approach to runway 27LJan 23, 2013
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AMERISTAR_DC9_N783TW_FLL_0113_JP_small.jpgJan 23, 2013
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UNITED_737-800_N38446_FLL_0113_JP_small.jpgJan 21, 2013
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ABX_767-300F_N317CM_MIA_0113C_JP_small.jpgJan 21, 2013
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TRANSAERO_747-400_EI-XLK_MIA_0113B_JP_small.jpgTransaero 999 pushed back, ready for taxiJan 21, 2013
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AMERICAN_737-800_N990AN_MIA_0113_JP_small.jpgMiami is just stunning for photos- love that place!Jan 21, 2013
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AMERICAN_737-800_N838NN_MIA_0113B_JP_small.jpgJan 21, 2013
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AMERICAN_737-800_MIA_0113B_JP_small.jpgAmerican 737-800 about to touch down on runway 30Jan 21, 2013
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AEROPOSTA_747-100_N747PA_MIA_0193_JP_small.jpgThis is a very special photo for me. Taken during my first ever trip to Miami (January 1993), and uploaded 20 years later (January 2013), this beautiful Aeroposta 747, named "Juan Trippe" (he founded Pan am in 1927) and registered N747PA flares to land on runway 9R. This 747, the second ever built, was operated by Pan Am from 1970 until Pan Am's unfortunate demise in 1991

Kodachrome 64 slide
Jan 11, 2013
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PANAVIATION_707_N720GS_MIA_0193_JP_small.jpgI photographed this Par Aviation 707 during my first trip to Miami in January 1993, 20 years before uploading it here on my web site in January 2013. Can't believe it has been 20 years!

Kodachrome 64 slide
Jan 11, 2013
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SABENA_A310_OO-SCC_JFK_1290_JP_small.jpgSabena A310 on final approach to runway 22L @ JFK. Unfortunately, Sabena operated midday so the sun angle was not at an optimal angle

Kodachrome 64 slide
Jan 11, 2013
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JCONCOURSETOWER_MIA_1008_JP_small.jpgJ Concourse Tower ramp controlJan 10, 2013
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CITATION_SXM_305_JP_small.jpgJan 10, 2013
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EMIRATES_777-200_A6-EWJ_LAX_0210F_JP_small.jpgJan 10, 2013
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JETBLUE_A320_N519JB_JFK_0209B_JP_small.jpgJetblue A320 flares to land on runway 22L @ JFKJan 10, 2013
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DELTA_757-200_N606DL_MIA_0107C_JP_small.jpgJan 10, 2013
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CONTINENTAL_737-500_N17619_CLT_0409B_JP_small.jpgJan 10, 2013
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CHINAAIRILNESCARGO_747-200F_JFK_1090_JP_small.jpgEven at 18, I was smitten with the "bug"

Ektachrome 100 slide
Jan 08, 2013
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AMERICAN_727-200_MIA_0199_JP_small2.jpgKodachrome 64 slideJan 08, 2013
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FEDEX_MD10_N372FE_FLL_0106_JP_small.jpgJan 07, 2013
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USAIRWAYSEXPRESS_CRJ200_N229PS_CLT_0409_JP_small.jpgJan 07, 2013
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AIRINDIA_777-300_VT-ALP_JFK_0111_JP_small.jpgAir India 777-300 enters terminal 4 at taxiway Hotel after a huge snow event in New YorkJan 07, 2013
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JETBLUE_A320_N516JB_JFK_1109_JP_small.jpgJan 07, 2013
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BRITISHAIRWAYS_CONCORDE_G-BOAE_JFK_0702F_JP_small.jpgI uploaded this photo because last night I watched a re-run of the Smithsonian special on Concorde and towards the end of the program, the BA chief pilot made the most profound statement that brought him to tears, as it did with me- he said (not quoting word for word) "On the final arrival of Concorde to Heathrow, I watched 5 perfectly flyable airplanes sitting side by side, knowing they'll never fly another revenue passenger again"Jan 06, 2013
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EASTERN_DC7_N836D_MIA_061G_JP_small.jpgJan 06, 2013
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AIRCHINA_747-400_B-2445_JFK_0209F_JP_small.jpgVery, very heavy Air China 747-400 rotates past the 9,000 foot marker on this frigid single digits temperature dayJan 06, 2013
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EGYPTAIR_777-200_SU-GBR_JFK_0409B_JP_small.jpgJan 06, 2013
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ALASKA_737-900_N315AS_LAX_1111_JP_small.jpgJan 06, 2013
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AEROMEXICO_737-700_XA-HAM_LAX_1110_JP_small.jpgJan 05, 2013
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LUFTHANSA_A340-600_D-AIHU_CLT_0812_JP_small.jpgJan 05, 2013
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AMERICAN_MD80_N7543A_MIA_0103CX_JP_.jpgJan 05, 2013
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dosequis_man.jpgJan 04, 2013
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JETBLUE_A320_N503JB_JFK_1299_JP_small.jpgGreat day for Jetblue as the airline shows off the new and only aircraft at the time to new employees. Full operations commenced on February 11, 2000

Ektachrome 100 slide
Jan 03, 2013
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ALITALIA_767-300_EI-DBP_MIA_0312E_JP_small.jpgJan 03, 2013
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AIRJAMAICA_A310_N841AB_JFK_1196_JP_small.jpgAir Jamaica A310 performs a fairly early takeoff roll, rotating just short of taxiway Juliet on runway 4L at JFK

Kodachrome 64 slide
Jan 03, 2013
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LOT_E170_SP-LDI_FRA_1112B_JP_small.jpgJan 03, 2013
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CHINAEASTERN_A340-600_B-6053_JFK_0912B_JP_small.jpgChina Eastern A340-600 makes a firm landing on runway 31R at JFKJan 03, 2013
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ALASKA_737-900_N307AS_LAX_0208_JP_small.jpgJan 03, 2013
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AERLINGUS_A321_EI-CPG_AMS_802_JP_small.jpgJan 03, 2013
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JETBLUE_A320_N763JB_LGA_1109_JP_small.jpgJan 02, 2013
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ANA_787_JA805A_FRA_1112B_JP_small.jpgANA 787 begins its initial takeoff roll on runway 7LJan 02, 2013
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KOREANCARGO_747-400F_HL7467_LAX_0209C_JP_small.jpgJan 02, 2013
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BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_G-BNLO_JFK_0612_JP_small.jpgBritish Airways 747-400 passes the intersection of taxiways Golf and Alpha as it proceeds down to runway 4L for departureJan 02, 2013
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USAIRWAYS_A320_N106US_CLT_1212B_JP_small.jpgN106US, the A320 that crash-landed on the Hudson now rests at the Carolinas Aviation Museum in CharlotteDec 31, 2012
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USAIRWAYS_A320_N106US_CLT_1212C_JP_small.jpgN106US, the A320 that crash-landed on the Hudson now rests at the Carolinas Aviation Museum in CharlotteDec 31, 2012
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USAIRWAYS_A320_N106US_CLT_1212D_JP_small.jpgN106US, the A320 that crash-landed on the Hudson now rests at the Carolinas Aviation Museum in CharlotteDec 31, 2012
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USAIRWAYS_A320_N106US_CLT_1212E_JP_small.jpgN106US, the A320 that crash-landed on the Hudson now rests at the Carolinas Aviation Museum in CharlotteDec 31, 2012
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USAIRWAYS_A320_N106US_CLT_1212G_JP_small.jpgN106US, the A320 that crash-landed on the Hudson now rests at the Carolinas Aviation Museum in CharlotteDec 31, 2012
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PIEDMONT_DC3_CLT_1212_JP_small.jpgThe beautifully restored Piedmont DC3 rests comfortably at the Carolinas Aviation MuseumDec 31, 2012
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PIEDMONT_DC3_CLT_1212B_JP_small.jpgThis photo is emblematic of what the love of aviation is all about. Note the dad and two kids checking out the Piedmont DC3 on display...Dec 31, 2012
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AMERICAN_737-800_N961AN_LAX_0912C_JP_small.jpgAmerican 737-800 blasts by In'n Out Burger on the way to touching down on runway 24R at LAXDec 30, 2012
AEROGAL_737-300_HC-CGS_UIO_1209D_JP_small.jpg
AEROGAL_737-300_HC-CGS_UIO_1209D_JP_small.jpgOn the bottom right you'll notice the I LOVE NY billboard. At the time Aerogal was operating 757/767 service from Guayaquil to JFKDec 30, 2012
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ALITALIA_767-300_EI-DBP_MIA_1211B_JP_small.jpgAlitalia Skyteam 767 is pushed back for the flight to Rome on this late Miami eveningDec 30, 2012
ROYALJORDANIAN_L1011_JY-AGC_JFK_0391_JP_small.jpg
ROYALJORDANIAN_L1011_JY-AGC_JFK_0391_JP_small.jpgRoyal Jordanian's Princess Zein rests on a hardstand at the old IAB (international Arrivals Building)

Kodachrome 64 slide
Dec 30, 2012
UNITED_747-400_N122UA_LAX_1204B_JP_small.jpg
UNITED_747-400_N122UA_LAX_1204B_JP_small.jpgDec 29, 2012
FINEAIR_DC8_N7046H_MIA_0197_JP_small.jpg
FINEAIR_DC8_N7046H_MIA_0197_JP_small.jpgFine Air was kind enough to provide me with unrestricted access with one of their senior managers around their entire facility at MIA including going inside these old workhorse DC8's and also doing some night photography from their hangar roof. I had to make this photo black and white because the original Kodachrome slide is a bit too green- slide film and indoor light with no flash are a bad combination, so better to see it black and white than with an ugly green castDec 29, 2012
EZJET_767-200_N250MY_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg
EZJET_767-200_N250MY_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpgUnfortunately, as with previous Guyanese operators at JFK, this one too had a relatively short shelf life...Dec 29, 2012
GULFAIR_767-300_N181AQ_OPF_1009_JP_small.jpg
GULFAIR_767-300_N181AQ_OPF_1009_JP_small.jpgSame exact Gulf Air 767 as the next photo taken in Mumbai almost exactly 2 years prior, but this time in Opa Locka airport in Miami, awaiting its fate...Dec 29, 2012
GULFAIR_767-300_A40-GI_BOM_1107B_JP_small.jpg
GULFAIR_767-300_A40-GI_BOM_1107B_JP_small.jpgThis is the same exact 767-300 that is in the preceding photo, but this one is taken while in revenue service, in Mumbai IndiaDec 29, 2012
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AIRFRANCE_747-200_F-BPVT_SFO_0899_JP_small.jpgAir France 747-200 departs SFO's runway 28R on a late August evening. In the background is a treasure trove of cargo-hauling beauties including EVA Air Cargo MD11F, American International DC8F, Kitty Hawk L1011F and Kitty Hawk 727-200F

Kodachrome 64 slide
Dec 28, 2012
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OPENSKIES_757-200_G-BPEK_JFK_0908E_JP_small.jpgBritish Airways' Open Skies was used primarily for flying Paris-New York-Paris. Seen here is one of the Open Skies 757's departing JFK's runway 4L late in the eveningDec 28, 2012
ALITALIA_A330-200_EI-EJK_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
ALITALIA_A330-200_EI-EJK_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpgDec 28, 2012
AERLINGUS_747-100_EI-ASI_JFK_0910_JP_small.jpg
AERLINGUS_747-100_EI-ASI_JFK_0910_JP_small.jpgIt's hard to describe the love I have for these photos. This photo, taken 22 years ago was on cheap Ektachrome slide film, developed at the local drug store. I was able to restore it to its full glory after massive color correction, scratch and dirt removal- lots of work but well worth it. This beautiful Aer Lingus 747-100 just touched down on runway 31R and went long, to the delight of this photographer (most airplanes turn off earlier and this type of photo is not possible)

Ektachrome 100 slide
Dec 27, 2012
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SINGAPORE_747-400_9V-SMS_LAX_0208_JP_small.jpgDec 27, 2012
SINGAPORE_747-400_9V-SMV_JFK_0604_JP_small.jpg
SINGAPORE_747-400_9V-SMV_JFK_0604_JP_small.jpgDec 27, 2012
SPIRIT_MD80_N828NK_LAX_1204B_JP_small.jpg
SPIRIT_MD80_N828NK_LAX_1204B_JP_small.jpgDec 27, 2012
IBERIA_A340-300_EC-GGS_MIA_0112_JP_small.jpg
IBERIA_A340-300_EC-GGS_MIA_0112_JP_small.jpgDec 27, 2012
TACA_A320_N682TA_LAX_1109D_JP_small.jpg
TACA_A320_N682TA_LAX_1109D_JP_small.jpgTACA A320 rests overnight at the west remotesDec 27, 2012
DELTA_767-400_N825MH_JFK_0912K_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_767-400_N825MH_JFK_0912K_JP_small.jpgDec 27, 2012
SOUTHWEST_737-300_N693SW_FLL_0110_JP_small.jpg
SOUTHWEST_737-300_N693SW_FLL_0110_JP_small.jpgDec 27, 2012
ELAL_747-200_4X-AXD_EWR_0896_JP_small.jpg
ELAL_747-200_4X-AXD_EWR_0896_JP_small.jpgThis slide was is complete salvage job. It is out of focus, scratched badly and has lots of dust/dirt. I cleaned it up the best I could because you may see photos of El Al 747's, and you may see photos of the World Trade Center, but you won't see photos of both of them at the same time. shown here is El Al 747-200 landing on runway 22L at Newark, as the WTC looks on...

Kodachrome 64 slide
Dec 26, 2012
AIRCHINA_747SP_B-2454_JFK_0691_JP_MAIN_JP_small.jpg
AIRCHINA_747SP_B-2454_JFK_0691_JP_MAIN_JP_small.jpgOne of the very special photos from the collection. Photographed from the parking deck of the old Pan Am Worldport is an Air China 747SP with some Pan Am airplanes in the background, but most importantly, the beautiful and sorely missed World Trade Center is visible. The photo was taken 10 years and 3 months before 9/11 and during this holiday season, a difficult one, we still must- never forget...

Kodachrome 64 slide
Dec 25, 2012
AIRCHINA_747SP_JFK_0691_JP_MAIN_BW_small.jpg
AIRCHINA_747SP_JFK_0691_JP_MAIN_BW_small.jpgOne of the very special photos from the collection. Photographed from the parking deck of the old Pan Am Worldport is an Air China 747SP with some Pan Am airplanes in the background, but most importantly, the beautiful and sorely missed World Trade Center is visible as I chose to black and white the entire photo except the WTC. The photo was taken 10 years and 3 months before 9/11 and during this holiday season, a difficult one, we still must- never forget...

Kodachrome 64 slide
Dec 25, 2012
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JFKTOWER_JFK_0796_JP_small.jpgI used to love coming up to the tower to watch the action. On this particular morning, Kennedy was on the 4's as evidenced by an American 767-300 about to taxi into position on runway 4L. On the IAB hardstand is an El Al 747-400, which arrived earlier in the morning from Tel Aviv

Ektachrome 100 slide
Dec 25, 2012
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CARGOLUX_747-200F_JFK_0890_JP_small.jpgAmerica's "three horsemen" shown in this photo. The Boeing 747, McDonell Douglas MD11 and the Lockheed L1011. Cargolux 747 lands on runway 4L as American and Rich await their turn for departure on 4L

Kodachrome 64 slide
Dec 24, 2012
VGAIR_A330-200_OO-SFQ_0802_JP_small.jpg
VGAIR_A330-200_OO-SFQ_0802_JP_small.jpgMy two most memorable dinners are my birthday & anniversary dinner with my wife at Windows Of The World (restaurant on top floor of the World Trade Center) June 2001, and dinner with these guys at 41,000 feet over the Atlantic 14 months later....Dec 23, 2012
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EMIRATES_A380_A6-EDN_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpgDec 23, 2012
AMERICAN_767-300_SFO_0209B_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_767-300_SFO_0209B_JP_small.jpgDec 23, 2012
AEROMEXICO_737-700_EI-CTG_MIA_1012F_JP_small.jpg
AEROMEXICO_737-700_EI-CTG_MIA_1012F_JP_small.jpgDec 23, 2012
JAT_DC10_YU-AMT_JFK_1090_JP_small.jpg
JAT_DC10_YU-AMT_JFK_1090_JP_small.jpgThis is a photo that I was able to rescue because the original slide was full of scratches and dirt. This JAT DC10 is on final approach to runway 22L at JFK on a late October evening

Ektachrome 100 slide
Dec 23, 2012
DELTA_JFK_0111_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_JFK_0111_JP_small.jpgThe sunshine after the big snow storm always makes for brilliant photosDec 23, 2012
USAIRWAYSEXPRESS_E170_N811MD_CLT_0409B_JP_small.jpg
USAIRWAYSEXPRESS_E170_N811MD_CLT_0409B_JP_small.jpgDec 23, 2012
EMIRATES_777-300_A6-ECX_JFK_0410B_JP_small.jpg
EMIRATES_777-300_A6-ECX_JFK_0410B_JP_small.jpgPushed back, ready for taxi Dec 22, 2012
ASIANA_747-400_HL7428_LAX_1110F_JP_small.jpg
ASIANA_747-400_HL7428_LAX_1110F_JP_small.jpgDec 22, 2012
USAIRWAYS_A320_N101UW_CLT_1212B_JP_small.jpg
USAIRWAYS_A320_N101UW_CLT_1212B_JP_small.jpgI've been very fortunate to do a lot of neat stuff in my aviation photography career/hobby, but this experience, to be able to land and take off in the A320 simulator is definitely tops! I once again thank the wonderful folks at US Airways for their warm hospitality!Dec 22, 2012
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USAIRWAYS_E170_CLT_1212_JP_small.jpgI only waited about 25 years to get into this magical room....Dec 22, 2012
USAIRWAYS_A320_N101UW_CLT_1212D_JP_small.jpg
USAIRWAYS_A320_N101UW_CLT_1212D_JP_small.jpgThis is the A320 simulator I flew on. Many thanks to the fine folks at US AirwaysDec 22, 2012
USAIRWAYS_A320_N101UW_CLT_1212C_small.jpg
USAIRWAYS_A320_N101UW_CLT_1212C_small.jpgTHIS IS A FLIGHT SIMULATOR ON THE GROUND THAT PILOTS TRAIN IN, NOT A REAL AIRPLANE. You can see the Charlotte skyline in the distance in this A320 simulator animationDec 21, 2012
AIRFRANCECARGO_747-200F_F-GPAN_JFK_1090_JP_small.jpg
AIRFRANCECARGO_747-200F_F-GPAN_JFK_1090_JP_small.jpgThis is not a high quality photo but a historical one. It was photographed on Ektachrome slide film and processed at the local drug store, but held up well for 22 years, even with lots of dust and scratches that I cleaned up. 9 years after I photographed F-GPAN, it had a pretty nasty end-of-life experience in Chennai, India. Google F-GPAN to read the story of how it was written off

Ektachrome 100 slide
Dec 20, 2012
SWISSAIR_MD11_HB-IWO_MIA_0101_JP_small.jpg
SWISSAIR_MD11_HB-IWO_MIA_0101_JP_small.jpgAnother load of happy Swiss folks escape European winter for sunny and warm Miami

Kodachrome 64 slide
Dec 20, 2012
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AMERICAN_727-200_N895AA_JFK_0191_JP_small.jpgAmerican 727-200 departs on runway 4L. In the background we see the new tower at JFK under construction. On the IAB ramp we have two El Al 747-200's, Air France Concorde, Varig 747-300, Zambia DC10

Kodachrome 64 slide
Dec 19, 2012
FINNAIR_MD11_OH-LGC_JFK_1297_JP_small.jpg
FINNAIR_MD11_OH-LGC_JFK_1297_JP_small.jpgWhat a delight it was to see this Santa laden MD11 come in that late evening nonstop from Helsinki!

Kodachrome 64 slide
Dec 18, 2012
ROYALAIRMAROC_747-200_CN-RME_JFK_1094_JP_small.jpg
ROYALAIRMAROC_747-200_CN-RME_JFK_1094_JP_small.jpgRoyal Air Maroc 747-200 inbound runway 13L

Kodachome 64 slide
Dec 18, 2012
VARIG_747-300_PP-VQB_JFK_1195_JP_small.jpg
VARIG_747-300_PP-VQB_JFK_1195_JP_small.jpgHere is why I wish I bit the bullet and bought better equipment in the early 90's when I started getting serious about aviation photography (although in my early 20's it was hard to justify spending big $$ on a lens). Here is a great 4L departure shot at JFK- and the slide is soft because I was using sub-par lenses. You live and learn...

Kodachrome 64 slide
Dec 18, 2012
KUWAIT_777-200_9K-AOB_JFK_0912G_JP_small.jpg
KUWAIT_777-200_9K-AOB_JFK_0912G_JP_small.jpgDec 17, 2012
VIRGIN_A340-600_G-VBUG_JFK_0409_JP_small~0.jpg
VIRGIN_A340-600_G-VBUG_JFK_0409_JP_small~0.jpgVirgin A340-600 pushed back from gate B24, ready for taxiDec 17, 2012
INTERJET_A320_XA-FOG_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
INTERJET_A320_XA-FOG_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpgAs is evidenced by the wing-walker waving his wands, this A320 is ready for taxiDec 17, 2012
KLM_747-400_PH-BFM_JFK_1204_JP_small.jpg
KLM_747-400_PH-BFM_JFK_1204_JP_small.jpgThis photo is very special to me. My late mother, may she rest in peace is seen here with my dad (may he live till 120) back in 2004. They are sitting in the KLM Asia 747-400 named "Mexico" on the taxiway, about to taxi out to runway 31L for departure. I worked my magic to get them upgraded to first class for the flight to AmsterdamDec 17, 2012
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KOREAN_747-400_HL7498_LAX_0208D_JP_small.jpgKorean 747-400 makes a very long departure roll and rotation on runway 25R on this gorgeous Southern California winter morningDec 17, 2012
VIRGIN_747-200_G-VGIN_EWR_0801_JP_small.jpg
VIRGIN_747-200_G-VGIN_EWR_0801_JP_small.jpgPhotographed from the old Newark tower (since been demolished), this beautiful Virgin 747-200 taxiis down for a 22R departure to London Heathrow on this beautiful late summer evening. Unfortunately, this would be the last time I would ever see the twin towers from Newark airport (August 2001), as the next time I would see them was from JFK just a few days before the 9/11 tragedy....

Kodachrome 64 Slide
Dec 17, 2012
ARROWAIR_DC10_MIA_1008_JP_small.jpg
ARROWAIR_DC10_MIA_1008_JP_small.jpgDec 16, 2012
TED_A320_N442UA_LAS_1208_JP_small.jpg
TED_A320_N442UA_LAS_1208_JP_small.jpgDec 16, 2012
QANTAS_A330-200_VH-EBL_LAX_1110C_JP_small.jpg
QANTAS_A330-200_VH-EBL_LAX_1110C_JP_small.jpgQantas A330-200 lifting off from runway 24L on the way to New York JFKDec 16, 2012
SOUTHWEST_737-300_N629SW_LAX_0209_JP_small.jpg
SOUTHWEST_737-300_N629SW_LAX_0209_JP_small.jpgDec 16, 2012
CAYMAN_737-200_VP-CAL_MIA_0103_JP_small.jpg
CAYMAN_737-200_VP-CAL_MIA_0103_JP_small.jpgDec 16, 2012
767_747_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg
767_747_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpgJust in time for the holiday season, here is a 767 with 747 and MD11 ornaments...Dec 14, 2012
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PIA_777LR_AP-BGY_JFK_0209E_JP_small.jpgTemperature when this photo was taken: about 5 degrees F with a windchill that made it feel like 20 belowDec 14, 2012
ALASKA_737-800_LAX_1110_JP_small.jpg
ALASKA_737-800_LAX_1110_JP_small.jpgDec 14, 2012
AIRFRANCE_A380_JFK_F-HPJD_JFK_0412D_JP_small.jpg
AIRFRANCE_A380_JFK_F-HPJD_JFK_0412D_JP_small.jpgDec 14, 2012
AMERICAN_MIA_1012C_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_MIA_1012C_JP_small.jpgAmerican Airlines evening movements @MIA- a beehive of activityDec 14, 2012
CHALLENGER300_OE-HDV_TLV_0212_JP_small.jpg
CHALLENGER300_OE-HDV_TLV_0212_JP_small.jpgDec 13, 2012
YANGTZERIVEREXPRESS_747-400F_B-2431_LAX_1111_JP_small.jpg
YANGTZERIVEREXPRESS_747-400F_B-2431_LAX_1111_JP_small.jpgDec 13, 2012
ATLASAIR_747-200_N523MC_MIA_1210_JP_small.jpg
ATLASAIR_747-200_N523MC_MIA_1210_JP_small.jpgDec 13, 2012
LAN_767-300_JFK_0911D_JP_small.jpg
LAN_767-300_JFK_0911D_JP_small.jpgLAN 767-300 ready to go on taxiway Golf as soon as the pushback tug is out of the wayDec 12, 2012
PLANET_727-200_N79745_JFK_1202_JP_MAIN_small.jpg
PLANET_727-200_N79745_JFK_1202_JP_MAIN_small.jpgDec 12, 2012
TAM_A330-200_PT-MVG_JFK_0209A_JP_small.jpg
TAM_A330-200_PT-MVG_JFK_0209A_JP_small.jpgDec 12, 2012
TUIFLY_737-800_D-AHFM_FRA_1112_JP_small.jpg
TUIFLY_737-800_D-AHFM_FRA_1112_JP_small.jpgDec 11, 2012
LANCARGO_767-300F_N524LA_MIA_1012B_JP_small.jpg
LANCARGO_767-300F_N524LA_MIA_1012B_JP_small.jpgDec 11, 2012
FINNAIR_E190_OH-LKH_FRA_1112_JP_small.jpg
FINNAIR_E190_OH-LKH_FRA_1112_JP_small.jpgDec 11, 2012
AVIANCA_A319_N519AV_JFK_0912B_JP_small.jpg
AVIANCA_A319_N519AV_JFK_0912B_JP_small.jpgDec 11, 2012
AMERICAN_757-200_N665AA_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_757-200_N665AA_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpgAmerican 757 rotates on runway 22RDec 11, 2012
AIRTAHITINUI_A340-300_F-OSEA_LAX_0912_JP_small.jpg
AIRTAHITINUI_A340-300_F-OSEA_LAX_0912_JP_small.jpgDec 11, 2012
LUFTHANSA_A321_D-AISI_FRA_0909B_JP_small.jpg
LUFTHANSA_A321_D-AISI_FRA_0909B_JP_small.jpgDec 11, 2012
DELTA_MD90_N928DN_MIA_0611_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_MD90_N928DN_MIA_0611_JP_small.jpgFormer China Eastern MD90 being quickly converted to a Delta MD90 @ AAR in MiamiDec 10, 2012
SWISS_A330-200_HB-IQC_ZRH_0802_JP_small.jpg
SWISS_A330-200_HB-IQC_ZRH_0802_JP_small.jpgSwiss A330's and an MD11 undergo maintnance at Swiss Technik facility in ZurichDec 10, 2012
NORTHWEST_DC10_N237NW_AMS_0802_JP_small.jpg
NORTHWEST_DC10_N237NW_AMS_0802_JP_small.jpgNorthwest DC10 undergoes heavy maintenance at KLM's maintenance facility at Amsterdam AMSDec 10, 2012
QANTAS_747-400_VH-OEJ_LAX_1109B_JP_small.jpg
QANTAS_747-400_VH-OEJ_LAX_1109B_JP_small.jpgDec 10, 2012
CONDOR_757-300_D-ABON_FRA_0909_JP_small.jpg
CONDOR_757-300_D-ABON_FRA_0909_JP_small.jpgDec 10, 2012
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