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asiana-CARGO_747-400F_LAX_1109jpavnetHL7436.jpgFeb 04, 2010
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korean_747-400_LAX_1109jpaviationHL7490.jpgFeb 04, 2010
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alaska_737-400_LAX_1109jpnet.jpgAlaska 737-400 departs LAX's runway 24LFeb 04, 2010
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ata753n555tz1204.jpgJan 31, 2010
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airindiaVT-ALG772LRsep09.jpgBusy morning at terminal 4. Air India 777LR pushed back from gate 4 to a hardstand for the day (comes in early morning and departs at night), while concourse B is filled with aircraft being prepped for their impending departureJan 31, 2010
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nwadc9N9336oct06clt.jpgJan 31, 2010
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mucflightboardMAR09.jpgTerminal 2 at MUC is dominated by LufthansaJan 31, 2010
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dal737wingletatl2008.jpgThis is what a winglet looks like before being installed on wing edge of the 737Jan 30, 2010
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jb320N779JBsep09.jpgThe ramp space between terminals 4 and 5 is quite spaciousJan 30, 2010
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ual777JAN06jfk.jpgUnited 777-200's have Pratt & Whitney engines, which are large, but if you look at a 777 with the GE90 engines, there is a huge difference in size (I believe the GE90's are basically as large as the fuselage of a Boeing narrowbody such as the 737Jan 30, 2010
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klmf28PH-WXC_bru0802.jpgJan 30, 2010
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horizoncrj900N606QX_LAS_FEB07.jpgOnly in Vegas..Jan 29, 2010
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sqa3459V-SGA_LAX_feb09.jpgJan 29, 2010
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swissmd11HB-IWNzrh0802b.jpgJan 29, 2010
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sq7449V-SPJ_1203.jpgConcourse A at Terminal 4, JFK-IAT. Singapore 747-400 at gate 2, KLM 747-400 at gate 4Jan 29, 2010
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venezAFc130_2716_mia0903.jpgJan 29, 2010
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delta764N837MHlax0507.jpg767-400 & Canadair RJ200Jan 24, 2010
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unitedexpEMB145N858MJ1106.jpgJan 24, 2010
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mexicanaf_732_opf_jan10.jpgThis photo was taken after the 737 was painted in Opa Locka and before delivery to the Mexican Air ForceJan 20, 2010
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visiontairhaiti_cv440_opfjan10.jpgNot sure if this Convair 440 will fly again..Jan 20, 2010
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easterndc7b_OPF_JAN10.jpgBeautifully restored Eastern DC-7B rests at Opa Locka Airport in South FloridaJan 20, 2010
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kittyhawk-CARGO_727_N284KH_LAX.jpgJan 07, 2010
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songn694dl_jfk_0904.jpgThis looks like SONG 757's parked when Delta announced the end of SONG, but that is not the case. These SONG 757's were parked while hurricane Frances was battering down the East Coast of the U.S.A.Jan 07, 2010
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dutchcaribMD80_PJ-SEO_MIA_0104.jpgDCA (Dutch Caribbean Airlines) is based in CurucaoJan 07, 2010
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iatheadhousenighttwr_june2002.jpgTerminal 4 JFK-IAT's departure level and JFK tower shownJan 07, 2010
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sba763N27993_miadec09.jpgSBA, Santa Barbara Airlines is based in Caracas, VenezuelaJan 02, 2010
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zeroG_727_n794aj_fll_dec09b.jpgThe interior of Zero G 727 is mostly made up of leather padding. Synthetic padding is not used as per FAA in case of onboard fire. Zero G is a neat 727 that takes you up to 32,000 feet and then does dives and climbs which simulates weightlesness. NASA sends their people on flights and I'm told that civilians can also go, the cost is $3,000 per person (not sure how long the flight is) Jan 02, 2010
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zeroG_727_n794aj_fll_dec09.jpgZero G is a neat 727 that takes you up to 32,000 feet and then does dives and climbs which simulates weightlesness. NASA sends their people on flights and I'm told that civilians can also go, the cost is $3,000 per person (not sure how long the flight is)Jan 02, 2010
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airtran_717N936AT_pbi_dec09.jpgJan 02, 2010
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tspan752_n751pa_12_02.jpgNo question about it, some of the finest airliner photos are typically taken when the sun is out just after a large snow eventDec 18, 2009
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deltammd80FLL1006.jpgDec 18, 2009
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nwa744_dc10maxton.jpgMaxton Laurenberg is where some airliners land for the last time to either be chopped up quickly or sit and rot away until finally getting chopped upDec 18, 2009
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asiana777fra1107.jpgDec 18, 2009
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asacrjATL1106n849as.jpgDec 18, 2009
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chinasouth777B-2055laxjuly04.jpgDec 18, 2009
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varig777_PP-VRA_jfk__0604.jpgShame that Varig is no longer with us..Dec 18, 2009
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LAN-CARGO_777F_UIO_1209jp.jpgDec 16, 2009
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tame_emb190_HC-CGG_UIO_1209.jpgSeen under the TAME EMB190 is my hotel, the Savoy Inn. 50 bucks a night (includes taxes) for a double with breakfast included. Dec 16, 2009
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TAME_A320_UIO_1209jp.jpgShame that TAME went from one of the nicest color schemes in the world to one of the most boring and bland color schemes in the world. Unfortunately, that is the trend these days..Dec 16, 2009
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LAS-COLOMBIA_727-200F_UIO_1209jp.jpgFor sure one of the highlights of Quito is the daily LAS Colombia 727-200 serviceDec 16, 2009
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AMERICAN_757-200_UIO_1209Ajp.jpgAmerican 757 departs Quito with the Air Force base in the backgroundDec 16, 2009
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TAMPA-CARGO_767-200F_UIO_1209jp.jpgDec 16, 2009
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ECUADOR-AIRFORCE_HS748_UIO_1209jp.jpgAlways a pleasure seeing one of these HS748's come in. The Rolls Royce Dart engines sound so sweet, especially these days given that this airplane is extremely rare to see anywhere in the world!Dec 16, 2009
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ICARO-CARGO_737-200F_UIO_1209jp.jpgICARO Cargo 737-200F is the only 737 cargo airplane ICARO Cargo owns and does not get much flying time, it is usually sitting in the hangarDec 16, 2009
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tame_A319_HC-CGT_UIO_1209.jpgTAME A319 HC-CGT makes final approach to runway 35. -CGT is the only A319 in TAME's fleet and was formerly flown by Spirit AirlinesDec 16, 2009
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LAN-CARGO_767-300F_UIO_1209jp.jpgQuito weather is very, very tricky. It can be totally cloudy and 5 minutes later the sun starts popping out, you just have to hope that out of 5 days you get 2-3 sunny ones!Dec 16, 2009
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LAN-ECUADOR_767-300_UIO_1209jp.jpgLAN Ecuador 767 is just feet over the runway 35 thresholdDec 16, 2009
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AEROGAL_737-200_UIO_1209Cjp.jpgDec 16, 2009
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CONTINENTAL_737-700_UIO_1209jp.jpgYou can't tell by looking at the photo but this Continental 737's takeoff roll was especially long. It is rotating where most heavies typically lift thier front gear!Dec 16, 2009
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tame_emb190_HC-Cez_UIO_1209.jpgQuito's real estate is incredibly dense, as seen in this photoDec 16, 2009
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MARTINAIR-CARGO_MD11_UIO_1209jp.jpgMartinair Cargo is a huge operator in Quito with sometimes 2 flights a day, primarily driven by flowers. Holland is famous for tulips but Ecuador is heavily involved in growing roses for export. Cargo planes go out full but it's volume, not weight when you carry flowers..Dec 16, 2009
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SBA-VENEZUELA_757-200_UIO_1209jp.jpgSanta Barbara Airlines is based in Caracas, VenezuelaDec 16, 2009
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KLM_MD11_UIO_1209jp.jpgThe last time I photographed KLM MD11 PH-KCI was in Vancouver, September 1999Dec 16, 2009
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ECUADOR-AIRFORCE_727-200_UIO_1209jp.jpgReplacing the Ecuadorian Air Force's 727-100, which I photographed in Quito last year (12/08) is this beauty, ex TAME 727-200 with the military titles and registrationDec 16, 2009
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TAME_A320_UIO_1209Bjp.jpgBrand new color scheme for TAME. Admittedly, I like the viejo one better!Dec 16, 2009
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AEROGAL_737-200_UIO_1209hc-ceq_jp.jpgDec 16, 2009
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LAN-CARGO_777F_UIO_1209Bjp.jpgDec 16, 2009
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TAMPA-CARGO_767-200F_UIO_1209Bjp.jpgDec 16, 2009
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LAN-ECUADOR_A318_UIO_1209jp.jpgLAN Ecuador has two A318's based in Quito, both changed from the original CC- registration to HC-Dec 16, 2009
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LUFTHANSA-CARGO_MD11F_UIO_1209_d-alclJP.jpgDec 16, 2009
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BRAZIL-AIRFORCE_EMB145_UIO_1209jp.jpgDec 16, 2009
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qantas747VH-OEJ_lax1204.jpgDec 16, 2009
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delta757LASn670dn_mar06.jpgDec 06, 2009
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airtransat_A310_C-FDAT_FLL_01_06.jpgDec 06, 2009
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nig742_tfabaJOEPRIES1.jpg3 relics in this photo, Nigeria 747 (leased at the time from Air Atlanta Icelandic, Biman Bangladesh DC10 and Varig MD11. On top left is Southeast MD80Dec 06, 2009
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aircanadaE190C-FHLHlaxFEB09.jpgDec 04, 2009
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taca319N372TAmiaJAN08.jpgConcourse J is home to the three largest Latin American carriers, TACA, LAN, AviancaDec 04, 2009
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ted320N488UAlasDEC08.jpgLike SONG and Continental Lite, TED has dissappeared from the low fare skies..Dec 03, 2009
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globalexpressXA-NGS_HOU_1206.jpgWould you believe this bizjet's list price is $45 million! It is the creme-de-la-creme of bizjets. The next step up is probably a 737 BBJDec 03, 2009
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vbird_A320_PH-VAC_NCE_1103.jpgVBIRD was a short lived Dutch carrier with a very nice livery, seen here pushed back and ready for taxi to departure runway at NCEDec 03, 2009
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elal_777-200_LAX_1109joepries.jpgEl Al's 777 4X-ECF makes a graceful departure out of LAX's runway 25R on its way to TLV (Tel Aviv)Nov 25, 2009
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ual320_aa757_ualcrj_LAX_1109.jpgUnited A320 and United Express CRJ taxi down for departure to rwy 25R, while American 767-300 taxis behind on the way to it's assigned gateNov 25, 2009
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CONTINENTAL_737-900_n75436_LAX_1109.jpgNice work on this one Continental, very very nice!Nov 25, 2009
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777-200_united_LAX_1109.jpgI photographed plenty of these type of photos at LAX but very few of the airplanes shared a lit beacon with me, as did this United 777Nov 25, 2009
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MD80american_LAX_1109.jpgAnother "Golden Hour" shot at LAX...Nov 25, 2009
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757-200_united_LAX_1109.jpg"Golden Hour" at LAX lighting...Nov 25, 2009
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peternygard727-100.jpgBy far the nicest color scheme I've ever seen on a 727. Making it even more special is that it's a 727-100, which is a shorter variant of the 727-200. This 727 additionally sports winglets and a Super 727 conversion, which is a huge engine upgrade (the engines look like MD80 engines, which are much bigger than typical 727 engines), in addition to the beautiful BOEING sign in the backgroundNov 25, 2009
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757-200american_LAX_1109B.jpgThis is what the "Golden Hour" at LAX is all about- the beauty and grace of flight. Seen here is American 757-200 about to touch down on runway 25RNov 25, 2009
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qantas_A380_LAX-QC_1109C.jpgQantas A380 VH-OQC makes a graceful landing on runway 24RNov 25, 2009
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southwest737-700_n202wn_lax1109.jpgSouthwest 737-700 N202WN passes by the HOLLYWOOD sign on final approach to LAX's runway 24RNov 25, 2009
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virginaust_777-300_LAX_1109.jpgVirgin Australia is of course a product of Richard Branson. Seen here is VH-VPD pushed back and about to taxi out for the night flight to SYD (Sydney)Nov 25, 2009
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qantas_A380_LAX_1109joepries.jpgQantas A380's, like thier 747-400 counterparts typically come in to LAX in the morning and are then brought to the remotes for the day until evening move back to the gates for departure (the only exception is the JFK flight performed by 747-400, which departs in the morning hours and returns to LAX in the evening). Seen here is VH-OQB resting on the hardstand as sunlight has almost completely disappearedNov 25, 2009
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747-400fjoepries_LAX_1109.jpgGot the beacon lit on this shot as EVA Cargo 747-400F is pushed out for departure to TaipeiNov 25, 2009
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qantas_A380-qb_LAX_1109B.jpgQantas A380 shown on finals for 24R, passing some of the well known business establishments on the North East side of LAXNov 25, 2009
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americanN753AN_777-200_LAX_1109.jpgAmerican 777-200 departs runway 25R for London LHR with beacon fully litNov 25, 2009
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emiratesJP_777-200LR_LAX_1109.jpgThe vapor effect inside the engines adds to the beauty of this 777LR rotation, nonstop to DXB (Dubai)Nov 25, 2009
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airtahiti340_F-OSEA_laxnov09.jpgNov 24, 2009
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allegiantmd80lasN866GA.jpgNov 12, 2009
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airdolomiti_atr42_I-ADLN_muc03.jpgNov 12, 2009
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national752_n544na_jfk_7_02.jpgNov 12, 2009
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nwa320N361NWlax1204.jpgNorthwest no longer operates out of terminal 2 since the merger with DeltaNov 12, 2009
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gulfair_A330-200_FRA_0909joepries.jpgProbably the steepest A330 departure I've seenNov 11, 2009
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citation_las.jpgCitation X just departed runway 7L as Southwest 737 crosses the sky high above Las VegasNov 10, 2009
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lancargon774la_777F_MIA_1009B.jpgLAN Cargo 777F makes a powerful landing on runway 30 at MIA. LAN currently operates 4 brand new 777F's, all based in MIAOct 21, 2009
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lan777Fn774laMIA1009.jpgWhat a beautiful machine, brand new 777F operated by LAN shown here pushed back and ready to taxi out for departure. Oct 21, 2009
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american__737-800_WATERCANONSALUTE_MIA_1009.jpgAmerican 737-800 receives water canon salute as it slowly taxiis out for departure. The reason for the salute was an American Airlines ground ops employee's passing in a car accident (his remains are onboard). Well over 100 employees were present on the ramp at the gate the 737 was pushed back from to show their respect. May he rest in peaceOct 21, 2009
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american_737-800_n954an_MIA_1009.jpgAmerican 737-800 receives water canon salute as it slowly taxiis out for departure. The reason for the salute was an American Airlines ground ops employee's passing in a car accident (his remains are onboard). Well over 100 employees were present on the ramp at the gate the 737 was pushed back from to show their respect. May he rest in peaceOct 21, 2009
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a_340-300_MIA_1009.jpgLufthansa A340-300 begins its initial climb out of runway 27L on the way to Dusseldorf DUS as the sun drops quickly towards the horizonOct 21, 2009
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fly757EI-DUAmia1009.jpgVery classy looking color scheme for this new carrier out of Russia. This 757-200 was previously operated by Iberia as EC-GZY, VARIG as PP-VTQ and Air Union/Krasair with the same EI-DUA registrationOct 21, 2009
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airfrance__747-400_MIA_1009.jpgAir France 747-400 makes a graceful departure out of runway 27L on its way to Paris CDGOct 21, 2009
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srx_an12_UK_12002_mia_1009b.jpgLook closely at the tire tread, I can assure you that you won't be seeing the same tire on any Western built airplane. These wheels and tires look like they came off a John Deere!Oct 20, 2009
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srx__AN12_MIA_1009.jpgThis Antonov 12 is operating for Amerijet. It's an absolute treat to see one of these old Soviet-era airplanes flying around the U.S.A. in 2009Oct 20, 2009
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dhl_727_mia_1009.jpgDHL 727-200 climbs out of runway 27L at MIA as the sun quickly sinks under the horizonOct 20, 2009
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iberiaEC-IZY_A340-600_MIA_1009.jpgIberia's color scheme looked good 20 years ago, it looks good today and will look good 20 years from now, it's a classic scheme!Oct 20, 2009
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surinamMD80N571SHmia1009~0.jpgThis MD80 was operated by Surinam before operating the 737-300 they operate today. Neither one is as nice as when they had the beautiful all yellow and orange DC8!Oct 20, 2009
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centurian_md11_mia1009_N986AR.jpgThis former Alitalia MD11 is now operated by Centurion Cargo and will at some point be fully painted in Centurion's new color schemeOct 20, 2009
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michaeljordanG4N236MJ.jpgBasketball fans can look at the tail of this beautiful G4 and know exactly who it belongs to...Oct 20, 2009
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american_757_mia_1009.jpgThis photo was shot from several miles away (300mm with 1.4X converter) so quality is not optimal, however, the very low sun reflecting off the Miami beach condo tower makes for a spectacular light event. Please note that I did not alter this photo in any way other than slight color correction, resize and sharpenOct 19, 2009
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lan763cc-cbj0203.jpgTypical February evening at JFK. Shown is concourse B, Terminal 4 JFK-IAT. Note the Ghana DC10 all the way out on the hardstandOct 13, 2009
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ual733cltjan06.jpgOct 13, 2009
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acwestjet_lax_feb09.jpgC-FHNW & C-FXWJOct 13, 2009
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DELTA_757-200_JFK_0909Bjoepries.jpgSKYTEAM colors on this 757-200. Interestingly and as evidenced by the registration, this 757 was delivered to TWA, later operated by American and currently with Delta (with added winglets). Oct 11, 2009
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DELTA_767-400_JFK_0909JOEPRIES.jpgSKYTEAM colors on this 767-400. Oct 11, 2009
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DELTA_767-300_JFK_0909JOEPRIES.jpgHabitat For Humanity color scheme on this DL 767-300Oct 11, 2009
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TACA_AVIANCA_JFK_0909JOEPRIES.jpgTACA A321 at gate 30, Avianca A319 at gate 28, concourse B, JFK-IAT Terminal 4Oct 11, 2009
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airbus380F-WWJBmar07.jpgThis was the first A380 (in the Airbus house colors) to ever dock at a gate at JFK after arriving from FRA. Look at that wingspan, it's incredible!Oct 03, 2009
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deltaATL_march09.jpgN131DN is a domestic 767-300 which has since been retired to the desertOct 03, 2009
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virgin_744_miaJAN04G-VWOW.jpgOct 03, 2009
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dalshtle_733_n241dl_lga_small.jpgOct 02, 2009
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mexicana_A319_LAX_0208Bb.jpgOct 01, 2009
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qantas744VH-OEBlax0209.jpgThis Qantas 747-400 has the new larger titles. Oct 01, 2009
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tamea320_uio_HC-CGJ1208.jpgSep 30, 2009
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vim752_muc_RA-73016.jpgThis ex-American Trans Air VIM (Russia) 757-200 undergoes heavy maintenance at LTU Technics facility in MunichSep 30, 2009
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af773F-GSQDlaxFEB09.jpgAF 777-300 turns on to rwy 24L in preparation for takeoff to CDGSep 30, 2009
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RUSSIA-GOVT_IL96_JFK_0909b.jpgIlyushin 96 is used by the Russian Government in addition to other Soviet-era types. The 96 is a more modern version of the 86, sporting winglets and a glass cockpitSep 29, 2009
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frenchaffalconjoepries.jpgBeautiful Falcon 7X of the French Air Force. Not sure why it has no registration as other country government aircraft typically have registrationsSep 29, 2009
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TURKEY-AIRFORCE_A319_JFK_0909B.jpgVery nice looking A319 flown by the Turkish GovernmentSep 29, 2009
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SPAIN-AIRFORCE_A310_JFK_0909b.jpgSpain government used to fly a 707 in the same exact color scheme until they acquired this A310Sep 29, 2009
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PRIVATE_A318_JFK_0909b.jpgA318 business jets are fairly uncommon, similar to the 737-600 business jet.Sep 29, 2009
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JAPAN-GOVT_747-400_S_JFK_0909B.jpgJapan government's two 747-400's rest at the JAL Cargo rampSep 29, 2009
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PETERNYGARD_727-100_JFK_0909b.jpgNot sure who chartered this nice looking 727-100 with winglets to New YorkSep 29, 2009
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RUSSIA_IL76_JFK_0909b.jpgI watched this airplane take off shortly after this photo was taken, what a thunderous treat! It's like going back in time 30+ years! This IL76 belongs to the Russian Air ForceSep 29, 2009
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ITALY-AIRFORCE_A319_JFK_0909b.jpgSep 29, 2009
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GAMBIA-GOVT_727-100_JFK_0909b.jpgOf all the nice airplanes I saw at JFK, this was probably the most rarely seen, Governemnt of Gambia 727-100. Seeing a 727 these days is neat, seeing a 727-100 these days is a treat!Sep 29, 2009
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ETHIOPIAN_767-300_JFK_0909b.jpgEthiopian 767-300 waits in line for departure to Addis AbabaSep 29, 2009
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qatar_a310_a7-afe_jfk_909.jpgThis is the kind of color scheme that looks good on any airplane in the fleet!Sep 29, 2009
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BRAZIL-AIRFORCE_A319_JFK_0909b.jpgBrazil Air Force A319 was joined by the Brazil AF 737-200 during New York visitSep 29, 2009
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ASIANA_747-400_JFK_0909joepries.jpgAsiana 747-400 with South Korean and U.S. flag on display. This 747 carried the South Korean president to and from New YorkSep 29, 2009
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AIRFORCE-ONE_JFK_0909b.jpgAfter all these years I finally get to photograph Air Force One!Sep 29, 2009
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AIRCHINA_747-400_JFK_0909b.jpgAir China 747-400 carries the Chinese president back to ChinaSep 29, 2009
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AFRIQUIYAH_A340_JFK_0909b.jpgThis is Gadafi's airplane departing JFK to TripoliSep 29, 2009
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AFRIQUIYAH_A300_JFK_0909Bjoe.jpgAfriqiah A300 departs JFK for Tripoli with some of Gadafi's entourage on board (he left on an A340 previous to this departure). The marking on the airplane says "A300-600" but those of you who know your airplanes need to inspect the wing tips and then you may have a question to ask (as in A300-600R)Sep 27, 2009
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taca_a320_0906jfk.jpg75 year anniversary tail on this TACA A320Sep 17, 2009
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nwa320_n370nw_mdw_6_02.jpgSep 17, 2009
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md87_N143G_lax1204.jpgSep 17, 2009
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ALITALIA_777_I-DISE_MIA_0105.jpgSep 15, 2009
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song757N6702LAX1204.jpgLike other U.S. airlines which tried to operate low-fare subsidiaries in the past (Continental Lite, TED, etc.) SONG was unfortunately a flop for DeltaSep 15, 2009
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dasaircargodc105X-ROYams0802.jpgSome interesting cargo operators in this photo. Martinair (Holland) 747-200, DAS Air Cargo (Uganda) DC10-30F, Polet Flight (Russia) Antonov 124Sep 15, 2009
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usair737400N422USclt1003.jpgSep 15, 2009
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a340_EMB145_0909b.jpgTiming is everything! Lufthansa A340 flies over an Embraer 145. Some may see this and be shocked that this goes on but rest assured, this is completely normal and both aircraft are TCAS equipped (Terminal Collision Avoidance System). TCAS is a screen in the cockpit that shows other airplanes that are within the subject aircraft's airspace. The TCAS picks up other airplanes via their transponder which every airliner has on board. In addition to TCAS, ATC is also monitoring traffic, which is especially heavy over central EuropeSep 12, 2009
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jal_NAMIBIA_QANTAS_EMIRATES_FRA_0909b.jpgJAL 773, Namibia A343, Qantas 744, Emirates 773 are being serviced at Terminal 2. Frankfurt must be the busiest ramp in the world in terms of vehicular activity. The volume of airport vehicles going back and forth is just incredibleSep 12, 2009
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airindia_777-200LR_GERMANY_0909b.jpgAir India 777-200LR flies high over Frankfurt, probable routing is LHR-BOM (London-Mumbai)Sep 12, 2009
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condor_767-300_FRA_0909b.jpgNewly installed 12 foot winglets on this 767-300 in addition to lucky catch of beacon lit up as initial rotation begins from runway 25RSep 12, 2009
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airfrance_A318_FRA_0909b.jpgAir France A318 departs runway 18, which is a takeoff only runway at FRASep 12, 2009
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jal_777-300_FRA_0909b.jpgPushed back and ready to taxi to runway 7L for departure to TokyoSep 12, 2009
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qatar_A330-200_FRA_0909b.jpgQatar A330-200 inbound from Doha late in evening holds short of rwy 7L for departing traffic. Note the faint looking LH747 that just departed seconds ago (just above the Qatar titles on the fuselage). I know that my AFM (Airport Friends Munich) buddies especially like this registrationSep 12, 2009
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singapore_A380_GERMANY_0909b.jpgSingapore A380 flies high above Frankfurt on routing LHR-SIN (London-Singapore). In this photo it's interesting to note how Airbus had to widen the fuselage in the middle to accomodate the massive landing gear assemblySep 12, 2009
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airlindia_777-300_FRA_0909b.jpgAir India 777-300 makes a very early morning arrival on runway 7R Sep 12, 2009
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nwaa330N817NWfra0909.jpgNWA A330-300 is a Delta flight that is operating FRA-DTW (Frankfurt-Detroit)Sep 12, 2009
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safi_767-200_FRA_0909_YA-AQS.jpgSafi Airways operates flights with this sole 767-200 from Kabul to Frankfurt. The only other airline serving this route is Ariana Afghan which flies an A310, though on my visit to Frankfurt I did not get to see ArianaSep 12, 2009
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condor_763_D-ABUAFRA0909.jpgSun rises from the east illuminating the Condor maintenance hangar beautifullySep 12, 2009
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southafrican_A340-600_FRA_0909b.jpgPushed back, tug getting out of the way and getting ready for taxi to runway 7L for departure to JNB (Johannesburg, South Africa)Sep 12, 2009
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airalgerie_737-800_FRA_0909b.jpgSep 12, 2009
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bentleyhamann.jpgOne neat thing about having your own web site is that you can upload whatever you'd like that you think will appeal to your audience, including photos of cars that I see at airports around the world. This Stunning Bentley Hamann is strapped down to a pallet to be shipped to Hong Kong for a buyer willing to pay above $200,000 for the car. Hamann is a German perforance package add-on for high-end cars. If it was my car, I would have chosen black on black..Sep 12, 2009
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lufthansa_A321_FRA_0909b.jpgLufthansa's beautiful "retro jet" lifts off from runway 7LSep 12, 2009
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etihad_A330-200_FRA_0909b.jpgAbu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula 1 Racing titles on rear of fuselageSep 12, 2009
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emirates_A380_GERMANY_0909b.jpgEmirates A380 passes high over Frankfurt, probably flying CDG-DXB (Paris to Dubai)Sep 12, 2009
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egyptair_737-800_FRA_0909b.jpgEgypt Air's new color scheme is absolutely beautiful!Sep 11, 2009
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lan763CC-CBJ0908.jpgSep 04, 2009
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aerogal757HC-CHCmiajan09.jpgWinter evening arrival from QuitoSep 04, 2009
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vgair330OO-SFQ802.jpgView in the cockpit of A330-200 at Flight level 410 (41,000 feet), having recently departed JFK's runway 13R, routing JFK-BRU. Leaving the USA in the evening and watching the sun set behind you is easy on the eyes, however, when the sun comes up again somewhere over the Atlantic it starts to get pretty uncomfortable in the cockpit, sun visors are a must.Sep 03, 2009
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usair319N808AWLAX0209.jpgAll the US Airways aircraft with registrations ending in AW are former America West birds that were acquired when US Airways merged with America WestSep 03, 2009
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bahamas737mia1008C6-BFM.jpgSep 03, 2009
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elal7444X-ELBjfk0808.jpgRoyal Jordanian A340-300 and El Al 747-400 rest on hardstand between flightsSep 03, 2009
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ltu_A320_D-ALTB_CFU_08_02B.jpgYou can rent our rooms in the pink house under the A320. My hotel is above the A320. It's a 45 minute walk to the spot i'm standing at to shoot this photo (it is a big field adjacent to the water and there are plenty of snakes!)Sep 02, 2009
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vlmF50bru0802.jpgSep 02, 2009
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usairways757N613AUclt1003.jpgSep 02, 2009
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jal_747-400_JA8073_LAX_12_04C.jpgAug 31, 2009
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mexicana319inaug0704.jpgMexicana A319 enters terminal 4 at Kilo and receives a water canon salute signifying Mexicana's return to JFK after a multi-year absenceAug 31, 2009
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klmUKf100G-UKFNams0802.jpgAug 31, 2009
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comd80_ewr2_10_02.jpgAug 31, 2009
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aerogal727HC-CDJuio1208.jpgAug 29, 2009
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dhl_727_HP-1710DAE_MIA_01_06.jpgAug 29, 2009
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jetblue_A320_N542JB_JFK_12_04.jpgAug 29, 2009
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ltua330D-ALPFmia1008.jpgAug 27, 2009
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elal_747-400_4X-ELB_JFK_03_04E.jpgAug 27, 2009
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bos1005.jpgAug 27, 2009
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varig777folllowme0705JFK.jpgThis is what a "follow me" looks like. Varig 777 needed follow me (I forget the reason) to the gate and is seen here following on taxiway Bravo Bravo. My good friend Dave Kaufman is at the wheelAug 27, 2009
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midwestexpdc9_main_ewr1203.jpgNorthwest mechanic performing line maintenance on this Midwest Express DC9-30Aug 26, 2009
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airnewzealand_747-400_ZK-SUH_LAX_12_04.jpgAug 26, 2009
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aaA300MIA1008N8067A.jpgAmerican A300-600R holds short as another American A300-600R flares to land on rwy 9R. The last American A300 flight was on August 25, 2009 Aug 26, 2009
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