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NORTHWEST_747-400_N662US_LAX_1109D_JP_small.jpgHeavy departure to Tokyo
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CHINAEASTERN_A340-600-B-6050_LAX_0704C_JP_small.jpg
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BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_G-CIVY_JFK_0506_JP_small.jpgNot graffiti.
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ALITALIAEXPRESS_EMB145_I-EXMF_ZRH_0206_JP_small.jpg
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SUNCOUNTRY_737-800_N804SY_MIA_0104B_JP_small.jpgHazy day in MIA..
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SOUTHWEST_737-700_N244WN_FLL_1006_JP_small.jpgSometimes you get lucky and nail it just right when the beacon is lit...
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TURKISH_777-300_TC-JJD_JFK_1109B_JP_small.jpgPeople usually ask me what my favorite airplane type is. This one usually comes to mind...
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CHINAEASTERN_A330-200_B-6082_NRT_1011_JP_small.jpgMy first trip to Tokyo was amazing, but not every day was greeted with beautiful sunshine, some of the days looked like this unfortunately...
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AMERICAN_737-800_MIA_0909_JP_small.jpgYou never, ever want to get this close to an engine that is running, even at idle power. This photo looks like that, but it's not- because it's a night shot, anything that moves is blurred so the fan blades are moving, but very slowly, giving the impression that they are turning much faster (airplane was parked overnight and those blades just spin when some wind goes through them)
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DCA_AEROCONTINENTE_LAN_MIA_0903_JP_small.jpgDCA (left side) is from the Caribbean Dutch Antilles, Aero Continente is from Peru, LAN is from Chile. That's Miami for you...
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ALASKA_737-800_N570AS_LAX_1111_small.jpgSuper duper hard photo to process as it was taken well after the sun set at high ISO- it is basically a night shot but not quite...
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MAINTENANCE_737-800_1111_small.jpgMost people know an airplane's environment in the air, during taxi and at an airport gate. This is what it looks like when it goes in for heavy maintenance..
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QANTAS_A330-200_VH-EBL_LAX_1110J_JP_small.jpgOff to JFK...
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SPIRIT_MD80_N809NK_LGA_1102_JP_small.jpgAlways difficult processing photos taken through airport glass with a slight tint...
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AIRFRANCE_777-200_F-GSPS_JFK_0209B_JP_small.jpgAir France 777 touching down on rwy 22L on an absolutely bone chilling cold day
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EMIRATES_A380_A6-EDA_JFK_0808ZN_JP_small.jpgIn case you ever wondered just how massive and wide the A380 is, this will make it abundantly clear. Look at the size of the guys relative to the aircraft. Just incredible!
PS: This was the first ever revenue passenger A380 flight to JFK (August 1, 2008)
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KOREAN_A380_HL7612_LAX_1111J_JP_small.jpgNot your every day airplane photo..

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MALEV_F28_HA-LMC_ZRH_0206_JP_small.jpg
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JETBLUE_JFK_0410_JP_small.jpg10th anniversary scheme on N569JB
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LAN_A318_HC-CHN_UIO_0211C_JP_small.jpg
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ARROW_LAN_MIA_0510_JP_small.jpgLong live Arrow Air!
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CONDOR_767-300_D-ABUI_FRA_0909F_JP_small.jpg
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TAM_VIRGINAMERICA_JFK_0209_JP_small.jpgAfter an overnight snowfall, the cleanup and deicing is fully underway
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EEPC_EMB145_HC-CGO_UIO_0211B_JP_small.jpgEEPC is the national oil company of Ecuador. This ERJ145 shuttles company employees back and forth several times a day into and out of UIO
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GULFAIR_A340_A40-LB_JFK_0895.jpgPhotographed at the old IAB
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IRANAIR_747SP_EP-IAC_NRT_1011_JP_small.jpgI have photographed this airplane in New York, Frankfurt and Tokyo. It gets around..
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AIRTRAN_737-700_N309AT_LAS_1208_JP_small.jpgLas Vegas LAS- one of the best airports for approach shots...
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GULFAIR_A330-200_A9C-KD_FRA_0909E_JP_small.jpgStunning livery on this Gulf Air A330
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AVIANCA_A319_N647AV_JFK_0410C_JP_small.jpgPosition and hold 4L for this Avianca A319
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AIRNEWZEALAND_747-400_ZK-NBW_LAX_1109F_JP_small.jpgLate evening Air New Zealand 747-400 heavy departure out of LAX, nonstop to London LHR
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LUFTHANSA_A321_D-AIRX_FRA_0909D_JP_small.jpgBeautiful Retro colors Lufthansa A321 departs FRA's rwy 25L
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IMG_0509_JP_small.jpgMore than one Virgin flying around NYC on that day!
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ALLEGIANT_MD80_N891GA_LAS_1208c_JP_small.jpg
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JETBLUE_A320_N524JB_JFK_0209B_JP_small.jpgTransitioning from terminal 4 to terminal 5
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AVIANCA_767-300_N984AN_JFK_0106_JP_small.jpgEarly morning pushback for flight to Bogota
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eva_773_b-16702_lax_1111.jpgBrandon Tseng Special comes to a stop at the TBIT (Tom Bradley Int'l Terminal) as the tow tractor makes its way over to take it to the gate (it cannot taxi to the gate on its own power for the safety of the folks and equipment in the adjacent terminal)
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QANTAS_A380_VH-VQI_LAX_1111Dsmall.jpgQantas A380 Super flaring to land on rwy 24R as the sun has already set below the horizon...
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AMERICAN_777-200_N777AN_JFK_1011Esmall.jpgAmerican 777 heavy departing rwy 4L, bound for London
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korean_a380_hl7812_lax_1111.jpgThis photo was taken near Hollywood, but I can assure you it's not Hollywood, it is real, taken from R22 helicopter. Korean A380 about to land on rwy 24R at LAX!
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LUFTHANSA_A380_D-AIMC_MIA_1011Ksmall.jpgPowerful takeoff on rwy 9R as this Lufthansa A380 begins the journey to Frankfurt
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SOUTHERNAIR_747-200_N758SA_MIA_1011small.jpgWhat you see in this photo is a portion of the cargo that this 747 will be ingesting...
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DHL_DC8_N807DH_LAX_1111Bsmall.jpgNow nearing extinction at U.S. airports, this DHL DC8 arrival is hooked up to the tug for the move to its assigned parking position
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VIRGINAMERICA_A320_N835VA_LAX_1111small.jpgReady for taxi to rwy 24L, performing LAX-JFK redeye flight
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WORLD_747-400F_N740WA_LAX_1111small.jpgWorld Cargo 747-400F heavy rotating on rwy 25R
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ALASKA_737-800_N512AS_LAX_1111Bsmall.jpgStunning Dreamliner livery on this Alaska 737-800. Thank you Boeing, Thank you Alaska Airlines!
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IMG_0478small.jpgEuropean heavy metal at LAX. Air France 777-300 bound for Paris departs rwy 24L as Swiss A340-300 arrival from Zurich holds short
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QANTAS_A380_VH-VQI_LAX_1111Hsmall.jpgIt's photos like this that have driven me to photograph for 25 years now, and hopefully for the next 25 years plus!
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QANTAS_707_N707JT_LAX_1111Ismall.jpgBeautiful Qantas 707 owned by John Travolta as seen head-on, while resting overnight at LAX
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IMG_8768small.jpgHuge U.S. Air Force C5 Galaxy flares to land on rwy 24R
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IMG_7157small.jpgMorning overview of the TBIT (Tom Bradley Int'l Terminal). Construction is moving along rapidly as the TBIT is expanded/upgraded to accommodate future growth at LAX
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ANA_767-300_JA622A_NRT_1011Dsmall.jpgWhat a beautiful place to shoot. Photographed from the Marraod Narita hotel upper floor restaurant. You sit down for a nice breakfast buffet (not cheap- it's $23) and shoot airplanes as they come in. Not many places like this in the world. I'll definetely be back..
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AMERICAN_767-200_N321AA_JFK_1011Fsmall.jpgAmerican 767-200's are still going strong!
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AIRES_737-700_HK-4660_FLL_1011Bsmall.jpgAires will soon be gone as LAN has bought them and are repainting the entire fleet into LAN's colors
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AVIANCA_A318_N592EL_MIA_1011_JP_.jpgA318's are extremely rare. The cost to operate the airplane relative to the amount of passengers it can handle makes it a difficult airplane to make money with, hence it's relative rarity around the world. Avianca picked up the A318's from now defunct Mexicana (R.I.P.) and are used mostly out of Brazil, but make their way up to Miami too
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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..
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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..
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SOUTHAFRICAN_A340-600_ZS-SNF_FRA_0909D_JP.jpgLate evening arrival from J'oberg
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ASIANA_777-200_HL7756_FRA_1107D_JP.jpgSlowing down on rwy 25L
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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%
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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)
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ELAL_747-400_JFK_0604B_JP.jpgElalchick
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BLUELINE_MD80_F-GMLI_ZRH_0206_JP.jpg
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AIRNEWZEALAND_777-200_ZK-OKF_LAX_0209_JP.jpgNote the "Encounter" restaurant under full renovation during Feb 2009
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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
LAN_767-300_CC-CWG_JFK_0911_JP.jpg
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...
ROYALJORDANIAN_A340-200_JY-AIA_JFK_0911B_JP.jpg
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
VIRGINAMERICA_A320_N633VA_JFK_0911D_JP.jpg
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
DELTA_767-400_N844MH_JFK_0911C_JP.jpg
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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DELTACONNECTION_CRJ200_N8891A_JFK_0911_JP.jpg
ELAL_EMIRATES_LAN_JFK_0911B_JP.jpg
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
JETBLUE_A320_N729JB_JFK_0911G_JP.jpg
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!
AVIANCA_A319_N647AV_JFK_0911B_JP.jpg
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...
CHINAEASTERN_A340-600_B-6053_JFK_0911B_JP.jpg
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
DELTA_737-800_N387DA_JFK_0911_JP.jpg
DELTA_737-800_N387DA_JFK_0911_JP.jpgThe moon is shown on the right side of the photo
DELTA_757-200_N641DL_JFK_0911_JP.jpg
DELTA_757-200_N641DL_JFK_0911_JP.jpg
DELTA_767-300_N171DZ_JFK_0911_JP.jpg
DELTA_767-300_N171DZ_JFK_0911_JP.jpgThe huge winglets were recently installed on this nice looking Habitat 767-300
DELTA_767-300_N197DN_JFK_0911B_JP.jpg
DELTA_767-300_N197DN_JFK_0911B_JP.jpg
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DELTA_737_757_JFK_0911_small.jpg
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
UNITEDEXPRESS_EMB110_N292UX_LAS_0207_JP.jpg
SWISS_A321_HB-IOC_ZRH_0206_JP.jpg
SWISS_A321_HB-IOC_ZRH_0206_JP.jpg
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"
AMERICAN_A300_N77080_MIA_01.jpg
AMERICAN_A300_N77080_MIA_01.jpg
ALLEGIANT_MD80_N877GA_LAX_1110_JP.jpg
ALLEGIANT_MD80_N877GA_LAX_1110_JP.jpg
IMG_4653_JP.jpg
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!
FEDEX_DC10F_N357FE_LAS_0207_JP.jpg
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
DELTA_MD80_N971DL_ATL_1106_JP.jpg
CONTINENTALEXPRESS_EMB145_N12172_EWR_1204_JP~0.jpg
CONTINENTALEXPRESS_EMB145_N12172_EWR_1204_JP~0.jpg
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..
NORTHWEST_747-400_N671US_JFK_01.jpg
NORTHWEST_747-400_N671US_JFK_01.jpg
DELTA_MD80_N949DL_JFK_0210_JP.jpg
DELTA_MD80_N949DL_JFK_0210_JP.jpgIn the queue on taxiway Zulu headed to rwy 31L for departure
SONG_757-200_N6711M_JFK_0105D_JP.jpg
SONG_757-200_N6711M_JFK_0105D_JP.jpg
VOLARIS_A319_XA-VOB_LAX_1110_JP.jpg
VOLARIS_A319_XA-VOB_LAX_1110_JP.jpg
CITYLINE_E190_D-AECE_FRA_0910E_JP.jpg
CITYLINE_E190_D-AECE_FRA_0910E_JP.jpg
USAIRWAYS_A320_N652AW_CLT_0409B_JP.jpg
USAIRWAYS_A320_N652AW_CLT_0409B_JP.jpg
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
DELTA_757-300_N595NW_LAX_0210_JP.jpg
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
NORTHWEST_A320_N366NW_LAS_02_JP.jpg
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...
AVIANCA_A319_N691AV_MIA_0109_JP.jpg
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
DELTA_757-200_N712TW_JFK_0209_JP.jpg
JETSGO_MD80_C-FRYH_LAX_1204_JP.jpg
JETSGO_MD80_C-FRYH_LAX_1204_JP.jpgJetsgo was a short lived Canadian operator
HAWAIIAN_767-300_N592HA_LAX_0208_JP.jpg
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
NORTHWEST_A330-300_N817NW_FRA_0909G_JP.jpg
NORTHWEST_A330-300_N817NW_FRA_0909G_JP.jpg
CRW_4093_G-VBIG_JP.jpg
CRW_4093_G-VBIG_JP.jpgCleaning while resting on hardstand in-between flights
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