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n517auclt1003.jpg1598 views
CENTURIAN_MD11F_MIA_0109.jpg
CENTURIAN_MD11F_MIA_0109.jpg1598 viewsThis beautiful MD11 was previously operated and is still in the registration of Gemini Air Cargo which folded operations in 2008.
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klmf27-h-kvfams0802.jpg1598 views
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UPS_767-300F_LAX_1119_JP_small.jpg1598 views
QUITO-APPROACH-UIO_1208.jpg
QUITO-APPROACH-UIO_1208.jpg1597 viewsThis photo was taken from my hotel room balcony. Martinair Cargo MD11 performs final approach into UIO. As you can see, Quito is pretty tightly packed, lots of real estate, lots of cars, lots of people. Very unique place.
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dal757n750at1106atl.jpg1597 viewsN750AT is an ex-American Trans Air 757, seen landing here parallel to another Delta 757 in ATL
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aaeagle145n691aejan09mia.jpg1596 viewsAmerican has several airplanes with the Breast Cancer ribbon color scheme, such as this EMB145
EGYPTAIR_777-200_SU-GBR_JFK_0909_JP_small.jpg
EGYPTAIR_777-200_SU-GBR_JFK_0909_JP_small.jpg1596 views
AMERICAN_777-200_N760AN_LAX_1117_2_jP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_777-200_N760AN_LAX_1117_2_jP_small.jpg1596 views
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NORTHWEST_747-400_N671US_JFK_01_04E_JP_small2.jpg1595 views
FINNAIR_A330-300_JFK_0409.jpg
FINNAIR_A330-300_JFK_0409.jpg1594 viewsBrand new A330-300 for Finnair. For many years Finnair operated DC10's and MD11's to JFK, that is history now. Finnair also has A340-300's but they never make it to North America, they are used primarily to the Far East and India
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arrowdc8N784ALmia0410.jpg1594 viewsThe last remaining Arrow Air DC8 sits on the north side of the field in MIA minus lots of parts. This one will end up as a fire trainer or be cut to pieces for scrap metal
DELTA_747-400_N661US_ATL_0416_286_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_747-400_N661US_ATL_0416_286_JP_small.jpg1594 views
ual777laxjul04.jpg
ual777laxjul04.jpg1593 views
AMERICAN_MID80_N234AA_0510_57_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_MID80_N234AA_0510_57_JP_small.jpg1593 viewsAmerican MD80 dropped by the crane on Le Jeune Road just west of Miami International Airport before being tugged over to George T. Baker Aviation school across the street
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LUFTHANSA_747-400_SFO_0209small.jpg1592 viewsPowerful rotation on the way back to Frankfurt
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egyptair772SU-GBR0908jfk.jpg1592 views
767-300_LAX_0208Crwy24R.jpg
767-300_LAX_0208Crwy24R.jpg1591 views
TUPOLEV_TU-144_CCCP-77112_SINSHEIM_1112_3_JP_small.jpg
TUPOLEV_TU-144_CCCP-77112_SINSHEIM_1112_3_JP_small.jpg1591 viewsThis was the one and only Russian "Concorde" that was a complete flop, unforunately
PIA_747-200_AP-BAK_JFK_0594_JP_TAKE1_small.jpg
PIA_747-200_AP-BAK_JFK_0594_JP_TAKE1_small.jpg1591 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
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laker727sept03fll.jpg1590 views
AIRFORCE1_747-8_N895BA_VCV_1117_JP_small.jpg
AIRFORCE1_747-8_N895BA_VCV_1117_JP_small.jpg1590 views
LAN_767-300_CC-CZU_JFK_0111E_JP_small.jpg
LAN_767-300_CC-CZU_JFK_0111E_JP_small.jpg1588 views
PRIMEAIR_767-300F_N1217A_MIA_0219_JP_small1.jpg
PRIMEAIR_767-300F_N1217A_MIA_0219_JP_small1.jpg1588 views
727maxton34612sep05.jpg
727maxton34612sep05.jpg1587 viewsWhile I visit numerous major airports, I don't visit many remote, off the beaten path airports. This obscure 727-100 has been rotting for years in this airfield located in Laurinburg North Carolina, about 2 hours from Charlotte, where some airliners come for scrapping. If you have any info on this airplane please share in the comments section
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FIFA_A320_G-POWM_LAX_1122_JP_small.jpg1587 views
usair757n622au106.jpg
usair757n622au106.jpg1586 viewsEarly morning departure to Philadelphia
aerosur737c-fnax0903mia.jpg
aerosur737c-fnax0903mia.jpg1583 viewsI know that many of you who visit this web site are interested in learning, as I am, about an airplane's future and past. If you google C-FNAX, you'll see that the airplane was previously with Canada3000 Airlines (they went belly up several years ago) and at the time this photo was taken, the 737 was being prepped for Aerosur Bolivia (hence the green tail)
MONARCH_A320_G-ZBAT_RHO_0817A_2_JP_small.jpg
MONARCH_A320_G-ZBAT_RHO_0817A_2_JP_small.jpg1583 views
AMERICAN_777-200_N789AN_MIA_0217_1_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_777-200_N789AN_MIA_0217_1_JP_small.jpg1582 views
allegiantmd80lasfeb07.jpg
allegiantmd80lasfeb07.jpg1581 viewsPhotographed during sunset on Sunset Road in Vegas
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UPS_MIA_1011_JP_small.jpg1581 views
WESTJET_737-800_C-FCNW_FLL_1014H_JP_small.jpg
WESTJET_737-800_C-FCNW_FLL_1014H_JP_small.jpg1581 views
HKEXPRESS_A320_B-LCC_NRT_0117_JP_small.jpg
HKEXPRESS_A320_B-LCC_NRT_0117_JP_small.jpg1581 views
DELTA_A321_MIA_1019_1_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_A321_MIA_1019_1_JP_small.jpg1581 views
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airindia772lrvt-albjan08.jpg1580 viewsVT-ALB parked at terminal 4 gate A4
EVELOP_A330-300_EC-LXA_CLT_0617_17_JP_small.jpg
EVELOP_A330-300_EC-LXA_CLT_0617_17_JP_small.jpg1579 views
emirates330_a6-eag_nov06.jpg
emirates330_a6-eag_nov06.jpg1578 views2 feet of snow on the ground!
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SBA_757-200_MIA_0410yv288t.jpg1578 viewsSanta Barbara 757 is pushed back and ready for taxi to the active for departure to CCS (Caracas, Venezuela)
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scottairwaysD328G-BYTYams0802.jpg1577 views
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PRIVATE_GULFSTREAM-G600_N715VM_LAS_1123_3JP_small.jpg1576 views
AEROGAL_737-200_HC-CFR_UIO_1208C_JP_small.jpg
AEROGAL_737-200_HC-CFR_UIO_1208C_JP_small.jpg1575 views
EUROWINGS_A320_D-AIZU_RHO_0818A_1_JP_small.jpg
EUROWINGS_A320_D-AIZU_RHO_0818A_1_JP_small.jpg1575 views
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mexicana0704.jpg1573 viewsAlain Maca, president of JFK-IAT Terminal 4 JFK beams with pride as he hand flies the Mexicana A319, while the actual Mexicana A319 is parked just down the jetway, having just been bathed in a water canon salute welcoming Mexicana back to JFK
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ARIK_A340-500_CS-TFW_JFK_0410B_JP_small.jpg1573 views
CHINAAIRLINES_747-400_B-18210_LAX_0209B_JP_small2.jpg
CHINAAIRLINES_747-400_B-18210_LAX_0209B_JP_small2.jpg1573 views
CHINAAIRLINES_747-400_LAX_0208Djpnet.jpg
CHINAAIRLINES_747-400_LAX_0208Djpnet.jpg1572 viewsBeautiful and striking Dreamliner scheme on this China Airlines 747-400.
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SRX_AN-12_UK12002_MIA_1009E_JP_small.jpg1572 views
AIRJAMAICA_A320_6Y-JMI_JFK_1109_JP_small1.jpg
AIRJAMAICA_A320_6Y-JMI_JFK_1109_JP_small1.jpg1572 views
AMERICAN_757-200_MIA_0116_16_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_757-200_MIA_0116_16_JP_small.jpg1572 views
EUROFLY_A330_I-EEZJ_JFK_07_05B.jpg
EUROFLY_A330_I-EEZJ_JFK_07_05B.jpg1571 views
A319_MIA_1013D_JP_small.jpg
A319_MIA_1013D_JP_small.jpg1571 views
co733_n14655b_ewr.jpg
co733_n14655b_ewr.jpg1570 views
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KUWAIT_777-300_9K-AOC_JFK_0317_2_JP_small.jpg1570 views
aeroflot_763_vp-baz_lax.jpg
aeroflot_763_vp-baz_lax.jpg1569 viewsNote Donald Trump's 727-100 in the background
EVELOP_A330-300_EC-LXA_CLT_0617_12_JP_small.jpg
EVELOP_A330-300_EC-LXA_CLT_0617_12_JP_small.jpg1569 views
KOREANAIRFORCE_747-400_10001_JFK_0919_4_JP_small.jpg
KOREANAIRFORCE_747-400_10001_JFK_0919_4_JP_small.jpg1569 views
DHL_727_CLT_32005.jpg
DHL_727_CLT_32005.jpg1568 viewsUnfortunately, DHL has ended all U.S. based operations
PIA_777-300_AP-BHX_JFK_0409C_JP_small1.jpg
PIA_777-300_AP-BHX_JFK_0409C_JP_small1.jpg1568 views
ALASKA_737-900_N516AS_LAX_1117E_1_jP_small.jpg
ALASKA_737-900_N516AS_LAX_1117E_1_jP_small.jpg1568 views
AI_ETIHAD_JFK_0908B.jpg
AI_ETIHAD_JFK_0908B.jpg1567 viewsTypical morning scene at Terminal 4 JFK-IAT B-Concourse. The Air Indias arrived from Mumbai and Delhi, the Etihad from Bahrain and the Virgin America was a redeye from Las Vegas
easyjet73nce.jpg
easyjet73nce.jpg1566 views
oeluejp.jpg
oeluejp.jpg1566 viewsGood looking color scheme on this A320
united777n795uafeb09.jpg
united777n795uafeb09.jpg1566 views
ual320_aa757_ualcrj_LAX_1109.jpg
ual320_aa757_ualcrj_LAX_1109.jpg1566 viewsUnited 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 gate
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ETIHAD_A380_A6-APB_JFK_1115_27_JP_small1.jpg1566 viewsEtihad A380 inaugural arrival at JFK- on taxiway Alpha taxiing in, flag wave display by first officer
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WESTERGLOBAL_747-400BCF_N356KD_LAX_1115_10_JP_small.jpg1566 views
HAPAGLLOYD_737-800_D-AHLK_RHO_0817R_13_JP_small~0.jpg
HAPAGLLOYD_737-800_D-AHLK_RHO_0817R_13_JP_small~0.jpg1566 views
HAPAGLLOYD_737-800_D-ATUF_CFU_0816E_3_JP_small.jpg
HAPAGLLOYD_737-800_D-ATUF_CFU_0816E_3_JP_small.jpg1566 views
americanmd80N234AA_georgetbaker.jpg
americanmd80N234AA_georgetbaker.jpg1565 viewsThis American MD80 sits and waits as the crane behind it is in position for the ultimate lift and move across LeJeune Road to the George T. Baker aviation school
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AIRTRANSAT_737-800_C-FTCZ_FLL_1014E_JP_small1.jpg1565 views
BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-200_G-AWNO_JFK_1097_JP_small.jpg
BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-200_G-AWNO_JFK_1097_JP_small.jpg1565 viewsNot the best quality- Kodachrome 64 slide -very difficult to process
SIMPLIFYDECCAN_A320_VT-ADW_BOM_11_07B.jpg
SIMPLIFYDECCAN_A320_VT-ADW_BOM_11_07B.jpg1564 viewsSimplify Deccan is the low fare carrier of the combined Deccan and Kingfisher Airlines. You can't tell from the photo that I'm standing in a slum where folks live lives that make homeless shelters in the U.S. look like the Trump Plaza. Having said that, these people are also the nicest and kindest folks I've met in my extensive travels over the years.
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BERLINAIRLIFT_C54_FLB_0303_JP_small.jpg1564 views
airalpsD328AMS0802.jpg
airalpsD328AMS0802.jpg1563 views
AIRFRANCE_A320_F-GFKJ_GYR_1114B_JP_small.jpg
AIRFRANCE_A320_F-GFKJ_GYR_1114B_JP_small.jpg1563 views
ALLEGIANT_A319_N302NV_LAS_0120R_2_JP_small.jpg
ALLEGIANT_A319_N302NV_LAS_0120R_2_JP_small.jpg1563 views
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twa747n133tw0994.jpg1561 viewsI know 3 good guys, ex-TWA, who will appreciate this photo as much as I do, Marc Hookerman, Jon Proctor and Ed Price. Long live TWA!
JETBLUE_A320_LAX_0210jpavnet.jpg
JETBLUE_A320_LAX_0210jpavnet.jpg1561 viewsThis Jetblue A320, featuring a 10th anniversary livery has special meaning to me. I flew with Jetblue on February 11, 2000, before the airline began operations. On the flights from JFK-BUF, BUF-JFK, JFK-FLL, FLL-JFK were Jetblue's founder and CEO at the time, David Neeleman, David Barger (the current CEO), in addition to other lucky folks who got to fly on Jetblue that day before the company began operations that evening (JFK-FLL). The lights you see in the sky are a departing airplane on runway 25R
n832aw_las_feb07.jpg
n832aw_las_feb07.jpg1560 views
FEDEX_CESSNA-CARAVAN_MIA_0410n828fe.jpg
FEDEX_CESSNA-CARAVAN_MIA_0410n828fe.jpg1560 viewsThe smallest aircraft in the Fedex fleet
amiriflight747SP_INTLAIRSPACE_0910.jpg
amiriflight747SP_INTLAIRSPACE_0910.jpg1560 viewsBeautiful VIP 747SP headed for Muscat, Oman flies high over Frankfurt
PIA_747-200_JFK_0897_MAIN_jP_small.jpg
PIA_747-200_JFK_0897_MAIN_jP_small.jpg1560 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
EGYPTAIR_777-300_SU-GDL_JFK_0913D_JP_small.jpg
EGYPTAIR_777-300_SU-GDL_JFK_0913D_JP_small.jpg1560 views
SRX_AN-12_UK12002_MIA_1009C_JP_small.jpg
SRX_AN-12_UK12002_MIA_1009C_JP_small.jpg1559 views
avianca757eiceyuiodec08.jpg
avianca757eiceyuiodec08.jpg1558 views
UPS_767-300F_MIA_1016_JP_small.jpg
UPS_767-300F_MIA_1016_JP_small.jpg1558 views
AIRTAHITINUI_A340-300_F-OJTN_LAX_1204_JP_small2.jpg
AIRTAHITINUI_A340-300_F-OJTN_LAX_1204_JP_small2.jpg1558 views
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T4_JFK_0602_2_JP_small.jpg1558 views
tam330pt-mvg_jfk0808.jpg
tam330pt-mvg_jfk0808.jpg1557 viewsPT-MVG has employee signatures all over the fuselage
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AERLINGUS_A320_EI-DVG_AMS_0415D_jP_small.jpg1556 views
ECUADOR-AIRFORCE_727-100_FAE691_UIO_0211_JP_small.jpg
ECUADOR-AIRFORCE_727-100_FAE691_UIO_0211_JP_small.jpg1556 views
ROYALJORDANIANCARGO_707F_JY-AJL_JFK_0693A_JP_small1.jpg
ROYALJORDANIANCARGO_707F_JY-AJL_JFK_0693A_JP_small1.jpg1555 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
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LINEUP_JFK_0515H_jP_small.jpg1554 viewsToday, after 14 years the new WTC is open to the public
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elal777ewr4x-ecc705.jpg1553 views
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nwadc9N9333ewr1002.jpg1553 views
KLM_747-400_PH-BFY_LAX_1204M_JP_small1.jpg
KLM_747-400_PH-BFY_LAX_1204M_JP_small1.jpg1553 views
indepcrjn685brewrjul05.jpg
indepcrjn685brewrjul05.jpg1552 viewsA beautiful selection of aircraft with two of them a part of history; Independence CRJ-200, Hooters 737-300, Continental 777-200 and El Al 777-200
AMERICAN_USAIRWAYS_GYR_1115_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_USAIRWAYS_GYR_1115_JP_small.jpg1551 views
ARROWAIR_DC8_N784AL_MIA_1209B_JP_small~0.jpg
ARROWAIR_DC8_N784AL_MIA_1209B_JP_small~0.jpg1550 views
DELTA_767-300_N184DN_JFK_0917_12_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_767-300_N184DN_JFK_0917_12_JP_small.jpg1550 views
AIRFIJI_A330-200_DQ-FJT_LAX_1114_JP_small.jpg
AIRFIJI_A330-200_DQ-FJT_LAX_1114_JP_small.jpg1549 views
KLM_747-400_PH-BFG_AMS_0802_JP_dsmall.jpg
KLM_747-400_PH-BFG_AMS_0802_JP_dsmall.jpg1549 views
aerosur757jan03n526na.jpg
aerosur757jan03n526na.jpg1547 viewsThis Aerosur 757 is pretty rare, I only shot it on this day and it only flew like this during the winter of 2008. It is owned by Ryan Air (not to be confused with Ryanair of the UK)
AMERIJET_767-200F_MIA_0410n741axJP~0.jpg
AMERIJET_767-200F_MIA_0410n741axJP~0.jpg1547 viewsAmerijet's newest airplane in the fleet is this former Airborne Express 767-200F
AMERICAN_777-200_N799AN_CLT_0117_8_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_777-200_N799AN_CLT_0117_8_JP_small.jpg1547 views
AMERICAN_737-800_N805NN_LAX_0616_6_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_737-800_N805NN_LAX_0616_6_JP_small.jpg1546 views
N610DLATLJP.jpg
N610DLATLJP.jpg1545 viewsThis beautiful 757 is undergoing heavy maintenance. Note the rear rudder near the nose. This 757 is painted in breast cancer awareness colors and has since been repainted with a new breast cancer color scheme. Hopefully a cure can be found soon!
american_757_mia_1009.jpg
american_757_mia_1009.jpg1545 viewsThis 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 sharpen
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comd80_n83872_hou_6_02.jpg1544 viewsThis former Continental MD80 was taxiing around Houston Hobby airport, probably just sold to another carrier after serving Continental for a number of years
ALITALIA_E190_EI-RNE_RHO_0817_7_JP_small.jpg
ALITALIA_E190_EI-RNE_RHO_0817_7_JP_small.jpg1544 views
AMERICAN_737-800_N915NN_MIA_0217_19_JP_small.jpg
AMERICAN_737-800_N915NN_MIA_0217_19_JP_small.jpg1543 views
ALLEGIANT_757-200_N905NV_LAS_1114D_jP_small1.jpg
ALLEGIANT_757-200_N905NV_LAS_1114D_jP_small1.jpg1543 views
egyptair_737-800_FRA_0909b.jpg
egyptair_737-800_FRA_0909b.jpg1542 viewsEgypt Air's new color scheme is absolutely beautiful!
ISRAIR_767-300_TF-FIC_JFK_0506_JP_small.jpg
ISRAIR_767-300_TF-FIC_JFK_0506_JP_small.jpg1542 views
JEJUAIR_737-800_HL8262-N225LF_MIA_0112small1.jpg
JEJUAIR_737-800_HL8262-N225LF_MIA_0112small1.jpg1542 views
BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_G-CIVV_JFK_0618_JP_small.jpg
BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_G-CIVV_JFK_0618_JP_small.jpg1542 views
HAWAIIAN_767-300_LAX_0210jpavnetN588HA.jpg
HAWAIIAN_767-300_LAX_0210jpavnetN588HA.jpg1541 viewsWhat a difference those beautiful winglets make, both in looks and performance
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mbi7271mia0410N400RG.jpg1541 viewsThis nice 727-100 was heavily upgraded with Valsan Conversion (MD80 size engines and winglets), but has been sitting in MIA for probably a good 2 years now, either waiting for a new owner or waiting for the chopping block..
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oct90.jpg1540 viewsPretty amazing to see this airplane in New York. Lufthansa also brought in a 727-200 in 1990 which I'll upload a photo of sometime in the future

Ektachrome 100 slide
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jfk_1204_overview.jpg1540 viewsView from JFK tower's break room of Terminal 4 concourse B where the daily Swiss ZRH/GVA flights are resting at gates 27 & 29. North American 767-300 is at gate 31, while Virgin 747-400 is at gate 28 and El Al 777-200 is at gate 26. Out on the hardstands are NWA 747-400, El Al 747-400 and Travelspan 757-200. Seen in the distance is the takeoff que for 31L departure.
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TWA_767-300_N635TW_JFK_0599MAIN_JP_small.jpg1540 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
KLM_747-400_PH-BFF_LAX_0209_JP_small.jpg
KLM_747-400_PH-BFF_LAX_0209_JP_small.jpg1540 views
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av762n986annov90jfk.jpg1539 viewsOne of my earliest rotation shots on Kodachrome film, AV767 rotates from runway 22R on the way to Bogota, Colombia. Unfortunately, Kodachrome slides are very, very hard to color correct, unlike today's digital technology
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MEXICO-AF_737-200_3520_OPF_0110_JP_small.jpg1539 views
SOUTHWEST_FLL_0219_JP_small.jpg
SOUTHWEST_FLL_0219_JP_small.jpg1539 views
airjamaica8036y-jmj.jpg
airjamaica8036y-jmj.jpg1538 viewsNo, not Kingston or Montego Bay, this is JFK
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copa737hp1524cmpjan09.jpg1538 views
HAWAIIAN_JETBLUE_LAX_1115_JP_small1.jpg
HAWAIIAN_JETBLUE_LAX_1115_JP_small1.jpg1538 views
jal_NAMIBIA_QANTAS_EMIRATES_FRA_0909b.jpg
jal_NAMIBIA_QANTAS_EMIRATES_FRA_0909b.jpg1536 viewsJAL 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 incredible
LUFTHANSA_A340-200_D-AIGA_JFK_0398_JP_small1.jpg
LUFTHANSA_A340-200_D-AIGA_JFK_0398_JP_small1.jpg1536 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
USAIRWAYS_737-300_N531AU_CLT_0505_JP_small.jpg
USAIRWAYS_737-300_N531AU_CLT_0505_JP_small.jpg1536 views
DELTA_A350_N507DN_ATL_0818A_JP_small.jpg
DELTA_A350_N507DN_ATL_0818A_JP_small.jpg1535 views
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PIA_747-200_AP-BAT_JFK_0602_JP_small~0.jpg1535 views
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AERLINGUS_757-200_EI-LBR_JFK_0516_1_JP_smalll1.jpg1534 views
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DC7_GYR_N777EA_GYR_1114B_JP_bw_small1.jpg1534 views
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DELTA_LAX_1117B_JP_smal.jpg1534 views
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AIRJAMAICA_AERLINGUS_SINGAPORE_AEROSVIT_JFK_0811C_JP_small.jpg1534 views
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ei-ltamuc0306.jpg1533 viewsFormer ATA 757 rests in the most snow Munich has seen in years and figures that's the weekend I'm there! There were actually a total of 4 ATA 757s parked side by side, all with titles removed and about to be prepped by LTU Maintenance for service with VIM Airlines of Russia.
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laguardia106.jpg1533 viewsSeen here is LaGuardia Airport and its proximity to Rikers Island prison, Shea Stadium, the USTA Tennis Center and the big globe on the bottom left which is where the World's Fair was held.
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DELTA_767-300_N121DE_FLL_0106b_JP_small1.jpg1533 views
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BRITISHIRWAYS_747-400_G-CIVC_LAS_1117_21_JP_small.jpg1533 views
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AIRDO_767-300_JA602A_HND_0117Y_6_JP_small.jpg1532 views
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ALASKA_737-400_N705AS_LAX_1110_JP_small.jpg1532 views
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platinum727PRPLQN984RT0109OPF.jpg1531 viewsOpa Locka is where airliners typically come in whole and go out in many pieces, either to be resold or recycled
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dal757gearmainnov05.jpg1531 viewsThis is what a brand new Boeing 757 main gear assembly looks like, an amazing piece of engineering
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9A_dc7startup.jpg1531 viewsUnlike today's props and jets, back in the 50's and 60's, this is what a passenger sitting in my seat would see when the engine "fires up". The fire and some of the oil you see there are completely normal for this vintage airliner
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AASLIFEFLIGHT_KINGAIR_N818FW_MIA_1214_jP_small1.jpg1531 viewsMedical Kingair parked in front of the general aviation center in Miami
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FRANCEGOVERNMENT_A319_F-RBFB_JFK_0908_JP_small1.jpg1531 views
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AMERICANEAGLE_E175_N210NN_LAX_1115_12_JP_small.jpg1530 views
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cement_jfk_5_02.jpg1529 viewsIf you ever wondered just how thick the steel reinforced concrete is on a major international airport ramp, you can see it here with your own eyes
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MRO_MIA_1008J.jpg1529 viewsThis previous ZOOM 757 is in the paint strip area undergoing a chemical process that will remove the blue paint in preparation for repaint for the next livery it will fly in. Note how several parts of the airplane are protected from the harsh chemical remover
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BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_G-BYGA_JFK_0914D_jP_small.jpg1529 views
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LINEUP_LAX_0210jpavnet.jpg1528 viewsUnited has a substantial presence at LAX. Shown here is United Express Embraer 110 in addition to two Airbus A319's
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EGYPTAIR_777-300_SU-GDM_JFK_0111B_JP_small.jpg1528 viewsSnow storm just beginning...
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dalmd80n904dl0303lga.jpg1527 views
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AIRTOURS_A330-200_G-MDBD_MBJ_0200_JP_small1x.jpg1527 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
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HAPAGLOYD_737-800_D-AHLK_RHO_0817D_JP_small.jpg1527 views
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QANTAS_747-400_VH-OEJ_FRA_0909C_JP_small.jpg1526 views
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AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-CRK_JFK_0604B_JP_small.jpg1526 views
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MOHAVE_MHV_1117_60_JP_small.jpg1526 views
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martinair757ph-ahi0802cfu.jpg1525 viewsPhotographed from my hotel room at the Royal Hotel Corfu
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AMERICAN_787-8_N805AN_LAX_1115A_15_JP_small.jpg1525 views
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korean777hl7421laxfeb08.jpg1524 viewsKAL 777 just lifting the front gear on rwy 25R as it begins the long journey to Seoul
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AMERICAN_737-800_LAX_1109A_3_JP_small.jpg1524 views
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LINEUP_MIA_1012_JP_small.jpg1523 views
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AEROGAL_737-200_UIO_1209B_JP_small3.jpg1523 views
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VIRGINAMERICA_A320_N365VA_LAS_0417_JP_small.jpg1523 views
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VUELING_A320_EC-LVV_MUC_0315_JP_small.jpg1523 views
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AIRTRAN_B717_N986AT_CLT_1112_JP_small~0.jpg1523 views
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KOREANAIRFORCE_747-400_10001_JFK_0919_5_JP_small.jpg1523 views
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SATA_A320_CS-TKP_CFU_0814_jP_small.jpg1522 views
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AIRJAMAICA_A320_6Y-JAG_FLL_0106_JP_small.jpg1522 views
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KUWAIT_747-400_9K-ADE_JFK_0913C_JP_small.jpg1522 views
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a_340-300_MIA_1009.jpg1521 viewsLufthansa A340-300 begins its initial climb out of runway 27L on the way to Dusseldorf DUS as the sun drops quickly towards the horizon
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AEROLINEASARGENTINAS_A340-300_LV-BMT_MIA_0113B_JP_small.jpg1521 viewsAerolineas 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 27L
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AMERICAN_767-200_N335AA_JFK_1109_JP_small.jpg1521 views
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NORTHWEST_747-400_JFK_0502_JP_small.jpg1521 views
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ROSSYIA_747-400_EI-XLF_RHO_0817B_10_JP_small.jpg1521 views
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ALLEGIANT_MD80_N418NV_LAS_0116_7_JP_small.jpg1521 views
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nwa319N362NBjan07iat.jpg1520 viewsEverything you see in this photo is completely normal. Airplane sat at the gate all night in frigid temperatures, here it is seen pushed back and starting engines causing the heat from the engine start to mix with the frigid cold and a dramatic temporary smoke show ensues
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usair737400N422USclt1003.jpg1520 views
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lancargon774la_777F_MIA_1009B.jpg1520 viewsLAN Cargo 777F makes a powerful landing on runway 30 at MIA. LAN currently operates 4 brand new 777F's, all based in MIA
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CONTINENTAL_737-900_n75436_LAX_1109.jpg1520 viewsNice work on this one Continental, very very nice!
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777_737_LAX_1110jp.jpg1520 viewsDelta 737-800 taxiis down to rwy 25R as Emirates 777LR departs 25R
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VGAIR_A330-200_OO-SFQ_0802AS_JP_small1.jpg1520 views
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COPA_737-800_JFK_0210jpavnet.jpg1519 viewsReady for pushback and taxi to departure runway. Destination: Panama City, Panama
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AIRBUS_A380_F-WWJB_JFK_0307A_JP_small1.jpg1519 viewsThis is the first ever A380 to visit JFK and park at a gate (Terminal 1)
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corfuhotelaug02.jpg1518 viewsThere are only 2 places i'm aware of in the world that you can have this kind of view from your hotel room, Corfu (Royal Hotel) and Quito (Savoy Inn). Seen here is the view of my balcony facing rwy 35/17. The view is amazing but with no A/C in the room and noise from airplanes almost all night long it's definetely not for everyone! Note that the runway is actually much closer than it looks due to using wide angle lens for this photo
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DELTA_757-200_JFK_0410jpavnet.jpg1518 viewsAstute airline spotters and followers will note that the registration (N544US) makes this a previous Northwest machine (as opposed to the N...TW registered airplanes that are former TWA/AA airplanes)
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BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_G-BYGA_JFK_0916A_5_JP_small.jpg1518 views
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AIRAUSTRAL_777-300_F-OLRE_CLT_0617_53_JP_small.jpg1518 views
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KLM_747-400_PH-BFP_JFK_0915_8_JP_small.jpg1518 views
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lgalineup905.jpg1517 viewsEarly morning lineup for runway 31 departure
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AIREUROPA_787-8_EC-MMX_MIA_0218_15_JP_small.jpg1517 views
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delta757n6715claxfeb09.jpg1516 viewsThis is the only Delta 757 that has the large decal featuring the Grammy Awards, shown here with tug pushing back to the gate as the 757 prepares to taxi out for its redeye flight to JFK
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dalatl1105rennaisance.jpg1516 viewsFoggy morning on the north side of ATL as seen from the 11th floor of the Renaissance Hotel
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UNITED_737-700_SXM_0114_JP_small.jpg1516 views
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ALITALIA_777-200_I-DISD_EWR_0705_JP_small1.jpg1516 views
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ROSSYIA_747-400_EI-XLD_RHO_0817_10_JP_small.jpg1516 views
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