Russian Tupolev Tu-160 The Bomber

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Tupolev Tu-160 is a strategic bomber aircraft of Russia. NATO gives a nickname to the aircraft as the 'Blackjack'. The picture shown yellowish thrust came out of the engines during takeoff on Russian Air Base somewhere.

Currently, the aircraft to enter modernization effort in 2016. The supersonic bomber aircraft will have brand new engines from Kuznetsov NK-32, these are even faster and more efficient. Apparently, Tu-160 is the only one Russian bomber in active production. Tupolev Tu-95 Bear still there but no longer in production.

The modernization variant of Tupolev Tu-160 to take role as prospective aviation complex for long range aviation (PAK-DA) and to be expected to enter service in 2020. Tupolev Tu-160 has the heaviest maximum takeoff weight for military non-transport aircraft, especially while carrying full-missiles and bombs.

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Lufthansa A380-800 Touching Down Runway

Lufthansa A380-800 Touching Down Runway Aircraft Wallpaper 4036

Lufthansa, German carrier is the fifth operator who operating giant Airbus A380-800. The first delivery received in 2010 and there is still one firm order is waited to be delivered. Currently Lufthansa operating about 13 A380-800s on its fleet. Most of them are in medium and long-haul flights, especially in international routes.

The picture shown A380-800 is touching down runway on the landing phase. While landing, the landing gear are fully retracted down, wings generate maximum lift force but thrust of engines should be set as minimum as possible to ease landing phase. Airbus A380-800 has eight times higher maximum landing weight compared to Boeing 737-800 or equal to 394 tonnes.

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qatar boeing 787 economy class

 Economy Class

Qatar Airways with its brand new fleet, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, one of the most advanced passenger jet aircraft in the market.

The first picture shown seat configuration in economy class. They have 3-3-3 seat configuration with spacious 17.2 inch width and nice 31 inch pitch (legroom). These are more than enough to give comfortable feeling during flight in short, medium even long-haul flights.


qatar boeing 787 seating layout

Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Seat Configuration and Layout Map
Meanwhile, the business class area is on front of cabin area, separated by toilet. In this class, seats able to recline 180 degree or fully-flat-bed. The angle of seats being adjusted ensuring maximum privacy on each passenger.
qatar boeing 787 business class

Business Class

Business class seats featured spacious and comfortable seats as well. It has 22 inch seat's width and 80 legroom.

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner of Qatar Airways divided only two classes, 22 seats business class and 232 seats economy class. Whole seats have personal on demand flight entertainment such as audio and video. Passengers also can internet access via wifi although should pay certain of money.

Currently, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner of Qatar Airways provide flights from Doha, Qatar to major country in Europe.

Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner while Approaching at Heathrow, London

Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Seat Configuration and Layout

f-22 ocean inflight

F-22 Raptor of Lockheed Martin Ocean Inflight Aircraft Wallpaper 4035

The fifth generation of jet fighter of Lockheed Martin, the F-22 Raptor while inflight mission over ocean. F-22 Raptor able to fly in stealth mode so radar could not detect the existence the jet fighter.

The advantages are enemy blind on its movement and this ability very useful in surveillance mission. If the F-22 get caught by enemies, the F-22 can deploy its thrust of the engines either for air-to-air battle or electronic jamming warfare.

The only match contender for F-22 Raptor is Sukhoi T-50 of Russia.

F-22 Raptor of Lockheed Martin Ocean Inflight Aircraft Wallpaper 4035

Airbus A350-900 XWB of Singapore Airlines

Airbus A350-900 XWB of Singapore Airlines Rendered Image Aircraft Wallpaper 4034

The newest release line up of Airbus family, the Airbus A350-900 XWB while in Singapore Airlines livery in rendered image. Singapore Airlines has placed 70 firm orders of A350-900 XWB and schedule to receive first delivery this year. They become the second operator of Extra Widebody A350 Series after Qatar Airways. The first order was 20 aircraft and later added another 20 aircraft more in December 2012 after that Singaporean carrier added another 30 firm order in May 2013.

Airbus A350-900 XWB is designed for medium or long-haul flights, built to replace or alternative market of predecessor Airbus A330 and A340 Series. It has specially made carbon-fibre with polymer reinforcement on fuselage and wings. The aircraft promises better fuel efficiency since has advanced aircraft structure and greener engines.

Airbus A350-900 will have direct competition with Boeing 787 and Boeing 777 Series.

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Dozens of A380-800 of Emirates At Dubai Terminal

Dozens of A380-800 of Emirates At Dubai Terminal Aircraft Wallpaper 4033

Tens of Airbus A380-800 of Emirates aircraft while parked at Dubai Terminal. Emirates is the largest Airbus A380-800 operator in the world. Currently Emirates operating about sixty A380-800s and another ninety on the list order.

Most of them will use Engine Alliance GP7000 Series and the rest will be use Rolls-Royce Trent 900. The engines option will be freely choose by A380's customers that convenience in maintenance and support. In development of the new A380 Series, Emirates actively support to more efficient and improvement of the existing Airbus A380 as well as probably born of A380NEO (New Engine Option). NEO has more economical and improvement engine performance.

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Lockheed Martin C-130J indian air force

Indian Air Force bought support deal for Lockheed Martin C-130J worth to USD 96 million, United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced.

Currently, Indian Air Force operating five of Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical airlifters as well as additional six order of the similar type. The additional order came after Indian Air Force loss its six C-130J fleet due to crash.

While the support deal will cover radar warning receivers, about nine thousands flare cartridges, counter-measure dispensing systems and many equipment related to the C-130J.

The main objective of this acquisition and deal are to ensure aircraft operate effectively in order to support military transport and humanitarian assistance during disaster if necessary. Indian Air Force to place six C-130Js in west and east coasts of India each.

Indian Air Force Buys USD 96 Million For C-130J Support

Two Sukhoi T-50s Air Maneuvering

Two Sukhoi T-50s Air Maneuvering Aircraft Wallpaper 4032

The most advanced jet fighter of Russia, Sukhoi T-50 together while air maneuvering in the air. The Sukhoi T-50 is a fifth generation jet fighter alongside with F-22 Raptor of USA. It has PAK-FA after its name, means Perspektivny Aviatsionny Kompleks Frontovoy Aviatsii or Future Tactical Air System.

The picture beautifully taken by Azalan, while lined up and maneuvering in a close distance. The Sukhoi T-50 code 053 and 054 carrying short and middle range of missiles beneath its wings.

The Sukhoi T-50 superior in air-to-air battle as well as air-to-ground missions and electronic jam-warfare. Those aircraft still have standard fighter paint, later on Russian Air Force has changed its paint into blue-shark camouflage.

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A380-800 of China Southern Airlines Approaching

A380-800 of China Southern Airlines Approaching to Landing Aircraft Wallpaper 4031

Airbus A380-800 of China Southern Airlines while approaching to landing at Chep Lap Kok International Airport, Hong Kong. The picture taken by Wong Chi Lam right before aircraft touching down runway.

The super jumbo jet Airbus A380-800 retracting down its landing gear, there are six and four tires in each of landing gear shaft. Massive landing gear systems are about to receive 349 tonnes of maximum landing weight.

China Southern Airlines is a few of airlines who operating A380-800 as a fleet. Currently they operating five Airbus A380-800s and another five A380s in a firm order.

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Airbus A350-900 of Qatar Airways

Airbus A350-900 of Qatar Airways Approaching Landing At Frankfurt Aircraft Wallpaper 4030

Airbus A350-900 XWB (Extra Widebody) of Qatar Airways while approaching landing at Frankfurt International Airport. Frankfurt Airport also known as Rhein-Main Flughafen is the busiest airport in Germany, with servicing passengers nearly 60 million according to 2014 data.

While Airbus A350-900 XWB is a newest widebody line up from giant Airbus, aircraft maker. The A350-900 is built to fulfill air transportation needs in medium or long-haul flights. In two class seating configuration, A350-900 able to carry up to 315 passengers in nearly 8,00 nautical miles flight range. The A350-900 offers outstanding fuel efficiency performance as well.

Airbus A350-900 of Qatar Airways Approaching Landing At Frankfurt Aircraft Wallpaper 4030

A380-800 of Korean Air and Air France Alongside A320-200 Virgin America Size Comparison

A380-800 of Korean Air and Air France Alongside A320-200 Virgin America Size Comparison

Airbus family right on runway, the super jumbo jet Airbus A380-800 of Korean Air and Air France Alongside Airbus A320-200 of Virgin America. While Air France taxiing and set to takeoff, the Korean Air's A380-800 is being towed as well as A320-200 of Virgin America. This beautiful moment's photo taken by Tamas Tolos-Lakatos at JFK International Airport.

Airbus A380 Series is the biggest aircraft produced by Airbus while Airbus A320 Series is the smallest aircraft being produced.

A380-800 of Korean Air and Air France Alongside A320-200 Virgin America Size Comparison

F-18 Hornet of US Navy Air

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McDonnell Douglas F-18 Hornet of US Navy while air refueling from KC-135 Stratotanker. This photo taken from the Stratotanker by the US Soldier during the dark of night. Outstanding lights from jet aircraft give some nice combination of F-18 Hornet and skies.

McDonnell Douglas or now owned by Boeing is a all-weather jet aircraft, the multi-role jet aircraft. It has fighter and attack capabilitie, air-to-air dog fighting as well as air to ground mission. The F-18 Hornet fighter have been operating since 1986 by United States troops.

F-18 Hornet of US Navy Air Refueling Aircraft Wallpaper 4029

Antonov An-225 Mriya Takeoff At Gostomel Airport

Antonov An-225 Mriya Takeoff At Gostomel Airport Aircraft Wallpaper 4028

The world's largest aircraft ever built, Antonov An-225 Mriya while taxiing before its takeoff at Gostomel Airport in Kiev. This photo taken by Vitaliy Nesenyuk in freezing time. The aircraft carried cargo and being scheduled to fly to Japan as well as USA.

While the picture shown the smokey icy on runway scrambling around landing gear and turbojet engine's exhaust. It has massive 640 tonnes maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) and six turbofan engines. Initially developed to carry Russian spacecraft, Buran. Currently they are in commercial cargo flight.

Antonov An-225 Mriya Takeoff At Gostomel Airport Aircraft Wallpaper 4028

F-22 Raptor of 94th Fighter Squadron

F-22 Raptor of 94th Fighter Squadron in Formation Aircraft Wallpaper 4027

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor during in flight formation in the sky. The aircraft came from 94th Fighter Squadron of Langley Air Base. There are ten F-22s in diamond air formation.

The 94th Fighter Squadron of United States Air Force (USAF) is one of the air base who has most stealth fifth generation jet fighter or the Raptor. Meanwhile, the Langley Air Base is one of the eldest military air base of USAF, the name taken from the  famous aerodynamicist, Samuel Langley.

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Singapore Airlines A380-800 Heathrow Silhouette

Singapore Airlines A380-800 Heathrow Silhouette Aircraft Wallpaper 4026

The giant bird, Airbus A380-800 of Singapore Airlines while fly pass at London Heathrow. The stunning silhouette captured by aceebee, at the same time the landing gear of the aircraft were retracted down.

Singapore Airlines have been connecting both two countries for a years. Thanks to Airbus A380-800 which able to carry nearly 500 passengers at one flight. Singapore Airlines is one of the first operator of A380 Series as well as one of the most operating super jumbo jet Airbus A380-800 with nineteen active aircraft per 2015.

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A380-800 Etihad Airways Rotating Takeoff

A380-800 Etihad Airways Rotating Takeoff Aircraft Wallpaper 4025

Airbus A380-800 of Etihad Airways during rotating takeoff runway and fly. This is the first delivery of super jumbo jet aircraft for the gulf carrier, Etihad Airways received first aircraft and first on service on December 2014.

Etihad Airways sets the seats configuration into certain classes, whole decks able to carry up to 498 passengers. Currently Etihad's fleet have new livery paint, inspired by desert and geometric shape that found in Abu Dhabi architecture.

At the moment, Airbus A380-800 of Etihad only operates on Dubai to London routes, following the routes are Sydney and New York later.

A380-800 Etihad Airways Rotating Takeoff Aircraft Wallpaper 4025

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Rolled Out

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Rolled Out Everett Aircraft Wallpaper 4024

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rolling out plant at Boeing's Everett. This is the first prototype that built to have certain test and certification programs. Similar with Boeing Dreamliner series, most of aircraft structure made of composite.

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the stretched version of original Boeing 787-8. The 787-9 has 6 meters longer but same in wingspan area. In same seat configuration (three classes seats) this aircraft able to carry 40 people more, up to 280 passengers. Air New Zealand was the first customer who operates this aircraft, first delivery conducted in July 2014.

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Rolled Out Everett Aircraft Wallpaper 4024

Garuda Indonesia Boeing 777-300ER At Apron Gate

Garuda Indonesia Boeing 777-300ER At Apron Gate Aircraft Wallpaper 4023

Boeing 777-300ER of Garuda Indonesia while parking at apron gate during launching ceremony. The Boeing 777 Series are new fleet for Indonesian carrier, they ordered about ten aircraft and have received six of them and another four are in list order. The widebody aircraft dedicated for long-haul flights in international routes or regional that has high load factor.

Garuda Indonesia head-quartered in Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Indonesia. They become a five-star airline based on SkyTrax survey alongside with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and few airlines worldwide. Garuda Indonesia is a member of Sky Team Alliance.

Garuda Indonesia Boeing 777-300ER At Apron Gate Aircraft Wallpaper 4023

Japan recorded highest interceptions and scrambling over neighbor or foreign aircraft that approaching its airspace.
Mitsubishi F-2 of Japan Air Force


Mitsubishi F-2 of Japan Air Force

The defence ministry of Japan said that in 2014, there were 943 jet scrambling, increased about 16 percent compare to the 2013. The ministry added most of foreign aircraft were Russian and Chinese military aircraft.

Back to the Cold War era, there were even more jet interceptions attempt. Eventually its decreased after Cold War end.

Minister of Defence said that there were no significant airspace violation in recent years, but the tensions tend to increase due to  territorial disputes with Japan between China and Russia.

For example, Japan and China disputing over islands in East China Sea and over islands located in north coast Japan with Russia. Responding to the tensions, Japan has increased its defence budget in on going years.

Japan Jet Fighter Intercepted More Foreign Aircraft

Saab JAS 39 Gripen Inflight

Saab JAS 39 Gripen Inflight Ocean Aircraft Wallpaper 4022

The Griffin of Sweden, is a multi-role jet fighter by Saab, Swedish Aerospace Manufacturer. The picture shown the Saab JAS 39 Gripen while inflight over ocean carried full-ammo and weapons beneath its wings.

The delta wing configuration promise agility during air-to-air fighting or dog fighting without sacrificing the superiority on air-t0-ground attack mission. The Saab JAS 39 Gripen has maximum speed at Mach 2, or twice of speed of sound.

Its predecessor were Saab 35 Draken and Saab 37 Viggen. Currently among NATO's countries use Saab 39 Gripen as their jet fighter for military attack and surveillance mission.

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Emirates Airbus A380-800 Sunset Takeoff

Emirates Airbus A380-800 Sunset Takeoff Aircraft Wallpaper 4021

Emirates with Airbus A380-800 during takeoff on sunset scene. The aircraft starts to pitch and in rotating takeoff ready to off runway, fly. There are four massive main landing gears in the rear-end. After this phase, Airbus A380-800 will eventually fly and entering climbing phase.

Emirates is a national-owned carrier of United Arab Emirates, a 100 percent company owned by government. This airline is the largest carrier in the middle-east and head-quartered in Dubai International Airport, largest international hub entire world. Emirates has thousands flights a week for almost 150 cities in 80 countries.

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F-22 Raptor Just After Air Refueling

F-22 Raptor Just After Air Refueling Aircraft Wallpaper 4020

The F-22 Raptor of US Air Force (USAF) just after air refueling from the tanker aircraft, KC-135 Stratotanker. The picture shown some of fuel were spilled out due to unattached hose right after refueling. The jet fighter able to continue the mission without coming back to the air base for refueling.

The fighter F-22 Raptor developed by Lockheed Martin company since 1990. This is the answer for USA military in need of advanced jet fighter that superior in air-to-air mission, air-to-ground mission as well as surveillance mission or stealth.

F-22 Raptor Just After Air Refueling Aircraft Wallpaper 4020

South Korean airlines, Asiana Airlines' Airbus A320-200 veered off runway after touch down at Hiroshima Airport, Japan.
Asiana Airlines Airbus A320-200 Takeoff


Asiana Airlines Airbus A320-200 Takeoff

The flight number OZ162, flew from Seoul, Korea to Hiroshima in medium-haul or regional flights. The A320-200 carried about 74 passengers and another eight of crew member.

Initial report says that about 20 passengers were minor injured, such as bruises and scratches. Whole passengers were completely evacuated to the nearest hospital.
Airbus A320-200 of Asiana Airlines Crashed Scene


Airbus A320-200 of Asiana Airlines Crashed Scene

The picture shown the Airbus A320-200 of Asiana Airlines without any landing gear attached, whole parts were come off right after landing. There were several fire mobile engines in order of firing precaution.

There is no official report yet regarding main cause of the accident.

Previously, two years ago, Boeing 777 series of Asiana Airlines had similar accident in San Francisco Airport, three people killed.

Asiana Airlines A320-200 Veered Off Runway

Singapore Airlines A380-800 Takeoff At Charles De Gaulle

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The Singapore Airlines, national-owned carrier of Singapore with its super jumbo iron-bird jet Airbus A380-800 while rotating takeoff on runway-bridge at Charles De Gaulle International Airport in Paris. This beautiful moment taken by Markus Adank right after the up-front landing gear was started to pitching and leaving ground off to the sky.

The giant bird, Airbus A380-800 has massive wing span and huge maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) nearly 600 tonnes. Apparently the runway lied on bridge and has crowded traffic down there. Charles De Gaulle is one of the largest and busiest airport in Europe as well as become important hub in region.

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F-22 Raptor Lined Up Takeoff At Langley

F-22 Raptor Lined Up Takeoff At Langley Field Aircraft Wallpaper 4018

The 27th Fighter Squadron of US Air Force contains many F-22 Raptor stealth fighter inside. The picture tells us the F-22 Raptor of Lockheed Martin are lined up and about to takeoff. The F-22 Raptor is a fifth generation of jet fighter the most advanced jet fighter ever built and now on operational by US Air Force.

The Langley Field Air Base is one of the eldest air base in United States, established during world war one in 1917. The air base located Hampton in Virginia. The name of the air base taken from Samuel Pierpoint Langley, the American pioneer of Aerodynamics and did some aerodynamics experimental during his life.

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Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300 Unbalanced Touch Down

Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300 Unbalanced Touch Down Aircraft Wallpaper 4017

The Boeing 777-300 of Cathay Pacific Airways during unbalanced touch down on runway. The right landing gear touched runway firstly and the left landing gear afterwards, creating 'unbalanced' touch down there. This amazing moment captured by Darryl Morrell.

Cathay Pacific Airways is a Hong Kong-based carrier, its head quarter located in Hong Kong International Airport. The carrier most serving international routes since Hong Kong does not have regional flights. Cathay Pacific has been fly since 1946 and currently has 141 fleet in various aircraft types.

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Qantas Airways A380-800 Approaching

Qantas Airways A380-800 Approaching At Hong Kong Aircraft Wallpaper 4016

The giant iron-bird Airbus A380-800 of Qantas Airways while approaching to landing at Chek Lap Kok International Airport, Hong Kong. This picture taken by Wong Chi Lam.

The aircraft retracted-down landing gears in order of approaching phase before its touching down on runway. Qantas is the largest carrier in Australia and become one of the first operator of super jumbo jet Airbus A380-800 and currently operating about twelve A380s and another six A380s in list order. Most of them are in long-haul flights such as London, Los Angeles, Dubai and Hong Kong.

While Chek Lap Kok International Airport records as the busiest cargo traffic in the world, based on 2014 statistics. Hong Kong become important hub in Asia Pacific either cargo and passengers. The Chek Lap Kok located in Chek Lap Kok island which is artificial island from reclamation process for years.

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Eurofighter Typhoon of Royal Air Force in Malaysia

Eurofighter Typhoon of Royal Air Force in Malaysia Aircraft Wallpaper 4015

This picture taken during military exercise between Royal Air Force of UK and Malaysian Air Force in Malaysia. Eurofighter Typhoon is the 4.5 gen of multi-role jet fighter developed by European consortium.

Royal Air Force has total six squadrons of Eurofighter Typhoons, all aircraft are based at Coningsby and Lossiemouth RAF Air Base. The Typhoon able to carry wide-range and heavy weapons or missiles. Its superior in aerial combat and air to surface or ground attack missions.

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Japan Coast Guard, Airbus Helicopter H225

Japan Coast Guard has ordered an additional Airbus Helicopter H225 to serve on the search and rescue, and other functions.

The new helicopter will arrive in late 2018, and will be the sixth example of the type in the fleet of Coast Guard helicopters Airbus said in a statement.

In addition to search and rescue, the helicopter 11t serve in strengthening security, border patrol, and relief missions. Airbus adds that 24 helicopters helicopters Super Puma family operating in Japan both civil operators and utilities. Previously, the H225 known as Eurocopter Super Puma.

Japan Coast Guard to Purchase Another Airbus H225



Qatar Airways To Expand, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner of Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways has announced a major expansion network of 14 new destinations on four continents. The new routes will further expand the reach of the network of the airline, and include the longest flight in the world, between Doha and Auckland, New Zealand, said CEO Akbar Al Baker in a statement.

Five new European destinations with six in Africa and three in the Southwest Pacific / Southeast Asia are added, the airline added. Daily flights will begin in the Italian city of Pisa, on August 2, while a service to Sarajevo (Bosnia) will begin on September 7, with three flights per week, and daily nonstop flights to Helsinki (Finland) is will start on October 10.

Three times weekly service between Doha and Skopje (Macedonia) will start in November, while Qatar Airways back to Nice (France) in the summer of 2017, with five flights a week.

Flights to Marrakech (Morocco) will begin in July, three times a week, and the carrier will operate four weekly flights between Doha and Windhoek (Namibia) from 28 September.

A regular daily service to Seychelles will resume on December 12, while Qatar Airways will offer three flights a week to Douala (Cameroon) and Libreville (Gabon) between January and three times weekly to Lusaka (Zambia) service will begin in the summer 2017.

The daily service to Auckland - first route of Qatar Airways to New Zealand - will begin on December 3, while four flights per week to Krabi (Thailand) will begin on December 6 and three flights per week to Chiang Mai (Thailand) also It will launch in December.

Al Baker said: "Qatar Airways is proud to be a global connector, and most importantly, providing direct and convenient connections for our customers, so we remain their preferred airline.

"These new destinations are where our customers want to go, and where we see the greatest opportunity to provide better in-class experience at a good price. We expect growth in our network and receive new passengers of Qatar Airways."

The addition of new routes is carried out in parallel with the growth plans of Qatar Airways fleet. On average, the airline receives a new aircraft once every 10 days, and the average age of the fleet is less than four years.

Qatar Airways To Expand More Destinations Worldwide



Lockheed Martin U-2

Lockheed Martin U-2 the Dragon Lady. or also known as Dragon Lady, the cold war spy aircraft era that still on operation by United States Air Force. The Lockheed Martin creates the ultra-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft back in 1955, then introduced in 1957. Although it is only powered by single-engine, this thing can fly high at 21,000 meters of altitude or about 70,000 feet up there.

According to US Defense ministry, the U-2 Dragon Lady conducted flown mission over Soviet Union air space during cold war, as well as China, Cuba and Vietnam territory. At that time, the aircraft operated by CIA (Central Intelligence Agency). The modernization variant the U-2s has successfully applied to the aircraft in 2012. Then involved in US military activities in Iraq and Afghanistan war, some time NATO also have used the Dragon Lady to do some spying flight mission.

Lockheed Martin U-2 The Dragon Lady In Flight


American Airlines Airbus A321

The first fleet of Airbus A321 of American Airlines, largest carrier in USA. Picture shown the aircraft has been completed paint job from painting facility of Airbus United States in Mobile, Alabama. This is the first Airbus which fully built and assembled in United States.

First American Airlines Airbus A321 Rolls Out



Emirates Boeing 777-300 Extended Range

Emirates and Russian S7 Airlines, have improved their association which is set to improve connectivity and benefits to customers across Russia. Emirates and S7 Airlines have been on an interline partnership since 2003 was even higher in 2008.

The new codeshare agreement is based more on this strong partnership and sees the code States added more than 30 routes operated by S7 Airlines across Russia, as well as service twice a week between Dubai to Novosibirsk S7. S7 also enables reciprocally put its code on the Dubai to Moscow route operated by Emirates.

The new agreement allows customers States to connect seamlessly through Moscow to a number of destinations: Anapa, Astrakhan, Barnaul, Chelyabinsk, Irkutsk, Kaliningrad, Kazan, Kemerovo, Krasnodar, Krasnoyarsk, Mineralny Vody, Nizhnekamsk, Nizhnevartovsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Noviy Urengoy, Novokuznetsk, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Perm, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Sochi, St. Petersburg, Stavropol, Tomsk, Tyumen, Ufa, Vladikavkaz, Volgograd, Voronezh and Yekaterinburg.

S7 Siberia Airlines Boeing 767-300ER

S7 Siberia Airlines Boeing 767-300ER while touching down runway

The expanded alliance also creates a direct link with the code Emirates between St. Petersburg and Moscow, which allows visitors to experience two largest cities of Russia with a unique travel itinerary. Thierry Antinori, executive vice president of Emirates and Commercial Director, said: "Our new codeshare agreement with S7 Airlines code provides passengers with greater choice, flexibility and ease of connection to different cities within Russia Dubai, ultimately They are offering a smoother, more convenient travel experience. "

Anton Eremin, S7 Group Deputy Director General, said: "This new codeshare agreement with Emirates is an exciting development for S7 customers are provided with a comfortable and hassle to Dubai access and onwards to the rest of the world through. an extensive network of routes Emirates, direct from your local airport. "

Based on Domodedovo Airport (DME), S7 Airlines operates flights to over 80 cities from its hub in Moscow. US customers traveling on any of the routes codeshare 30 + S7 will enjoy the same baggage allowance as their responsibility in their flight States and have the convenience of a single ticket. All Emirates passengers on flights operated by S7 receive boarding passes at the check-in on your first starting point for all connecting flights, providing a smooth travel experience.

The new reservation service codeshare is now available in emirates.com and through US offices and sales partners travel for travel starting today. Emirates currently has codeshare agreements in place with a number of partner airlines around the world, including Qantas, Jetstar and Jet Blue code.

Emirates Enlarge Coverage in Russia With Local Partnership



Kuwait has confirmed its order for 28 Tranche 3 Eurofighter Typhoons, making the nation the eighth Middle East customer for the jet fighter. The governments of Italy and Kuwait on April 5 ended contract, which will see the aircraft assembled at the plant in Turin Eurofighter partner company Finmeccanica, the commercial potential customer for the consortium agreement.

The 28 aircraft will be integrated with the Captor Euroradar E-Scan scanning electron active array radar. The contract also includes logistics and operational support, and training of Air Force flight and ground crews of Kuwait in relation to the Italian air force, which also operates the type. Typhoon land needed for infrastructure will also be installed in Kuwait.

Mauro Moretti, CEO of Finmeccanica, said that this is the biggest contract the company has ever received, and will benefit the consortium partners as well as smaller Italian companies. The 22 single seat variant and six two seats variant of Typhoons to Kuwait will undergo final assembly in Italy, but the manufacturing of the front fuselage and vertical tail of the aircraft 28 will be held in the UK by BAE Systems Eurofighter partners.

"We welcome the signing of the agreement today between Italy and Kuwait for the supply of 28 Eurofighter Typhoons," adds BAE. "The state of Kuwait will be the third country in the Middle East, and the eighth country in general to operate the aircraft. This confirms the position of the Typhoon aircraft as swing-role combat new and more advanced generation available today."

Eurofighter first revealed the selection of the Typhoon Kuwait in September 2015, three years after the previous order for the type of Oman. The other client Typhoon Middle East is Saudi Arabia, while Austria, Germany Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom also operate the jet fighter.

"This will allow Kuwait to benefit from the critical mass that developed in the Gulf and the many benefits it brings to an air force in terms of interoperability, training and support service."

Kuwait To Purchase 28 Eurofighter Typhoons Jet Fighter



A warship has sailed US near a disputed island in the South China Sea to challenge efforts to limit freedom of access, the Pentagon said.
The ship passed near Triton Island in the Paracel Islands, said a statement.

China, one of the countries that claim the islands, responded by accusing the US of violating its laws. China and other nations have competing claims in the South China Sea, which is rich in resources.
The USA. He says he does not take sides in these territorial disputes but want to safeguard access to important navigation route.

The mission to the fight against "excessive maritime claims of the parties that claim the Paracel Islands," the Pentagon said.
"This operation defied attempts of the three claimants - China, Taiwan and Vietnam - to restrict the rights and freedoms of navigation," around the islands, said spokesman Captain Jeff Davis.

According to the statement, the destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur sailed within 12 nautical miles of Triton Island. No Chinese ships were in the area at the time, the Pentagon said.

But a Chinese Foreign Ministry accused the US of violating Chinese law "for entering Chinese territorial waters without permission."
The USA. He admitted that he had not notified any of the applicants before the mission, but this was "consistent with our normal process and international law".

In a previous operation "freedom of navigation", the US a destroyer sailed near the disputed Spratly Islands last year, an incident which also caused a protest from China.

US Warship Sails to South China Sea Amid High Tension



The extra wide body Airbus A350 during water ingestion test on runway at Airbus' facility in France. Airbus used Qatar livery since the airline was the launch customer of Airbus A350 series.

According to FAA documents number AC 20-124 about Water Ingestion Testing for Turbine Powered Airplanes that issued in 1985. It stated that compliance with the requirements of the FAR regarding the ingestion of water from runway or taxiway into the airspeed system, engine as well as auxiliary power unit (APU) of turbine powered an aircraft. Photo credit goes to Airbus, what a spectacular photo shoot.

Airbus A350 During Water Ingestion Test


American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is being irradiated by a lamp while taxiing. This amazing photo taken by Alan Lippitt at London Heathrow Airport. At the moment the carrier operating about 15 Boeing 787-8s per March 2016, while another five 787-8s in the list order. The USA's largest airline also have placed order for another twenty Boeing 787-9s, the stretched variant of 787-8 Dreamliner. American Airlines earned nearly USD 41 billion in total revenue in 2015 and tend to increase over year. Whilst, nearly 1,000 fleet making them as the largest airlines in the world with most of number of fleet.

American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Irradiated at Heathrow



Here it is, the only helicopter that only operated by United States Army, the Bell OH-58 Kiowa while in flight. Nearly 500 OH-58s operated by the Army, one of the largest fleet helicopter in the world and one of the longest lifetime' operation, the Bell Oh-58 has been operated by the Army since 1969 until present.

The Kiowa is single-rotor, single-engine military helicopter, manufactured by Bell. The main purpose of this rotorcraft are observation, utility as well as direct firing support. The OH-58 built based on Bell 206 Jet Ranger helicopter.

Bell OH-58 Kiowa of United States Army In Flight



Emirates Airbus A380-800 Taxiing

An Airbus A380 landed in Auckland on Wednesday after traveling 14,200 kilometers from Dubai, grabbing the title of longest flight scheduled aircraft in the world to support the Gulf States.

Not to be outdone, Qatar Airways will this year offer services to Santiago, some 225 kilometers newest and your own Auckland route, registration will run 321 kilometers.

Gulf leaders operators are adding destinations performance after stretching largely exhausted the potential of new links between the largest cities. Its operations centers desert, located at the confluence of the flight routes between Asia, Europe, Africa and America, are also attracting passengers enough traffic to provide the critical mass necessary for services once marginal feasible.

"We will add a city before we have the network to support it," said Qatar Airways said in a statement to Bloomberg. "While the title of longest flight of an airline can move and change between the companies, only a few airlines are competing in that space. That's where the advantage of our geography comes in."

Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800


Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800 Approaching Landing

Thomas Pellegrin, director of the center PricewaterhouseCoopers aviation in Dubai, told Gulf companies are scouring the world in search of opportunities that larger cities within eight hours become "increasingly saturated" with flights. PWC estimates that US, Qatar and Air Etihad Airways of Abu Dhabi and serve all agglomerations with a population of 10 million or more, factoring in codeshare agreements, and 87 percent of that from 5 million to 10 million of people.

At the same time, its scope extends to only a third of the cities with a population between 1 million and 5 million. While "the economy are less obvious," these sites also include many of the fastest growing, Pellegrin said.

Auckland Emirates flight, which departed at 10:05 am Tuesday (local time) will capture the record distance of the Sydney-Dallas route operated by Australia's Qantas Airways, with an Airbus A380. A380 services is an isolated and Emirates route will be operated with 777-200LR done. The carrier Gulf, which ranks as the largest airline on international routes, is also ready to offer longer service when it starts its operations to Panama City on March 31.

Oil Price Factor

While your outgoing Auckland route will take 17 hours and 15 minutes and the return just under 16 hours, the Central Service will be 17 hours and 35 minutes when flying westward as it heads to the prevailing wind. Routes ultra-long distance are also becoming attractive with lower oil prices, as deployed planes carry fewer passengers than the aircraft used on shorter routes in order to earn extra mileage, giving thin margins. 10 777-200LRs Emirates can carry 266 people, compared with 350 in the same provision of the 777-300ER more than 100 that form the backbone of its fleet.
Six 10 longest routes in the world that were already offered by companies in the Middle East before the inauguration of New Zealand this week, although unlike the new flights that serve global cities like Los Angeles, a destination for Arab, Qatar Air, Etihad and Saudi Arabian achievable with the A380 and 777-300ER Airlines.

The service direct Auckland, which said chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum "has been in the spotlight for some time," will save three hours from to four-times daily current journey across Australia, and link with flights to 39 European cities.

Adnan Kazim, Emirates vice president for strategic planning, said in an email that the vehicle is capable of serving the "mature market" directly as the arrival of new aircraft 200LRs releases.

Gulf companies are also looking for new outlets as they run into obstacles while targeting expansion in existing markets such as the US, where Delta Air Lines is campaigning for a revision of the treaties to limit air services access, and Germany, where the number of destinations and frequencies is strictly limited.

The arrival of new aircraft, such as Boeing 777X updated further enhance performance, so most of the planet accessible from the Gulf beyond 2020. However, improvements in range also could prove a double-edged sword making routes such as London to Sydney possible for the first time and eliminating the need to change planes or refuel at an airport hub.

Singapore Airlines is in turn likely to regain the longest flight title with the reintroduction of direct services to the New York area once Airbus makes a lighter version of its latest A350-900 aircraft available in 2018. The Asian airline once flew 19 hours, 15,288 km route using a four-Airbus A340-500 with 100 seats before discarding business service in 2013 after it was nonviable, adding about five hours for the journey.

Longest Flight In The World by Emirates and Qatar Airways



One of the most sophisticated and jet fighter of Russian Air Force, the Sukhoi Su-35 on beautiful Russian flag livery. This picture taken at Russian Air Force Base and some soldiers are lining up down there.

The Sukhoi Su-35 is upgraded variant of the Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker jet fighter. This jet only available in single-seat variant, powered by two-massive engines and famous by supermaneuverable multirole jet fighter. The Su-35 designed by Sukhoi and manufactured by Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association or also known as KnAAPO.

Beautiful Russian Flag Livery on Su-35 of Russian Air Force



The American carrier, Delta Air Lines Boeing 747-400 while flying over Italy. This photo taken by Marco Papa somewhere around Alpen Mountain. This aircraft has N666US registered code flew from Atlanta or New York. What a stunning photo, its landing gear systems are retracting up, towards the landing gear bay.

Delta Air Lines is one of the largest airline in United States, they have most destinations among another airline even giant American Airlines group. Currently they have more than 800 aircraft in operations and keep on increasing as its demand steep up.

Boeing 747-400 is the largest passenger aircraft manufactured by Boeing. Delta has 9 of it, in the future probably the carrier wants to get it retired since it has poor operational cost. Delta to replace all inefficient and ageing aircraft. Despite of all of those, the jumbo jet aircraft remain inside aviation enthusiasts. On the other hand Delta has placed its firm order for Boeing 787 series, Airbus A350 series as well as Airbus A330neo.

Delta Air Lines Boeing 747-400 Flying in Italy



The Boeing AH-6 the little bird of US Army while maneuvering in the blue sky, the attack chopper also known as killer egg. The base variant is MH-6 the light-weight helicopter whilst the AH-6 is the attack variant. The AH-6 can be equipped with heavy weapons, guns, rockets as well as anti tank missiles. This helicopter only used by US Army for special operations only, because this kind of helicopter able to carry crew up to six people on board. The killer egg also has up to 282 kmh at maximum speed, 430 km of flight range at service altitude 5,700 m height.

US Army Boeing AH-6 the Little Bird the Killer Egg



The light weight Cessna 177 Cardinal while flying above Spain air space and sunset scene back there. The 177 Cardinal is single-engine with high wing configuration, produced between 1968-1978. This aircraft is successor of Cessna 172 Skyhawk and successfully manufactured nearly 5,000 units at that time. At its first introduction, it cost around USD 27,000, the 177 Cardinal is one of the best light weight aircraft ever built by Cessna, they are still to be most wanted aircraft in the second-hand aircraft market.

Cessna 177 Cardinal Sunset Spain In Flight



Thai Airways with Airbus A380-800 touching down runway at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. Credit of this photo goes to Timo Jager, taken the photograph with brilliant timing. Currently Thai Airways International operating six A380s, the carrier selected an aircraft with Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine variant. There are also Engine Alliance GP7000 engine optional. Thailand carrier joined A380's operator since 2012.

Thai Airways Airbus A380-800 on Runway in Paris