Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300

Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 Just Before Touch Down Runway

Aer Lingus, national flag airline of Ireland with Airbus A330-300 just before touch down runway at Dublin Airport. This photo amazingly captured by Arek Sieracki, what a timing photo. Currently, Aer Lingus operating four A330-300s. There are only two seats configuration in this aircraft, 30 seats of business class and 287 seats on economy class, thanks to Airbus' widebody so passengers able to seat comfortably.

While Dublin International Airport, or also known Dublin Collinstown Airport is the busiest airport in Ireland. According to 2014 statistics, airport handled about 22 million passengers per year. Te airport located in Collinstown, Fingal about 10 km north of Dublin City. This airport also became headquartered for national flag carrier of Ireland, Aer Lingus.

Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 Just Before Touch Down Runway


Antonov An-124 of Volga-Dnepr

This one of the largest aircraft built ever, the Antonov An-124 of Volga-Dnepr Airlines while on reflecting like a mirror on water surface. This photo taken at Brno-Turany Airport in Brno, Czech Republic.

Speaking of Antonov An-124, it has  a nickname Ruslan or also known Condor, according to NATO reporting name. The An-124 is a strategic airlifter, both in military purpose or civil aviation flight for cargo. Alongside Boeing 747-8 Freighter as well as Antonov An-225, the An-124 has one of largest gross weight ans heaviest operating cargo weight. First flight in 1982 then entered service in 1992, until now An-124 Ruslan still being manufactured.

While, Volga-Dnepr Airlines is an airline which providing air charter services, especially for cargo flight. They have ten An-124s and another 30 list order of An-124s, making them as leading heavy cargo provider in the world. Headquartered in Ulyanovsk, Russia and main hub at Krasnoyarsk Yemelyanovo Airport and main base at Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport, Russia. Oftentimes, the Antonov An-124 Ruslan carrying Airbus A380's fuselage to be assembled somewhere, tank, and full size of Vertol CH-46 Helicopter or even trains.

Antonov An-124 of Volga-Dnepr Reflecting on Water


Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER

This time avioners is about to post another fleet of giant Delta Air Lines, one of the largest carrier in United States. Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER in the picture shown that the aircraft on climbing phase after conduct takeoff on runway. The picture taken by Nicholas Kaemerer at Fort Laudardale or also known as Hollywood International Airport.

The aircraft registered number N809DN is the latest variant of popular Boeing 737 Series. Boeing 737-900ER (extended range) launched back in 2005, the launch customer was Lion Air, Indonesian airlines in 2007 and officially entered service.

This variant of Boeing 737 has additional exit row between over-wing exits and rear entry door, accordingly on right and left side. The power plants also improved, thanks to CFM 56-7B27 engines and two auxiliary fuel tanks, so the aircraft able to fly up to 5,925 km.

Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER on Climbing Phase


F-16 USAF Over Iraq Air Space

This is the badass F-16 USAF, the fighting falcon of United States Air Force while flying over Iraq air space. The picture shown the jet has completed its aerial refueling from KC-135 Stratotanker, during Iraq War back in 2008. Thanks to Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway for nice photo shoot. Anyway, the F-16 origin from 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

This is the 'C' variant of F-16, the C manufactured in 1980s and was in Block 25 variant. The C is single-seat variant, while the F-16D is two-seat variant/tandem. Currently the F-16C variant have arrived to Block 52 variant which is the latest version of all. It installed with advanced avionics systems as well as heavy weapons, such as AIM-7 and AIM-120. The F-16 manufactured by General Dynamics, but since 1993, General Dynamics sold its aircraft manufacturing business to Lockheed Martin. Although F-16 is no longer sold to United States Air Force, but Lockheed Martin keeps on improving this aircraft for export market.

F-16 USAF Over Iraq Air Space


RAF A330 Voyager Air Refuels

Royal Air Force Airbus A330 Voyager while air refueling Eurofighter Typhoon and Panavia Tornado somewhere over UK's air space. The RAF A330 Voyager built based on Airbus A330-200. The aircraft also called Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), from its name completely clear that this aircraft is dedicated to be aerial refueling purpose.

The A330 Voyager has massive 111 tonnes fuel capacity and fuel transfer rate up to 1,800 kg of fuel per minute. Can you imagine that! So it won't take long time to get your tank fuel up. Moreover, as multi role tanker transport, this aircraft also able to carry cargo up to 43 tonnes and 4,500 nautical mile of flight range. Thanks to Rolls Royce Trent 772B Turbofans that produce total 144,000 lbs of thrust.

Currently, A330 Voyager operated by Royal Air Force of UK, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force and United Arab Emirates Air Force. Anyway, this aircraft has total 10 crew on board, including two pilots.

RAF A330 Voyager Air Refuels Eurofighter Typhoon and Tornado

F-35 Aerial Refueling from KC-130

F-35 Aerial Refueling from KC-130 Hercules

Two F-35s of United States Air Force and United States Navy while aerial refueling from tanker aircraft, KC-130 Hercules somewhere over ocean. The picture shown the terrific flight capability during refueling process, that could be done simultaneously. The USAF jet fighter flew on the left side of KC-130 has conventional paint motive, while the Navy has stunning blue-yellow paint on its vertical stabilizer.

Apparently, those are the F-35C variant, C stands for carrier. This jet fighter aircraft, specially manufactured by Lockheed Martin to be used on ocean or carrier flight missions. F-35C has larger wings compared to original F-35A, the conventional variant, as well as foldable wings technology in order to save space on carrier.

To support its landing and takeoff attempt, Lockheed Martin installed much more stronger landing gear systems. So the catapult and hooked during takeoff and landing will not be a problem to F-35C. This F-35C also equipped with largest internal fuel capacity, up to 9,000 kg.

F-35 Aerial Refueling from KC-130 Hercules