Bell Griffin HAR2, special variant of Bell 412 specially built for Royal Air Force. The main purpose of this helicopter is a search, rescue and utility helicopter. The picture shot by Mike Powell while helicopter is hovering on a steady altitude.
Bell Griffin operated by 84 Squadron of Royal Air Force at Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus. The multi-role helicopter powered by two Pratt & Whitney PT6T Engines boosting up to 1,800 horse power of thrust and maximum speed at 140 knots. Bell Griffin HAR2 able to carry up to five crew on board.
Royal Air Force Bell Griffin HAR2 The Rescue Helicopter
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Delta Air Lines A330-300 242 Tonnes MTOW Handover
Delta Air Lines, largest carrier in USA received first delivery of new Airbus A330-300 242t. This variant also called higher-weight variant, 242t stands for 242 tonnes of maximum takeoff weight (MTOW).
This delivery is Delta attempts to replace its ageing fleet, such as Boeing 747 series and Boeing 767 series. Delta states that new A330-300 higher-weight is 15 to 25 percent more efficient than Boeing's old fleet. The carrier will plan to receive another nine A330-300 242ts in 2017. American carrier is confident to the aircraft since A330-300 will give lower cost in flight operation.
Airbus says that higher-weight of A330-300 has many improvements in aerodynamics, additional/optional center fuel tank and 2 percent better fuel efficiency compare to original Airbus A330-300 series. Delta chooses GE as engine's partner with GE CF6-80E1 engine. The carrier to fly higher-weight A330-300 in transatlantic and transpacific routes. The new A330-300 will have three classes seat configuration, able to carry up to 293 passengers at once.
Delta Air Lines A330-300 242 Tonnes MTOW Handover
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Emirates A380 Approaching At Toronto Airport
The giant bird Airbus A380-800 of Emirates while approaching phase to landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. This bright shine photo was taken by Ernest Appiah at the superb timing. Picture shown us landing gear retracted down and ready for landing. The blue sky is so contrast compare to the livery of Emirates Airlines.
Toronto Pearson International Airport or also known as Lester B. Pearson International Airport or simply called Toronto Pearson Airport is the largest airport in Canada based in 2014 statistics. At that year, it handled more than 38 million passengers and nearly half million of aircraft movements.
The airport alongside John F. Kennedy Airport are important global gateway and hub airport in North America. Toronto Pearson Airport has more than 1,100 flights in a day.
Emirates A380 Approaching At Toronto Airport
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Paratroopers Jumping Out of Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Multi-paratroopers were jumping out together of Lockheed C-130 Hercules during Pacific Airlift Rally 2015. The picture captured by Alejandro Pena of USAF right after paratroopers completely off the aircraft.
This jump was a joint jump training conducted by United States Air Force (USAF), Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Japan Ground Self-Defense (JGSDF) and United States Army Alaska (USARAK). The exercise was multilateral tactical military as well as biennial, enhancing military airlift capability and interoperability. At the results, these exercise able to make Pacific region better and support humanitarian missions in the future.
While, Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a military transport aircraft manufactured by Lockheed. It has four-turbo-propeller engines and large cargo compartment. The C-130 Hercules is widely used more than 60 countries, operating as maritime patrol, aerial refueling, firefighting as well as search and rescue missions.
Paratroopers Jumping Out of Lockheed C-130 Hercules
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Etihad Airbus A380-800 Takeoff at Hamburg Airport
Aircraft registration code A6-APB Airbus A380-800 of Etihad Airways while takeoff at Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport. This beautiful moment captured by Dirk Grothe as landing gear still retracted down but aircraft seems has full throttle on its engines.
Etihad Airways is a second largest airline in United Emirates Arab after Emirates. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi International Airport is its main base. Etihad has 122 fleet size, according to August 2015 database and still increasing since the aircraft made huge step on purchasing aircraft, such as Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 extra widebody. Currently they operating three A380s out of total 10 A380s in the list order. Etihad has 'From Abu Dhabi To The World' tagline.
Speaking of Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport, this is a private airport located in the Southwest of Hamburg, the region called Finkenwerder. This facility usually used by Airbus for corporate activities, such as flight testing, delivery ceremony and freight matters.
Etihad Airbus A380-800 Takeoff at Hamburg Airport
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United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Inflight
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner of United Airlines while on inflight somewhere, the aircraft moving around on the fuselage-axis and starting to roll on particular axis at the same time its yawing on perpendicular axis. The wing-shaped look so streamline, promising aerodynamics improvement.
Whilst, United Airlines is one of the largest American airline that based in Chicago. United competes with other major airline such as Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. According to the number of destinations, United Airlines is world's largest carrier. United Airlines carries tens of passengers annually and employs more than 88,000 employees based on 2015 statistics.
United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Inflight
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Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Unloading Helicopter CH-47 Chinook
The Air Mobility Command of United States Air Force (USAF) Lockheed C-5 Galaxy while unloading Helicopter, Boeing CH-47 Chinook in USAF Air Base. The load and unload cargo are done via front-door of the aircraft, the nose lift-up and large compartment inside available. General cargo, logistics, helicopter, jet fighter, tank and so on can fit into C-5 Galaxy. Some parts of helicopter or large cargo are disassembled first and re-assembled once they arrived.
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is designed and built by Lockheed, now known as Lockheed Martin, one of the big guy in military aircraft maker in USA. The C-5 Galaxy is one of the largest military aircraft around the world and able to provide long-haul intercontinental airlift flights.
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy has been operating since 1969, experiencing many wars worldwide. The C-5 roles are quite significant, supporting US military operations. Beside, military operations, C-5 Galaxy also distributing humanity aid and supporting for disaster relief.
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Unloading Helicopter CH-47 Chinook 4067
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F-22 Raptor Gets Sonic Boom The Speed of Sound
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor while experiencing sonic boom somewhere in the air. The aircraft seen flew on vertical axis leaving ground. At the moment, F-22 Raptor probably is the most sophisticated jet fighter all of the world.
What is sonic boom? Sonic boom is a sound phenomena related to the shock waves because an object moving through the air faster than speed of sound. At some case, sonic boom generates sound energy, the sound is same like an explosion. Physically, sonic boom oftentimes generates some turbulence and moving smoke surrounding the aircraft. Anyway, speed of sound starts from 1225 kmh or also known Mach 1.
F-22 Raptor Gets Sonic Boom The Speed of Sound
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Singapore Airlines A380 Approaching Zurich Airport
Airbus A380-800 of Singapore Airlines while approaching phase to Zurich Airport, picture shown the super jumbo jet retracting down its landing gear and ready to landing. Zurich Airport recorded as third city which landed by giant A380 in Europe. The Zurich Airport also known as Zurich Kloten Airport, largest Switzerland Airport and one of the most important hub in Europe.
Meanwhile, Singapore Airlines operates daily flight from Singapore to Zurich with Airbus A380. The Singapore-national-owned carrier is one of the most awarded airlines ever, whole of their routes are international flights since they do not have domestic flight. Currently Singapore Airlines also operates A380 in its long-haul flights to Sydney, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo and so on.
Singapore Airlines A380 Approaching Zurich Airport
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Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor of United States Air Force
F-22 Raptor manufactured by Lockheed Martin while touch down runway at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Air Base in Alaska. This jet fighter aircraft is part of 525 Fighter Squadron of United States Air Force and photo taken by Sgt. William Banton.
The F-22 Raptor returns from an exercise mission over Alaska air space. Northern Edge air space is one of the most important joint training exercise, scheduled in June 2015. The main purpose of the exercise training are to practice operations, technique and procedures and enhance interoperability among the services.
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor of United States Air Force
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Avianca Cargo A330-200F At Miami International Airport
Airbus A330-200F Freighter of Avianca Cargo while taxiing at Miami International Airport. This photo shot by Bexten, at the moment there was also SBA Airlines Boeing 767-300 during parked at apron gate. Based on 2015 statistics, Avianca Cargo operating six freighter aircraft, consist of Airbus A330 and Boeing 767 cargo/freighter series.
This A330F, F stands for freighter built based on Airbus A330-200 Series. The aircraft able to carry 233 tonnes cargo according to the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW).
Avianca Cargo is a Colombia-based cargo airlines, or formerly also known Tampa Cargo-Transportes Aereos Mercantiles PanAmericanos. Its main business is trans-America cargo services. Uniquely, Avianca Cargo has been specializing flowers transporter to Miami, USA, while they also accept general cargo services to several main hub in South America.
Avianca Cargo A330-200F At Miami International Airport
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Emirates Airbus A380 Wet Taxiing at Dubai Airport
Giant Airbus A380-800 registration code A6-EDE of Emirates while taxiing on very wet runway at Dubai Airport. This photo taken by Mehdi Nazarinia during rainy day, picture shown water splashing around as aircraft passing through.
While, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the busiest airport in the world in terms of international passengers traffic. This is the major airport in United Arab Emirates and ranked in top five busiest airport based on passengers traffic. In 2014, DXB handled more than 70 million passengers and nearly 400,000 aircraft movements.
Airbus A380-800 is the largest passengers aircraft manufactured by Airbus. Per August 2015, Emirates operating 64 A380s and waiting for another 76 A380s, so in total there will be 140 Airbus A380-800s. The order separated by engine used by aircraft, 90 A380s with Engine Alliance engines configuration and 50 A380s will be use Rolls-Royce engines.
Emirates Airbus A380 Wet Taxiing at Dubai Airport
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Air France Concorde Fake Afterburner
Aerospatiale British Aerospace Concorde of Air France while fake afterburning at Paris Charles de Gaulle. This aircraft has fake afterburner since this is only lights on around its engines on a Concorde display at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. This photo taken by TZ Aviation during the night.
The Concorde is the one of only two commercial jet transport that has supersonic speed capability. The other aircraft was Tupolev Tu-144 of Russian. This aircraft was in service from 1976 to 2003, developed and produced by Aerospatiale and British Aircraft Corporation.
Concorde maximum speed about twice over speed of sound at 18,000 m altitude and able to carry about 128 passengers. Air France and British Airways were the only two airlines who operate airline, regularly, Concorde flown from London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle to New York and Washington. Concorde cuts the flight time about twice faster than regular jet aircraft. Concorde last flight was from Paris and arrived in Washington in June 2003.
Air France Concorde Fake Afterburner
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A350-900 of Vietnam Airlines Rolled Out Paint Shop 4138
The first livery Airbus A350-900 of Vietnam Airlines while rolled out of paint shop at Airbus' facility in Toulouse. The paint colored as signature blue and gold lotus livery. While the XWB (extra widebody) aircraft was being towed, Masclet of Airbus captured it.
Vietnam Airlines is the second operator of Airbus A350-900 after Qatar Airways. The national carrier of Vietnam to use A350-900 to Europe destinations. While, Vietnam Airlines also have received Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Airbus A350-900 is a direct competitor with Boeing 787 Dreamliner series in a widebody aircraft.
A350-900 of Vietnam Airlines Rolled Out Paint Shop 4138
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Boeing 757-200 Catfish The F-22 Testbed Aircraft
Probably one of the most unique aircraft-shaped ever built, the Boeing 757-200 Catfish. This aircraft is specially built for F-22 Raptor testbed aircraft which means some of aircraft sections actually F-22's parts so the engineers able to observe its certain sections behavior. This photo taken by Brian Lockett at Nellis Air Force Base in Southern Nevada.
This picture shown weird nose because its nose belong to F-22 Raptor and on the top of the cockpit installed sensor wing which generated F-22 electronic warfare (EW) as well as communication, navigation and identification sensors (CNI). Apparently, this aircraft also has identical F-22 Raptor cockpit layout inside.
Boeing 757-200 series is a mid-size narrow-body commercial aircraft. The certain aircraft configuration makes aircraft able to carry between 186 up to 280 passengers. The original Boeing 757-200 series flew in 1983 later on the stretched variant, Boeing 757-300 introduced in 1999. There are about 1050 aircraft built until end of production in 2005, delivered to Shanghai Airlines. Boeing stopped its production but still provide support for 757 Series.
Boeing 757-200 Catfish The F-22 Testbed Aircraft
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American Airlines Airbus A330-300 Takeoff At Paris
American Airlines with Airbus A330-300 during takeoff at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The picture taken by Y. David was a impressive timing and clarity. The picture shown the aircraft just after takeoff, on the climbing phase while landing gear systems were retracting down into landing gear's bay.
While, American Airlines is the world's largest airline in terms of number of passengers and fleet as well as revenue. The carrier headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas and has airport hub in Dallas Fort Worth Airport, Los Angeles Airport, JFK Airport in New York, O'Hare Airport in CHicago and Washington D.C. The biggest competitor of the airlines are Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
American Airlines is the part of Oneworld airline alliance as one of founding member with major international airlines such as British Airways, Finnair, Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways.
Back in December 2013, American Airlines Group and US Airways Group mergered and become largest airlines holding company. They claimed about 75 percent of aviation industries United States domestic market.
American Airlines Airbus A330-300 Takeoff At Paris
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Airbus A380-800 of Asiana Airlines on Ferry Flight
Airbus A380-800 of Asiana Airlines during takeoff on first ferry flight in Toulouse, France. The giant code MSN152 was the first aircraft delivered to the Korean carrier, Asiana. This picture shown us takeoff phase of the aircraft during handover ceremony back in May 2014. Airbus stated that Asiana was the 11st operator to receive Airbus A380-800 series.
While, Asiana Airlines Inc. or Asiana Hanggong or formerly known as Seoul Airlines is one of the largest Korean carrier alongside Korean Air. Asiana operates most international flights rather than domestic routes. There are about 90 international flights and only 14 domestic flights.
Currently, Asiana Airlines operating 85 fleet and increasing as its market growth. Asiana has placed firm order for eight Airbus A380s and dozens of Airbus A350 Series.
Airbus A380-800 of Asiana Airlines on Ferry Flight
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F-22 Raptor Turning on Runway at Langley AFB
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor of 27th Fighter Squadron while turning on runway at Langley Air Force Base. The 27th Fighter Squadron also known Fightin' Eagles are the eldest active fighter squadron in the United States Air Force. Located in Langley Air Force Base near Hampton in Virginia.
The 27th Fighter Squadron have been operating since world war I back in 1917, originally formed at Kelly Field in Texas. The squadron involved in European war in WWI and WWII as well as Cold War, equipped with F-15 Eagle in 1976. Currently Fightin' Eagles have F-22 Raptor in its fleet and become one of the largest F-22's fleet in USAF.
F-22 Raptor Turning on Runway at Langley AFB
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Airbus A380 Cockpit View At Night
Airbus A380 Cockpit view during night or at the day. Picture above shown us the fight deck/cockpit of super jumbo jet Airbus A380-800 at night. While cockpit illuminating they are indeed beautiful. Airbus A380's cockpit has been giant step into further technology in terms of displays. Flight management systems as well as navigation systems.
The cockpit's main instrument has eight interactive displays. Equipped with cursor control within track ball. The interactive displays provided clear and lot of information. Thanks to head up display that increase pilot's awareness especially in the most critical phase during takeoff and landing.
The main instrument panel display various data and information, such as primary flight display, navigation display, two multi-function displays, engine warning display and aircraft systems display.
Airbus A380-800 Cockpit View During Day
Picture above shown us the view of the cockpit during the day. Speaking of side-stick control, the bigness of giant A380-800 is not really felt compare to A320 or A330, pilot who get used flying these aircraft will have same feeling with smaller aircraft. This is because of modern Airbus aircraft has fly-by-wire technology as well as the same distance to all controlling devices.
Airbus A380 Cockpit View at Night and Day
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A320neo Maiden Flight Takeoff with CFM Engine
The maiden flight or first flight of Airbus A320neo with CFM International engine variant. The maiden flight has successfully conducted on 19 May 2015 in Airbus' headquarter in Toulouse, France. The data recorded the maiden flight spent about nearly 4,5 hours in the sky.
This time A320neo installed by CFM International Engine, Leap-1A. This engine is the developed engine offered by CFM, based on original CFM56 series of first A320 back in 1987 with fine tuning in performance and fuel efficiency. Airbus to offer two different engines option for its new variant A320neo, the other one is came from Pratt&Whitney PW1100G. Photo taken by P.Pigeyre of Airbus.
A320neo Maiden Flight Takeoff with CFM Engine
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Bird Eye View A350 and A380 of Qatar Airways at Paris
The stunning view from above, bird eye view of Airbus A350-900 XWB and Airbus A380-800 of Qatar Airways at 2015 Paris Air Show. This photo beautifully taken by Gnecco with Aircam at Paris-Le Bourget Airport.
Qatar Airways is a Airbus A350-900 XWB launch customer, currently they have placed 80 A350s firm orders. It separates as A350-900 and A350-1000 Series. While, Qatar Airways also one of the few airlines who operates Airbus A380-800, world's largest passengers aircraft.
Not only two giants widebody aircraft, but also we have several aircraft down there, such as Casa C-295MPA of Forca Aerea Portuguesa (Portuguese Air Force), some helicopters and UAVs, look at the size difference.
While, Paris-Le Bourget Airport located about 11 km northeast of Paris. Paris Air Show has been held since decades ago here. Le Bourget Airport currently used as general aviation purpose or air show. Paris Air Show is known as one of the world's largest air show.
Bird Eye View A350 and A380 of Qatar Airways at Paris
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Lockheed Martin F-35B of US Marine Corps While Landing
Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II of United States Marine Corps (USMC) while touching down runway. This photo taken by Corporal Owen Kimbrel of USMC at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
The F-35B come from first squadron in California's base. The F-35B Lightning II did a short-flight-mission with Marine Operational and Test Evaluation Squadron (VMX).
Lockheed Martin F-35B of US Marine Corps While Landing
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ANA Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner At Tokyo Haneda Airport
The newest fleet of All Nippon Airways (ANA), Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner while parking at gate apron at Tokyo Haneda Airport during night. Boeing 787-9 is the stretched version of Boeing 787-8 which is longer and bigger passengers capacity. This photo taken by Kazuchika Naya during night in the airport. At the side of the livery there is 'Inspiration of Japan' since ANA is one of the largest carrier in Japan.
While, Tokyo Haneda Airport also known as Tokyo International Airport is located in the greater area of Tokyo and the busiest airport in Japan. Based on 2014 data, Tokyo Haneda Airport handled nearly 73 million passengers.
ANA Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner At Tokyo Haneda Airport
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Airbus Helicopters H225 Super Puma Wiping Out Sea
Airbus Helicopters H225 Super Puma while wiping out sea in a transporting mission off-shore. The H225 Helicopters past known as Eurocopter EC225 is the latest super puma family helicopter that has long-range and transport ability.
Airbus Helicopters H225 has two engines and able to carry up to 24 passengers as well as 2 crew and one flight attendant. Making this helicopter as one of the largest helicopter existing on the market today. It accustomed used by VIP passengers transport or off-shore flight mission.
There are several variant of this helicopters such as, H225 Firefighting/SAR with special water bombing equipment, radar for search and rescue purpose and so on. While the new H225, formerly known as EC225e, is a helicopter equipped with Turbomeca Makila 2B turboshaft engine.
Airbus Helicopters H225 Super Puma Wiping Out Sea 4110
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Etihad Airbus A380-800 While Rolling Maneuver
Giant aircraft Airbus A380-800 of Etihad Airways while on rolling maneuver in the sky. This incredible photo taken by Masclet of Airbus at the right timing. Rolling maneuver is maneuver that applied on fuselage-axis of the aircraft, some people said that is turning. Rolling can be done if yawing maneuver is also work on gravity-axis, in the other hand rolling and yawing are work together to turn aircraft left or right. Learn more about aircraft control surface and maneuvering.
Etihad is a national-owned carrier of United Arab Emirates, this airline is the second largest after Emirates. They have received two of total 10 order of Airbus A380-800 series. At the same time of receiving ceremony of A380, Etihad changes its livery to yellowish-gold-mozaic-styles.
Etihad Airbus A380-800 While Rolling Maneuver
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Airbus A380-800 Cutaway Drawing
This is cutaway drawing of super jumbo jet Airbus A380-800, the largest commercial aircraft ever built. What is cutaway drawing? Cutaway drawing is a drawing or diagram or 3D graphics that in certain surface elements are selectively removed, so the internal features are being visible without loss its whole drawing interpretation.
While, Airbus A380-800 is a double-decker and four-engine commercial passenger aircraft. Currently it holds as the largest passenger commercial aircraft. Thanks to whole double-decker configuration, the A380 has about more than 475 square meter usable floor. If Airbus A380-800 has all economy seat configuration, about 850 passengers can be carried away in a flight. Airbus A380-800 has 40% better carrying capacity than its competitor, Boeing 747-8. Airbus A380-800 also has 15,700 km of flight range and Mach 0.85 at cruising speed.
Airbus A380-800 Cutaway Drawing
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F-22 Raptor Upclose Photo Shoot in Alaska
The most advanced fighter jet own by USA, Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor while inflight mission somewhere over Alaska and Arctic. This photo taken by John Dibbs, stunning upclose photo shoot. The picture shown us F-22's pilot facing camera behind its cockpit.
Latest news from F-22, Lockheed Martin F-22 of USAF (United States Air Force) did a static display on May 9-10 at Boeing Field. This was the first ever public display for the 5th generation jet fighter. Pilots from Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska also came giving theirs experience to public.
F-22 Raptor Upclose Photo Shoot In Alaska
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JetBlue Airways Airbus A320-200 Takeoff at Las Vegas
JetBlue Airways Airbus A320-200 during takeoff at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. This photo taken by R. Bexten right on rotating takeoff phase and getting into airborne and completely off runway. This Airbus A320-200 also has the latest winglet-shaped design that improving aerodynamics and better fuel efficiency.
JetBlue Airways Corp. is one of the major US low-cost airlines that headquartered in Long Island City and based at JFK International Airport. Most of its destinations are in domestic flights and several flights to Carribbean, Latin and South America. JetBlue Airways according to 2014 statistics handled more than 25 million passengers per year.
While, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport is the largest airport in the Las Vegas Valley as well as Clark County, Nevada. It located about 8 km south of Las Vegas city center. This airport handled more than 527,000 takeoffs and landings movements per year, making it as top 10 of world's busiest airport. According to 2013 data, McCarran Airport also known as world's busiest airport in terms of passengers with more than 41 million passengers per year.
JetBlue Airways Airbus A320-200 Takeoff at Las Vegas
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Lufthansa A380-800 and Bombardier CRJ Jets Size
An Airbus A380-800 of Lufthansa while taxiing on runway at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The picture shown the size comparison of super jumbo jet A380 to Bombardier CRJ Series around. Obvious hugeness clearly seen, while Airbus A380-800 has 72 meters overall length and 24 meters height compare to average Bombardier CRJ700 to CRJ1000 Series that only have 32 - 39 meters in length and only 7 meters in height.
Surely, there is no way to compare the size since A380 and CRJ have different class, but the thing is to emphasized the size of the super jumbo jet aircraft. Airbus A380-800 is the largest commercial passengers aircraft ever built.
Lufthansa A380-800 and Bombardier CRJ Jets Size
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Airbus A380-800 Lufthansa Towed by LEOS
Airbus A380-800 of Lufthansa is being towed by Lufthansa LEOS at Frankfurt International Airport. The aircraft headed to hangar after conducted the flight. This photo shoot taken by Gian Braun, capturing the real bigness of the Airbus A380-800.
While LEOS, or known as Lufthansa Engineering and Operational Services is a world's leader in aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) as well as aircraft maintenance tools. Lufthansa LEOS headquartered in Frankfurt Airport and two branches in Duesseldorf and Munich. The Lufthansa LEOS 100 percent owned by Lufthansa Technik of Lufthansa Group.
Airbus A380-800 Lufthansa Towed by LEOS
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Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner of Vietnam Airlines Rolled Out
Finally, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner of Vietnam Airlines has rolled out of paint shop at Boeing facility in Paine Field. This is pretty quick for the paint job since it has been realized less than a month, just after finish its assembly line.
This is the first delivery for Boeing 787-9's order out of total 17 aircraft. Spokesperson said that the aircraft will be VN-A861 as registered number. Hopefully, National-owned carrier of Vietnam will receive the Dreamliner in mid 2015. Currently Boeing working on interior part of the aircraft before its send to official delivery.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner of Vietnam Airlines Rolled Out
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Space Shuttle Endeavour Final Flight Aircraft Wallpaper
NASA's aircraft carrier, Boeing 747 lifts Space Shuttle Endeavour after took off from Edwards Air Force Base. This was final ferry flight into history for Endeavour. This photo taken on September 21, 2012 above desert of Southern California.
Endeavour flew to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for arrival ceremony and transferred to its permanent home at California Science Center on October 2012. There is still Atlantis on NASA operation in STS-135 mission.
The Space Shuttle retired from its duty after nearly 20 years within NASA's operation. The last operation was STS-134 in May 2011. Back in 1987, The US Congress approved the construction of Endeavour in term to replace Challenger, after major accident after 73 seconds launched.
Space Shuttle Endeavour Final Flight Aircraft Wallpaper
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Chinese Shenyang J-31 On Full Throttle Takeoff
One of the most sophisticated Chinese jet fighter, Shenyang J-31 while on full throttle takeoff. Look at the picture taken by Piotr Butowski, that the thrust are flaming on, a bit air turbulence in the wing, while landing gear systems retracted down into the landing gear bay.
Shenyang J-31 or lately called as Shenyang FC-31 is the second stealth jet fighter aircraft after Chengdu J-20. This one has smaller size than the J-20 which flew about two years ago. The Shenyang FC-31 built to match American fifth generation jet fighter, such as F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning. But some people doubt that its performance can even closer to the American jet fighter.
The Shenyang FC-31 powered by Klimov RD-93, which have been used by famous Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29. The RUssian spokesperson also denied that the only Russia's support is the engine, while aircraft design as well as avionics are totally come from China.
Chinese Shenyang J-31 On Full Throttle Takeoff
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Qantas Boeing 747-400ER Approaching To Land Aircraft Wallpaper
Boeing 747-400ER (Extended Range) of Qantas Airways while approaching to land at Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, in Santiago, Chile. This stunning photograph moment taken by Mauricio Carvajal, while aircraft registered number VH-OEJ retracting down the landing gear and ready to touch down. At that time, there was air turbulence surrounding Boeing 747-400ER's wings.
The Boeing 747-400ER, ER stands for Extended Range or longer flight range definition. Not only flight range increased by 805 km further but also its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) significantly increased to 910K, or 910,000 pounds or equal to 412 tonnes. Thanks to modification in landing gear and aircraft structure. Qantas owns six Boeing 747-400ER and the only airlines who operating the jumbo jet. Qantas fly the Boeing 747-400ER for Sydney to Los Angeles routes.
Qantas Boeing 747-400ER Approaching To Land Aircraft Wallpaper
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Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER Touch Down Runway
Delta Air Lines with Boeing 737-900ER while touching down runway in a landing phase attempt. This photo taken by Luis Linares in a very accurate moment, as landing gear touched the asphalt of runway.
Speaking of Delta Air Lines, this is one of the largest airlines in United States that headquartered at Atlanta International Airport. They have massive number of daily schedule at 5,400 flights, these are including 333 destinations, domestic as well as international flights around the world. Based on 2013 statistics, Delta Air Lines has the most scheduled passengers and carried more than 120 million passengers.
While, Boeing 737-900ER is the newest variant of Boeing 737 series, before Boeing 737 MAX to be released. The basic platform is Boeing 737-900 as Next Generation of Boeing 737 Series. It has 180 passengers seating capacity separated in two classes configuration. In engines section, Boeing installed CFM 56-7B27 variant and able to fly nearly 6,000 km. Currently there are more than 500 Boeing 737-900ER operating and another 200 are in the list order, making it as one of the best selling aircraft ever.
Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER Touch Down Runway
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Boeing AV-8B Harrier II Vertical Landing Aircraft Wallpaper
Boeing AV-8B Harrier II of US Marines while vertical landing on Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier. The US Navy and Royal Navy were in military exercise on Atlantic Ocean. This photo taken by Rick Osiall in HMS Illustrious of Royal Navy. HMS Illustrious is a light aircraft carrier of Royal Navy that built in 1970 and 1980, this aircraft carrier is still on operation by Royal Armed Forces.
While the Boeing AV-8B Harrier II (formerly known as McDonnell Douglas) is classified as Jump Jet Family that has special capability in vertical or short takeoff and landing as well.
This is the second generation aircraft, its predecessor was Hawker Siddeley Harrier, the first ever jet fighter aircraft that able short takeoff and vertical landing. The Harrier has single-engined from Rolls-Royce, named Pegasus. Having special capability (multi-role) in air-to-air battle and air-to-ground attack mission.
Boeing AV-8B Harrier II Vertical Landing Aircraft Wallpaper
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British Airways Boeing 787-8 and 747-400 at Heathrow
Newest fleet of British Airways, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is being towed alongside Boeing 747-400 at London Heathrow Airport. This aircraft code G-ZBJB is the first delivery of Boeing Dreamliner series. The BA have received all of Boeing 787-8 while still waiting on 34 Boeing 787-9s and Boeing 787-10s delivery.
In the coming month, British Airways plans to receive first 787-9 Dreamliner, in the same event the carrier also will launch new destinations to Delhi, India with this fleet. The BA's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will have Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine and to divide interior cabin into four classes. There are first class, business class, premium economy and economy class. Total passenger's seat available are 216 seats. As an Oneworld alliance carrier, British Airways also will introduce new destinations to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Abu Dhabi.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner series is a mid-size, widebody aircraft manufactured by Boeing. This aircraft has 20 percent better fuel performance than its same size-class, thanks to nearly half composite materials on its fuselage & wing structure.
British Airways Boeing 787-8 and 747-400 at Heathrow
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The Airbus A380-800 of Malaysia Airlines while taxiing runway at Charles de Gaulle Airport. This picture taken by Selzere Chris, at the moment there was Airbus A330-300 of Oman Air behind the Malaysian carrier.
Malaysia Airlines own six A380s and have been entry service since 2012. Although Malaysia Airlines experienced fatal accident in recent years, but A380-800 fleet always been center of interest from their loyal passengers. Malaysia Airlines puts A380 fleet on medium to long-haul flights such as Hong Kong, Sydney, London and Paris as well.
Airbus A380-800 of Malaysia Airlines at Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Wallpaper 4050
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USAF Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Takeoff At Hawaii
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor stealth jet fighter of USAF while takeoff at Hawaii Air Base. This stunning photo shot by Sgt. Aaron Oelrich from aft section of the aircraft. This aircraft is part of Hawaii Air National Guard 199th Fighter Squadron. Precisely, this air base located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
The Hawaii Air National Guard (HI ANG) is the air force militia of the state of Hawaii of USA. Militia means a military force that formed from civil population in order to supply a regular army in emergency situation. Its command are come from Governor of Hawaii which is not directly, in normal United States Air Force chain of command.
The HI ANG centered at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Honolulu and command by commander of USAF at Brigadier General level. This HI ANG also considered as Air Reserve Components of USAF (United States Air Force).
USAF Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Takeoff At Hawaii
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Air France Boeing 777-300ER Takeoff At Montreal-Trudeau
France national-owned airlines, Air France with Boeing 777-300ER during takeoff runway at Montreal-Trudeau Airport, Canada. This photo beautifully taken by Samuel Dupont in right timing behind sunset scene. The Boeing 777-300ER had a normal takeoff amid good and nice weather as well.
While Montreal-Trudeau Airport or Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport located in Island of Montreal, has a distance about 20 kilometers from Montreal downtown.
Air France Boeing 777-300ER Takeoff At Montreal-Trudeau
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A380-800 and A350-900 XWB Side by Side At Farnborough Aircraft Wallpaper 4048
Airbus A380-800 and Airbus A350-900 XWB while static display and side by side at Farnborough International Airshow. The size of two widebody aircraft are obviously big, while the A380 has double-decker configuration and the A350-900 XWB has the widest body at its class.
The Farnborough International Airshow is a one-week-event featured aerospace and defence industries. Usually held in mid-year, July each year, at Farnborough Airport in Hampshire, UK.
A380-800 and A350-900 XWB Side by Side At Farnborough AircraftWallpaper 4048
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A380 Thai Airways During Airborne At Hong Kong Airport
Airbus A380-800 of Thai Airways during Airborne at Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport. This photo taken by Wong Chi Lam, right after takeoff runway, after that the aircraft is on climbing phase to desired altitude.
Thai Airways or also named as Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is the flag carrier of Thailand that headquartered in Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Bangkok. Its main base is at Suvarnabhumi Airport and the airline is part of Star Alliance. Beside its huge domestic routes, Thai Airways also has many international destinations, for more than 75 destinations in 35 countries.
Thai Airways ordered six giant Airbus A380-800s, all of orders have been received by the carrier. Thai Airways also became one of the few world's airline who operated super jumbo jet A380. Thai Airways has been operating Airbus A380-800 since 2012, most of its routes are in international flights.
A380 Thai Airways During Airborne At Hong Kong Airport
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Cessna Citation X+ Fastest Jet While Sunset Fly
Cessna Citation X+, the business jet aircraft, while flying on beautiful sunset scene. The Citation X+ is a medium business jet aircraft in terms of size and flight range. This aircraft is built based on Citation III, Citation VI, and Citation VII platform. In fact, there are huge different in this variant, such as engines, avionics systems as well as wing-shaped design.
Cessna claims the Citation X+ is the fastest aircraft in the world, especially in civilian aircraft or non-military aircraft. According to Cessna, the Citation X+ able to climb up to 51,000 feet altitude and cruising speed at Mach 0.935. Thanks to Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 turbofan engines with dual-channel FADEC-controlled systems.
Since this is the medium business jet, it able carry up to 12 passengers in a comfortable seat. Citation X+ also called as 750 series of Cessna business jet family. Currently, Cessna is on working the next generation of Citation series, which has more sophisticated and efficient business jet aircraft.
Cessna Citation X+ Fastest Jet While Sunset Fly
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Airbus Defence & Space confirms four of its flight test crew of Airbus A400M were killed in A400M accident in Seville, Spain.
The registered A400M MSN23 was departed from Seville Airport at 12.45 pm local time and crashed was recorded at 13.00 pm, the initial conclusion is the Airbus A400M was falling down right after takeoff runway.
The Airbus A400M MSN23 intends to be delivered to the Turkish Air Force in June 2015.
Airbus A400M Nose Wrecked
The total crew on board were six, the other two have serious injury. According to the spokesperson of Airbus, all of the crew were Spanish Nationals.
Airbus A400M Crash Site At Seville Airport
The registered A400M MSN23 was departed from Seville Airport at 12.45 pm local time and crashed was recorded at 13.00 pm, the initial conclusion is the Airbus A400M was falling down right after takeoff runway.
The Airbus A400M MSN23 intends to be delivered to the Turkish Air Force in June 2015.
Airbus A400M Atlas Inflight
This is the first time crash for Airbus A400M Atlas since first flown in December 2009. The A400M is a tactical transport aircraft built by Airbus Defence & Space to compete and gain in military transport market.Airbus A400M Atlas Crashed At Seville
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Airbus A330-900neo Rolls Royce Engine Aircraft Wallpaper 4047
The successor of one of the best selling Airbus A330 Series, the A330-900neo while inflight in rendered image. The wings have modified to improve its aerodynamics efficiency significantly. Airbus stated that its sharklets wingtip manufactured by Korean Air Aerospace Division.
Airbus A330neo series has classified into A330-800neo and A330-900neo. The 'neo' stands for new engine option, and now the only engine maker of the A330neo is Rolls-Royce with its Trent 7000 variant.
Airbus claims with improvement in longer wingspan and new shaped-engine pylons will reduce fuel consumption up to 14 percent per passenger.
Airbus A330-900neo Rolls Royce Engine Aircraft Wallpaper 4047
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Etihad Boeing 787-9 Taxiing at Dusseldorf Airport
Etihad Airways with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner while taxiing on runway at Dusseldorf Airport. The aircraft's photo taken by Richard Dragon, just before takeoff phase. The aircraft has A6-BLA registrant number with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a widebody and long-range commercial passengers aircraft. The 787-9 variant is the stretched version of original Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The aircraft first flight and announced in 2009 then first delivery to All Nippon Airways (ANA) in 2011 as a launch customer.
While, Etihad Airways is the second largest airline in UAE (United Arab Emirates), the first one is Emirates. Headquartered near Abu Dhabi Airport in Khalifa City. Although, Etihad is the second largest in UAE, in fact the airline conduct more than 1,000 flights in a week for more than 120 destinations worldwide. According statistics in the last five years, they carried more than 10 million passengers in a year. Currently, they have received 4 787-9s from total firm order 41 787-9s, while Etihad also orders 31 Boeing 787-10s series.
Etihad Boeing 787-9 Taxiing at Dusseldorf Airport
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