Kogalymavia A321

Kogalymavia A321 flight number 9268 was reported crashing down 23 minutes after took off at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport, Egypt headed to St. Petersburg, Russia. There were 217 passengers and 7 crew on-board, the death toll of 224 people. The flight 9268 is one of the deadliest aircraft crash in Egypt at once the deadliest aircraft accident involving Airbus A321 series ever.

The authority of Egypt said that 214 of them were Russians and another three were Ukrainian. The crashed site located around Sinai Peninsula, near Al-Irish City. Also the authority said that the aircraft was reported technical problems and requested for re-routing the flight, after that the aircraft completely lost contact.

Kogalymavia airline, headquartered in Kogalym, Tyulem, Russia. The airline has operating name Metrojet, so whole fleet have Metrojet livery, not Kogalymavia. Airline's main business is international charter services, most of them are leisure destinations. These were what happened in a flight 9268, hundreds of Russian have some vacations in Egypt and getting back to Russia. Kogalymavia operating six Airbus A321s and another 20 A321s on list order as well as two Bombardier Challenger 850s for VIP charter aircraft, the data taken per October 2015.

Kogalymavia A321 vertical stabilizer


After two days, Kogalymavia crash has blamed for any external influence. This statement released by senior airline official while black box investigations has yet to give any conclusions. At the same time, head of Russia's Federal Aviation Agency told that it was very premature and too early to speculate any cause of the crash. Below picture shown us the Kogalymavia A321 debris at main crash site. Some debris flown away to more than 9 miles from the main crash site.


Kogalymavia A321 crash site

Kogalymavia A321 Crash [Updated]


Korean Air A380 Rotating Takeoff

Worlds largest commercial passengers aircraft, Airbus A380-800 of Korean Air while rotating takeoff at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Behind the aircraft is the tallest tower in North America. This photo taken by Carlos Barcelo, the timing of photo shoot was amazing. Korean Air A380 has registered number HL7621 and become one of the first A380 fly to/from Atlanta.

Korean Air has total ten Airbus A380s in their fleet, most of them operating in long-haul flights to Europe and Trans-pacific flights. Korean Air also national flag carrier of South Korea, headquartered in Seoul.

Korean Air A380 Rotating Takeoff at Atlanta Airport


Lockheed Martin F-35

The F-35 Jet Fighter manufactured by Lockheed Martin while approaching Hill Air Force Base in Utah. Thanks to Alex R. Lloyd for this amazing photo shoot. The jet fighter came from 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada and this multi-role jet fighter is the F-35A variant.

The F-35A variant is the conventional takeoff and landing variant, the jet is smallest lightest among another F-35's family (F-35B & F-35C). The primary user of F-35A is US Air Force and installed with GAU-22/A internal cannon and M61 Vulcan Cannon.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Approaching Hill AFB


Gulfstream G650

One of the fastest business or private jet in the market, Gulfstream G650 while cruising on beautiful sunset scene. The business jet manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace, they develop, manufacture as well as service, especially on business jet aircraft. They owned by General Dynamics, one of the largest defense contractor.

Beside of fastest, Gulfstream also claims that the G650 is the largest on its class. It can fly about Mach 0.925  at cruising speed and carrying 20 passengers, including 2 pilots. Two o Rolls-Royce BR725 Turbofan engines power an aircraft, so it able to carry more than 45 tonnes at maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) and about 13,000 km of normal flight range or 'only' 11,100 km of flight range during fast cruise.

The G650 first flown back in 2009 and officially entered services in 2010. The private jet cost you more than USD 65 million per unit, buy it then forget check-in gate at public airport.

Gulfstream G650 Business Jet Cruising on Sunset Scene


Beechcraft King Air

Beechcraft has successfully deliver of Beechcraft King Air 350i to Chinese aviation services, AVIC Hebei General Aviation (HGAC).

Surprisingly, this will the first King Air 350i in the country which dedicated to serve charter or private flight services. The HGAV to place the aircraft based in Shijiazhuang City in Hebei Province.

HGAC is one of the largest private aviation services in China, they only have propeller-driven aircraft in its fleet such as, Cessna Caravan 208, AVIC Y5/B as well as Beechcraft King Air 350i.

Beechcraft King Air 350i is a twin-turbo-propeller aircraft that claimed as the best fuel performance and flight range on it class. The King Air 350i equipped with sophisticated avionics systems such as head-up display of flight director as well as enhanced autopilot situational  awareness, all of those bundled within Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21. The aircraft also allow to carry up to nine passengers.

Beechcraft Delivers King Air 350i to Chinese Aviation


Ryanair Boeing 737-800

One of the most popular low-cost carrier in Europe, came from Ireland, Ryanair. This time avioners posts about Ryanair Boeing 737-800 during landing attempt at Trieste - Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, the airport also known before as Ronchi dei Legionari Airport, located in the north-eastern of Italy. There was a smoke around its landing gear while on touch down runway. This stunning timing photo taken by Lucian.

Speaking of Ryanair, this airline is one of the largest airline in Europe, in terms of passengers. According to 2014 statistics, Ryanair carried more than 86 million passengers lied in second position below Lufthansa Group. The carrier headquartered in Swords Dublin, Ireland most of their operations based at London Stansted and Dublin Airport. They operating hundreds of Boeing 737-800s and another hundreds of newest Boeing 737 MAX in coming years. Ryanair has more than 190 destinations to Europe as well as North Africa.

Ryanair Boeing 737-800 Smoke on Touch Down


Malaysia Airlines A380

The super jumbo jet aircraft Airbus A380-800 of Malaysia Airlines while on maneuvering over Farnborough airspace, England. Apparently the Malaysia Airlines A380 on banking maneuver to get correct path to climb after takeoff phase. The picture captured by Alex Beltyukov very well.

Malaysia Airlines operating six A380s per September 2015, there is no plan to expand the super jumbo aircraft fleet recently. They are now on struggling to recover from two tragedies in 2014. The disappearance of two flights, Boeing 777-200ER MH370 flew from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing and MH17 flew from Schiphol to Kuala Lumpur and shot down over Ukraine territory. The last update from MH17 tragedy is, Russia could face legal action over MH17 crashed in Ukraine airspace. Because there is indication that Russia involved on this crashed which killed 290 passengers on board.

Malaysia Airlines A380 While On Maneuver


Singapore Airlines A350 XWB Paint Job

Finally, Singapore Airlines A350 XWB first order has completed its paint job, now it has signature gold-blue-white SQ livery. The photo taken by Lancelot of Airbus has revealed the look of extra-widebody jetliner. The aircraft has rolled out of paint shop at Airbus' facility in Toulouse, anyway this variant is Airbus A350-900 series.

The Singaporean carrier has placed about 63 A350-900s in the list order. Airbus plans to deliver the aircraft in the early of 2016 or might be even faster than should be. The carrier will be the second operator of A350 series in ASEAN region after Vietnam Airlines.

Speaking of Singapore Airlines, the carrier is the top airline in the world. According to Skytrax survey, the carrier awarded as five-star airline among the best airlines entire the world. Uniquely, Singapore Airlines has no domestic routes, as you know the size of Singapore, whole destinations are international flights.

Singapore Airlines A350 XWB Paint Job Completed


German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon

The fighter aircraft of German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon while slow cruising approaching to landing at Neuburg Air Base, Germany. Thanks to Patrick Weber for this stunning photograph, while the jet fighter retracting down landing gear then an effort to touch down runway.

German Air Force has planned to own about 143 Eurofighters, per October 2015 they have received 117 jets. German Air Force or also known Luftwaffe is one of the best-equipped air forces in the world, the composition of number of personnel to number of equipment are very well balanced. While, Nueburg Air Base is home of Jagdgeschwader 74, the special squadron forced with Eurofighter Typhoon jet fighter.

German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon at Neuburg Air Base


USS George HW Bush

This time avioners will talk about United States Ship (USS), one of the largest aircraft carrier in the world. Picture above is United States Navy USS George HW Bush Nimitz-Class Supercarrier while floating somewhere on the ocean. The origin of home port is at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, the supercarrier constructed in 2003 and completed in 2009. Total cost expense was at USD 6 billion.

The picture shown that, supercarrier while carrying many Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler, Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye and Boeing F-18 Hornet. Some of them has wing-folded feature so completely save space while on missions.

Nimitz-Class Supercarrier is a class of aircraft carrier that has nuclear-powered. This supercarrier has ten nuclear-powered operated by US Navy. Since it powered by nucler, the supercarrier does not have to refuel for 25 years and every supercarrier has service life for more than 50 years. Actually, supercarrier is unofficial term for large and massive aircraft carrier. Usually, large aircraft carrier has more than 100,000 tonnes in weight and more than 1,000 feet of length. This aircraft carrier code name is CVN-77. The USS George HW Bush aircraft carrier able to carry up to 90 fixed wing of aircraft and helicopters.

USS George HW Bush Nimitz-Class Supercarrier


Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER

The widebody jetliner, Boeing 777-300ER of largest carrier in Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific while approaching landing at Chek Lap Kok International Airport. Again, this picture captured by Wong Chi Lam, a bunch thanks to him for this beautiful aircraft photo shoot. The picture shown its landing gear systems are retracted down, set up for touch down runway.

Currently, Cathay Pacific operating about 52 of Boeing 777-300ERs series. Classified into two capacity of seats, 340 and 275 seats. The Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER registered number as B-KPX.

Cathay Pacific is a national flag carrier of Hong Kong, headquartered at Hong Kong International Airport or also known as Chek Lap Kok International Airport. The carrier has more than 180 fleet and more than 200 destinations worldwide. Cathay Pacific won airline of the year in 2014 of Skytrax, this was the fourth times winning for the carrier, more than any another airline.

Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER Approaching Landing


FedEx Express Boeing 777F

World's largest air freight company, FedEx Express Boeing 777F during takeoff at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. This photo taken by Samuel Dupont while on sunset scene, what a beautiful photo. The Boeing 777F, the F stands for 'freight', actually this Boeing 777-200LR variant with special configurations on its compartment.

To be more details, Boeing 777F has 103 tonnes of payload as well as 9,000 km of flight range. Compare to bigger aircraft, such as Boeing 747-200F which 'only' able to carry 110 tonnes. Boeing 777F has lower operating cost and way more efficient.

While, FedEx Express, past known as Federal Express is an American air freighter company, headquartered in Memphis. As the largest air freighter company, FedEx flown cargo to more than 375 destinations around the world. Thanks to its massive fleet, up to 647 aircraft, such as Airbus A300F, Airbus A310F, Boeing 777F, Boeing 767F, McDonnell Douglas MD-10, MD-11, ATR 42, ATR 72 as well as small aircraft Cessna 208 Caravan.

FedEx Express Boeing 777F Takeoff at Paris Airport


Qantas A380

Qantas A380 while get ready to takeoff on runway at Sydney International Airport. Look at the huge and long wingspan, those carrying about 500 tonnes of loads. Airbus A380-800 is the world's largest passenger aircraft.

Qantas operating A380 since 2008, per October 2015 they have received 12 A380s out of 20 A380s total orders. Qantas Airbus A380-800 flying more than five intercontinent destinations, such as Sydney - Dubai - London, Melbourne - Dubai - London, Sydney - Los Angeles, Melbourne - Los Angeles, Sydney - Dallas Fort Worth, as well as Sydney - Hong Kong. Sydney - Dallas Fort Worth became the longest flight routes ever at the moment, they flew about 8,500 miles in 15 hours non-stop flight.

Qantas A380 Get Ready to Takeoff At Sydney Airport


Emirates Airbus A380 al furan

Al Furan, the United Arab Emirates Jet Team chases super jumbo jet Airbus A380-800 of Emirates. This stunning photo captured by Peter Shaw-Smith at Dubai Air Show back in 2013. The picture shown us Emirates Airbus A380-800 being chased by Al Furan Jet Team, and the colors smoke trail at the rear end. Al Furan means knights in English.

The aircraft beautifully made a fly pass over the air show area, down there were many aircraft on static display.

While, Al Fursan is aerobatics jet team of United Arab Emirates Air Force. They used Aermacchi MB-339NAT special configuration for its fleet demo. One team consist of seven aircraft at one time show, the signature dish of Al Furan is fly pass with red-green-white-black formation, representing the national flag colors. Speaking of aircraft, Aermacchi MB-339 series is military light attack and trainer jet fighter, manufactured by Aermacchi of Italy.

Emirates Airbus A380-800 Being Chased By Al Furan Jet Team


Air France Concorde Last Flight

The picture shown, supersonic jet passenger, Air France Concorde last flight ever back in May 2003. This photo taken at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York while Concorde touched down runway. It flew from Paris, and just took less than 4 hours to conduct transatlantic flight, what a fast travel.

The Concorde manufactured by BAC now known as British Aerospace (BAe and BAe Systems). It was long way development since last 1950s and first flight was in 1969, then it introduced publicly in 1976. The primary operator of supersonic jet were British Airways and Air France, there were only 20 Concordes built at that time. The main reason of its retirement was Concorde's service life, expensive operating cost so it no longer became profitable. Soon after retirement, an auction of Concorde parts was held in Paris. Another Air France's Concorde retired to the Musée de l'Air at Paris-Le Bourget Airport and displayed at Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim in Germany also Air France donated the third Concorde to National Air and Space Museum in Washington, USA.

Air France Concorde Last Flight in May 2003


Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER FC Barcelona

One of the largest gulf carrier, Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER FC Barcelona livery. The photo taken by Suparat Chairatprasert during takeoff at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand. Look at the nice paint job, Barcelona's uniform printed at the rear-end of the aircraft.

Anyway, Qatar Airways also known as official sponsor for the Spanish football club, Barcelona. Barcelona also known as one of the most successful football club in the world, tens of trophies in the last decade have been won. The supporters also covered in five continents.

Back to the airline, Qatar Airways awarded as the best airline by Skytrax, they won three times in the last five years. Headquartered in Doha, per October 2015 they operating 162 aircraft in more than 140 destinations worldwide. Currently they have 28 of Boeing 777-300ERs and another five on list order. Qatar Airways also known as launch customer for Airbus A350 XWB and large operator of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. They also have giant Airbus A380-800 within its fleet. So it is fancy and worth-to-board into airline isn't?

Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER FC Barcelona Livery


F-22 Raptor Climbs The Sky

One of the most sophisticated jet fighter on earth, the mighty F-22 Raptor of United States Air Force. The beautiful picture taken by Airman 1st Class Amanda Morris of USAF. The F-22 Raptor climbs the sky after takeoff at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.

Alongside with the F-22 Raptor, USAF also flying Boeing C-17 Globemaster III (not in frame). This mission aims to exercise flexibility of aircraft movement but with several conditions, such as additional pilots, accompanying fuel and munitions as well as maintenance support. Until September 2015, United States Air Force operates about 222 Boeing C-17s and massive 186 units of F-22 Raptors.

F-22 Raptor Climbs The Sky After Takeoff


United Airlines Boeing 747-400

Jumbo jet aircraft, Boeing 747-400 of United Airlines while on taxiing before takeoff at Hong Kong International Airport. This photograph captured by Wong Chi Lam, however Hong Kong Airport also known as Chek Lap Kok Airport as well. The aircraft registered as N197UA, United Airlines Boeing 747-400 is one of the double-decker passenger aircraft, in total there are 24 747s in service.

United Airlines or usually called United is top three airlines in USA, in terms of passengers handled. Based on 2014, the carrier carried 138 million passengers, lied on third position after American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. But in terms of destinations, United Airlines is number one in the world with 375 destinations worldwide.

United Airlines is operating more than 700 aircraft, and keep increasing. The carrier has placed order for newest variant of Airbus A350-900 XWB, Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner as well as Boeing 737 MAX. The market capitalization of United was more than USD 18 billion, based on 2014 fiscal year.

United Airlines Boeing 747-400 Taxiing At Hong Kong Airport


Space Shuttle Atlantis

Sensational photo shoot of NASA, captured Space Shuttle Atlantis from International Space Station (ISS). The space shuttle precisely over the Bahama just before docking to ISS, this mission is a part of Russian Progress spacecraft which was docked to the station is in the foreground. The photo took on July 2011, the last mission of the Atlantis.

Atlantis named from the ship that made first image of the ocean floor using sounding devices back in 1930. Every space shuttle designed for at least 25 years of duty, as well as Atlantis. In the 25 years period, Atlantis flying 33 times including US military secret missions, flying astronauts (actually ferrying) to and from International Space Station (ISS).

United States has been flying many spacecraft since 1969, official program run by NASA also known as Space Transportation System. Counted since then, until now NASA flew more than 134 missions (1981-2011). Entire space shuttle launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. There are Space Shuttle Enterprise, Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Endeavour, and surely Atlantis.

Space Shuttle Atlantis Captured From ISS


F-15 Eagle of USAF

The mighty McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle of United States Air Force while takeoff at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska. This jet fighter coming from 19th fighter squadron, according to source the F-15 of this picture were headed home to Robins Air Force Base. Anyway, this picture taken by Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson of USAF.

The F-15 is a all-weather tactical jet fighter powered by two engines, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing). The jet fighter built to be air superiority in aerial combat, dog fighting for example. The F-15 first flew in 1972 and officially entered military service in 1978 until now. Another countries that using F-15 as jet fighter squadron are Saudi Arabian Air Force, Japan Self Defense Air Force and Israel. Unfortunately, due to life service F-15 production will be ended in 2019.

F-15 Eagle of USAF While Takeoff at Elmendorf Air Base


Finnair A350

Finnair A350 successfully conducted first flight at Airbus facility in Toulouse. This is the newest variant of Airbus A350-900 XWB, extra widebody series for the Finnish carrier. The picture shown the A350 XWB while on rotating takeoff on runway, and captured by F.Lancelot of Airbus.

The first flight or also known maiden flight is the final production phase of an aircraft. After being painted and assembled, the Airbus A350-900 XWB will enter ground checks as well as another flight tests till its delivery time to the customer. There are about 19 of Finnair A350 on waiting list order of Airbus.

While, Finnair is the national flag carrier of Finland, they also the largest airlines in the country. Headquartered in Vantaa and has a main hub at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. More than half of its shares owned by the government, up to 55 percent, the rest owned by private sectors. The carrier owns about 71 aircraft on its fleet as well as 88 destinations worldwide and keep increasing. According to 2014 statistics, Finnair carried over 10 million passengers, most of them were European destinations and several Asian flights. Finnair also known as one of the safest airlines in the world.

Finnair A350 While on First Flight in Toulouse


A380 Lufthansa First Class

The picture above is A380 Lufthansa first class cabin interior look a like. This photo taken by fish eye method to cover all of sections, thanks to rotate for this amazing photo. Seats are ottoman, so it is very comfortable. Although the first class, this is not all about privacy, if you travel with someone you would have side-by-side each and so on. If the privacy matters most for you, you able to have sort of shields so you'll be separated with another passenger.

This aircraft had just landed at Frankfurt Airport flew from Narita Airport in Tokyo. It took about 11 hours flight duration. As you know, Airbus A380-800 is the world's largest passenger aircraft in the market. It has very high on investment for airline to purchase yet it fabulous and classy. Surely, traveling with Airbus A380 series will always be exciting experience. Try out your own flight with Airbus A380-800. Check out also, seating layout in economy class as well as business class inside A380.

A380 Lufthansa First Class Cabin Interior


Boeing 737-800 of Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines with Boeing 737-800 while takeoff at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Look at the takeoff angle of Boeing 737-800, such an extreme angle. The aft section of the aircraft nearly touch the runway. This Boeing 737 is the next generation variant, -800 has new avionics and engine performance upgraded compared to Boeing 737 Classic variant.

Turkish Airlines is the national flag carrier of Turkey, has 296 fleet size and more than 280 destinations, based on 2015 statistics. According to 2014 statistics, the carrier carried more than 54.7 million passengers per year. This year until August 2015, Turkish Airlines handled more than 40 million passengers, seems 2014 records will be passed easily.

Takeoff Angle of Boeing 737-800 of Turkish Airlines


Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 while on taxiing runway, before takeoff. This photo taken by Marco Dotti, he took a new livery of the airline anyway.

Southwest Airlines is world's largest low-cost carrier, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The carrier has about 3,400 flights per day these are more flights than another giant US Airlines, such as American Airlines or Delta Air Lines. They transported most United States' domestic passengers. Based on 2014 statistics, they handled more than 133 million passengers and in 2015 they seems to pass United Airlines in terms of number of passengers. Entire Southwest Airlines fleet are Boeing 737 Series, currently they are waiting the newest Boeing 737 MAX Series. The carrier has nearly 700 active fleet and keep on increasing.

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 Taxiing on Runway


Sukhoi T-50 of Russian Air Force

Sukhoi T-50 of Russian Air Force while on lined up in the sky over Russia's airspace. The three T-50s captured beautifully by Alex Beltyukov somewhere near Zhukovsky or also known Ramenskoye air base in Moscow. Look at the picture, the T-50s shaped in a perfect triangle.

The Sukhoi T-50 is a stealth-air-superior fighter manufactured and designed  by Sukhoi aviation company. This ia part of PAK FA project, the PAK FA stands forPerspektivny Aviatsionny Kompleks Frontovoy Aviatsii or in English are Prospective Airborne Complex of Frontline Aviation. It competes with Lockheed Martin F-22 of United States or also known as the fifth generation of jet fighter.

Currently, the T-50 is entering flight testing and pre-production phase. The official introduction will be at the end of 2016, current user of this superior jet fighter are Russian Air Force and Russian Navy. Russia expects the T-50 could replace MiG-29 Fulcrum and Sukhoi Su-27.

Sukhoi T-50 of Russian Air Force Lined Up


Lufthansa A380-800 Touch Down

Lufthansa A380-800 touch down at Hamburg Airport during flight training after delivery ceremony back in 2010. Lufthansa Airlines is one of the first operator of giant Airbus A380-800 in the world, the first entry  to service was in 2010. The picture shown the smoke emerged from its rubber of its landing, seems the pilot wasn't good enough to handle the aircraft to land smoothly. Perhaps this was only flight training.

While Hamburg Airport located about 8.5 km of Hamburg downtown, also known as Flughafen Hamburg. According to 2014 statistics, the airport handled nearly 15 million passengers and more than 150,000 aircraft movements.

Hamburg Airport is one of the first airport which able handle giant Airbus A380-800 on its runway, including taxiway as well as apron space. As a fifth busiest airport in Germany in terms of passengers, this airport also becoming base of domestic airlines, such as Germanwings, EasyJet, Tuifly and Condor airlines.

Lufthansa A380-800 Touch Down At Hamburg Airport


Air France Cargo Boeing 747-400

Air France Cargo Boeing 747-400 while approaching landing at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris. The landing gears are retracting down and ready to touch down runway, thanks to Remi Dallot for an amazing photo shoot.

Air France is a flag carrier of France, since 2004 Air France and KLM merger and became largest airline in the world based on total operating revenues. This also followed by its subsidiary, their cargo division also known as Air France KLM Martinair Cargo. They operating about 10 full freighter aircraft, such as Boeing 747-400 BCF & ERF Series, Boeing 777-200 LRF as well as McDonnell Douglas MD-11 F. The capacity of its cargo varies from 90 tonnes to max 112 tonnes in one flight if use Boeing 747-400 ERF aircraft series. Compare to belly or combi aircraft cargo, full freighter cargo's capacity can be six times heavier. Per October 2015, Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo operating on more than 250 destinations in 116 countries. They are one of leading cargo provider in the world.

Air France Cargo Boeing 747-400 At Charles de Gaulle


AgustaWestland AW101 Danish

AgustaWestland AW101 of Danish Search and Rescue Force while lined up in the sky. The operator of Search and Rescue Force is Danish Air Force, precisely coming from Squadron 722, navy air squadron as well as naval home guard and maritime safety administration.

While AgustaWestland AW101 is a medium-size helicopter that has ability in utility and carrying cargo. This helicopter both used in military and civil aviation purpose. The origin of AgustaWestland is from England and Italy, both countries joint venture and manufactured this kind of chopper.

AgustaWestland AW101 widely range used arounf the world, one of the largest operator is Royal Canadian Air Force. The AW101 is also used for VIP transportation and proven in battle warfare, such as Iraq War and Afghanistan War.

AgustaWestland AW101 Danish Search and Rescue Helicopter


Sukhoi Su-35 of Russian Air Force

Sukhoi Su-35 while on maneuvering flying above the sky, this jet fighter coming from Russian Air Force. The grey based paint looks amazing blending perfectly with skies in some way, thanks to Pavel Osipovich for a beautiful photo. The Su-35 registered as 902 of Russian Air Armed Force.

The Su-35 is a multi-role jet fighter, apparently the jet fighter built based on Su-27 platform. So it also has 'cobra' maneuver in the sky, very useful on dog-fighting battle. In the past, Sukhoi named the aircraft with Su-27M and changed to Su-35 later on.

Currently, Su-35 selected as replacement of ageing F-5's fleet of Indonesian Air Force. They plan to purchase 16 Su-35s. Eurofighter Typhoon, Saab JAS 39Gripen and Dassault Rafale also compete in this procurement beforehand, but decision have made. Another potential customers are China, Venezuela as well as North Korea.

Sukhoi Su-35 of Russian Air Force Fly Above Sky


F-15 Eagle of Japan Air Self-Defense Force

Twin F-15 Eagle of Japan Air Self-Defense Force while on maneuver in the sky. Esa Kaihlanen captured two F-15s and its unique paint over the wings, those two jet fighters dancing beautifully in the sky.

The F-15 Eagle is superior jet fighter manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries under licensed of McDonnell Douglas of USA. This picture shown us the F-15J variant, the F-15J variant equipped with AAM-5 infrared missile or also well known as Sidewinder. There is also installed AAM-4B, the medium-radar-guided missile as well as active-array radar seeker technology.

Over the years, the F-15 has many improvement to keep it updated. One of significant update was electronic countermeasures, search and track infrared capability and forward looking infrared. Currently, Japan Air Self-Defense Force operating 154 F-15s and becoming vital things to keep Japan airspace safe. Anyway, Japan government also has placed order for sophisticated F-35 Lightning II.

F-15 Eagle of Japan Air Self-Defense Force on Maneuver

American Airlines Boeing 787-8

One of the most well-known and popular airlines in United States, American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner while taking off at London Heathrow Airport. The picture beautifully captured by Chris Pitchacaren. Look at the streamline-shaped of the wings combined with proportion of its fuselage. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner registered as N804AN aircraft.

According to statistics, American Airlines handled 193 million passengers in 2013 and more than 197 million passengers in 2014. The carrier be predicted still crowning the most popular airlines in United States in 2015 fiscal year.

While, American Airlines has ten Boeing 787-8 aircraft until this August 2015. There are another ten Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in the list order and another 22 of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in the list order. The carrier has massive 944 fleet aircraft in total, widely range of Airbus, Boeing, Embraer and McDonnell Douglas aircraft.

American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Takeoff at Heathrow


F-117 Nighthawk Fly Pass

The F-117 Nighthawk of Lockheed of United States Air Force while on fly pass over Virginia Beach. This photo taken back in 2007 by Glenn Beasley, one year before its retirement. Yes, this sensational stealth jet fighter retired in 2008, after its first flight in 1981 and entered service in 1983. This jet fighter developed by Skunk Works division in 1975 and apparently, the F-117 was secretly operated since 1983 until public revelation in 1988.

The nighthawk famed as its important role in the Gulf War, 1991, the stealth fighter was superb on ground attacking thanks to its stealth capability. Probably the main reason of its retirement because of presence of F-22 Raptor, but the real reason remain uncovered. This jet fighter was one of the most important phase in stealth fighter industry. It has twin-engine and only single-seat variant.

F-117 Nighthawk Fly Pass Over Virginia Beach


United Airlines Boeing 787-9

United Airlines Boeing 787-9 registered number N38950 while touching down runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. This stunning timing photo taken by Kevin Boydston, just before landing gear touches asphalt. The Boeing 787 series also called Dreamliner series, one of the best widebody aircraft at the moment in the market.

Per October 2015, United Airlines has been received 10 787-9s out of 18 787-9s, becoming largest operator for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Boeing 787 series has direct competition with Airbus A350 XWB Series. Both of them offer outstanding spacious cabin as well as fuel performance. This sort of aircraft are very suitable for long-haul flights and high load factor.

United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Touching Down Runway

Emirates A380 A6-EDV

Emirates A380 A6-EDV During Takeoff At Schiphol Airport

Giant Airbus A380-800 of Emirates while on takeoff attempt on runway at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. This photo captured by Patkee, as the aircraft set off the dust and water spraying around aft section of the aircraft.

The Airbus A380-800 aircraft registration A6-EDV is a -861 variant, means this aircraft powered by Engine Alliance GP7000. There is another A380 with Rolls Royce Trent Engine installed. While Emirates is the largest A380's operator in the world. Based on August 2015 data, Emirates operating 65 A380s, the final fleet size will be 140 A380s.

Schiphol Airport, is one of the main airport in Netherlands, located about 9 km southwest of Amsterdam downtown. Schiphol also known as one of the busiest airport in Europe in terms of number of passengers. Schiphol has three large departure hall and four runways.

Emirates A380 A6-EDV During Takeoff At Schiphol Airport

Airbus A330-300 of Air China During Maiden

Airbus A330-300 of Air China During Maiden Flight

The newest variant of Airbus A330-300 of Air China during maiden flight in Toulouse, France. The picture taken by A. Tchaikovski of Airbus. This aircraft also the 50th A330 series operated by Air China. The delivery time plans on end of September 2015. The aircraft painted with special livery '50th A330' as well as signature livery of Air China.

Apparently, this A330-300 is the modified 242-tonne MTOW (maximum takeoff weight) variant. So the jetliner able to carry more payload than before, thanks to its tweaked on its engines and landing gear systems.

While, Air China is a flag carrier of China, also known as major airlines in China. The carrier headquartered in Shunyi District in Beijing. According to 2013 data, the carrier handled more than 51 million passengers per year with huge 81 % of load factor. Until August 2015, the carrier size is 342 aircraft fleet size on more than 201 destinations both domestic and international flights.

Airbus A330-300 of Air China During Maiden Flight


Beriev A-40 Albatros the Amphibious

Beriev A-40 Albatros the Russian amphibious aircraft or also probably be called flying boat while floating in Gelendzhik Lake. Located nearby of Black Sea, also known as resort town in Krasnodar Krai City. This photo taken by Jos Schoofs, the aircraft seems to be on 'taxiing' on water surface, ready to takeoff.

The A-40 Albatros also called Mermaid in NATO nickname, this aircraft manufactured by Beriev Aircraft Company. Apparently this aircraft designed as anti-submarine warfare. Its engines installed above the wings to support its mission on water surface, also some of beneath structure role as balance during floating, landing or takeoff.

The primary user of this aircraft is Russian Naval Aviation. There are only two A-40 been built. This aircraft also became based platform for Beriev Be-200used as bombing water for example.While Beriev A-42, with identical specifications transformed into Search and Rescue (SAR) aircraft, operated by Russian Navy.

Beriev A-40 Albatros the Amphibious Aircraft


Singapore Airlines A380 Climbing and Landing Gear

Singapore Airlines A380 the giant iron bird while retracting down its landing gear on climbing phase just after takeoff. There are four main landing gears at rear end and one landing gear at the front end. Surely, built for carrying massive 575 tonnes of maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) as well as 394 tonnes of maximum landing weight (MLW).

Back in 2007, Singapore Airlines was launch customer for super jumbo jet Airbus A380-800. Currently they operating 19 A380s our of total order 24 of A380s. The carrier also become one of the best airline in the world and headquartered in Changi Airport, Singapore. This airline does not has domestic flight, all of 69 destinations are international flights. The owner of Singapore Airlines is Singapore Government and Temasek Holdings.

Singapore Airlines A380 Climbing and Landing Gear Retracted

F-16 of United States Air Force While on Full Throttle

The combat aircraft of United States Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon while on full throttle. The F-16 is a single-engine multi-role jet fighter manufactured by General Dynamics or now called Lockheed Martin. The Fighting Falcon has been using wide-range worldwide by tens of countries, they exporting F-16 since 1973 but no longer sell to USAF.

The picture taken by Tech Sgt. Jason Robertson over the UK's air space during its participation on a rehearsal. This F-16 came from 480th Fighter Squadron based at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.

F-16 of United States Air Force While on Full Throttle

British Airways A380-800 While Banking

British Airways A380-800 While Banking in The Sky

Super jumbo jet Airbus A380-800 of British Airways while banking in the sky. The movement of giant A380 captured by S. Ramadier, so classy aircraft. Currently Airbus A380-800 still hold the world's largest passengers aircraft.

British Airways is a national flag carrier of England, operating nine A380s according to September 2015 data. Total A380's order is twelve A380s, there is still another three A380s with Rolls Royce Trent Engine options.

British Airways A380-800 While Banking in The Sky


F-35 on Missile Launch

F-35 on missile launch mission over Point Mugu Sea, the jet fighter came from United States Air Force. This amazing photo taken by Matt Short of F-35 Program Office. The missile is an AIM-120 variant, it able to release quickly and lethal on target.

This jet fighter is F-35A variant, 'A' means this has conventional takeoff and landing capability. While the F-35B variant has short and vertical takeoff/landing capability the other F-35 variant is 'C' variant has larger wing section as well as foldable wings ability, some people say that the C is carrier variant. Currently USAF operating 47 F-35As per October 201. Lockheed Martin plans to produce more than 1,700 F-35s to fulfill jet fighter market demand.

F-35 on Missile Launch Exercise Mission

Tupolev Tu-160 Strategic Bomber

Tupolev Tu-160 Strategic Bomber Aircraft Russian Air Force

Tupolev Tu-160 or nickname Blackjack is a supersonic strategic bomber aircraft manufactured by Tupolev Design Bureau. The picture shown us the Tu-160 while on aerial refueling attempt somewhere over Russia's airspace. The Tupolev Tu-160 also world's largest combat aircraft and it has variable-sweep wings as well. This variable-sweep wings able to adapt aircraft while cruising on sub-sonic or supersonic region.

Russian Air Force has been operating Tupolev Tu-160 since 1987 (in the past also known Soviet Union). Currently about sixteen Tu-160s still active on duty in Russian Air Force. Since early 2000 till now, old Tupolev Tu-160 got modernization effort and Tu-160 became Tu-160M, M stands for modernization.

The first upgraded Tu-160 completed in 2014 and expected whole weapons and avionics modernization to be finished in 2020. Lately, Russian Air Force placed new order for another 50 Tu-160s, surely pretty huge combat aircraft fleet.

Tupolev Tu-160 Strategic Bomber Aircraft Russian Air Force

 Airbus A340-600 of China Eastern

Airbus A340-600 of China Eastern Airlines Touch Down Runway

One of the longest aircraft in the world, Airbus A340-600 of China Eastern Airlines during touch down runway at Taoyuan International Airport. Thanks to Iinyushun who captured this picture with fantastic timing, we able to see smoke emerged from its rubber.

Taoyuan Airport is located about 40 km of Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan. This airport also the main hub for China Airlines and EVA Air. Based on 2014 data, Taoyuan handled more than 35 million passengers and more than 2 million kg of freight. Making this as one of the busiest airport in terms of passengers as well as cargo.

While China Eastern Airlines is one of the largest airline in China, they carried up to 83 million passengers per year and quite high load factor. Its main market is domestic flights and few international flights. Unfortunately, China Eastern Airlines have retired whole Airbus A340-600 fleet, there were five A340-600s grounded. Airbus A340-600 series able to carry up to 475 passengers at one flight, this is stretched version of A340-200.

Airbus A340-600 of China Eastern Airlines Touch Down Runway


Lufthansa A380 Touch Down

Lufthansa A380 the super jumbo jet aircraft while on landing attempt at Cologne Bonn Airport. Look at the size of the A380, the runway is fully covered by its bigness. This photo captured by Bexten at stunning timing and moment.

Lufthansa became one of the first giant Airbus A380-800 operator in 2010, currently they are operating about 14 of A380s. The German carrier also known as one of the largest airlines in the world, in terms of passengers, fleet size as well as destinations. According to 2014 statistics, the airlines carried up to 106 million passengers in 18 domestic routes ans 197 destinations world wide.

While, Cologne Bonn Airport is the second largest airport in Germany, in terms of cargo traffic. The airport located about 15 km of Cologne down town and the environment very beautiful, surrounded by nature reserve, so its totally green.

Lufthansa A380 Touch Down Attempt at Cologne Bonn Airport

Chinese Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKK

Chinese Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKK Touch Down

The multi-role jet fighter Sukhoi Su-30MKK of Chinese Air Force while landing runway at Aviadarts event in Russia. The picture taken by Sergey Chaikovskiy shown smoke around its rubber on its main landing gear. This is the first time Chinese Air Force performed outside China.

Sukhoi Su-30MKK is a enhanced variant of Sukhoi Su-30, built as similar platform with Sukhoi Su-35, manufactured by Sukhoi Company. At that time China requested the jet fighter required long-range strike fighter, heavy class, as well as can be operated on all weather. Finally, Sukhoi Su-30MKK defeated McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle as direct competitor.

According to 2010 database, People's Liberation Army Air Force (Chinese Air Force) operating 73 Sukhoi Su-30MKKs. These jet fighter spread along China's air base such as Cangzhou Air Force Base, Wuhu Air Base, Datuopu Air Base, Quzhou Air Base and Feidong Air Base. China also known as world's second largest combat aircraft fleet, with more than 2,500 combat aircraft.

Chinese Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKK Touch Down


American Airlines Boeing 787-8

American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner while taxiing on runway at Beijing Capital International Airport. This beautiful aircraft photo taken by Lee Sung, before aircraft takeoff and went off gate apron. The aircraft registered number is N805AN and has signature livery of American Airlines. Currently the carrier have received 11 Boeing 787-8s (per September 2015) out of total 20 Boeing 787-8s and another 22 Boeing 787-9s, the stretched series of Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Beijing Capital International Airport located 32 km of Beijing's downtown. This airport is the main and largest airport in Great Beijing area. Beijing Airport also becoming main hub for Air China, China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines.

Back to American Airlines, this airlines also known as the largest airlines in the world in terms of market and fleet size. Especially after merger in 2013 with US Airways Group. The carrier also known as founder of Oneworld airlines alliance, one of the biggest airline alliance.

American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Beijing