Russian Tupolev Tu-160 The Bomber

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

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

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

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Lufthansa A380-800 Touching Down Runway

Lufthansa A380-800 Touching Down Runway Aircraft Wallpaper 4036

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

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

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qatar boeing 787 economy class

 Economy Class

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

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


qatar boeing 787 seating layout

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

Business Class

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

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

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

Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

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

Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Seat Configuration and Layout

f-22 ocean inflight

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

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

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

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

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Airbus A350-900 XWB of Singapore Airlines

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

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

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

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Dozens of A380-800 of Emirates At Dubai Terminal

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

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

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

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Lockheed Martin C-130J indian air force

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

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

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

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

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

Two Sukhoi T-50s Air Maneuvering

Two Sukhoi T-50s Air Maneuvering Aircraft Wallpaper 4032

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

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

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

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A380-800 of China Southern Airlines Approaching

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

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

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

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Airbus A350-900 of Qatar Airways

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

F-18 Hornet of US Navy Air

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

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

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Antonov An-225 Mriya Takeoff At Gostomel Airport

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

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

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

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F-22 Raptor of 94th Fighter Squadron

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

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

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Singapore Airlines A380-800 Heathrow Silhouette

Singapore Airlines A380-800 Heathrow Silhouette Aircraft Wallpaper 4026

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

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

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A380-800 Etihad Airways Rotating Takeoff

A380-800 Etihad Airways Rotating Takeoff Aircraft Wallpaper 4025

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

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

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

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Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Rolled Out

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Rolled Out Everett Aircraft Wallpaper 4024

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

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

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Garuda Indonesia Boeing 777-300ER At Apron Gate

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

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

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

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


Mitsubishi F-2 of Japan Air Force

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

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

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

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

Japan Jet Fighter Intercepted More Foreign Aircraft

Saab JAS 39 Gripen Inflight

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

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

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

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Emirates Airbus A380-800 Sunset Takeoff

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

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

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F-22 Raptor Just After Air Refueling

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

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

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


Asiana Airlines Airbus A320-200 Takeoff

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

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


Airbus A320-200 of Asiana Airlines Crashed Scene

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

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

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

Asiana Airlines A320-200 Veered Off Runway

Singapore Airlines A380-800 Takeoff At Charles De Gaulle

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

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

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F-22 Raptor Lined Up Takeoff At Langley

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

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

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

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Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300 Unbalanced Touch Down

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

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

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

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Qantas Airways A380-800 Approaching

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

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

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

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Eurofighter Typhoon of Royal Air Force in Malaysia

Eurofighter Typhoon of Royal Air Force in Malaysia Aircraft Wallpaper 4015

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

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

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