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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.



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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.