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