Aviation Photos
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Photos – ANA Boeing 787 Tests in Japan
Boeing and ANA began validation of their readiness for the 787 Dreamliner’s entry into service. Throughout the week-long validation, ANA pilots, together with Boeing, will fly a 787 on actual airline routes in Japan using airline dispatch and flight rules. The 787 will experience simulated day-to-day airline operations. Maintenance, servicing and flight crew operations will…
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Photo of the Week – Sunset Landing at Portland
This beautiful sunset landing at Portland, Oregon (US) is this week’s winner of the Flightstory Flickr photo contest. (c) Photographer: Russell Hill (sabian404) Did you know that your photo could be featured here, too? Just enter the Flightstory Flickr Photo Contest.
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Photo of the Week – Kaman HH-43 Huskie In-Flight
This week’s Photo of the Week is this vintage Kaman HH-43 Huskie catched at the Olympic Airshow in Tumwater, WA. This true treasure of aviation was used from the 1950s to the 1970s primarily for firefighting and rescue in the close vicinity of air bases, but was later utilized as a short range overland search…
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Photo of the Week – Reno Air Race Action
Do you want some air show action? Here you go! This week’s winner of the Flickr photo contest has it all what makes a great air show shot, paired with simply stunning colors and contrast! (c) Photographer: Chris Ball (cmball) Did you know that your photo could be featured here, too? Just enter the Flightstory…
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Korean Air – First Airbus A380 (Photos)
Airbus yesterday delivered the first Airbus A380 to Korean Air. The carrier based in Seoul, South Korea, ordered a total of 10 A380s, with the first five to be delivered in 2011. Korean Air is the sixth international operator of the A380, they chose Engine Alliance GP7200 engines to power their Super Jumbos. Their first…
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Photo of the Week – Cloudbusting Flying Dutchman
This week’s Flickr Photo of the Week is this beautiful shot of a KLM Boeing 747. The Dutch Queen of the skies gently dives into the thick clouds shortly after takeoff from Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (EHAM). (c) Photographer: nustyR AirTeamImages Did you know that your photo could be featured here, too? Just enter the…
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Photo of the Week – Great Time Riding an UL Plane
This week’s Photo of the Week is a little different than the others. It’s no high-tech jet fighter performing some stunning aerobatics, no historical plane and no shiny airliner. Yet it’s a photo that reflects the true beauty and spirit of aviation. A man and his machine having a great time in the air! Riding…
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New Photos – Air France AF447 Recovery
At a press conference held yesterday, French Aviation Investigation Board, Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses pour la Sécurité de l’Aviation Civile (BEA), released these new photos of the Air France AF447 recovery. The Airbus A330-203, registration F-GZCP, crashed on June 1 2009 en route from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) to Paris (France) into the Atlantic Ocean.…
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Photo of the Week – F-15 Eagle Vapor Trails
This week’s Photo of the Week is this F-15C Eagle going up into the cloudy sky of Oregon. As the American jet fighter rumbles into the clouds its powerful afterburners add the only color spots to the dramatic dark scene. High speed combined with humid air creates absolutely stunning vapor trails. The Boeing (McDonnell Douglas)…
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Photos – First Korean Air Airbus A380 Takeoff
Today the first Airbus A380 for Korean Air (MSN 035) took off to the skies for final flight tests. The tests are being carried out at Airbus Hamburg (Germany). During the upcoming flights, all cabin systems will be tested, including air conditioning, galleys, lavatories and in-flight entertainment. Airbus will also undertake advanced general performance tests…
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Photo of the Week – EA-6B Prowler Takeoff
This magnificent photo holds the Flightstory Flickr Photo Award of this week. The beautiful black/white shot shows a Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler taking off from Naval Air Facility El Centro (KNJK). The plane belongs to Electronic Attack Squadron One Two Nine (VAQ-129), known as the Vikings. The Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler is an electronic warfare…
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Photos – Chinese Stealth Fighter J-20 Makes Second Test Flight
China’s fifth generation stealth fighter, Chengdu J-20, has successfully conducted its second test flight on Tuesday at the Chengdu airfield. “The aircraft made several passes and waggled its wings to salute the crowd near the airfield,” the Chinese Global Times Newspaper quoted a witness. The prototype took off at 4:25 pm and landed at about…
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Photos – United Celebrates 85th Anniversary With Special Livery
United Airlines celebrates its 85th anniversary with a special retro livery. The Airbus A320 (N475UA) is painted in the airline’s 1970s-era “Friend Ship” livery. “We are proud to celebrate United’s 85th anniversary with the more than 85,000 co-workers and thousands of retirees who have built the world’s leading airline,” said Jeff Smisek, United’s president and…
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Photos – Air France Flight AF447 Wreckage Found
The wreckage of Air France flight AF447 has finally been found on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. The Airbus A330-203, registered F-GZCP, crashed en route to Paris from Rio de Janeiro in June 2009, killing all 228 passengers and crew on board, after hitting a thunderstorm. The submarine that located the wreckage in a…
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Photos – First Boom Refueling of a C-130
Developmental testing of the new HC-130J has been completed. The plane which is developed for the United States Air Force Air Combat Command went through the last test point – air-to-air refueling on March 14. This was the first ever boom refueling of a C-130. This test point also applies to the MC-130J Combat Shadow…
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Photo – Large A350XWB Carbon Fuselage Panel
The largest Airbus A350 XWB fuselage panel made from carbon fibre has been manufactured by Premium AEROTEC (Germany). Located on the forward right-hand side of the fuselage and measuring 93 square metres, the panel will undergo ultrasonic inspection, trimming and drilling in the coming days prior to being joined with the other panels that together…
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Photos & Video – Eurocopter X3 Hybrid Helicopter
Have you ever heard of this crazy piece of machinery? It’s called the Eurocopter X3 concept – a high-speed hybrid helicopter demonstrator that has begun test flights end of last year. The X3 utilizes a Eurocopter Dauphin helicopter airframe. It’s equipped with two turboshaft engines that power a five-blade main rotor system, along with two…
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Photos – Airbus A400M Winter Test
In early February Airbus Military’s second development A400M aircraft – referred to as “Grizzly 2” – conducted several cold weather tests in northern Sweden. The test focus was on the new-generation airlifter’s powerplants. The team experienced temperatures down to -21ºC and successfully achieved all the planned test points. The A400M was accompanied by an Airbus…