Remarks: Just about to tuck in its wheels after taking off in early autumn sweet light. Notice how the light hits all those rivets....... See a closeup of the nose at takeoff here;
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Remarks: An evening view of the front seats of the "Affaires" or Business Class section on the upper level of Air France's new A380, F-HPJA, where seating is 6 across (2-2-2). Each customer has a variety of side storage compartments, a 15-inch LCD seat back TV screen and a full 2 meter (6 feet) seat when completely flat, in addition to an electrical connection for recharging devices. Notice the deep blue/purple mood lighting.
Remarks: Air France brings Europe's first A380 to the USA with its press event visit this afternoon at JFK. Here is one of the aft seats in the "Premiere" section (i.e. First Class) of the jet on the lower level. To the right is a foot rest so that when you open the seat to lie flat, you can strap in your feet as well. Only 9 of these seats are aboard this A380.
Remarks: Air France brings Europe's first A380 to the USA with its press event visit this afternoon at JFK. This is the cultural gallery on the forward upper deck which is available for business class passengers seated in the "Affaires" section of the jet. Passengers can view, discuss and study various images of artwork of all types. Notice the eye fading in on the right-most LCD screen.
Remarks: Air France brings Europe's first A380 to the USA with its press event visit this afternoon at JFK. Here the aircraft is seen landing on runway 31L in unusually clear and warm weather. After taxiing to Terminal 1, it was greeted by a champagne and hors d’oevres celebration (1280 x 960 pixels).
Remarks: Air France brings Europe's first A380 to the USA with its press event visit this afternoon at JFK. Here the aircraft receives a celebratory water cannon salute as it taxis to Terminal 1 where it was greeted by a champagne and hors d’oevres celebration. And yes...the chocolates were delicious!
Remarks: About to land on runway 04, shining in the bright morning spring sunlight. The underside is so well polished, you can easily see the reflections of the tress, grass and streets.
Remarks: Welcome to Charlotte! Lufthansa's first A340-600 landing at CLT just about to pull into the gate. The pilot is wondering, I'm sure, why I'm laying on my back photographing his plane.
Take a look at this image showing the first class cabin of this aircraft;
Image #6337551 and here to see a view of this aircraft touching down at Charlotte;
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Remarks: Say goodbye to LaGuardia's old tower (on the left) and say hello to the new one in blue....with this Spirit Air A319 nicely posed in between the two.
Remarks: N713TW in the foreground amidst tons of Delta tails at Terminal 2, ready for the early morning rush. That's Jamaica Bay in the background (pic #400).
