Remarks: New Brazilian LCC, WEBJET operated its first scheduled flight today. The Airline will serve Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro (GIG), São Paulo (GRU) and Porto Alegre. PT-MNJ is seeing on final approach to Porto Alegre's RNY 11.
Remarks: Another ex Kitty Hawk aircraft that made check and painting at VEM's Porto Alegre facilities. First all cargo 737 for Ukranian International which also sports a special cargo livery variation.
Remarks: Now that "Sharko" has reportedly been repossessed by its lessor at MIA its good to remember this colourful scheme which will remain one of the most stunning ever to adorn an airliner.
Remarks: Very rare and especial Boeing 707 visiting POA as part of the rock band "Pearl Jam" South American tour. Manufactured back in 1965 for Lufthansa as D-ABUF as a pure pax aircraft it was later converted to VIP config. One of the very few 707's with Burbank Stage III hush kits, it also has EFIS cockpit, APU installed, RVSM capability, besides its plush VIP interior.
Remarks: Arriving at POA on the last minute before sunset, for check at VEM before delivery to PLUNA. Ex Air New Zealand (ZK-NCE) and Air Niugini (P2-ANG) airframe. Special thanks to friend/spotter José Arthur!
Remarks: The ill-fated PR-GTD only six days before its tragic accidente over the amazon jungle that killed all the 154 persons onboard flight GLO 1907. May all them Rest in Peace.
Remarks: The ill-fated PR-GTD only six days before its tragic accidente over the amazon jungle that killed all the 154 persons onboard flight GLO 1907. May all them Rest in Peace.
Remarks: A real classic visitor from Cuba!. This russian bird brought Cuban material to theWorld Social Forum held in Porto Alegre during January 2003..
Remarks: Ex-Air Comet Plus aicft seeing here taxiing to its second acceptance flight after check by VEM Porto Alegre, sadly minus tail logo. Actually this was the first Boeing 737-300 to be retrofited with blended winglets and for the record it once flew with Transbrasil as PT-TEX (from March/00 to January/02). To be registred D-AHIG.
Remarks: Ex Kitty Hawk aircraft on the begining of its long delivery flight to new Indian Express Package operator. Aircraft made check C and painting at VEM premises in Porto Alegre. Dedicated to long time friend and spotter Fábio Fonseca.
