Sunday, 11 October 2026

MAN 10th October 2026 - Icelandair A320 TF-IAT

 Icelandair's leased A320 TF-IAT made its first visit to Manchester this morning, seen here parked up on terminal 2 after arrival.

MAN 10th October 2026 - Hainan "IHG" B787-9 B-1499

 Making its first visit to Manchester, Hainan B787-9 B-1499 wears this great looking "IHG Hotels & Resorts" scheme and is seen taxiing for departure at midday.


Saturday, 10 October 2026

MAN 8th October 2026 - Hainan "Skytrax" B787-9 B-1343

 Departing off 23L on its first visit to Manchester, Hainan B787-9 B-1343 wears this great looking gold scheme (ex Kung Fu Panda) with additional "Skytrax" logos.


Monday, 28 September 2026

MAN 27th September 2026 - Qatar Airways "FIFA World Cup" B777-300 A7-BEH

 Making its first visit to MAN since acquiring the great looking "FIFA World Cup" special scheme, B777-300 A7-BEH is seen here departing 23 Left in typical Manchester gloomy weather.



MAN 26th September 2026 - Kuwait Airways A321 Neo 9K-AQB

 Finally managed to catch one of Kuwait Airways' A321 Neos in the sun today when 9K-AQB arrived on 23R.


Monday, 10 August 2026

MAN 9th August 2026 - Saudia "ESPORTS" B787-10 HZ-AR29

 Making its first visit to Manchester since acquiring this new "ESPORTS WORLD CUP" special scheme, Saudia B787-10 HZ-AR29 is seen here on final for 23R.



MAN 8th August 2026 - Etihad "Warner Bros" B787-10 A6-BMA

 Departing off 23L on a sunny morning, Etihad B787-10 A6-BMA wears this great looking "Warner Bros" special scheme.


Sunday, 26 July 2026

26th July 2026 - Frankfurt Trip pics added to the 2026 Trips page

 A three day return visit was made to Frankfurt earlier in July to catch Lufthansa's new "100 Years" specials, images now added to the 2026 Trips page via the link below 

2026 Trips


Saturday, 18 July 2026

MAN 17th July 2026 - Saudia "80th Anniversary" B777-300 HZ-AK36

 Making its first visit to Manchester in lieu of the usual B787, Saudia B777-300 HZ-AK36 wears this "80th Anniversary" scheme, seen here vacating 05R early afternoon.


MAN 17th July 2026 - Vueling A320 EC-LVU

 Arriving early afternoon on 05R, Vueling A320 EC-LVU wears a special scheme for the French Rugby Federation.