Shannon 15th April 2026

 A brief visit to Shannon enabled the following to be caught,

Ex Rwandair B737-800 9XR-WQ is being prepared for Garuda Indonesia,

Canadian Air Force CC-330 330003 arrived early afternoon,

ASL / Saudia Cargo A330-300F EI-LKE is currently stored.

MAN 13th April 2026 - Sun Express "Crystal Palace FC" B737-Max8 TC-SMF

 Making its first visit to Manchester since being painted in the special "Crystal Palace FC" scheme, Sun Express B737-Max8 TC-SMF is seen arriving on 23R and passing the Runway Visitor Park.

MAN 27th March 2026 - Icelandair B767-300 TF-ISN

 Icelandair upgraded their Keflavik flight today to a B767-300 due to recent cancellations, TF-ISN doing  the honours allowing me to complete the set of three different tail colours.

25th March 2026 - Madrid Trip photos added to the 2026 Trips page

A full day in Madrid on March 1st, photos added to the 2026 Trips page on the following link 

2026 Trips

MAN 21st March 2026 - Sun Express "VfB Stuttgart" B737-MAX8 TC-SOI

 Making its first visit to Manchester since acquiring the great looking "VfB Stuttgart" scheme, B737-MAX8 TC-SOI is seen here approaching 23R early afternoon.

MAN 21st March 2026 - Cathay Pacific "Retro" A350-900 B-LRJ

 Departing 23L in the morning sunshine, Cathay Pacific's stunning "Retro" A350-900 B-LRJ was making only its second visit, today's being in much better weather than the last.

MAN 5th March 2026 - Vueling's "Athletic Club Bilbao" A320 EC-LUO

 Now wearing a new version of the special "Athletic Club Bilbao" football team scheme, Vueling A320 EC-LUO is seen on short final for 23R late morning.

MAN 26th February 2026 - Emirates "Grand Slam" A380 A6-EUH

 Making its first visit to Manchester in the new "Tennis Grand Slam" special scheme, Emirates A380 A6-EUH is seen here slowing down and vacating 23R on the midday Dubai service.

MAN 14th February 2026 - Saudia "Retro" B777-300 HZ-AK28

 Making a very welcome visit to Manchester this morning, Saudia's "75th Anniversary Retro" B777-300 HZ-AK28 was operating the Jeddah service in lieu of the usual B787.

MAN 14th February 2026 - Emirates "Wimbledon" A380 A6-EOE

 Short final for 23R in the morning sunshine, today's EK17 from Dubai was operated by A380 A6-EOE wearing the special "Wimbledon" scheme.