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

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.

MAN 15th July 2026 - Hainan Airlines A330-900N B-32MU

 Hainan Airlines debuted their A330-900 "Neo" at Manchester this morning when B-32MU arrived on 05R, seen here vacating in the sunshine. This was the airliner's first trip outside of China since it was delivered at the end of October 2025.

MAN 8th July 2026 - DHL / Mammoth B777-200LRMF N703DN

 Arriving back at Manchester fresh from repaint in to DHL colours, Mammoth B777-200LRMF N703DN is seen here on approach to 23R around midday.

MAN 7th July 2026 - Emirates "Arsenal FC" A380 A6-EOE

 Making its first visit to Manchester in the new Arsenal FC scheme, Emirates A380 A6-EOE is seen rolling out on 23R after landing.

MAN 26th June 2026 - Emirates A350-900 A6-EXR

 Making its first visit to us since having the new "UAE Flag" special scheme added to its livery, Emirates A350-900 A6-EXR is seen here departing 23L mid-morning

East Midlands 24th June 2026 - "Jumbo Trio"

 With sunny skies and the chance of photographing three B747-400 Freighters within thirty minutes I decided on a drive down to East Midlands. Was rewarded with some fairly decent shots, all three of which I hadn't photographed previously.

Air One / Aerotrans Cargo B747-400F ER-BAG

SF Airlines Cargo B747-400F B-2425

One Air B747-400F G-ONEE

MAN 23rd June 2026 - Emirates A350-900 A6-EXP

 Thought I'd better make some effort to catch a decent shot of an Emirates A350-900 while they are still visiting MAN so with a bit of sunshine I caught A6-EXP departing off 23L this morning.

22nd June - Vienna & Copenhagen Trip added to the 2026 Trips page.

 A two day trip to Vienna and Copenhagen to catch SAS's new "80th Anniversary" A330-300 LN-RKR. Images now added to the 2026 Trips page at the following link - 

2026 Trips