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.

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