MAN 30th December 2022 - Sky Express A321 Neo N814AG

 The first A321 Neo to wear the Sky Express colours making its first visit to Manchester shortly before night fall, positioning in from Montpelier for attention at the STS hangar prior to delivery to the Greek airline.

MAN 20th December 2022 - Kuwait Airways A330-800 Neo 9K-APG

 Finally making an appearance in the sunshine and at a time when I can catch it, Kuwait Airways A330-800 Neo 9K-APG was operating their flight today. The A330-200 / 800 have become more regular here at MAN indicating good loads which is positive news!

MAN 19th November 2022 - Brussels Airlines' "Red Devils" A320 OO-SNO

 Making its first visit since acquiring its new paint scheme, Brussels Airlines A320 OO-SNO now wears this great looking "Red Devils" special, seen on final for 23R in very dull and drab weather.

MAN 30th October 2022 - Kuwait Airways A330-800 9K-APH

 Kuwait Airways had the privilege of debuting the Airbus A330-800 at Manchester on the 30th October when 9K-APH operated the regular Kuwait City service in lieu of the usual A320N. Sadly the skies were very patchy resulting in some terrible contrast.

MAN 28th October 2022 - Air Seven B737-400 OY-ASB

 Operating the return leg of a Danish Man United fans charter, Air Seven B737-400 OY-ASB positioned in from Milan Bergamo to fly to Odense. This aircraft was making its first visit after its sister ship OY-ASA did the inbound flight the previous day.

A little bonus for me, Eastern Airways ATR72 G-CMEI arrived just after the above with this aircraft still wearing the basic scheme of Green Africa Airways of Nigeria.

MAN 26th October 2022 - Air Moldova A319 ER-AXL

 Making its first visit to Manchester, Air Moldova A319 ER-AXL was bringing in FC Sheriff to play against Man United in the Europa Cup group stage.

MAN 11th October 2022 - TUS Airways A320 5B-DDO

 Making the airlines' first appearance here at MAN, A320 5B-DDO was bringing Omonoia FC in to play Man United in the Europa League

MAN 11th October 2022 - Nigerian Air Force Gulfstream 5N-FGW

 A very unusual visitor to Manchester early this afternoon, Nigerian Air Force Gulfstream G550 5N-FGW arriving from Farnborough for a short stay.

Liverpool 10th October 2022 - Play A320 Neo TF-PPA

 Operating the second flight of their new 2 x per week Keflavik service, Play A320 Neo TF-PPA arrives on runway 27 in the sunshine.

MAN 24th September 2022 - Freebird A320 TC-FHK

 Arriving on its first visit to Manchester in the morning sunshine, Freebird A320 TC-FHK wears the dark green tail colours.

MAN 19th September 2022 - Juneyao Airlines B787-9 B-20D1

 Operating a one off Student Charter from Shanghai arriving late afternoon, Juneyao Airlines B787-9 B-20D1 landed on 05R. Hopefully we will see more of this airline in the future!

Birmingham 19th September 2022 - State of Kuwait A340-500 9K-GBB

 A quick run down to Birmingham to catch a star visitor, State of Kuwait A340-500 9K-GBB which was present for a couple of days for parking. The government airliner departed on time early afternoon, positioning over to Gatwick.

Private B757-200 N770BB arrived from Stansted,

Weststar B767-200 2-TSSA was also present for parking.

MAN 15th September 2022 - Eurowings A320 D-AEWM

 Making a return visit to collect the Borussia Dortmund team after their Champions League match against Man City, Eurowings A320 D-AEWM wears this special scheme for the German football side.

MAN 15th September 2022 - Qatar Amiri B747-800(BBJ) A7-HBJ

 Having arrived very late the previous evening, Qatar Amiri B747-800(BBJ) A7-HBJ remains parked up on stand 61. It is apparently here for parking during the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II due to space restrictions at Stansted. This is the first B747-800(BBJ) to land in Manchester and becomes the largest Biz Jet to visit us.

MAN 13th September 2022 - Boeing Company / Vietnam Airlines B787-10 N8290V

 Arriving on 23R early evening, Boeing Company (in Vietnam Airlines colours) B787-10 N8290V is currently Manchester based while operating test flights in the UK.

MAN 13th September 2022 - Eurowings "Dortmund" A320 D-AEWM

 Vacating 05R and taxiing in on arrival, A320 D-AEWM was making its first visit since being painted in the special BVB FANAIRBUS scheme. It was arriving with the Borussia Dortmund team in connection with their Champions League game against Man City.

MAN 7th September 2022 - ETF Airways B737-800 9A-LAB

 Making its first visit to Manchester late afternoon, ETF Airways (in My Wings Airlines of Kosovo colours) B737-800 9A-LAB was arriving from Zakynthos for TUI.

MAN 20th August 2022 - Turkish A350-900 TC-LGI

 Making its first visit to Manchester on a very cloudy morning, Turkish Airlines A350-900 TC-LGI wears the basic Aeroflot scheme with Turkish titles after the sale to the Russian carrier was cancelled due to economic sanctions.

East Midlands 10th August 2022 - Titan Airways "World Cup" A320 G-POWM

 Emerging from the East Midlands paint shop very late evening, Titan Airways A320 G-POWM wears this special "Coca Cola / FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour" scheme.

MAN 7th August 2022 - Marathon Airlines E175 SX-ASK

 Marathon Airlines Emb.175 SX-ASK has been a fairly regular visitor to Manchester lately operating the mid afternoon Flybe Belfast flight, having caught it a couple of weeks back in cloudy conditions I wanted a sunny shot before the service is withdrawn at the end of this week, luckily the weather played ball on Sunday the 7th August!

MAN 3rd August 2022 - Wamos Air A330-300 EC-NTY

 Operating a delayed sub-charter for TUI, Wamos Air A330-300 EC-NTY is seen on short final in the morning sunshine. The aircraft still wears the basic colours of previous operator Air Asia.

Birmingham 29th July 2022 - Gulf Air A321Neo A9C-NB

 Making its first visit to Birmingham (BHX) early morning in connection with the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Gulf Air A321Neo A9C-NB wears this superb "Retro" scheme.

MAN 28th July 2022 - Marathon Airlines Emb.175 SX-ASK

 Having been in London when this first visited MAN (on the 20th July) I was pleased that it made another visit for me to catch, Marathon Airlines Emb.175 SX-ASK is currently operating flights for Flybe.

MAN 22nd July 2022 - Plus Ultra A330-200 EC-NUL

 Slowing down on 23R on its first visit to Manchester, Plus Ultra A330-200 EC-NUL was arriving to operate for TUI Airways for a couple of days. This is the first of their A330s to visit MAN.