Thursday, 27 January 2022

Liverpool 27th January 2022

 A short but very productive visit to Liverpool early afternoon saw three subjects pass the camera, 

Redwings B777-200 VP-BLI was departing after operating a PPE charter,



The "new" Flybe operated a training flight with Dash8-Q400 G-JECX



and Ural Airlines A321 VP-BVF was also operating a PPE charter.


Many thanks to Andy for the run out and the good company!

Monday, 10 January 2022

MAN 6th January 2022 - Saudia B787-9 HZ-ARB

 Just arrived early afternoon, Saudia B787-9 HZ-ARB was a surprise wearing this new special "Riyadh" scheme.



Tuesday, 4 January 2022

MAN 4th January 2022 - Air Tahiti Nui B787-9 F-OVAA

 Air Tahiti Nui made their Manchester debut early this afternoon when B787-9 F-OVAA diverted in with a medical emergency whilst en-route Paris CDG to Los Angeles.




Thursday, 30 December 2021

MAN 29th December 2021 - Saudi Arabian B787-9 HZ-AR13

 The second of Saudi Arabian's special schemed B787-9s visited Manchester today, sadly in equally poor weather as the last one! HZ-AR13 wears "Year Of Arabic Calligraphy 2021" titles.

Friday, 24 December 2021

MAN 23rd December 2021 - Saudi Arabian B787-9 HZ-ARE

 Making its first visit since acquiring the new 75th Anniversary special scheme, Saudi Arabian B787-9 is seen here slowing down on runway 23 Right on a pretty awful weather day!

Let's hope it returns again soon in the sunshine!





Thursday, 9 December 2021

MAN 9th December 2021 - Brazilian Air Force KC390 FAB2855

 A serious contender for movement of the year at Manchester!

 Brazilian Air Force KC390 FAB2855 is seen here taxiing for departure mid morning after making the type's first visit here and the first Força Aérea Brasileira movement I have seen here!





Wednesday, 8 December 2021

MAN 2nd December 2021 - Vueling / Level A320 EC-MYB

 Making another visit but this time in far better weather than the last, Vueling A320 EC-MYB still wears its basic Level scheme from its past operator.


Landing shortly after was Lauda Air Europe A320 9H-LOW, making its first visit operating a Ryanair service.


Wednesday, 1 December 2021

MAN 1st December 2021 - Brussels Airlines A319 OO-SSS

 Making the airline's new colours debut here at Manchester on a very dull and damp morning, Brussels Airlines A319 OO-SSS is seen here about to land on 23R  mid morning.


Managed to make up for the dissapointment on the 20th January 2022 when sister ship OO-SSX arrived in much better weather!


Thursday, 25 November 2021

MAN 25th November 2021 - Emirates A380 A6-EEU & Air Hamburg E190 Lineage D-AWOW

 A lovely sunny morning and some movements worth photographing at MAN, that's not a common combination! 

Emirates once again sent in A380 A6-EEU in their wacky "Dubai Expo" colours, 




Air Hamburg sent in their new Embraer E190 Lineage D-AWOW for the first time,


Etihad used their "Choose Singapore" B787-9 A6-BLR


Whilst the morning also produced a pair of Star Alliance movements, 
Brussels Airlines A320 OO-SNC .....


.......and Lufthansa A319 D-AILF.


MAN 23rd November 2021 - La Compagnie A321 Neo F-HBUZ

 Arriving on runway 23R on a very dull morning, La Compagnie A321 Neo F-HBUZ was making its first visit to Manchester whilst delivering the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football team for their Champions League game against Man City, 

Embraer ERJ135 PH-DWC was also arriving from Paris in connection with the game.