Five Mikoyan MiG-29Ns of the Royal Malaysian Air Force's Smokey Bandits team. The fighters are assigned to No. 19 Squadron.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-29 - РоссияRussia - 1977

Frogfoot '87' red/RF-92255 is one of the aircraft already upgraded to Su-25SM3 standard.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-25 Грач - РоссияRussia - 1975

The decision to retire 102 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft as part of the White House FY 2013 budget proposal created turmoil in the Pentagon air staff, according to one veteran A-10 pilot who spoke with AIR International.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II - СШАUSA - 1972

The first Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II to be re-winged (80-0173) was delivered to the US Air Force at Hill AFB in northern Utah on February 15, 2012. Boeing will deliver 233 wing-sets - produced at Macon, Georgia, in co-operation with Korea Aerospace Industries - to the US Air Force by 2018. The first set was delivered in March 2011 and the prototype upgrade flew in November. The modification will allow the aircraft to serve until 2040.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II - СШАUSA - 1972

Leeds-Bradford-based Multiflight has added a second Eurocopter Dauphin to its charter fleet, which also includes a Twin Squirrel and a Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III. The AS365N2 Dauphin (G-CGGD, c/n 6435) has been refurbished by the company's engineering and maintenance facility with new avionics, cabin interior and a full repaint. In addition to private charters, Multiflight, which offers private charter and air ambulance/emergency medical services, has five-year contracts with the UK's Great North Air Ambulance and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Dauphin 2 / SA.365 / HH-65 - ФранцияFrance - 1975

The Gruppo Aerei Imbarcati (GRUPAER) of the Marina Militare Italians is made up of 14 AV-8B+ and two TAV-8B two-seat trainers. During missions flown in TLP 2012-1 the AV-8B+ Harriers made extensive use of the AN/AAQ-28 Litening pods. In 2011, the Wolves squadron reached 30,000 flight hours since being formed in 1991.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: BAe Harrier GR Mk.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1979

Douglas DC-8-63F 9G-AXC (c/n 45999, ex N828AX) of charter freight company Meridian Airways seen at Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya on February 14, 2012. Meridian flies three of these aircraft, with a further two stored at Ostend Airport in Belgium. The carrier was based there until July 2010, when it was put on the European Union's blacklist after technical problems with the aircraft were discovered. Its headquarters are in Accra, Ghana.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-8 - СШАUSA - 1958

Between February 11 and 24, 2012 Exercise Cope North was conducted from Guam by components of the US Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It was the first time the RAAF had taken part in the exercise, which traditionally has focused on providing an opportunity for Joint training for US and Japanese air arms. This group photo taken at Andersen AFB, Guam, on February 11 includes most of the aircraft that took part in the exercise, comprising (from left to right) a RAAF C-130H Hercules from No.37 Squadron; US Air Force F-16C of 18th Aggressor Squadron; RAAF E-737 Wedgetail from No.2 Squadron behind a No.1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet; B-52H with a US Air Force F-15C and JASDF F-15J, behind a RQ-4B Global Hawk; E-3 and F-16CJ; JASDF E-2C Hawkeye and Mitsubishi F-2A; and a US Air Force C-130H.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing B-52H Stratofortress - СШАUSA - 1960Boeing E-3 Sentry - СШАUSA - 1972Boeing E-7 Wedgetail / Boeing 737 AEW&C - СШАUSA - 2004General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974Grumman E-2 Hawkeye - СШАUSA - 1960Lockheed C-130 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1954McDonnell Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995McDonnell Douglas F-15A/C Eagle - СШАUSA - 1972Mitsubishi FS-X / F-2 - ЯпонияJapan - 1995Ryan RQ-4 Global Hawk / MQ-4C Triton - СШАUSA - 1998

SH-14D Lynx 277 was mounted on the back of a truck for its journey between Sirte the Netherlands.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Lynx - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1971

Mirage F1ED 502 is seen conducting high-speed taxi trials on February 19, 2012 before departing Malta International Airport three days later. Both of the aircraft interned on the island are likely to be involved in the recently revived upgrade programme announced on March 1.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Mirage F.1 - ФранцияFrance - 1966

Noted in late February 2012 during at test flight from Marignane near Marseille in southern France was NHIndustries NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) ES 846, with its test registration (F-ZWBX) and constructor's number (1076) on placards in the rear cabin window. This is the eighth of 20 for the Hellenic Army, at least three of which have been delivered since June 2011 and entered service with the 2nd Army Aviation Battalion at Megara.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NH Industries NH-90 - InternationalInternational - 1995

Lockheed P-3C PUP Orions 88 (c/n 5626, ex BuNo 159508) and 89 (c/n 5625, ex BuNo 160289) were inducted into the inventory of the Pakistan Navy on February 21, 2012 at PNS Mehran.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed P-3 Orion - СШАUSA - 1958

Super Etendard Modernise 31 of 17F of the Aeronavale lines up on the approach as a pair of F/A-18 Hornets join the circuit at Albacete AB during TLP 2012-1.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Super Etendard - ФранцияFrance - 1974McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet - СШАUSA - 1986

Panavia Tornado IDS 45+57 is the first production example for the Luftwaffe that has been upgraded with Avionics System Software Tornado Ada 3 (ASSTA 3). It made its initial flight following upgrade from Manching on February 8, 2012. The ASSTA 3.0 modifications give the Tornado the ability to carry and employ Laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions, adds multi-function information distribution system/Link 16, a digital video and voice recorder and new radios. Deliveries to the Luftwaffe are expected to begin in the middle of this year.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Panavia Tornado IDS (GR) - InternationalInternational - 1974

Five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye radar early warning aircraft were funded in the 2013 budget, none were postponed. This shot shows an E-2D about to launch using the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) at the full-size shipboard-representative test site at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman E-2 Hawkeye - СШАUSA - 1960

The first Airbus A380, retained by the manufacturer as a test-bed, has been fitted with a Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine in the number two position. The aircraft is seen making the powerplant's maiden flight on February 18, 2012.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A380 / A3XX - InternationalInternational - 2005

On March 5, 2012 the first Airbus A380-841 for Thai Airways International completed its maiden flight from the manufacturer's airfield at Toulouse-Blagnac. The airliner (F-WWAO, msn 087) will become HS-TUA upon delivery. It entered final assembly in November 2011 and will be delivered in the third quarter of 2011. Six have been ordered by the carrier.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A380 / A3XX - InternationalInternational - 2005

Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Challenger 850 4L-GAA (c/n 8046, ex 4L-GAF) is operated by Airzena Georgian Airways on behalf of the Georgian Government. The aircraft is seen here at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Hungary on February 16, 2012. It was delivered to Airzena in July 2011 and adopted its current registration in June 2011.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bombardier CRJ100 / CRJ200 / CRJ800 - КанадаCanada - 1991

Mikoyan MiG-29UPG KBU3123 is one of three upgraded examples for the Indian Air Force currently flying.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-29СМТ - РоссияRussia - 1997

C-130H FAC1004 completed the RDM overhaul in September 2011.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed C-130 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1954

Yasur 985 at the site of the handover parade of the Tel Nof IASF Base Commander on the evening of February 9, 2012, shortly after AMU22 had delivered it to the 'Night Birds of Prey Squadron'.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky CH-53 / S-65 Sea Stallion - СШАUSA - 1964

Noted at Arusha General Airport in Tanzania on February 14, 2012 was Let L-410UVP Turbolet 9U-BHT (c/n 851432, ex UN67525 of Zhezhair). The aircraft carries no titles and its current operator is unknown.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Let L-410 Turbolet - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1969

Funding continues for the development of the X-47 unmanned combat aerial demonstration (UCAS-D) project to develop technology to operate a fixed-wing UAS from an aircraft carrier in 2013.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop-Grumman X-47 - СШАUSA - 2003

Alenia Aermacchi T-346A Master MM55145 is the second delivered to the Italian Air Force. It attended Singapore along with the first.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aermacchi M.346 Master - ИталияItaly - 2003

Air Livery at Manchester Airport rolled out two Monarch Airlines Airbus A320-214s (G-OZBK, msn 1370 seen here; and G-MRJK, msn 1081) in the carrier's new colours on February 7, 2012. The main changes are the yellow fin, replacement of 'flymonarch.com' with 'Monarch.co.uk' titles and the stylised 'M' on the front fuselage. G-OZBK briefly wore an incorrect, interim scheme from January 29, with purple undersides and nacelles instead of the indigo seen here, flying one service on February 3 in the colours.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A320 - InternationalInternational - 1987

Assembly of the prototype Northrop Grumman MQ-4C is progressing at Palmdale, California. The UAV is the first of five development aircraft for the BAMS programme.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan RQ-4 Global Hawk / MQ-4C Triton - СШАUSA - 1998

All flight testing required for certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the General Electric GEnx-1B powered version of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has been completed. Boeing announced the end of certification flight test activity for the variant on March 7, 2012, although operations finished in late February. It also confirmed that ground trials have been concluded. FAA certification will allow Boeing to start delivering examples of the Dreamliner powered by the GEnx. Boeing 787-837 N1015B (c/n 36276) will become VT-ANH when it is delivered to Air India. The aircraft made the last flight in the GEnx certification campaign and was displayed at India Aviation 2012 in Hyderabad from March 14.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 787 Dreamliner - СШАUSA - 2009

Shorts Tucano T1 ZF374 of No.1 Flying Training School is one of two that will receive special markings for the 2012 display season. The primary aircraft, ZF269, is currently being painted in an eye-catching scheme with red, white and blue upper surfaces and red underside with the royal 'E II R' cypher under the wings and fuselage. ZF374 (seen here), the spare aircraft, retains the basic gloss black scheme but with 'E II R' titles. It's seen at its base, RAF Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire, on February 24. The 2012 display pilot is Flt Lt Jon Bond.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer EMB-312 / AT-27 Tucano - БразилияBrazil - 1980

Noted at Wilson Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, on February 14, 2012 was Eurocopter AS350B3e Ecureuil 5Y-CDT (c/n 7238) of the Kenya Police Air Wing. The helicopter was delivered in December 2011 and was the first of the upgraded B3es for an African customer. In the background is Fokker F27-300M 5Y-BTD (c/n 10154, ex TR-LGH) of Imaatong South Sudan Airlines, which previously served with the Royal Netherlands Air Force as C-4.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Ecureuil / SA.350 - ФранцияFrance - 1974Fokker F.27 Friendship - НидерландыNetherlands - 1955

Noted at Glasgow International Airport in Scotland on February 19, 2012 was this modified Bombardier DHC-8-202Q N8200H (c/n 494, ex N801VA of Vision Airlines) of Dynamic Avlease of Bridgewater, Virginia, in US Army titles. The aircraft stopped off for fuel, arriving from Iceland and proceeding on to Germany en route to Afghanistan.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash-8 - КанадаCanada - 1983

The first Dornier Do 328-110 (G-BWWT, c/n 3022, ex D-CDXO) in Flybe colours operated the inaugural Manchester to Norwich International Airport service on March 5, 2012. The turboprop is owned and flown by Suckling Airways.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.328 - ГерманияGermany - 1991

Sukhoi Superjet 100-95B RA-89005 painted in Sky Team colours is the latest example of the airliner to enter service. It first flew on January 15, 2012, and was delivered on February 28 to Aeroflot on lease from VEB-Leasing JSC. It is pictured arriving at Sheremetyevo International Airport on March 5 ready to begin operations.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой SSJ-100 Суперджет / RRJ - РоссияRussia - 2008

VC10 K3, ZA147/'F‘ left RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, using the call-sign RRR843, for servicing at MoD St Athan on January 16, 2012. Its departure from the Welsh airfield on February 23 brought to a close RAF maintenance activity there.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers VC-10 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1962

Passing through Newcastle International Airport, located within Northumberland and Tyneside, on February 24, 2012 was de Havilland Canada DHC-7-102 C-GGUL (c/n 70), registered to Voyageur Airways of Ontario, Canada. The transport is equipped with a missile warning system, with sensors on the nose and tail cone. The aircraft is operated in Afghanistan, providing a shuttle between different Coalition bases.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash-7 - КанадаCanada - 1975

The US Air Force T-38C will be replaced by a new trainer under the T-X programme. The budget plan postpones a 'source selection' for the T-X by one year until 2016, and puts off initial operating capability from FY2017 to FY2020.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop T-38 Talon - СШАUSA - 1959

The IAI Heron I entered service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force in 2011 and made its public debut in that service's colours during the show.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: IAI Heron / Harfang - ИзраильIsrael - 1994

The four PZL-Swidnik W-3A Sokols, headed by 310921 (c/n 310921) with 310919, 310920 and 310922 behind it, at Clark AB before being officially handed over to the Philippine Air Force.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: PZL W-3 Sokol - ПольшаPoland - 1979

The first Airbus A330-303 PH-AKA (msn 1287) for KLM is seen on approach to Toulouse, France, on February 22, 2012, prior to being handed over as PH-AKA a week later.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A330 - InternationalInternational - 1992

Airbus A330-243F freighter F-WWKT (msn 1175) is the first (and so far only) example for Yangtze River Express. It is seen making its first flight at Toulouse-Blagnac in France on March 8, 2012. The carrier currently operates ten Boeing 737-300 and four 747-400 freighters.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A330 - InternationalInternational - 1992

No.25 Squadron ‘Eagles' of the Pakistan Air Force based at Rafiqui has recently painted Dassault Mirage 5EF 96.755 (c/n 55) in these luminescent markings in a bid to distinguish its aircraft from the other co-located night attack Mirage unit, No.27 Squadron.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Mirage 5 / Mirage 50 - ФранцияFrance - 1967

The static display at Singapore Airshow 2012, with Boeing F-15SG Eagle 8328 of No.149 Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force in the foreground.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle - СШАUSA - 1986

Six Boeing F-15S Strike Eagles of 92 Squadron of the Royal Saudi Air Force transited Moron AFB outside Seville on February 27, 2012. The fighter-bombers were on their way back to Prince Sultan Air Base, Al Kharj, from Nellis AFB, Nevada, after participating in Red Flag 12-2. The aircraft stopping off at the Spanish base were 9201, 9202, 9221, 9224, 9225 (seen here) and 9227.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle - СШАUSA - 1986

The Airborne Laser Testbed (ALTB) Boeing YAL-1A 00-0001 (c/n 30201) arrived at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, on February 14, 2012 for storage with the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center. Previously operated by the 417th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards AFB, California, the project was cancelled in December 2011 and the decision taken to store the aircraft and its chemical oxygen iodine laser weapon. The aircraft is seen being prepared to enter storage in the desert on February 29.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing YAL-1A - СШАUSA - 2002

The Basic Flying Training Wing at Risalpur, home to the Pakistan Air Force Academy, is currently taking delivery of 40 ex-US Air Force Cessna T-37Bs. Though only some of them will be put into service, these additional Tweets will enable the air force to ramp up its pilot training.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna T-37 Tweety Bird - СШАUSA - 1954

Phenom 300 PP-UTI is the first example of the light business jet equipped as a medical evacuation aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer Phenom - БразилияBrazil - 2007

AgustaWestland HH-139A MM81796/"15-40' was officially handed over on March 8, 2012 to 15° Stormo 'Stefano Cagna' of the 83° Gruppo CSAR based at Cervia-San Giorgio.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.139 / AW.149 - InternationalInternational - 2001

The first two AgustaWestland AW139s ordered by Algeria's paramilitary Protection Civile were delivered in late February 2012, departing Varese-Venegono Airport in Italy on the 28th of that month. The helicopters (7T-VWE, c/n 31401, ex I-RAIR, and 7T-VWF, c/n 31402) are the first pair of five ordered by the service. AW139 7T-VWE is seen during a test flight from Varese-Venegono on February 16.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.139 / AW.149 - InternationalInternational - 2001

В декабре 2011 года состоялась выкатка 100-го экземпляра R66, а месяцем раньше был собран 10000-й вертолет компании "Robinson" (R44).
The 100th Robinson R66 on the flight line at Torrance Airport, California, with the manufacturer's assembly facility to the left.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Robinson R66 - СШАUSA - 2009

Cheetah C FAE1347 is one often examples of the single-seat variant delivered to the Fuerza Aerea Ecuatoriana (Ecuadorian Air Force).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Atlas Cheetah - ЮАРSouth Africa - 1985

The last 12 Australian F/A-18F Super Hornets were wired for possible future conversion to EA-18G configuration and are designated as the F/A-18F+ within the RAAF.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

There's no sunset for Super Hornet orders, the FY 2013 Navy budget includes 26 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighters and 12 EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

A pair of Army Air Corps' Apache AH1s undergoing rotor-turning-refuels during Exercise Pashtun Jaguar.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas AH-64D Apache Longbow - СШАUSA - 1991

Northrop Grumman-owned Gulfstream II N82CR (c/n 80) had been modified to carry a multi-function active sensor destined to be carried by the MQ-4C. The aircraft previously tested systems for the US Army and Navy's cancelled Aerial Common Sensor programme.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman Gulfstream II - СШАUSA - 1966

Growler из 129-й эскадрильи РЭБ "Vikings" проходит над кормовым срезом палубы авианосца "Рональд Рейган". Снимок сделан в феврале 2008 года во время испытаний "на совместимость" самолета и авианосца.
An indigenous Australian electronic attack capability may well suit President Obama's recent publicly-stated desire to increase focus in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. US approval for Australia to gain the required EA-18G Growler mission systems would fulfil that requirement.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing EA-18G Growler - СШАUSA - 2006

Boeing P-8A Poseidon BuNo 168428 is seen departing Boeing Field/King County International Airport, Washington, on March 4, 2012 for NAS Jacksonville, Florida.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing P-8 Poseidon - СШАUSA - 2009

McDonnell Douglas MD-11F N382WA (c/n 48411, ex N703GC) of World Airways Cargo diverted into Manchester airport on March 5, 2012 after declaring an in-flight emergency, the nature of which has not been revealed. The aircraft was on charter to the US military and parked at Stand 72 at the airport.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas MD-11 - СШАUSA - 1990

Lockheed Martin delivered the 250th C-130J Hercules on February 16, 2012. The aircraft (09-5684, c/n 5684) was handed over to the United States Air Force for the 317th Airlift Group at Dyess AFB, Texas. It was the 15th C-130J for the unit and the second of 11 due to be handed over in 2012.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules - СШАUSA - 1996

Luftwaffe McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom 38+28 completed its first flight following maintenance on February 20, 2012 at Jever AB. The 45-minute sortie was the last Nachprufflug (NPF, Acceptance Check Flight) due to be undertaken by the type. It was flown by the Technical Test Pilot of Luftwaffeninstandhaltungsgruppe 21 (LwinsthGrp 21, German Air Force Maintenance Group 21), Major Winkler, with Lt Col Rex of Jagdgeschwader 71 (Fighter Wing 71) in the rear. To mark the occasion 38+28 has been painted on the tail with the badges of all three maintenance units responsible for the Phantom in Luftwaffe service. During 45 years the Jever-based maintenance units have completed 361 Depotinstandsetzung (DI, Depot Repairs), 31 Hourly Postflight Inspections (HPO) and 23 Periodic Inspections (PE) of F-4Fs, as recorded near the intake.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F-4E / F-4F Phantom II - СШАUSA - 1965

Boeing 737-7ES Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) N356BJ (c/n 33962), due to become 06-001 with the Turk Hava Kuwetleri (THK, Turkish Air Force), is seen landing at Stansted Airport on March 8, 2012. The aircraft arrived from Bangor International Airport, Maine, using the callsign Boeing 211, and later departed Stansted for Turkey on delivery to the THK.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing E-7 Wedgetail / Boeing 737 AEW&C - СШАUSA - 2004

Former Kingfisher Airlines Airbus A321-232 VT-KFQ (msn 2927, ex D-AVZC) on approach to Shannon Airport in Ireland on February 20, 2012. The airliner, owned by lessor ACG, later departed for the United States to become N927AG and is believed to be heading for a Mexican operator. Dublin International has become a storage area for airliners owned by Irish leasing companies and operated by carriers that have recently ceased operations or, like Kingfisher, are experiencing difficulties. Former Kingfisher A320-232s VT-KFA (msn 2413), owned by Parilease, and VT-KFD (msn 2502) of Trapper Aircraft Leasing arrived on February 25 and 29, and are currently stored there along with eight Spanair A320s and a Malev Boeing 737-500.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A321 - InternationalInternational - 1993

Boeing 737-322 P4-TIE (c/n 24249, ex N189AQ) named Arawak is the first example for Arubian carrier Tiara Air, joining a trio of Shorts 360s in service. The airliner was handed over on February 14, 2012 and delivered from Opa Locka Airport in Florida to Aeropuerto International Reina Beatrix (Queen Beatrix International Airport) in Oranjestad, Aruba, three days later. It is seen at Opa Locka on February 12. Tiara Air will use the airliner to expand its services to Colombia and Venezuela as well as introducing flights to the United States. A second Boeing 737-300 is expected to join the fleet later this year.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737-300 - СШАUSA - 1984

Insitu was awarded a contract for the Integrator in July 2010 under the STUAS programme and two four-aircraft systems had been delivered by February 2012 for an early operational capability.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack - СШАUSA - 2012

Boeing 747-8KB(BBJ) A7-HHE (c/n 37544, ex N5022E), eventually destined for the Qatar Amiri Flight, made its first flight on January 30, 2012 and was delivered to GT&ES on February 28.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747-8 - СШАUSA - 2010

Boeing 737-7K2(WL) PH-XRA (c/n 30784, ex N1786B) of Transavia has had stickers applied to promote the forthcoming 2012 European Beach Volleyball championship. The airliner is seen here taking-off from Rotterdam The Hague Airport in the Netherlands on its first flight in this special scheme on February 4, 2012. The bikini-clad girl diving for the volleyball dominates both sides of the forward fuselage. The sports event will take place between May 30 and June 3 at The Hague Beachstadion on Scheveningen beach, The Hague, Holland. Transavia is running a photo competition with tickets to the event to be won by submitting a photograph of the airliner.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737-600 / BBJ - СШАUSA - 1998

On February 7, 2012 the Sahil Guvenlik Komutanligi (Turkish Coast Guard) completed operational tests of the flight deck of the TCSG Dost ('Friend'), the first of its four Coast Guard Search and Rescue ships. An Agusta Bell AB412EP of the Coast Guard Air Command was used in the trials. The service currently has 14 AB412EPs and three EADS CASA-TAI CN235MPA fixed wing aircraft for surveillance, patrol and search and rescue missions. Six Sikorsky-TAI T-70 Black Hawks will join the fleet under the Turkish General Purpose Helicopter Project.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 412 / UH-1Y - СШАUSA - 1979

Cessna 560 Citation Excel G-VECT is the first aircraft operated by Fly Vectra based at London Oxford Airport (previously known as Kidlington) in Oxfordshire.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna Citation Excel / XLS - СШАUSA - 1996

Beechcraft King Air 350C VH-NAJ at the Hawker Pacific facility at Cairns Airport, Queensland.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 350/360 Super King Air / MC-12 - СШАUSA - 1988

The Grif-1 tactical UAV is mainly being developed for the Belorussian Armed Forces and is also offered to export customers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Индела Гриф-1 - БеларусьBelarus - 2012

The Yotaisc X200 unmanned co-axial helicopter displayed at Singapore carried the cryptic message 'Prior to your mind' on its side.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Yotaisc X200 - КитайChina - 2012