Belarus Ministry of Emergency Situations' Mil Mi-26T Halo EW-260TF (c/n 34001212465, ex-Belarus Air Force '63' white/06188) arrived at Budaors Airport, near Budapest in Hungary, on June 21, 2012. The heavy-lift helicopter will receive a military-style camouflage scheme in temporary paint before departing for Kiskunlachaza Airport where it will be used as a prop in the new Die Hard 5 action movie. The paint will then be washed off and the helicopter will return to its home base in Minsk.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Миль Ми-26 - РоссияRussia - 1977

The United Arab Emirates and Air Defence Force is participating in the exercise Red Flag 12-4, which is currently taking place at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Six Lockheed Martin F-16E/F Desert Falcons been deployed to the US Air Force base for the exercise, which started on July 16 and will conclude 11 days later. The four F-16Es (3028, 3040, 3067 and 3068) and a pair of two-seat F-16Fs (3011 and 3068) stopped over at Moron AB outside Seville for fuel on their outward journey. F-16F 3011 is seen on approach to the Spanish airfield on July 5, 2012.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16B/D Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1977

US Air Force Sikorsky HH-60G Pavehawks of the 56th Rescue Squadron based at RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, were noted in late June 2012 operating in the Salisbury Plain Training Area in Wiltshire, believed to be the first time that the special operations helicopters have used the exercise area. Over the course of a week HH-60Gs 88-26109/'LN' (c/n 70-1306, seen here) and 88-26206/'LN' (c/n 70-1435) completed two sorties a day, one in daylight and the other using night-vision goggles. They used the live firing range as well as the 'brown out' area, practising landing in dusty conditions.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk / S-70 - СШАUSA - 1974

Airmen install an F-22 Raptor canopy using a hoist at Andersen AFB, Guam during a three-month deployment in support of the Pacific Theater Security Package. F-22 maintainers, in addition to pilots, claim to be experiencing the 'Raptor cough', an upper respiratory disorder that some believe may be related to high temperatures working on the stealth coating of the aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-22 Raptor - СШАUSA - 1990

SSgt Joshua Bard straps Gen Mike Hostage into an F-22 Raptor for his qualification flight at Tyndall AFB, Florida, on June 27, 2012. Hostage, who is the commander of Air Combat Command, qualified in the F-22 Raptor in July, an event that reinforced his personal stake in the air force's efforts to identify the root cause of unexplained physiological incidents involving Raptor crews, according to a US Air Force press release.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-22 Raptor - СШАUSA - 1990

The first X-48C (seen here) has been used for a series of wind tunnel trials at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing X-48 / BWB - СШАUSA - 2007

Air Europa has applied special markings to some of its fleet to mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of EuroDisney outside Paris in France. Each aircraft displays a different Disney character on the fuselage - behind the cockpit on its Embraer ERJ-195LRs and on the rear of the Boeing 737-85P(WL)s. ERJ-195LR EC-KYO (c/n 19000276, ex PT-TLQ) seen here carries stickers representing Cinderella. Others identified include Belle on ERJ-195LR EC-KXD, while 737s EC-JHL, -JBK and -KCG are adorned with Mickey Mouse, Ariel and Rapunzel, respectively.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer ERJ-170 / ERJ-190 / ERJ-195 - БразилияBrazil - 2001

Embraer ERJ-190STD PT-TSB (c/n 19000505) for Ukrainian carrier AeroSvit Airlines was displayed at the Farnborough Airshow in July 2012. The airliner is the third of five due to be delivered in 2012 and will become UR-DSC after handover. UR-DSA (c/n 19000494, ex PT-TPS) and -DSB (c/n 19000501, ex PT-TRI) were both accepted by the airline on June 15. The final pair due to be delivered this year are PT-TSG (c/n 19000509) and c/n 19000515. Fellow Ukrainian Aviation Group member Dniproavia will fly the aircraft on behalf of AeroSvit on domestic and international routes. Dniproavia originally placed the order for ten examples, plus five options, in January 2011.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer ERJ-170 / ERJ-190 / ERJ-195 - БразилияBrazil - 2001

Westland Sea King Mk 41 89+55 (c/n WA759) has been painted in this stunning scheme to mark the 'Fly-Out' of the type from Kiel-Holtenau. In comparison, 89+69 in the background wears the standard camouflage. Both helicopters are seen at the German naval air base on June 23, 2012 during the event organised to mark the beginning of the transfer of MFG 5 to Nordholz.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky H-3 / S-61 Sea King - СШАUSA - 1959

The first Boeing CH-147F Chinook for the Royal Canadian Air Force completed its maiden flight on June 24, 2012. The flight lasted more than 80 minutes and confirmed the airworthiness of the aircraft, including its new electrical system and the Common Avionics Architecture System cockpit. The following day the Limited Acceptance Test Procedure, designed to validate the aircraft's performance and systems, was completed with the conclusion of the third flight. The second CH-147F is due to be rolled out at the end of July. Canada ordered 15 CH-147Fs based on the CH-47F in June 2009 for delivery in 2013.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing-Vertol CH-47 Chinook - СШАUSA - 1961

Airbus A320-232 D-AWM (msn 5198, named Ubon Ratchathani) became HS-TXA upon delivery to Thai Smile Air in late June 2012. Thai Smile Air is a new low-cost subsidiary of Thai Airways International, which was due to commence operations in July. The airliner is seen at Hamburg-Finkenwerder on June 18 undergoing 'rejected take-off' tests prior to making its maiden flight the next day. It departed Hamburg on its delivery flight on June 30, stopping over in Dubai before arriving at Bangkok the following day. Thai Smile Air has four A320s on order, all configured for 174 passengers, and will eventual operate 11 examples. The airline will initially fly domestic routes within Thailand, before expanding to other destinations in southeast Asia in 2013.

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

Northrop Grumman is proposing the Polar Hawk version of the RQ-4B Global Hawk to meet a Canadian requirement for a high-altitude long-endurance surveillance unmanned air vehicle.

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

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner N10187 (c/n 38320) was displayed at Farnborough Airshow 2012 between July 5 and 12, before returning to Seattle in Washington for the formal hand-over to Qatar Airways. It became the first Boeing-owned airliner to participate in a flying display for around 30 years. The aircraft is the first of 30 ordered by Qatar Airways on April 5, 2007, and will become A7-BCB after delivery. Five 787-8s will be handed over to the airline by the end of 2012.

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

On July 3, 2012 the Republic of Belarus celebrated its independence from the Soviet Union with a flypast over the capital Minsk by assets of the Belarusian Air Force and Air Defence Corps. Helicopters that took part included flag-carrying Mil Mi-2 Hoplites and four-ship formations of Mi-8 Hips and Mi-24 Hinds. Combat jets participating in groups of four consisted of Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrums (seen here), Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoots and Sukhoi Su-27 Flankers, while five Aero L-39C Albatros aircraft trailed coloured smoke over the city. Belarus had around 40 MiG-29Ss, some of which are being upgraded to the indigenous MiG-29BM standard.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-29 (9-13) - РоссияRussia - 1984

Modified British Aerospace Jetstream 31 G-BWWW (c/n 614) is being used as a test-bed for unmanned air vehicle technologies by BAE Systems. The aircraft was displayed at the recent Farnborough Airshow.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page/BAe Jetstream / H.P.137 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1967

The Republic of Korea Air Force aerobatic team, the Black Eagles, made its UK debut at the two-day RAF Waddington International Airshow in Lincolnshire on June 30 - July 1, 2012. The team flies a routine with eight Korea Aerospace Industries T-50B Golden Eagles and is formally known as the 239 Special Flying Squadron. T-50B '4' is seen landing at the end of the display at RAF Waddington on July 1. The advanced trainers travelled to Manchester Airport in the UK onboard Korean Air Boeing 747-400Fs - the first arriving on May 22. The aircraft were transported to RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire for assembly and flight testing. In addition to RAF Waddington, the Black Eagles also displayed at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, and three of the team's aircraft attended the Farnborough Airshow in Hampshire.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: KAI T-50 Golden Eagle - Южная КореяSouth Korea - 2002

BAe 146-200QC Quick Change (c/n E2211) in RAF livery. The aircraft is expected to gain the military serial ZE707.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: BAe BAe-146 / RJ - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1981

Switzerland-based Perfect Aviation SA is increasing the scope of its UK operations with the addition of two managed aircraft - a second Learjet 45 (G-PFCT, c/n 45-055) and a Bombardier Challenger 605 - which have recently joined the company's London Biggin Hill-based fleet. The move follows Perfect's recent decision to transfer its flight operations from Switzerland Lisbon, Portugal.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Learjet Learjet 31 / 45 / 40 / 75 / 85 - СШАUSA - 1987

Bombardier BD-700-1A11 Global 5000 C-GHVB (c/n 9424) was noted at Shannon Airport in Ireland on June 24, 2012. The aircraft was on its way to Tel Aviv in Israel for modification prior to delivery to the Indian Air Force. No contract for the aircraft from India has been announced and the number of aircraft on order is not currently known.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bombardier Global-5000 / Global-6000 / Global-7000 - КанадаCanada - 2003

NASA's Aero Spacelines' 337SGT Super Guppy Turbine N941NA (c/n 004) delivered parts of the crew section for the Space Shuttle Full Fuselage Trainer (FFT) to the Museum of Flight in Seattle on June 30, 2012. The oversized transport landed at Boeing Field/King County International Airport in Washington, after departing Ellington Field in Houston, Texas, on June 27, and made stops at Dyess AFB, Texas; Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona; March AFB, California, and Travis AFB in the same state, before arriving at its destination. The initial aerial delivery was originally scheduled for June 16, but was delayed by issues concerning the crating of the FFT and its effect on the transport's centre of gravity. As part of the 'Shuttle Celebration' organised at Boeing Field for the arrival, a NASA Northrop T-38N Talon (N920NA, ex 66-8386) was flown in from Travis AFB and displayed alongside N941NA. Two more Guppy flights are scheduled later this summer to bring in the remaining large sections of the FFT.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero Spacelines B-377 Guppy - СШАUSA - 1962Northrop T-38 Talon - СШАUSA - 1959

Alenia Aermacchi and ATK unveiled the MC-27J special operations version of the Spartan at the recent Farnborough Airshow. The aircraft will be equipped with a modular package of sensors, including a target designator, as well as weapons, initially comprising a palletised 30mm GAU-23 Bushmaster cannon, the barrel of which can be seen protruding from the rear door. Trials with the weapon are due to take place in the US later this year. Precision-guided weapons will be integrated with the MC-27J at a later date. According to Alenia a potential market for 50 MC-27Js exists.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Alenia C-27J Spartan - InternationalInternational - 1999

The two RNLAF AS 532U2 Cougars deployed to the Gulf of Aden on board Hr Ms Rotterdam are fitted with flotation gear, as seen on S-447 at Maritime Air Station De Kooy earlier this year while 300 Squadron was preparing for the Ocean Shield deployment.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Super Puma / SA.332 / AS.532 Cougar - ФранцияFrance - 1978

The first Airbus Military C295M transport for the Indonesian Air Force was noted undertaking a test flight at San Pablo Airport in Seville, Spain, on July 3, 2012. The aircraft (A-9501, c/n S-090) is the first of nine ordered by Indonesia in late 2011. Indonesia was considering either the C295M or Alenia C-27J Spartan as a replacement for its Fokker F27s. However, on October 6, 2011, a teaming agreement was signed between Airbus Military and PT Dirgantara Indonesia that included marketing and coproduction of the C295, clearing the way for an order for the type for the Indonesian Air Force.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: CASA C.295 - ИспанияSpain - 1997

A330 MRTT MRTT016 seen departing Boscombe Down, Wiltshire in June 2012.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A330 MRTT / KC-30 Voyager - InternationalInternational - 2007

The Flyvevabnet (Royal Danish Air Force, RDAF) has begun repainting its Eurocopter AS550C2 Fennec helicopters in a new green-grey scheme, replacing the green and black camouflage worn since the fleet entered service (initially with the army) in August 1990. Seen here at Karup wearing the new colour is P-254 (c/n 2254), while P-275 (c/n 2275) in the background still has the old colours. A total of 12 AS550C2s were delivered, being transferred to the RDAF in 2003. Four configured for the anti-tank role were withdrawn in 2009. The fleet is assigned to Eskadrille 724.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Ecureuil / SA.350 - ФранцияFrance - 1974

MBB Bo 105P1M 88+12 (c/n 6212) of Heeresflieger Verbindungs- und Aufklarungsstaffel 100 (HFIgVerbAufkIStff 100, Army Aviation Liaison and Reconnaissance Squadron 100) at Celle-Wietzenbruch has been specially painted to celebrate ten years of the unit. HFIgVerbAufkIStff 100 was established at Celle to replace Heeresfliegerregiment 16 (HFR 16, Army Aviation Regiment 16), which was disbanded in April 2002 as part of defence cuts. Heeresfliegerinstandsetzungsstaffel 1 (Army Aviation Maintenance Squadron 1) - formed out of HFR 16 - is also marking its tenth anniversary. The helicopter has an eagle painted on its port side and Pegasus (the flying horse) on the starboard side of the cabin, representing the maintenance squadron and HFIgVerbAufkIStff 100 respectively. HFIgVerbAufkIStff 100 will be disbanded in the near future as well, as part of Bundeswehr reforms published on October 26, 2011.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: MBB Bo-105 - ГерманияGermany - 1967

Russian Helicopters displayed a mock-up of the new Kamov Ka-62 civil medium multi-role helicopter at Farnborough between July 9 and 15, 2012. Developed from the military Ka-60, several different versions of the Ka-62 have been proposed over the years, powered by either Russian or Western turboshafts, but none has flown so far. The latest version will be powered by two Turbomeca Ardiden 3Gs and equipped with avionics supplied by Transas of St Petersburg. Details were originally released, and the mock-up first displayed, at the 5th HeliRussia exhibition in Moscow in May. The Ka-62 is due to make its maiden flight in August 2013 and will be certified by the Russian authorities from 2015 and, later, by EASA.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Камов Ка-62 - РоссияRussia - 2016

Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 31 (VX-31) 'Dust Devils' based at NAWC China Lake, California, conducted flight testing of a satellite communications (SATCOM) system on an EA-18G Growler between May 23 and 30, 2012. VX-31 aircrew conducted satellite-enabled secure voice and data transmissions with ground-based teams at China Lake and at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland.

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

The Solar Impulse landing at Rabat-Sale International Airport on June 29, 2012 after flying from Ouarzazate. Batteries within the aircraft store energy produced by the solar panels on the wings so that it can be used to power the propellers at night.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piccard, Borschberg Solar Impulse - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 2010

McDonnell Douglas MD-11F OH-LGC (c/n 48512, ex N512SU) carries small Nordic Global Airlines' titles just behind the cockpit. The freighter is one of three of the type operated by the carrier, the others being OH-LGD (c/n 48513, ex N513AY) and OH-NGA (c/n 48542, ex B-16101), the latter being acquired from Eva Airways and entering Nordic service on June 27, 2012. Nordic Global commenced operations in August 2011 and is owned by the Finnair Group - both OH-LGC and -LGD were previously flown by Finnair. OH-LGC is seen at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in Finland on June 9.

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

Tornado F3 ZE203 launches a Meteor missile. This aircraft, along with ZE794, received modifications to the radar, missile launchers and MIL-STD-1553B data bus, and were fitted with a new Selex-integrated missile data link. Used as launch aircraft, each jet had photo calibration markings applied along the lower sides of the fuselage as seen.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Panavia Tornado ADV (F) - InternationalInternational - 1979

A Tranzas Filin-2 on its launch catapult wearing the colours of Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations, the intended customer.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Транзас Филин - РоссияRussia - 2011

Airbus A319-133X Corporate Jet D-ADNA (msn 1053, ex D-AVYN) of DC Aviation is seen at Manchester Airport on the evening of June 22, 2012. The aircraft was being used to ferry American rock star Bruce Springsteen, who played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. DC Aviation is based at Stuttgart-Echterdingen in Germany and operates four ACJ319s, including three A319-115(CJ)s, plus two Embraer Legacy 600s, two Gulfstream G550s and a Dornier Do 328JET-200.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A319 / ACJ - InternationalInternational - 1995

Boeing 737-55S OK-XGE (c/n 26543) of CSA has been painted in SkyTeam alliance colours. The 20-year-old airliner was ferried to Leos Janacek Airport Ostrava in the Czech Republic on May 22, 2012 for repainting and returned to Prague Ruzyne International Airport in the new colours on the last day of that month. The airliner is seen departing Palma de Mallorca in late June. CSA joined SkyTeam on March 25, 2001.

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

Making its first visit to Manchester Airport on June 27, 2012 was Boeing 747-41BF freighter B-2473 (c/n 32803, ex N1788B) of China Southern Airlines. The aircraft, operating as a charter, arrived from Amsterdam in the Netherlands and departed during the night for Wuhan in China.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747-400 - СШАUSA - 1988

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) rolled out the prototype Hurkus primary and basic trainer on June 27, 2012 at its Kazan premises. Wearing the registration TC-VCH, the turboprop was unveiled in a ceremony attended by invited dignitaries, including the Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Hurkus was designed to meet a Turk Hava Kuwetleri (THK, Turkish Air Force) requirement. Two flying and two static airframes were ordered on March 15, 2006, as part of a development contract, but a production order has yet to be placed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: TAI Hurkus - ТурцияTurkey - 2013

Boeing has completed wind tunnel tests of the conformal weapons bay of the F-15SE Silent Eagle. The bays are mounted along the sides of the fuselage in the position occupied by conformal fuel tanks on earlier Eagle variants. The trials were undertaken at the company's St Louis, Missouri, facility. The advanced Eagle version is in contention for the Republic of Korea for its FX-III requirement. It features advanced avionics, including an active electronically scanned array radar, and airframe changes to reduce the aircraft's radar signature, such as the cantered tail fins.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing F-15SE - СШАUSA - 2010

Marine Corps test pilot Lt Col Matt Taylor gets airborne from NAS Patuxent River in F-35C CF-02 for the first night take-off of the carrier variant on June 13, 2012. During the test flight Lt Col Taylor evaluated the aircraft's night lighting system.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35C Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2010

Lt Christopher Tabert, a navy test pilot assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 (VX-23) 'Salty Dogs', rolls F-35C CF-01 loaded with two inert AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles on the port and starboard pylons to measure flying qualities and aircraft vibrations.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35C Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2010

The prototype HAD 1-T Helineo (F-WHAD, c/n 0001) is seen making its maiden flight on April 26, 2012 at Metz-Nancy Lorraine airport.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Heli Air Design HAD1-T Helineo - ФранцияFrance - 2012