Making a rare appearance at Nottingham East Midlands Airport on August 3, 2012 was Antonov An-124-100 Ruslan RA-82039 (c/n 9773052055082). The aircraft serves with the 224th Lyotnyi Otriad Voyenno-Transportnoy Aviatsii (224th Aviation Detachment of Military Transport Aviation) based at Tver-Migalovo in the Tver Oblast.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-124 Руслан - РоссияRussia - 1982

Mil Mi-26T Halo RA-06045 (c/n 34001212435, ex 'UNO-657') operated by UTair is seen in partially overpainted United Nations markings at Malta International Airport on August 21, 2012. The helicopter landed at the airport the previous day and stayed for around 24 hours. It has been used on UN charters since at least August 2008, when it was noted at Abeche Airport in Chad. It was the second UTair Mi-26T at Malta in the space of a month, RA-06261 (c/n 34001212097, ex 'UNO-792') - also with overpainted UN markings - having transited through on July 22-23; it was last noted operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo in November 2011.

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

The first pre-production aircraft, Su-35S-1, is shown carrying two Kh-31 air-to-ground missiles, four R-73 air-to-air missiles and four 250kg bombs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-35 - РоссияRussia - 1988

The final three F-16C Block 52 Fighting Falcons for the Royal Moroccan Air Force lined up at NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, prior to starting delivery flights. The aircraft are 08-8002, -8014 and -8017.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974

F-16E Desert Falcon 3040 is seen on approach to Moron AFB on August 28, 2012 during the recent exercise between the UAE and Spanish air forces.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974

Twelve Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcons of the 157th Fighter Squadron (FS), 169th Fighter Wing (FW) of the South Carolina Air National Guard (ANG) transited through Moron AB in Spain on August 19, 2012. Known as the 'Swamp Foxes', the unit had completed a four-month tour at Kandahar in Afghanistan and was heading home to McEntire Joint National Guard Base in South Carolina. F-16CM Block 52 93-0549 (seen here, the 'M' indicating it has gone through the Common Cockpit Implementation Program) is seen on approach to the Spanish base. The unit was replaced at Kandahar by the 179th FS, 148th FW of the Minnesota ANG, which transited through Moron on August 11 heading for Afghanistan.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974

Among the 10 F-16CM Block 50s was 91-0391 painted in the new 'Have Glass 5' scheme, which is due to be applied to all US Air Force Fighting Falcons as they go through maintenance.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974

Boeing C-135FR Stratotanker 23525/'93-CN' (c/n 18508) of Groupe de Ravitaillement en Vol 02.091 'Bretagne' carries special markings on its tail to commemorate the 70th anniversary of its unit's establishment. It traces its heritage back to the formation of the Groupe Bretagne of the Forces Aeriennes Francaises Libres (Free French Air Force) on January 1, 1942. The Cross of Lorraine at the top of the tanker's fin was the insignia of all the Free French forces in World War Two. The French Stratotanker fleet is based at Istres - Le Tube but has deployments at Manas International Airport in Kyrgyzstan to support Operation Serpentaire over Afghanistan and at N'Djamena International Airport, Chad, for Operation Epervier.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956

Westland Lynx 283 was one of the last three SH-14Ds withdrawn from use on September 11, 2012. All three gained special markings in August to celebrate the type's 36 years in service. The Latin Acta est fabula titles on the tail boom translate as "the play is over". The drawing on the doors includes cartoons of the badges of the ten flight units that operated the Lynx within 860 Squadron.

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

Luftwaffe NHIndustries NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter 79+01 (c/n 1003/ GEAF01) is assigned to 643 Staffel of Hubschraubergeschwader 64 (HSG 64, Helicopter Wing 64) at Holzdorf. The helicopter is one of six of the enhanced initial operational capability standard due to have the forward air medevac (FAM) kit installed. The wing is soon due to transfer its NH90s to the army's Transporthubschrauberregiment 10 (Transport Helicopter Regiment 10) at Fassberg. In exchange for 32 NH90s, the Luftwaffe will receive the army's Sikorsky CH-53GA fleet. Four NH90s equipped with the FAM kit are due to be deployed to Afghanistan from April 2013, two of which will stand an alert for combat search and rescue (CSAR) missions.

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

Kawasaki P-3C Orions 5073 and 5087 of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force are seen at Andersen AFB on Guam during Exercise Guamex, which was conducted in the waters around the Pacific island in August 2012. They operated alongside US Navy Lockheed-built versions of the maritime patrol aircraft from Patrol Squadron 8 (VP-8) 'Fighting Tigers' home-based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, but currently deployed to Naval Air Facility Misawa in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.

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

Helder Airport in the Netherlands on July 2, 2012, with the arrival of S-92A OY-HKA (c/n 92-0046). The helicopter, which is the first S-92 based in the Netherlands, was previously operated by CHC Helicopters Denmark from its Esbjerg base. CHC Helicopters Netherlands uses the 19-seat aircraft alongside three 12-seat Eurocopter EC155s and seven AgustaWestland AW139s with 12 to 15 seats.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-92 Helibus - СШАUSA - 1998

The first Tupolev Tu-214R (RA-64511) is seen on approach to land. The aircraft is due to be delivered in 2013, followed by a second example (RA-65414) in 2014. Both were ordered by the Glavnoye Razvedyvatelnoye Upravleniye (GRU, main intelligence directorate).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Туполев Ту-204 / Ту-214 - РоссияRussia - 1989

Mil Mi-38 38012 (c/n OP-2) is the second prototype of the medium-lift helicopter. The type recently set a new record for altitude in its class.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Миль Ми-38 - РоссияRussia - 2003

An unusual visitor to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport on September 5, 2012 was Tupolev Tu-154M RA-85799 (c/n 94A983) of Tartarstan. The airliner was undertaking a charter flight to and from Kazan in the Russian Republic of Tartarstan.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Туполев Ту-154 - РоссияRussia - 1968

The Heeresfliegerwaffenschule (German Army Aviation Flying School) at Buckeburg has received its first upgraded Sikorsky CH-53GA (84+87, c/n V65-085). The helicopter is equipped with new avionics and autopilot, a satellite communications antenna, forward looking infrared system and defensive counter-measures, and the life of the airframe has been increased. Eurocopter was contracted to upgrade 40 CH-53Gs to the new standard in 2007. The first flew on February 10, 2010. Under current plans the modernised transport helicopters will be based at Laupheim and Holzdorf under Luftwaffe control.

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

CH-53D Sea Stallion 'YL-01' leads five others of HMH-362 over Helmand Province in Afghanistan on August 9, 2012 during a flight marking the end of USMC operation by the type.

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

Eurocopter delivered the first Puma Mk 2 upgraded as part of the Puma Life Extension Programme back to the Ministry of Defence on September 11, 2012. The helicopter (XW216, seen here flying over Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire) arrived at QinetiQ at Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, to begin trials before handover back to the RAF. The upgrade will extend the life of 24 Pumas until 2025.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Puma / SA.330 - ФранцияFrance - 1965

Airbus A320-214 EI-EPX (msn 1454, ex SP-IAE) heads a line-up of three other former OLT Express Poland Airbuses stored at Dublin Airport in Ireland in August 2012. They are EI-EYH (msn 973, ex SP-IAC), SP-IAA (msn 533, became EI-DDL) and SP-IAB (msn 566, EI-ERV). The airline was formed from Yes Airways, which began service in April 2011 and was rebranded as OLT Express on December 21, 2011, using Warsaw-Okecie as its main hub. The Polish charter carrier ceased operations on July 31 and its nine A320s and two A319 airliners were returned to the lessors. Its demise came soon after sister company OLT Express Regional filed for bankruptcy four days earlier, having had its licence suspended by the Polish aviation authority.

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

Pakistani carrier Airblue has taken delivery of former Aer Lingus Airbus A320-214 EI-CVD (msn 1467) as AP-EDD. The airliner is seen leaving Dublin International Airport on August 10, 2012 on its delivery flight. Airblue is based at Karachi-Jinnah International and operates four A319s; and now two A320s. It is due to receive A340-313X TC-JIK (msn 257) - last flown by Turkish Airlines - on lease from the International Lease Finance Corporation, the first of two for long-haul routes.

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

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

The Ka-226TG is a version of the Ka-226T optimised for operations in the Arctic.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Камов Ка-226 - РоссияRussia - 1997

Fokker 50 U-06, named Robbie Wijting, arrived at Lelystad on September 7, 2012.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker Fokker 50/60 - НидерландыNetherlands - 1985

Former DLH British Aerospace RJ85 D-AVRP (c/n E2303) has been repainted for Air Botswana as A2-ABG. The regional jet is seen at Cologne Bonn Airport on August 15, 2012, the day before it was handed over to the African airline. It will join a pair of BAe 146-100s, three ATR 42-500s and a pair of ATR 72-500s in service.

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

Tartan 21 flight comprised VC 10 C1K XR808 (front), with ZA147/'F' on its starboard flank and C1K XV108/'Y' to port. The flypasts conducted on August 28, 2012 will likely be the last time three of the aircraft will ever be seen in the same section of sky.

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

The first production Learjet 75 (c/n 75-001) on the assembly line at Wichita, Kansas.

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

The Embraer Legacy 500 production line at Sao Jose dos Campos in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer Legacy - БразилияBrazil - 2001

The Texel Air Show, held on the island of Texel in the Netherlands on July 28, 2012, attracted a number of military aircraft rarely seen performing at air shows outside their own country. These included Luftforsvaret (Royal Norwegian Air Force) Dassault Falcon 20ECM 041 (c/n 41, named Hugin) from 717 Skvadron/Forsvarets Elektronisk Krigforing Stottesenter (Air Force Electronic Warfare Support Centre) based at Rygge.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Falcon 20 / 30 - ФранцияFrance - 1963

Noted at Glasgow Airport in Scotland on August 27, 2012 was de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 N181CS (c/n 181) of ARKeX. It arrived at the airport for a stop-over during a ferry flight to Canada, after spending approximately five months based in Turkey. The aircraft carries a full tensor gravity gradiometry system used to help locate oil and gas deposits. ARKeX has its headquarters at Cambridge in the UK, although it also has offices in Houston, Texas.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter - КанадаCanada - 1965

De Havilland Canada EO-5C airborne reconnaissance low-multifunction N53993 (c/n 104) spent the night at Shannon Airport in Ireland on August 12, 2012. The aircraft was parked in a secure area guarded by the Irish Army before departing for the United States the following day. It arrived at Shannon from Wiesbaden in Germany. Of note along with the various hatches under the fuselage is the large blister mounted on the side of the aircraft under the wing and the missile warning systems on the tail.

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

Airbus A330-243 F-WWCK (msn 1342) in Star Alliance colours is seen making its first flight from the manufacturer's facility at Toulouse in southern France on August 31, 2012. It will become N342AV upon delivery to Avianca of Colombia, the ninth of ten for the carrier.

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

The first two Airbus Military C295Ms for the Indonesian Air Force departed San Pablo Airport, Seville in Spain, on their delivery flights. The aircraft were expected to arrive on September 21, 2012 and be assigned to Skadron Udara 2 to replace Fokker F27-400Ms at Lanuma Halim-Perdanakusuma in Jakarta, Java. The first initially flew as A-9501 (c/n S-090) but has since become A-2901, while the second (seen here) is A-2902 (c/n S-088).

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

Airbus Military C295M 024 (c/n S-092) is the first of five new examples ordered by the Polish Air Force. It is seen on approach after a test flight at San Pablo Airport at Seville in Spain on September 3, 2012.

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

Airbus Military A330-203 multi-role tanker transport MRTT005 (EC-336, msn 1183, ex F-WWKN) will become the fifth and final KC-30A (A39-005) delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force. It is seen returning to Getafe in Madrid, Spain, on September 16, 2012 after being painted at Paris-Orly in France. The aircraft first flew as a 'green' airframe on November 20, 2010, and was modified as an MRTT by Qantas Defence Services Ltd of Brisbane, Queensland.

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

The second of three Airbus Military A330-243 Multi-Role Tanker Transports (MRTT) (MRTT014/EC-334, msn 1186, ex F-WWYL) for the United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF) arrived at Getafe in Spain from Toulouse in France on the afternoon of August 16, 2012 after being painted. One of the aircraft for the UAEAF lost its Aerial Refuelling Boom System (ARBS) on September 10 at 27,000ft (8.230m) over Ceres in Spain. No one was injured in the incident and the aircraft landed safely at Getafe. A KC-30A for the RAAF suffered a similar incident in January 2011 while refuelling a Portuguese F-16. The UAE was due to take delivery of the tanker transports shortly, although handover of the first will be delayed until repairs are completed.

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

German army aviation's Heeresfliegerunterstutzungsstaffel 1 (HFIgUstgStff 1, Army Aviation Support Squadron 1) based at Holzdorf will disband in 2013. To mark the occasion the unit has painted MBB Bo 105P1M 86+28 (c/n 6028) in this special scheme. The stork forms part of the unit's crest. HFIgUstgStff 1 stood up at Holzdorf on January 1, 2003, equipped with 14 Bo 105s.

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

Nextant 400XT OK-ESC is the first example delivered to a European customer.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 400 Beechjet / T-1 Jayhawk - СШАUSA - 1986

Beechcraft T-6C+ Texan II 6601/N2849B is one of the first four delivered to the Mexican Air Force.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft T-6A Texan II - СШАUSA - 1995

By the end of 2012 the Spanish Policia National will receive two Eurocopter EC135P2+s to renovate its helicopter fleet, allowing it to withdraw some of its oldest CASA/MBB Bo 105s. The new machines are c/n 981 (with the test register EC-030); and c/n 1044 (EC-038), seen here landing after a test flight from the Eurocopter Espana factory at Albacete on September 4, 2012.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Eurocopter EC.135 - InternationalInternational - 1994

Danish helicopter company Bel Air commenced offshore operations from Den Helder Airport in the Netherlands on behalf of DanCopter on August 1, 2012 for a period of two months. For this purpose, Bel Air uses its most recently delivered AgustaWestland AW139 (OY-HML, c/n 31411), seen here landing at Den Helder on the second day of operations. Established in 1994, Bel Air is based at Hoisted Heliport in Denmark and commenced offshore operations in 2009. It currently operates two AW139s and has two larger AW189s on order.

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

Cessna 208B Caravan IC-GZTB (c/n 208B-2305) owned by Geotech Aviation is equipped for airborne surveys. The aircraft is seen at Palma de Mallorca on August 31, 2012 after a non-stop 12 hours 39 minute flight from St John's International Airport, Newfoundland in Canada. The aircraft originally departed Toronto Pearson International, Ontario, on August 27. It arrived at Perth Airport in Western Australia on September 9, after flying from Jakarta in Indonesia in just under ten hours. It is believed that the aircraft will undertake survey flights in Australia.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 208 Caravan / U-27 - СШАUSA - 1982

Cessna 208 Caravan 12-01276 is the latest to join the US Army's fleet of nonstandard special operations aircraft. The aircraft arrived at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, from Wick in Scotland on August 27, 2012, and is seen departing for Stuttgart in Germany two days later. The aircraft's operating unit is unknown, although it may be associated with the 427th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) based at Pope Army Air Field, North Carolina, assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command. The 427th SOS is believed to already operate a pair of Cessna 208B Grand Caravans acquired in 2005.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 208 Caravan / U-27 - СШАUSA - 1982

PZL-Swidnik SW-4 Solo prototype 0401 on display at the MSPO exhibition at Kielce.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: PZL SW-4 - ПольшаPoland - 1996

Bell 429 HB-ZSU of Air Zermatt is the first example of the type equipped with an emergency medical services interior to be delivered to a European customer.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 427 / 429 - СШАUSA - 1997

Between September 3 and 7, 2012, AgustaWestland AW159 Lynx Wildcat AH1 ZZ406 (c/n 476) participated in forward arming and refuelling point (FARP) drills on the Salisbury Plain Training Area in Wiltshire. It was the first time the type has operated over the area, the exercise taking place at the Carter FARP with assistance from 6th Regiment Army Air Corps (Volunteers). Wildcat ZZ406 was delivered to RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset, on May 29.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.159 Lynx Wildcat / Future Lynx - InternationalInternational - 2009

T-50-2 in formation with a MiG-29M2 fighter during the airshow held on August 10-12, 2012 at Zhukovsky to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Russian Air Force.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-57 / Т-50 / ПАК ФА - РоссияRussia - 2010

Measuring lines painted over the nose of T-50-2 for the video analysis of air-refuelling.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-57 / Т-50 / ПАК ФА - РоссияRussia - 2010

PAK FA T-50-2 takes-off from Zhukovsky airfield.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-57 / Т-50 / ПАК ФА - РоссияRussia - 2010

T-50-3 is the first PAK FA prototype fitted with the N036 radar. Since late July 2012, the aircraft has undertaken flight trials using Su-27M Flanker 710 as a target. The three short lines on the radar cone are the trestle tracks used when the radome is removed from the aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-57 / Т-50 / ПАК ФА - РоссияRussia - 2010

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-57 / Т-50 / ПАК ФА - РоссияRussia - 2010

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-57 / Т-50 / ПАК ФА - РоссияRussia - 2010

Cirrus SR20 N226FR (c/n 2152) is one of the first to be delivered to CATS to train French military pilots. It became F-HGDU after handover.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cirrus SR20 / SR22 - СШАUSA - 1995

Fairchild C-26E Metroliner 91-00505 (c/n DC804M, ex N3007H) of the Army National Guard (ARNG) was noted arriving at Glasgow Airport in Scotland on September 9, 2012 for a two-day stopover. The aircraft was heading back to Rickenbacker International Airport, Ohio, after a tour in Afghanistan. It was last noted in service with the North Carolina State Flight Detachment (SFD)/Operational Support Airlift Command (OSACOM) Det 17 based at Morrisville Army Aviation Support Facility, North Carolina, but Rickenbacker is home to Ohio SFD/OSACOM Det 21, to which the aircraft may have been transferred. The pod under the fuselage is believed to contain a surveillance system. The C-26E is an upgraded version of the C-26B, featuring a Rockwell Collins 'glass cockpit' with a global air traffic management system to allow it to comply with the latest international air navigation requirements.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairchild Metro / Merlin IV - СШАUSA - 1969

Northrop Grumman E-11A BACN 11-9001 (c/n 9001, ex N901GX) arrived at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, on July 13, 2011 on its way to southwest Asia. The aircraft is seen departing the following day.
Seen at RAF Mildenhall, England in July 2011 was E-11A 11-19001 (Bombardier BD-700-1A10 c/n 9001 ex-N901GX) on its first visit to the UK.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bombardier, Raytheon Sentinel - InternationalInternational - 2004

Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules 525 (c/n 5698) is seen on approach to NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, on August 6, 2012, prior to delivery.

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

Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules YI-304 (c/n 5702) is the first for the Iraqi Air Force.

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

McDonnell Douglas MD-87 TZ-RMC (c/n 49842, ex EC-EZA) seen at Ouagadougou Airport, Burkina Faso, is one of two of the type operated by Air Mali, along with two MD-83s. TZ-RMC, along with TZ-RMB, is based at Bamako-Senou International Airport in Mali and both are former Iberia aircraft. Air Mali is part of the Agha Khan's Celetar Group, which also includes Air Burkina.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas MD-80 - СШАUSA - 1979

The first flying prototype Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A RA-78650 is seen shortly after roll out. The aircraft was expected to make its maiden flight after mid-September.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ильюшин Ил-76МД-90А / Ил-476 - РоссияRussia - 2012

Two PZL-Mielec M28-05 Skytrucks of the 318th Special Operations Squadron, 27th Special Operations Wing, passed through RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, on August 25, 2012. The aircraft (10-0322, c/n AJE00332, ex N332PD; and 11-0329, c/n AJE00329, ex N329JD) are home-based at Cannon AFB, New Mexico. They used the call-signs Reach 1047 and Reach 1045 although they are Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft and Reach is usually assigned to Air Mobility Command flights. The Skytrucks transport cargo and small special operations teams into areas that cannot accommodate larger MC-130 Hercules variants and were most likely heading for Afghanistan.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: PZL M28B Bryza / M28 Skytruck - ПольшаPoland - 1984

Sicilian low-cost carrier Wind Jet flew its last service on August 11, 2012 and suspended operations the following day. It had signed a memorandum of understanding with Alitalia in January to explore a possible merger, but negotiations broke down. Wind Jet cancelled a number of flights and delayed others, resulting in the Enta Nazionale Aviaziona Civile (Italian civil aviation authority) threatening to revoke its air operator's certificate if it did not produce a plan to ensure a return to full operations and clear outstanding debts. The majority of its 11 Airbus A319/320s have already been returned to lessors. A319-113 EI-DVU (msn 660, ex F-GPMI) entered storage at Dublin Airport on August 11 after being returned to the International Lease Finance Corporation.

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

Finnair Airbus A319-112 OH-LVD (msn 1352, ex D-AVYW) was painted in oneworld alliance colours in August 2012. The airliner is seen at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands on September 3. The Finnish flag carrier joined the alliance in 1999.

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

Airbus A321-212 EC-JRE (msn 2756, ex D-AVZA) Villa de Uncastillo of Iberia carries the crest of the Basketball Federation of Spain on its front fuselage with the titles 'Gracias por hacernos sonar' (thanks for making us dream). Spain was narrowly defeated by the United States in the final of the men's basketball on August 12, 2012 during the London Olympics. The airliner is seen departing London Heathrow on August 18.

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

Boeing 737-37Q G-ODSK (c/n 28537) of bmibaby is seen departing Gibraltar. It was returned to BBAM from which it was leased on September 9, 2012 and ferried the following day from Birmingham International Airport in the West Midlands to Norwich International Airport in Norfolk for storage.

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

Boeing 737-46Q Special Freighter VP-BCJ (c/n 28663, ex N682AG) is the first for ATRAN-Aviatrans Cargo Airlines of Moscow-Domodedovo Airport. It was delivered on July 23, 2012 after being converted from passenger configuration and is seen at Cologne Bonn Airport on August 11. It will be operated on behalf of UPS, flying between Cologne and Moscow.

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

Noted conducting a missed approach and touch-and-go at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Washington, on September 7, 2012 was Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 737-7ZH N930BH (c/n 38751) of Nanshan Jet of Yantai, China. The aircraft was operating from Paine Field/Snohomish County Airport, Washington. It first flew on September 23, 2011 and was officially handed over by Boeing in December.

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

Embraer has delivered the first EMB-145I to Bangalore in India, where it will have its mission systems installed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer R-99 / E-99 / ERJ-145RS / ERJ-145SA - БразилияBrazil - 1999

ATR 72-212A F-WNUB (msn 578, ex EC-HBY) is destined to be delivered to Buddha Air of Nepal. The turboprop was operated by Air Nostrum from April 1999, before being returned to ATR in August. It is seen at Toulouse in southern France on September 5, 2012, and will become 9N-AJX upon delivery. Buddha Air currently operates two other ATR 72-212As, three ATR 42-320s and three Beech 1900Ds from its main hub at Kathmandu-Tribhuvan International Airport.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: ATR ATR 72 - InternationalInternational - 1988

A ceremony was held at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, on September 6, 2012 to mark the 10,000th operational flight hour of the Beechcraft Shadow R1 in RAF service. The commanding officer of No. 14 Squadron, Wing Commander Rich Moir, speaking at the event, said: "Since it was first introduced into service [from May 2009] it has had an outstanding serviceability rate and delivered consistently in the skies over Afghanistan." The unit is equipped with five Shadow R1s which undertake intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of Operation Herrick.

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

An artist's impression of the Rheinmetall X1 Ocean Bi-Copter Hybrid Unmanned Air Vehicle concept.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Rheinmetall X1 Ocean - ГерманияGermany - 2012