TAM A332

TAM PT-MVH (Airbus A330-203) gently flaring over Frankfurt's 25R, about to finish its 5200 nm long trip from Rio.

United B763

United N653UA (Boeing B767-322ER) coming in to land on Frankfurt's 07R. This 767 is nearly twenty years old and still going strong.

ABC B743F

Air Bridge Cargo VP-BIC (Boeing B747-329F) approaching runway 07R in Frankfurt, shortly after sunrise. This particular 747 began its life as a passenger plane with the extinct Sabena in 1990, and was later converted to Cargo in 2000.

Lufthansa A321

Lufthansa D-AISE (Airbus A321-231) just airborne from RWY18 in Frankfurt, nicely in front of the Viewing Terrace, and opposite of taxiway S, where a Tui B738 awaits it's takeoff clearance.

Air Nostrum CR9

Air Nostrum EC-JYV (Canadair Regional Jet 900) approaching Barcelona's 25R with it's typical nose-down attitude.

Ukraine Intl B733

Ukraine International UR-GBA (Boeing B737-36N) over the lights for 25R in Barcelona. There are not many classics equipped with winglets!

LAN A343

LAN CC-CQE (Airbus A340-313X) on short final for 07C in Frankfurt Airport, after its rather short journey from Madrid. Ironically, flying this South American A340 is probably the cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt and Madrid.

Belavia B735

Belavia EP-251PA (Boeing B737-5Q8) rotates out of Frankfurt's runway 18. Short and powerful take-off roll for this stubby Boeing.

Lufthansa A321

Lufhansa D-AIRX (Airbus A321-131) painted in Retro livery, it has to be one of the most photographed aircraft of all times. Seen here approaching Frankfurt's runway 25L against an incoming storm.

CSA A319

CSA Checz Airlines OK-MEL (Airbus A319-112) coming in to land on Frankfurt's runway 07R. Luckily, it hasn't been painted yet in CSA's new livery.

Air France A320

Air France F-HEPA (Airbus A320-214) lines up on runway 18, coming from taxiway S. In a few seconds it will be airborne and heading to Paris - Charles de Gaulle airport. Air France operates six daily flights between Frankfurt and Paris, although usually with A318s.

Thai Cargo B77F

Southern Air Cargo N775SA (Boeing B777-FZB) wearing Thai Cargo colours is flashing its lower beacon while on final approach to 25L in Frankfurt.

ANA B77W

All Nippon Airways JA788A (Boeing 777-381/ER) is gliding over the approach lights coming in from Tokyo - Narita as ANA209

Lufthansa A321

Lufthansa D-AIDC (Airbus A321-231)is clear to land on runway 25 left at Frankfurt airport. There are a couple of hour-long periods daily, where all incoming traffic is exclusively composed by Lufthansa Airbus A32x family aircraft.

Emirates B77W

Emirates A6-EBJ (Boeing B777-36N/ER) is one of the 102 (!) active 777s in the Emirates fleet. Seen here on final approach to Frankfurt's runway 25 left on a warm summer afternoon.

SriLankan A332

Sri Lankan 4R-ALG (Airbus A330-243) showing its beautiful lines after take off from Frankfurt's runway 25C.

Thai B744

Thai International Airways HS-TGJ (Boeing 747-4D7) taking off from runway 18 in Frankfurt. Not long after this pic was taken, TGJ was converted to a freighter!

Croatia A320

Croatia Airlines 9A-CTF (Airbus A320-212) rotating from runway 18 just in front of taxiway S in Frankfurt Airport. This A320, serial number 258, is nearly 21 years old.

United B744

United N128UA (Boeing 747-422) starting its 5000 mile long trip over the north Atlantic, from Frankfurt to San Francisco as UAL901.

Lufthansa Regional CR7

Lufthansa Regional D-ACPR (Canadair Regional Jet 700) just after lift off in front of the fire brigade building on Frankfurt's runway 18.

Qatar A332

Qatar Airways A7-ACJ (Airbus A330-202) has just started its trip back to Doha. This combination of plane and livery is truly a favorite of mine.

Wizz A320

Wizz Air HA-LPJ (Airbus A320-232) showing its bright colors while banking over the Mediterranean Sea.

PIA B77L

Pakistan International Airlines EB-BGL (B777-240ER) banking left after departure from 25L in a nice winter morning.

Lufthansa A321

Lufthansa's Sierra Juliet is departing Barcelona's 25L via the DALIN2W standard instrument departure.
This one is dedicated to a very close friend who in a few days will fly his 100th Lufthansa flight. There's no better way to fly.

British Airways B767

British Airways G-BNWM (B767-336) is seen shortly before landing at Barcelona Airport at sunset. British Airways operates eight daily flights from London Heathrow to Barcelona, two of them with Boeing 767s.