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Airplane Models: GeminiJets October 2026 New Release + Discounts Original
A Flying House! World’s last active B727-100VIP Guess how much this plane cost ✈️ #samchui #Boeing727 #aviationlovers #avgeek #privatejet ... Yesterday Lufthansa flew their last A340-600 flight, and I found myself digging through twenty plus years of memories. Here are some favourites from my plane spotting collection. That long fuselage was never easy to capture, but she was majestic! ✈️ All photos by Sam Chui #samxhui #A340600 #Airbus340 #airbuslovers #planespotting ...
Aviation Photo #8207681 Boeing 707-3J9C - Iran - Air Force
Distinct Views: 1,645 Photo Added: November 03, 2026 Photo Copyright © Shahram Sharifi - Iranian Spotters. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8198981 Boeing 747-412 - Singapore Airlines
Distinct Views: 2,523 Photo Added: October 19, 2026 Photo Copyright © Andrew Hunt. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Airplane Models: GeminiJets September 2026 New Release + Discounts Original
I have been collecting GeminiJets airplane models since they launched 20 years ago! To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use code SAMCHUI at checkout for up to 25% off and free shipping in the US.
Airplane Models: GeminiJets July-August 2026 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets airplane models since they launched 20 years ago! To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use code SAMCHUI at checkout for up to 25% off and free shipping in the US.
Airplane Models: GeminiJets July-August 2026 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets airplane models since they launched 20 years ago! To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use code SAMCHUI at checkout for up to 25% off and free shipping in the US.
Airplane Models: GeminiJets June 2026 New Release + Discounts Original
Moments like this are one of the reasons why I love aviation. ❤️✈️ #samchui #A380 #Emirates #DXB #aviationlovers ... Congratulations to Spain 🇪🇸 A beautiful Iberia A350-900 takeoff to Madrid. #samchui #A350 #Iberia #vamosespaña #avgeek ... Spain 🇪🇸 or Argentina 🇦🇷 for the World Cup? I have the pleasure to fly and photograph all of these great planes 20 years ago! Love the liveries! ✈️ #samchui #Iberia #aerolineasargentinas #Boeing747 #airbus340 ...
Airplane Models: GeminiJets April/May 2026 New Release + Discounts Original
Spain 🇪🇸 or Argentina 🇦🇷 for the World Cup? I have the pleasure to fly and photograph all of these great planes 20 years ago! Love the liveries! ✈️ #samchui #Iberia #aerolineasargentinas #Boeing747 #airbus340 ... New vlog is out! Join me on one of the most unique airline journeys in America and go behind the scenes with Alaska Airlines’ Milk Run. #samchui #alaskaair #avgeek #flying #aviationlovers ... Air HK last A300-600F landing into Osaka Kansai. Note the classic cockpit with yoke control.
Aviation Photo #8110437 Airbus A330-202 - Aerolineas Argentinas
Distinct Views: 147 Photo Added: June 02, 2026 Photo Copyright © Diego Ruiz de Vargas - Iberian Spotters. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Your Eligible Visa Card Comes With Free International Data (Here’s How to Claim It)
Most Visa cardholders in the Americas never find out about this. Not because it’s buried in the fine print, but because nobody tells them it exists. If you carry an eligible Visa card issued in the US, Canada, Latin America, or the Caribbean, you’re likely entitled to free international data through GigSky, one of the few eSIM providers that operates as a full MNO rather than a reseller.
Get Up to 7 Days of Free Unlimited Data in the World’s Most Iconic Destinations
Sponsored Post Most Visa cardholders don’t know this benefit exists. You already have it, sitting in your wallet right now. GigSky partnered with Visa to give cardholders complimentary data plans in some of the most visited destinations in the world. If you’re heading to the United Kingdom, France, Thailand, the UAE, the United States, or North America during the 2026 World Cup, your card could cover your connectivity before you even think about buying a data plan. Here’s how it breaks down.
Aviation Photo #8075421 Boeing 737-8JP - Ajet
This photo is copyright protected and may not be used in any way without proper permission. Aircraft Line No.: 4841 Caption - Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS M50 ExposureTime: 1/1000 FNumber: 8/1 ISOSpeedRatings: 250 DateTimeOriginal: 2026:04:12 09:01:09 FocalLength: 200/1 Distinct Views: 22 Photo Added: April 12, 2026 Photo Copyright © Nurettin Sevdik. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein.
Aviation Photo #8072321 Boeing 737-8JP - A jet
Distinct Views: 6 Photo Added: April 06, 2026 Photo Copyright © Ilgaz DEGER. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
GeminiJets Airplane Models: March 2026 New Release + Discounts
Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 landing in Hong Kong Int’l Rwy 07L. Rate this landing!🛬 #samchui #Boeing787 #HKG #flying #aviationlovers ... Welcome to LA! Lufthansa A380 100th Anniversary livery ✈️ #samchui #Lufthansa #A380 #landing #planespotting ... A tour of new @united “Elevated” 787-9 United is also introducing “Relax Row” that can convert to a bed in Economy Plus. #samchui #Unitedairlines #B787 #aviationlovers #businessclass ...
Photo Report: United Airlines New “Elevated” Boeing 787-9 Original
During a hangar event at LAX, United unveiled its new “Elevated” Boeing 787-9. The new “Elevated” 787-9 configuration from United Airlines is a major shift toward a premium-heavy, low-density layout—arguably the most premium widebody any U.S. carrier has introduced.
Aviation Photo #8064235 Boeing 737-8JP - Norwegian Air Sweden
Distinct Views: 12 Photo Added: April 23, 2026 Photo Copyright © Javier Gonzalez - Iberian Spotters. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8070417 Boeing 747-412 - Singapore Airlines
Distinct Views: 14 Photo Added: April 03, 2026 Photo Copyright © Andrew Hunt. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
GeminiJets Airplane Models: Jan-Feb 2026 New Release + Discounts Original
Aviation heaven in the Arizona desert ✈️ I finally made it to the legendary Pima Air & Space Museum. Walking among hundreds of historic aircraft — from classic airliners to powerful military jets — felt like stepping through the timeline of aviation. And yes! You can walk up to any plane and take a close up look! Let me know which one is your favorite plane there? ... New vlog is out! Inside one of the world’s most advanced airports: Hong Kong International Airport.
Aviation Photo #8059609 Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 - Kazairjet
This photo is copyright protected and may not be used in any way without proper permission. Aircraft Caption Coming in from Oral (URA). Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 70D ExposureTime: 1/640 FNumber: 71/10 ISOSpeedRatings: 125 DateTimeOriginal: 2026:03:09 09:07:58 FocalLength: 300/1 Distinct Views: 7 Photo Added: April 16, 2026 Photo Copyright © Andreas Fietz. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein.
Emirates Operates Limited Flights to 82 Destinations, Oman Air Adds More Flights Original
With the limited re-opening of the UAE airspace, Emirates is operating a reduced flight schedule to 82 destinations below. Flights to the above destinations are currently operating. Passengers can check availability and book here. Emirates is accommodating customers with earlier bookings as a priority. Passengers transiting in Dubai will only be accepted for travel if their connecting flight is operating. Please do not go to the airport unless you hold a confirmed booking for these flights.
Aviation Photo #8051555: Boeing 747-412 - Aquiline International (Terra Avia)
Distinct Views: 11 Photo Added: March 07, 2026 Photo Copyright © Henry Chow - AHKGAP. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8050643 Airbus A330-202 - Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas
Distinct Views: 3 Photo Added: March 30, 2026 Photo Copyright © Konstantin von Wedelstaedt. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8060905 Airbus A330-202 - Aerolineas Argentinas
Distinct Views: 9 Photo Added: April 18, 2026 Photo Copyright © Gianluca Mantellini. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8047611 Boeing 747-412F/SCD - Atlas Air
Distinct Views: 12 Photo Added: March 24, 2026 Photo Copyright © Diego Ruiz de Vargas - Iberian Spotters. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8054469 Ilyushin Il-96-300 - Cubana
This photo is copyright protected and may not be used in any way without proper permission. Aircraft Caption Due to sudden engines breakdown on 7th Feb on its return to HKMO from VVNB, this Cubana de Aviación ’s IL96-300 CU-T1250 came back to VVNB, and conducted 3 engines ferry flight from VVNB to ZBAA as CUB9240 on 20th Feb for seeking fuel supplement, and flew directly to UACC and Russia(maybe?) for possible repair. Distinct Views: 4 Photo Added: April 07, 2026 Photo Copyright © Kano.
Aviation Photo #8042737: Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 - Untitled
Distinct Views: 10 Photo Added: February 22, 2026 Photo Copyright © Jonathan Morgan. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8042171 Boeing 737-8JP - Norwegian Air Shuttle
Distinct Views: 6 Photo Added: March 17, 2026 Photo Copyright © Javier Gonzalez - Iberian Spotters. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8062329 Boeing 737-8JP - Norwegian Air Shuttle
Distinct Views: 13 Photo Added: April 20, 2026 Photo Copyright © Javier Gonzalez - Iberian Spotters. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8054639 Boeing 737-8JP - Jeju Air
This photo is copyright protected and may not be used in any way without proper permission. Aircraft Line No.: 4037 Caption KOJ traffic is almost completely domestic with the exception of flights to nearby international markets with big demand like Korea and Hong Kong. Distinct Views: 14 Photo Added: April 08, 2026 Photo Copyright © MP Aviation - AHKGAP. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein.
Aviation Photo #8056303 Boeing 747-412F/SCD - Singapore Airlines Cargo
Distinct Views: 13 Photo Added: April 10, 2026 Photo Copyright © Helmut Schnichels. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8039227 Boeing 747-412F/SCD - Singapore Airlines Cargo
Distinct Views: 6 Photo Added: March 13, 2026 Photo Copyright © Helmut Schnichels. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8036837 Ilyushin Il-96-300 - Cubana
Distinct Views: 3 Photo Added: March 10, 2026 Photo Copyright © Kano. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8031701: Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 - Untitled (Silver Cloud Air)
This photo is copyright protected and may not be used in any way without proper permission. Distinct Views: 7 Photo Added: February 10, 2026 Photo Copyright © Mattia De Bon - PITI Spotter Club. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. developers.google.com refused to connect. developers.google.com refused to connect.
Aviation Photo #8029625: Airbus A330-202 - Aerolineas Argentinas
Distinct Views: 11 Photo Added: March 01, 2026 Photo Copyright © Óscar Josué Elvir Vásquez - HN Spotters. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8032555: Boeing 747-412 - Singapore Airlines
Distinct Views: 16 Photo Added: February 06, 2026 Photo Copyright © Andrew Hunt. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
GeminiJets Airplane Models - December 25 New Release + Discounts Original
I have been collecting GeminiJets airplane models since they launched 20 years ago! This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use code SAMCHUI at checkout for up to 25% off and free shipping in the US.
Aviation Photo #8027353: Boeing 737-8JP - Jeju Air
This photo is copyright protected and may not be used in any way without proper permission. Distinct Views: 9 Photo Added: February 26, 2026 Photo Copyright © Delta.Oscar.Lima.Lima.Yankee. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. developers.google.com refused to connect. ERR_BLOCKED_BY_RESPONSE developers.google.com refused to connect.
Aviation Photo #8023057: Airbus A330-202 - Qantas
Distinct Views: 3 Photo Added: February 19, 2026 Photo Copyright © Mike Forsberg. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Photo Report: The New Philippine Airlines A350-1000 Original
On 17th January, 2026, Asia's oldest airline, Philippine Airlines, celebrates its 85th Anniversary. The President of the Philippines, H.E. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., unveiled PAL’s first Airbus A350-1000 during the event. I was invited, along with other aviation media and colleagues, to attend the event at Lufthansa Technik Manila. Here are some photos from the event. Philippine Airlines A350-1000 features 3 classes with a total capacity of 382 seats.
Aviation Photo #8064109 Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 - Untitled
Distinct Views: 7 Photo Added: April 22, 2026 Photo Copyright © Viktor Horst. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
GeminiJets Airplane Models - November 25 New Release + Discounts Original
I have been collecting GeminiJets airplane models since they launched 20 years ago! This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use code SAMCHUI at checkout for up to 25% off and free shipping in the US.
An Honest Update From Me - Life, Aviation & What’s Next? Original
2025 has been a year of profound change for me. I lost my mother, the person who first introduced me to travel and aviation, and who helped make some of my biggest dreams come true. Then I got married to a beautiful and kind lady, Fiona. It was a once-in-a-lifetime wedding on the 747…I can’t ask anymore…I am so grateful.
From Kai Tak To Simple Flying: Sam Chui Joins Our Global Aviation Team
Much like Simple Flying, I have a passion for sharing aviation stories with the world. Much of my life has been dedicated to traveling on some of the largest, fastest, and rarest aircraft out there, and bringing that experience back to readers and viewers at home.
Aviation Photo #8011901: Boeing 737-8JP - Norwegian Air Sweden
Distinct Views: 14 Photo Added: February 02, 2026 Photo Copyright © Stefan Sjogren - Stockholm Arlanda Photography. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8057893 Boeing 737-8JP - AeroMexico
Distinct Views: 2 Photo Added: April 13, 2026 Photo Copyright © Toshiya Ishiguro. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8018843: Boeing 737-8JP - Norwegian Air Sweden
Distinct Views: 13 Photo Added: February 13, 2026 Photo Copyright © Javier Gonzalez - Iberian Spotters. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8044963 Airbus A330-202 - Iberia
Distinct Views: 10 Photo Added: March 20, 2026 Photo Copyright © Toshiya Ishiguro. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8041491 Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 - Hahn Air
Distinct Views: 10 Photo Added: March 15, 2026 Photo Copyright © Marco Materlik. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8032557: Boeing 747-412F/SCD - Singapore Airlines Cargo
Distinct Views: 6 Photo Added: March 04, 2026 Photo Copyright © Andrew Hunt. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Aviation Photo #8005555: Boeing 747-412F/SCD - Singapore Airlines Cargo
Distinct Views: 6 Photo Added: January 24, 2026 Photo Copyright © John Richard Thomson. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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