Wednesday 23 December 2015

NCL 23rd December 2015 Vueling Airlines begins there New Barcelona service.

Vueling Airlines today launched the first of four special flights from Newcastle to Barcelona over the festive period, the first flight was flown by Airbus A320 EC-LRM, the airline will return with summer flights from March operating twice weekly then increasing to three weekly from June with the additional sunday service. 

Friday 27 November 2015

NCL 27th November 2015 Germania Boeing 737-700 D-AGEP.

Positioning in this morning from Saarbrucken Germania Boeing 737-700 D-AGEP operated a charter to Tromso for Hurtigruten Cruises.

Friday 20 November 2015

NCL 20th November 2015 Flybe/Loganair Saab-2000 G-LGNO.

First visiting this afternoon Flybe/Loganair Saab-2000 G-LGNO operated a football charter bringing in Leicester City from East Midlands for there match with Newcastle United at St.James Park.


Saturday 14 November 2015

NCL 14th November 2015 Meridian (Frontier Services Group) Antonov An-26-100 UR-MDA makes a surprise first visit.

Meridian (Frontier Services Group) Antonov An-26-100 UR-MDA made a surprise first visit this afternoon, the aircraft diverted in for fuel on route from Palma to Aberdeen.

Friday 13 November 2015

NCL 13th November 2015 Ukraine Air Alliance Antonov An-12BK UR-CGV.

Ukraine Air Alliance Antonov An-12BK UR-CGV made it's second visit to Newcastle Airport, the aircraft arrived late last night arriving from Kosice with freight, the aircraft is seen here this morning just before departing a cold and wet Newcastle to Oslo.


Friday 6 November 2015

Thursday 5 November 2015

NCL 5th November 2015 Fleet Air International Saab-340 HA-TAB.

Fleet Air International Saab-340A HA-TAB arrived early this morning while operating a fright charter from Liege, the aircraft later departed to Leipzig.


NCL 5th November 2015 DOT LT ATR-42-300 LY-RUM.

DOT LT ATR-42-300 LY-RUM is seen here this morning after operating a freight charter from Kosice, it later departed to Cologne.

Tuesday 3 November 2015

NCL 3rd November 2015 SprintAir Saab-340 SP-KPH.

This morning saw us get a visit by polish cargo airline SprintAir Saab-340, SP-KPH operated a freight charter from Liege the aircraft was making it's first visit to Newcastle Airport.


NCL 3rd November 2015 Eurowings Airbus A320 D-AIZR first visit's.

This mornings Eurowings Dusseldorf flight was once again flown by a first visiting Airbus A320 , D-AIZR only the second Eurowings A320 to visit is seen here taxing out this morning.

Sunday 1 November 2015

NCL 1st November 2015 Cityjet RJ-85 EI-RJT New Livery.

I finally got a shot of the New Cityjet livery this morning, RJ-85 EI-RJT is seen here just after push-back this morning bound for Paris-CDG

NCL 1st November 2015 VLM Fokker-50 OO-VLJ.

VLM Fokker-50 OO-VLJ is seen here this afternoon after it's nightstop , the aircraft operated a Rugby charter for the Exeter Chiefs for there game with the Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park.

Tuesday 27 October 2015

NCL 27th October 2015 Eurowings Airbus A320 D-AIZQ first visit's.

The 'New' Eurowings brand/livery made it's first visit to Newcastle this morning, Airbus A320 D-AIZQ made it's first visit while operating there Dusseldorf schedule.

Friday 23 October 2015

NCL 23rd October 2015 Back Bone Aviation CRJ-200 OY-RJC.

Back Bone Aviation (Day Airlines) CRJ-200 OY-RJC is seen here taxing out this morning after it's nightstop on the Samson ramp.

Saturday 3 October 2015

NCL 3rd October 2015 Sky Taxi Saab-340 SP-MRE first visit's.

Sky Taxi Saab-340 SP-MRE made it's first visit to Newcastle Airport this afternoon while operating a pax charter from/to Biggin Hill, the aircraft still sports a basic Estonian Air livery.

Friday 2 October 2015

NCL 2nd October 2015 German Air Force Transall C160 50+59.

This morning German Air Force Transall C160 50+59 diverted into Newcastle, while on route to RAF Leeming.



Wednesday 23 September 2015

NCL 23rd September 2015 Skyservice Aviation Challenger 601 C-FBCR.

Skyservice Aviation Challenger 601 C-FBCR is seen here on the Samson ramp this morning after it's arrival, it is one of the many regular bizjets at this time of year for the Grouse Shooting.

Tuesday 22 September 2015

NCL 22nd September 2015 Bank Of Utah Trustee Global Express BD-700 N1NE First visit's.

Bank Of Utah Trustee Global Express BD-700 N1NE made it's first visit to Newcastle this afternoon after arriving from it's home base Seattle Boeing Field.

Saturday 19 September 2015

NCL 19th September 2015 Fly Denim ERJ-145 PH-DND brings in Watford FC.

Fly Denim ERJ-145 PH-DND seen here on the Samson ramp after it's nightstop, the aircraft arrived yesterday afternoon from London-Luton bringing in Watford FC for the match with Newcastle United at St.James Park.

Thursday 17 September 2015

NCL 17th September 2015 Germanwings A319 D-AKNU first visits.

This morning Germawings used for the first time a Airbus A319 on there Dusseldorf-Newcastle service in place of the CRJ-900 that normally operates the service, D-AKNU is seen here on finals for runway 25.


Thursday 10 September 2015

NCL 10th September 2015 Kuwait Air Force Boeing C17 Globemaster III KAF343 make's it's second visit.

Making it's second visit to Newcastle Airport Kuwait Air Force Boeing C17 Globemaster III KAF343 is seen here this morning departing runway 25 .



Monday 7 September 2015

NCL 7th September 2015 Pegasus Airlines Boeing 737-800 TC-CPL.

First visiting Pegasus Airlines Boeing 737-800 TC-CPL operating this mornings Dalaman charter.

NCL 7th September 2015 United Airlines Boeing 757-200 N19130 operates the last of there seasonal New York Newark - Newcastle service.

United Airlines seasonal five times weekly New York Newark - Newcastle service came to a end this morning, the final flight being flown by Boeing 757-200 N19130 and is seen here departing a grey Newcastle this morning. 


Monday 31 August 2015

NCL 31st August 2015 Gulf IVSP N371FP and First Visit of type Gulf G280 N280EX.

Key Air Inc Gulf IVSP N371FP a regular here at this time of year...
...shared the Samson Aviation ramp this morning with first visiting and first visit of type Gulf G280 N280EX.

Saturday 29 August 2015

NCL 29th August 2015 Neos Boeing 737-800 I-NEOU operates for Albastar.

This afternoon's Albastar Verona charter was once again operated by Neos, Boeing 737-800 I-NEOU is seen here just after it's arrival from Verona the aircraft was making its second visit it's first being on a football charter to Marseilles back in 2004. it is also the first non Thomson Boeing 737-800  to visit us fitted with Boeings Split Scimitar Winglets.

Friday 28 August 2015

NCL 28th August 2015 Royal Air Force Airbus A400M ZM403 becomes the first A400M to land at Newcastle Airport.

This afternoon saw another bit of airport history the first ever landing at Newcastle Airport by the new Airbus A400M the Royal Air Force ZM403 arrived for a quick visit from/to Brize Norton.


Wednesday 26 August 2015

NCL 26th August Dubai Air Wing BBJ's A6-MRM and A6-HRS visit.

Dubai Air Wing BBJ2 A6-MRM arrived with VIP's this afternoon....
.....soon followed by company BBJ A6-HRS both arriving from Farnborough.

Sunday 23 August 2015

NCL 23rd August 2015 Ryanair Boeing 737-700 EI-SEV first visit.

Ryanair used there sole Boeing 737-700 EI-SEV to operate this mornings Dublin schedule in place of the normal 737-800, the 700 is used for crew training and as a back-up aircraft.

Saturday 22 August 2015

NCL 22nd August 2015 Neos Boeing 737-800 I-NEOT operates for Albastar.

This afternoon's Albastar Verona charter was flown by Neos Boeing 737-800 I-NEOT, the aircraft is seen here taxing in to stand 5 after it's arrival from Italy.


Friday 21 August 2015

NCL 21st August 2015 United Star Alliance Boeing 757 N14120 operates today New York Newark flight.

This mornings United Airlines New York Newark flight was flown by Boeing 757-200 N14120 in the Star Alliance livery, the aircraft was also making it's second visit to Newcastle.

Saturday 15 August 2015

NCL 15th August 2015 Vizion Air / VLM Fokker-50 OO-VLP operates a Football charter for Norwich City.

VLM Fokker 50 OO-VLP in the livery of Vizion Air operated a Football charter for Norwich City for there match with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Tuesday 4 August 2015

NCL 4th August 2015 Privilege Style Boeing 757-200 EC-HDS operates for Thomson Airways.

Privilege Style Boeing 757-200 EC-HDS was used to operate a sub charter for Thomson Airways to/from Ibiza, it is seen here early this morning after it's return from Ibiza, before later positioning out to Bilbao.

Friday 31 July 2015

NCL 31st July 2015 Fly Denim Fokker-100 PH-MJP.

Fly Denim Fokker-100 PH-MJP arrived last night from Rome to operate this morning a charter to Lourdes/Tarbes , the aircraft now sports the airlines new style livery and titles.

Saturday 25 July 2015

NCL 25th July Bronco Demo Team OV-10B G-ONAA '99+18 Just one of the many aircraft for the weekends Sunderland International Airshow.

Making it's first visit to Newcastle Airport and also the Sunderland International Airshow line up, the very smart and strange looking OV-10B Bronco G-ONAA '99+18' the aircraft arrived yesterday from it's base at Kortrijk-Wevelgem Belgium, the aircraft is seen here this morning on the Samson Aviation ramp prior to it's first display at the Sunderland International Airshow.


Friday 17 July 2015

NCL 17th July 2015 Swedish Air Force Historic Flight Saab Sk60A 105 SE-DXG make's a visit for fuel.

This afternoon we got a visit by Swedish Air Force Historic Flight Saab Sk60A 105 SE-DXG which arrived from Satenas Air Base Sweden for a quick fuel stop on it's way to Shannon for the Shannon Air Display, the aircraft is seen here holding at D1 for it's departure off runway 25.

Tuesday 7 July 2015

NCL 7th July 2015 Ukraine Air Alliance Antonov An-12BP UR-CAK

Ukraine Air Alliance Antonov An-12BP UR-CAK arrived this afternoon operating a carparts charter from/to Ostrava,