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A New England Planespotter In...England (And Scotland)

So I've just gotten back from two weeks in London, almost directly beneath one of the arrival paths to Heathrow. One weird thing about being in London was that...my home airport, Logan, is big, sure, lots of international flights, but it's weird in that it's only a hub for three airlines, one of which is domestic. Being sandwiched between NYC and Newark does that to a place. So we get a pretty small selection of airlines here, all things considered.

Heathrow? Literally while taxiing from the runway to the gate I saw us go past an Air Mauritius and a Royal Brunei Airlines plane (and I didn't have my camera out to take a picture!). On the way out on my way home I saw a RwandAir plane (and it was at an angle behind me where I couldn't get a picture of it either!). I saw multiple A380s a day from British Airways and Singapore Airlines, and even a 747 flying for Korean Air Cargo went overhead! (747s never fly to Logan.) I saw THAI, Air India, TAROM, Air Serbia, and the full complement of gulf carriers - which I expected - and China Southern Airlines, which I somehow didn't.

Hey, wait, is that tailfin...

There she is! (I was so happy to see her that I think I startled the person sitting next to me.)

There were of course the usual faces as well - Delta, American Airlines, and even JetBlue now flies to London. I didn't see any full-size FedEx planes, but I did see a FedEx Feeder ATR 72 (at least I think it's a 72) at Edinburgh Airport.

(she was quite far away and the image is inevitably very crunchy)

A few other cargo airlines more typical of Europe were parked nearby her - DHL, Maersk Air Cargo (in the old Star Air livery), West Atlantic, and whoever that is at the end - the livery feels so familiar, actually, but there's no wordmark and half of me thinks it's a wet lease that hasn't been painted. If anyone remembers what's on the tip of my tongue, please do tell me.

While entirely expected, I also enjoyed seeing little Loganair ERJs around in Edinburgh. They're so short! I was arriving in an A320 and even then I had to wait until I was on the ground to take a decent picture that wasn't half cut off by the plane I was actually in.

I don't know enough about Loganair's routes to know what they actually fly to Edinburgh, but a tiny part of me was sad I didn't see any of their littler prop planes. I have a huge soft spot for the Britten-Norman Islander, the first prop plane I ever got to fly on, which Loganair operates two of. Among their uses in the fleet is operating the shortest scheduled route in the world, which lasts around a minute and is about as long as the runway I landed on when I took all those pictures. I won't pretend it's not on my bucket list. (To be fair, I am also legitimately interested in the archaeological sites on Papa Westray...just maybe not interested enough to take a longer flight to see them.)

These aren't all the airlines I saw, but the rest I'm saving for other days and other posts. Still, there is one more type of airplane I saw which I think I have never actually seen in Massachusetts. When I was at Edinburgh I heard this bizarre loud thing that sounded like nothing I'd ever heard before and looked up and saw what I thought was a C-130. Then I realized it was actually an A400M with its weird scimitar propellers. As far as I'm aware this is the first airlift plane I've seen in person that wasn't a static display and it's definitely the first plane I've seen that sounds like that. I also got to see my first ever helicopter that wasn't a tiny little general aviation thing in the form of a Chinook going right over my head at...really not that high, but it didn't have its transponder on so I couldn't tell you more exactly. Is that a thing in London? Airplane-sized military helicopters at low heights over populated areas with their transponders off? I don't remember ever seeing that before but I suppose it has been a while. It was very, very strange.

And that's a non-exhaustive list of the things you just don't get to see in Boston! I will definitely talk about some of these airlines in full someday, but some of them I probably won't. I at least had a lot of fun pointing at airplanes and going "wow...".

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RwandAir Suspends Cape Town Flights!

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WHICH AIRLINES FLY TO UGANDA?

Planning a trip to Uganda? Here's a quick guide on airlines that can get you there.

Whether you're drawn to the lush greenery of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the busy markets of Kampala, Uganda offer memorable experiences for every traveller. Here are some airlines that fly to this beautiful destination;

1. EMIRATES - Known for its extensive global network, Emirates offers flights to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) from major cities worldwide, with convenient connections through Dubai.

2. ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES - As Ethiopia's flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines provides dependable service to Entebbe International Airport, often with smooth connections through Addis Ababa.

3. QATAR AIRWAYS - Qatar Airways offers flights to Entebbe International Airport, providing a luxurious and comfortable travel experience with connections through Doha.

4. KENYA AIRWAYS - Based in Nairobi, Kenya Airways offers direct flights to Entebbe International Airport, making it a convenient choice for travellers coming from East Africa and beyond.

5. RWANDAIR - Rwanda's national carrier, RwandAir, connects Kigali with Entebbe International Airport, offering convenient connections to international destinations.

These airlines not only provide great connectivity but also ensure a pleasant journey with their excellent service. Start planning your adventure to Uganda today and engage yourself in its rich culture and natural beauty.

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The future of travel for Rwanda #africa #shorts

MARCEDRIC KIRBY FUNDER CEO.

MARCEDRIC.KIRBY INC.

THE VALLEY OF THE VAMPIRES

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Read "How Rwandair Plans To Become A Major Player In African Aviation" on SmartNews: https://l.smartnews.com/p-UgyF7/wSOUBJ

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Last night at Kigali Arena, President Kagame and President Macron watched #theBal Inaugural Season quarter-finals game opposing Patriots BBC, representing #Rwanda, and Ferroviário de Maputo, representing #Mozambique. #France and Rwanda have signed an agreement for #sports and #talent development for €1.5 million. The Bal league offers a platform for the champions of Africa’s domestic leagues to compete for a continental title, with twelve teams qualifying for this year’s inaugural season, to be played in the Rwandan capital of #Kigali from May 16-30, 2021. #VisitRwanda and #RwandAir Join #Basketball Africa League As Official Partners: https://lnkd.in/eZ4RucS Rwanda 🇷🇼 is an #AfCFTA member country #TheAfricaWeWant #InvestInAfrica #Africa #AU #Sports #CFTA #NBA #BrandAfrica #VisitAfrica #TravelToAfrica Trade #SAATM #Diaspora #AfDB #SEZ #ThisIsAfrica #AfricaMeansBusiness #GDP #Travel WTM #AfricaOnTheMove https://www.instagram.com/p/CPcmT-BNmpO/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Rwanda President Kagame rallies Africa on single Africa aviation market

Rwanda President Kagame rallies Africa on single Africa aviation market

RWANDA: President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, 1st December 2021 rallied Africa on single Africa aviation market. Kagame reiterated that liberalisation of the air transport can help spur sustainable recovery of the aviation industry from the adverse effects of Covid-19, among other benefits. The Rwandan President made the remarks on Wednesday, December 1, while officiating the grand opening of the…

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Huge ticket refunds to push airline business on the brink By MICHAEL WAKABI The unprecedented shut down of the aviation industry has left airlines holding a prospective bill of up to $35b in refunds to passengers for sold but unused tickets.

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"RwandAir is to suspend flights to and from and the Chinese city of Guangzhou," effective 31st January 2020, until further notice. This follows the declaration of a public Health Emergency of International Concern by the world Health Organization, the WHO, in relation to the coronavirus outbreak. Affected passengers will be re-routed, refunded or allowed to change their tickets to a later date. Flight between Kigali and Mumbai remain operational. We apologise for the inconveniences caused to our esteemed passengers. We will continue to provide update on any further developments. #kigali #rwanda #rwandair #toptravellers #toptravelvacation #visa #egyptair #casablanca #casablancamorocco #casablancabridal #europetravel #portugal #holanda🇳🇱 #usa🇺🇸 #southafrica #dubaishopping #dubaivisit #dubaivisa #TravelDestinations #travelthroughtheworld #truelove #holidays #Dubai #DubaiMarina #dubaivisit #overpromise #underdeliver #vacationdestination #travelcompany https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_ghMVgKC-/?igshid=1e08uvl8pd204

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Everybody LOVES RwandAIR. #eagermuch #photography #flying #airport #travel #rwandair @flyrwandair #flytime #afritravel #passengers #selfie #tourism #travellife #design #airtravel #visualsgang #visualsoflife #workatplay #moodygram #agameoftones #stellarstories #createcommune #airportlife #livinginairports (at Kigali International Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2pbGz3HLvl/?igshid=1uke407p9jmgg