Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2008 As I travel to Helsinki quite some times a year and mostly only show pictures of aircraft I fly, I decided to start a topic as well for the pictures I make of my spotting time in Helsinki. Here some I like to share with you for now, much more to follow in the near future. First I start with my latest shots and with those I do a small Helsinki main carrier introduction. ENJOY! Blue1, belongs to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), after Finnair the 2nd largest carrier at Helsinki Airport. They operate MD90 and BAe 146/Avro RJ85/100 aircraft Finnair, Helsinki's main carrier. Flying within Europe with Airbus A319/A320/A321 aircraft. Next to the Airbusses they have added Embraer 170/190 aircraft 2 years ago and for European and domestic flights. The longhaul fleet is currently being renewed with Airbus aircraft. The first A340 got into the Finnair fleet in 2006. They now fly 5 A340s. The first A330 is arriving next month (December 2008) First one being used from Air Europe based in Spain. They will get brandnew A330s next year. From 2015 the A340s and later on the A330s will get replaced by A350s. They also fly MD-11 Aircraft which are going to be phased out the upcomming time. The first out of 7 is already gone at this time. I made her very last commercial flight for Finnair last week 16 October from New York JFK to Helsinki. Trip report of that will follow later on. The last MD11 will be phased out in March 2010. A340, OH-LQB slowing down on RWY 04R OH-LQB taxiing in behind OH-LQC on a "2 in 1" shot Beautiful MD11 tail Then Finnair operates Boeing aircraft as well. They operate 7 Boeing 757-200s. Those aircraft mainly operate leisure flights, but sometimes can be seen on scheduled flights as well. Further Finnair is doing maintenance on DC10/MD11 aircraft which now and then bringing nice aircraft to Helsinki Airport. Aeroflot's aircraft are being done here. But also KLM and Martinair sending their MD11 aircraft to HEL/EFHK sometimes. Next to D10/M11 they also do maintenance on ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft which also brings in nice exotic aircraft sometimes. Last month I got one from Africa! This was my introduction to Helsinki. I will update this topic with some (hopefully nice) shots from earlier this year during spotting in Helsinki, and hopefully also some nice wintershots from Helsinki for the upcomming winterseason! Best regards, Cornelis Boersma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2008 wow..nice pix CB! Especially LOVE the MD11 ones...i simply love that aircraft! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted October 26, 2008 Nice shots from Finland, CB. The MD-11 shots are my favorites. I hope you'll get the "Moomins" in your next trip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted October 26, 2008 Kiitos, Cornelissen Some real nice impression from Helsingfors-Vanda Flygplatsen Do like the '2 in 1' shot a lot...please, share us some more when you can (other airlines flying into that place)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2008 Thx guys.. Here some other birds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted October 27, 2008 Wow, two different Severstal YAK's !!! lucky you !!! Plenty of interesting Saab's there, like Tango, AirAland and Estonian....hmm, should ask Mai to spend our Winter-holiday there (still have some AB-miles in my account ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2008 Some more from Helsinki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted October 28, 2008 Kiitos tuttava/tack sa mycket min vaen !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2008 Last section for now from Helsinki: The other Finish Airline, Air Finland: And another: Finncomm Coming in for maintenance. One DC10 already has scrapped titles, so probably the first MD-11 OH-LGC will replace her in a couple of months. That DC10 is stored in HEL, will probably go to USA dessert and be scrapped. At this time the first A340 at one of its first takeoffs from Helsinki. I think Shanghai was it's first longhaul destination. Other Nordic guest Airport Overview of Helsinki Airport. A enlargement of this one is decorating a part of my bedroom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted October 29, 2008 OMG The Finnair MD-11 Moomin! Awesome shots from HEL,Cornelis! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted October 29, 2008 No doubt you're a big Finnair/Oneworld supporter Thanks, again, for sharing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2008 (edited) Last week in Helsinki Iran Gvmt A321, unfortunately I couldnt take a better picture Edited October 31, 2008 by Cornelis Boersma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted November 1, 2008 (edited) CB, nice catch of the Aeroflot and Iran's A321 Awesome shots of the MD-11s Edited November 1, 2008 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2008 Most of you guys probably have read my topic about my trip on OH-LGC's last commercial flight for Finnair http://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index....showtopic=10673 Here OH-LGC seen without titles and logo's Picture published with permission and thx to Finnish spotter Sami Aaltonen, seen together with 2 Aeroflot Cargo DC10s. One of them is being replaced by Golf Charlie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2009 During my trip I've been doing some spotting again at my "other" home airport. Here some results of spotting in winter wonder land. A few have been made from roof of Finnair Crew Centre, more about this will appear in my holiday topic which at this moment still has to be created on a later stage New Airline for me And here 2 retro's Last 2 MD11 shots This one after deboarding from Delhi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted February 20, 2009 Kiitos !!! Hope to shoot LVE early next month when visiting Helsingfors myself (see siggy), as not successful sofar @ AMS The Utair AN-26 is awesome; charter or regular there ? (Svenska) SprintAir Saab 340 looks very nice in these colours !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Lim 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2009 nice stuff, cornelis just love those retros and md11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kianhong 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2009 Awesome shots, CB! Especially love the tri holer shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidC 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Looking at the finnsih a/c, just can help but wonder why is it that some airlines can keep their equipment so clean and white but not our own MH? I can never figure that out. Perhaps someone form gud old malaysia airlines can enlighten us on this matter. David C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 HEL was also the place visited by Mai and me, early March, and this is what we spotted @ Vantaan Lentoasema - Helsinki/Vanda Flygstation - Helsingfors: Light conditions were already poor when we took the pictures between 1700-1800 : D-ABBW was our ship from HEL to DUS: This classic has been displayed inside the Terminal since my 1st visit there in 1973 : Was very happy to get a shot of this Air Aland Saab 340 (taken well after sunset already/ sorry for the blurred shot): How about this for a model ? Dakota on display in the Aviation Museum @ Vantaa: Shivering outside the museum and covered by snow was this Mil MI-8 of Ilmavoimat: Just outside the city of Kuopio, was this Piper Aztec on display: Kiitos/Tack sa mycket/Thanks for viewing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 show me more uncle Pieter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2009 Here again some shots from Finland USAF globemaster first together seen with A319 of Czech Republic Government Finnairs 2nd A330 just arrived from DEL, finally painted winglets on Finnair aircraft!! From OH-LQE Finnair Retro Finnairs latest Embraer 190, finally they start to paint the winglets of the new Embraers/Airbusses Enjoy this tri-holer view while you still can in HEL IN the rear OH-LTN Finnair 2nd A330 just towed to remote-stand. Further Finnair OneWorld A340 I just deboarded and 2 MD11. One MD11 waiting to be phased out and other MD11 waiting for flight to BKK during evening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2009 (edited) As I am in HEL right now I'd like to share a few pictures. Later when I get home I will share some more. Finnair A340 OH-LQE taking off RWY 22R One of Finnairs new A330-300s lining-up RWY22R as AY0021 to DEL/VIDP Unfortunately no MD11 action, as MD is only doing the BKK run (departing at midnight, arriving at 6AM) at present. Luckily in a few weeks they also start again 2 flights a week to BOM/VABB with MD Edited August 15, 2009 by Cornelis Boersma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Great Shots, CB The Finnair A340 shots are my favourites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 As I am in HEL right now I'd like to share a few pictures. Later when I get home I will share some more. Finnair A340 OH-LQE taking off RWY 22R Excellent picture, showing the full 'drama' of the rotation.....great weather too Hope you've enjoyed your flights on PH-BTH & PH-BTI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
