Airplane

14 photos · 2009–2025

14 photographs tagged Airplane, 2009–2025.

Airplane towing a Paul McCartney concert banner over downtown Minneapolis near U.S. Bank Stadium. — A small airplane tows a banner advertising Paul McCartney’s Oct. 17, 2025, concert at U.S. Bank Stadium over downtown Minneapolis. Photograph taken about an hour before the doors opened.

Ground crew loads cargo onto a Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 using a belt loader at MSP Airport. — Spirit Airlines, an ultra-low-cost carrier based in Miramar, Florida, operates an all-Airbus A320 family fleet, identifiable by its yellow livery. Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport functions primarily as a Delta Air Lines hub but accommodates several budget carriers on domestic routes. Ground crews use conveyor belt loaders to move checked bags between the tarmac and an aircraft's forward cargo hold. An A320's cargo hold typically accommodates around 900 cubic feet of luggage and freight, split between forward and aft compartments.

Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 tail marked N904NK on the tarmac at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. — N904NK is an Airbus A320-271N, part of the A320neo family that Spirit Airlines has used to expand its ultra-low-cost operations. Spirit added Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to its route network in 2011, operating alongside Delta Air Lines, which maintains a hub there. The airline's yellow livery dates to a 2014 rebrand intended to make its jets easy to identify on ramps across the country. The -271N designation s Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan engines, which Airbus offers on the neo variant to reduce fuel consumption compared with earlier A320 models.

A Sun Country Airlines jet flies between office towers in downtown Minneapolis. — A Sun Country Airlines jet flies over downtown Minneapolis between office towers. Sun Country Airlines is based at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, the region’s primary commercial airport.

Alaska Airlines jet descends toward Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport above downtown Minneapolis buildings including Capella Tower. — An Alaska Airlines jet approaches Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, flying over the downtown core. The Capella Tower, completed in 1992, is visible on the left, distinguished by its distinctive glass-domed roof.

Delta Airlines hangar and aircraft at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. — A Delta Airlines maintenance hangar at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport in Bloomington, Minnesota. The facility serves as a major hub for aircraft maintenance and operations. Delta operates extensive facilities at MSP, one of the airline's primary maintenance bases.

UPS Boeing 767 cargo plane at Tampa International Airport with ground service equipment on the apron. — UPS operates its Worldwide Services fleet using Boeing 757 and 767 freighters, part of the airline's dedicated air cargo network that moves packages between regional hubs overnight. Tampa International Airport's cargo apron sits apart from the passenger terminals, where ground crews load and unload freight using motorized dollies and containerized cargo carts like those staged nearby. The airport, which opened at its current site in 1971, handles both commercial passenger traffic and dedicated freight operations from carriers including UPS, FedEx, and Amazon Air.

Amazon Prime Air cargo plane parked at Tampa International Airport with ground crew servicing the aircraft. — Amazon Prime Air is the company's dedicated air cargo operation, launched in 2016 to move packages between regional hubs and sortation centers. The airline operates a leased fleet of Boeing 767 and 737 freighters, flown under contract by carriers including Atlas Air, ABX Air, and Sun Country. Tampa International Airport serves as one of dozens of airports nationwide where Prime Air aircraft load and unload cargo before continuing to Amazon's ground distribution network. Ground handling for these operations typically includes ramp crews, cargo loaders, and support vehicles positioned around the aircraft during turnaround.

Delta Air Lines jet viewed through terminal windows at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. — The McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport serves as Delta Air Lines' primary hub, one of the airline's largest connecting points in its network. Opened in 2002, the terminal was designed with a curtain-wall structure to give passengers wide views of the airfield from its concourses. Concourse A, visible here, stretches more than a mile and handles the bulk of Delta's mainline and regional traffic at DTW. Ground crews at gates along the concourse handle baggage, catering, and fueling during the turnaround between flights.

Air Berlin’s Wingtip Above a Sea of Clouds

Two Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A320 aircraft at Zurich Airport, Switzerland. One aircraft is being towed by a ground vehicle on the tarmac. — Two Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A320 aircraft are visible at Zurich Airport, Switzerland's largest international airport. The aircraft, identified by their red and white tails featuring the Swiss cross, are part of the national carrier's fleet. One aircraft, registration HB-IJD, is being towed by a ground vehicle, a common operation for repositioning aircraft on the tarmac. Zurich Airport, opened in 1948, serves as a major hub for air travel in Europe and is known for its efficient operations and modern architecture, exemplified by the terminal building's glass facade.

An Airbus A320 cockpit crew prepares for preflight checks at Zurich Airport, Switzerland. The aircraft is parked on the tarmac, indicated by yellow and black markings. — An Airbus A320 narrow-body jet undergoes preflight checks at Zurich Airport, Switzerland. The cockpit crew is visible through the windows, preparing for departure. Zurich Airport, established in 1948, is the largest international airport in Switzerland and a major hub for European air traffic. The A320 family, first introduced in 1988, revolutionized short- to medium-haul air travel with its advanced fly-by-wire technology and fuel efficiency.

Swiss International Air Lines jet climbs above Zurich Airport in Kloten, Switzerland. — A Swiss International Air Lines jet departs from Zurich Airport in Kloten, Switzerland. The airport opened in 1948 and serves as the country’s busiest international air hub.

A Northwest Airlines Airbus A320 takes off from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) in Bloomington, Minnesota. — A Northwest Airlines Airbus A320 aircraft lifts off from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). MSP Airport, a primary air traffic hub for the Upper Midwest, handles millions of passengers annually and was historically a major base for Northwest Airlines. The airline, which merged with Delta Air Lines in 2010, operated a significant fleet from this location.

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