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Joseph Friesen 📷✈️
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Aviation nerd with a camera habit.
Usually running on caffeine and J-Pop.
Based in Colorado Springs - all photos mine unless otherwise noted.
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Erickson Aero Tanker
TKR102 HIO-COS
McDonnell Douglas MD-87
Reg. N292EA
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
January 19, 2026

#ericksonaerotanker #N292EA #aviationphotography #aerialfirefighting #planespotting #mcdonnelldouglas #MD87 #KCOS #coloradosprings #pikespeak #fujifilm
An Erickson Aero Tanker McDonnell Douglas MD-87 air tanker, painted white with red and green striping and tail number 102, is captured on final approach with landing gear fully extended. The aircraft flies low over the runway area and nearby trees, with airport structures visible below and the snow-dusted Rocky Mountains rising prominently in the background under a clear blue sky.
January 21, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Erickson Aero Tanker
TKR102 HIO-COS
McDonnell Douglas MD-87
Reg. N292EA
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
January 19, 2026

#ericksonaerotanker #N292EA #aviationphotography #aerialfirefighting #planespotting #mcdonnelldouglas #MD87 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm
An Erickson Aero Tanker McDonnell Douglas MD-87 air tanker, painted in white, red, and green with the number “102” on the tail, is photographed on short final approach. The landing gear is fully extended as the aircraft flies low over a residential neighborhood, with tree-lined streets and the snow-dusted Rocky Mountains rising behind it under a clear blue sky.
January 21, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Omni Air International
OY3973 ANC-COS
Boeing 777-200ER
Reg. N828AX
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
January 20, 2026

#omni #omniairinternational #N828AX #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing777 #777200ER #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm
An Omni Air International Boeing 777-200ER widebody airliner is captured from a low angle as it approaches for landing. The aircraft’s landing gear is fully extended and flaps are deployed, with red engine nacelles and tail markings standing out against a dramatic dark blue sky. An Omni Air International Boeing 777-200ER widebody airliner is captured from a low angle as it approaches for landing. The aircraft’s landing gear is fully extended and flaps are deployed, with red engine nacelles and tail markings standing out against a dramatic dark blue sky.
January 21, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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United Express (operated by SkyWest)
UA5613 ORD-COS
Embraer E175LR
Reg. N622UX
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
January 19, 2026

#unitedairlines #unitedexpress #skywest #N622UX #aviationphotography #planespotting #embraer #embraerE175 #E175 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm
A United Express Embraer E175 regional jet approaches for landing at Colorado Springs Airport with its landing gear extended and flaps deployed. Snow dusted mountains and a clear blue sky are in the background.
January 21, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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United Express (operated by SkyWest)
UA5613 ORD-COS
Embraer E175LR
Reg. N622UX
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
January 19, 2026

#unitedairlines #unitedexpress #skywest #N622UX #aviationphotography #planespotting #embraer #embraerE175 #E175 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm
A United Express Embraer E175 regional jet approaches for landing at Colorado Springs Airport with its landing gear extended and flaps deployed. The aircraft is photographed in profile as it passes the airport control tower, with Pikes Peak and the surrounding Front Range rising snow-capped in the background under a clear blue sky.
January 20, 2026 at 5:39 AM
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Southwest Airlines (Freedom One livery)
WN4402 PHX-COS
Boeing 737-800
Reg. N500WR
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
January 11, 2026

#southwestairlines #speciallivery #freedomone #N500WR #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737800 #B737 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 in a red, white, and blue stars-and-stripes livery flies with landing gear extended against a deep blue sky.
January 13, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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United Express (operated by SkyWest)
UA4754 COS-ORD
Embraer E175LR
Reg. N86375
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
January 11, 2026

#unitedairlines #unitedexpress #skywest #N86375 #aviationphotography #planespotting #embraer #embraerE175 #E175 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm
A United Express Embraer E175 regional jet is photographed from below as it flies against a backdrop of soft, diffused clouds and a blue winter sky. The aircraft’s white fuselage and blue tail with the United globe logo stand out against the muted sky, with the engines and wings clearly visible as it banks gently in flight.
January 13, 2026 at 1:47 AM
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Delta Air Lines
DL1006 ATL-COS
Boeing 737-900ER
Reg. N884DN
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
January 4, 2026

#deltaairlines #delta #N884DN #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737900er #B737 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm #fujifilmxt5
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER is captured on final approach with landing gear extended and flaps deployed, flying against a deep blue, cloudless sky.
January 9, 2026 at 2:29 AM
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United Express (operated by Mesa Airlines)
UA6252 IAH-COS
Embraer E175LR
Reg. N88332
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
January 4, 2026

#unitedairlines #unitedexpress #mesaairlines #N88332 #aviationphotography #planespotting #embraer #embraerE175 #E175 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm
A United Express Embraer E175 regional jet is captured from a low, underside angle while descending on final approach, with landing gear extended and flaps partially deployed. The aircraft’s white fuselage and United globe tail stand out sharply against a deep, cloudless blue sky, emphasizing the controlled descent toward landing
January 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Southwest Airlines
WN4698 BWI-COS
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Reg. N8809L
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
January 4, 2026

#southwestairlines #N8809L #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737MAX #B737 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 is captured from a low, underside angle before landing, against a bright, clear blue sky. The aircraft’s blue fuselage, red and yellow tail, and engine nacelles are clearly visible, with the landing gear and flaps deployed.
January 5, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz)
AC8814 YVR-PHX
Bombardier CRJ-900LR
Reg. C-FKJZ
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KPHX
October 2, 2025

#aircanada #aircanadaexpress #CFKJZ #aviationphotography #planespotting #bombardier #bombardierCRJ900 #CRJ900 #CRJ #KPHX #phoenix #fujifilm
A side view of an Air Canada Express Bombardier CRJ-900 (C-FKJZ) decelerates on a runway after landing. The aircraft is white with a black tail featuring a red maple leaf logo. The background depicts a dense industrial area with numerous beige pipes, smokestacks, and storage tanks, set against a distant mountain range.
December 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Breeze Airways
MX509 PHX-ORF
Airbus A220-300
Reg. N233BZ
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KPHX
October 2, 2025

#breezeairways #breeze #N233BZ #aviationphotography #planespotting #airbus #airbusA220 #A220 #KPHX #phoenix #fujifilm
A profile view of a blue Breeze Airways Airbus A220-300 (N233BZ) with its landing gear retracting as it climbs after takeoff. The background features a clear blue sky and a range of mountains.
December 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Breeze Airways
MX508 ORF-PHX
Airbus A220-300
Reg. N233BZ
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KPHX
October 2, 2025

#breezeairways #breeze #N233BZ #aviationphotography #planespotting #airbus #airbusA220 #A220 #KPHX #phoenix #fujifilm
A Breeze Airways Airbus A220, registration N233BZ, taxiing at an airport on a sunny day. In the background is a multi-story parking structure labeled "Barry M. Goldwater Terminal 4" with a "PHX" sign.
December 31, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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American Airlines
AA1352 ABQ-PHX
Airbus A319-100
Reg. N723UW
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KPHX
October 2, 2025

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#americanairlines #N723UW #aviationphotography #planespotting #airbus #airbusA319 #A319 #KPHX #phoenix #fujifilm
A high-angle, close-up shot of the nose and forward fuselage of an American Airlines Airbus A319 (N723UW). Sunlight casts a sharp shadow from the nose gear onto the tarmac. Key details include the cockpit windshield, pitot tubes, the "American" text on the grey fuselage, and the visible fan blades of the starboard engine.
December 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Air France
AF68 CDG-PHX
Airbus A350-900
Reg. F-HTYJ (Cannes)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KPHX
October 2, 2025

#airfrance #FHTYJ #aviationphotography #planespotting #airbus #airbusA350 #A350 #KPHX #phoenix #fujifilm
An Air France Airbus A350 is shown in full side profile while decelerating after landing on a runway, with hangars, palm trees, and dense urban development visible behind the airport.
December 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Frontier Airlines
F94766 PHX-DEN
Airbus A321-200
Reg. N712FR (Spot the Jaguar)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KPHX
October 2, 2025

#frontierairlines #frontier #N712FR #aviationphotography #planespotting #airbus #airbusA321 #A321 #KPHX #phoenix #fujifilm
A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 is photographed just after liftoff, climbing at a shallow angle with its landing gear still extended. The aircraft wears Frontier’s white and green livery with teal engine nacelles and a wildlife-themed tail featuring a jaguar. Rugged desert mountains fill the background beneath a clear blue sky, emphasizing the aircraft’s ascent from the airport environment.
December 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Southwest Airlines
WN136 LAS-PHX
Boeing 737-700
Reg. N214WN
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KPHX
October 2, 2025

#southwestairlines #southwest #marylandone #speciallivery #N214WN #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737700 #KPHX #phoenix #fujifilm
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 in the distinctive Maryland One special livery taxis along the airfield at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The aircraft features a bold red, white, yellow, and black design inspired by the Maryland state flag, with red engine nacelles and a blue Southwest tail. In the background, Terminal 4 parking garages, elevated roadways, and PHX airport signage frame the scene under clear daytime conditions.
December 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Hawaiian Airlines
HA35 PHX-HNL
Airbus A330-200
Reg. N380HA (Makali'i)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KPHX
October 2, 2025

#hawaiianairlines #hawaiian #N380HA #Makali'i #aviationphotography #planespotting #airbus #airbusa330 #airbusA330200 #A330 #KPHX #phoenix #fujifilm
A Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330-200 is captured just after rotation during takeoff at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The aircraft climbs with its landing gear still extended, engines producing visible heat distortion over the runway. The white fuselage features gray floral graphics, while the purple-and-pink Pualani tail stands out against the desert-toned airport environment, with taxiways, runway markings, and distant airport facilities visible in the background.
December 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Hawaiian Airlines
HA35 PHX-HNL
Airbus A330-200
Reg. N380HA (Makali'i)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KPHX
October 2, 2025

#hawaiianairlines #hawaiian #N380HA #Makali'i #aviationphotography #planespotting #airbus #airbusa330 #airbusA330200 #A330 #KPHX #phoenix #fujifilm
A Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330-200 taxis along the airfield at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, captured in sharp side profile under bright daylight. The aircraft’s white fuselage with gray floral accents and the purple-and-pink Pualani tail logo are clearly visible. Behind the aircraft, Terminal 3 structures, parking garages, roadway signage, and the Sky Train guideway create a dense urban airport backdrop.
December 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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United Airlines
UA1873 PHX-IAD
Boeing 737-800
Reg. N87507
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KPHX
October 2, 2025

#unitedairlines #united #N87507 #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737800 #B737 #KPHX #phoenix #fujifilm
A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 taxis along the airfield at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, captured in sharp side profile under bright daylight. The aircraft’s white fuselage and blue-and-gold tail are clearly visible, with engines spooling at low power and landing gear fully extended. Behind the aircraft, Terminal 3 infrastructure, elevated roadways, airport signage, and a Sky Train guideway frame the scene, emphasizing the dense, urban airport environment.
December 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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American Airlines
AA663 PHX-KOA
Airbus A321neo
Reg. N404AN
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KPHX
October 2, 2025

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#americanairlines #N404AN #aviationphotography #planespotting #airbus #airbusA321neo #A321neo #A321 #KPHX #phoenix #fujifilm
An American Airlines A321neo jet climbs just after rotation during takeoff at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The aircraft is shown in clean side profile with landing gear still extended and engines producing visible heat distortion near the runway. In the bacground, airport ground vehicles and personnel are visible near taxiway signage, while low desert terrain, utility poles, and airport buildings sit in the hazy background under bright daylight.
December 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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United Airlines
UA1895 IAH-PHX
Boeing 737-900ER
Reg. N75410
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KPHX
October 2, 2025

#unitedairlines #united #N75410 #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737900er #B737 #KPHX #phoenix #fujifilm
A United Airlines Boeing 737 in white and blue livery taxis left to right across an elevated taxiway at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The aircraft is shown in sharp side profile. Behind it, an American Airlines jet moves along a parallel taxiway, while large parking garages, terminal structures, roadway tunnels, and blue-and-green airport signage fill the layered urban airport background under clear daylight.
December 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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American Airlines
AA1884 PHX-PSP
Boeing 737-800
Reg. N903NN
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KPHX
October 2, 2025

#americanairlines #N903NN #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737800 #KPHX #phoenix #fujifilm
A silver American Airlines737-800, tail number N903NN, is being pushed back at an airport gate. Ground service vehicles are positioned around the aircraft, and a ramp worker stands on the tarmac nearby. Terminal buildings with visible gate signage fill the background, with hazy desert mountains beyond under clear daylight
December 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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American Eagle (operated by Envoy-Gary Sinise Foundation stickers)
AA4165 PHX-XNA
Embraer E175LR
Reg. N316GS
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KPHX
October 2, 2025

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#americanairlines #americaneagle #N316GS #aviationphotography #planespotting #embraer #embraerE175 #KPHX #phoenix #fujifilm
An American Eagle Embraer E175 regional jet taxis across an elevated taxiway, shown in full side profile with terminal roadways, signage, and airport infrastructure visible below.
December 19, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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Air Canada Rouge
AC1721 YYZ-PHX
Airbus A321-200
Reg. C-GKFB
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, KPHX
October 2, 2025

#aircanada #aircanadarouge #CGKFB #aviationphotography #planespotting #airbus #airbusA321 #A321 #KPHX #phoenix #fujifilm
An Air Canada Rouge Airbus A321 (registration C-GKFB) taxiing past airport facilities on a clear day. The foreground features yellow taxiway lines and a sign reading "C8 <- B ->". Behind the primary aircraft is a Honeywell Boeing 757 testbed plane with the slogan "THE FUTURE IS WHAT WE MAKE IT" painted on its fuselage, parked in front of industrial buildings and the Phoenix VA Hospital in the background.
December 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM