Jack Cook - Eyewitness Aviation

The newest airline on the block at San Francisco. LOT Polish Airlines began seasonal summer flights a week before this visit. The service is four-weekly flights. Here is LO36 Getting Underway back to Warsaw (WAW). (May 14, 2026)

Although they were a common sight at LAX, All Nippon Airways 777-300ERs are kind of a rarity now. Several have been retired and the few used today are not typically flown to LA. However, a few of the Haneda flights were operated by the newest and remaining ones near the end of May. NH125 is seen here Departing back to Tokyo-Haneda (HND) in rather nice weather. (May 25, 2026)

The main reason for the SFO trip in the first place. From March 29 to May 31, Lufthansa was flying their classic 747-400s on flights out of San Francisco. It was a chance too good to miss. Unfortunately on my last trip to San Francisco, it was before United retired their 747-400s and I never got to see them during that trip. With the imminent retirement of Lufthansa -400s next year, it was in many ways a redemption opportunity. Anyways here is LH455 Getting Underway to Frankfurt (FRA) in excellent conditions. (May 14, 2026)

After a weeklong visit to LA, Dubai Air Wing's 747-400M (the last 747 Combi version flying in the world) Departed at 8pm on the dot to London-Stansted as "Dubai 3". This 1991 built 747 started its life with Air Canada, then went to Air India before being acquired by Dubai Air Wing in 2008. A6-COM is used to fly delegates and in particular the Royal family's race horses as some of the specialized cargo. A unique feature of the Combi is the cargo door on the back and a separation wall in the passenger cabin, therefore allowing the aircraft to easily fly pax and cargo on one airplane. (June 7, 2026)

One of only three TC-135s used as a trainer for future RC-135 crew members. COBRA27 Departing back of Offutt (OFF) after visiting March this weekend as part of a mass weather diversion. (May 19. 2026)

The second of only two RC-135U Combat Sents in the world to visit March as part of the Tonrado weather evacuation. COBRA49 is seen here Departing back to Offutt AFB (OFF) after a few-day visit. (May 19, 2026)

A United 777-300ER in the updated "Evo-Blue" livery Departing to Manila on the afternoon flight out of San Francisco. (May 14, 2026)

A U.S. Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint Departing back to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska after coming to Riverside as part of a mass weather evacuation. The RC-135W is a reconnaissance aircraft used to monitor communication typically of the enemy. (May 19, 2026)

A very unique sighting at LAX. After arriving earlier with the Qatar National Football Team, Qatar's newly debuted "FIFA World Cup" Livery 777-300ER Departed back home to Doha (DOH) as QR3057. (May 30, 2026)

Korean Air Boeing 787-10 in the updated 2025 Livery Departing back to Seoul-Incheon. (May 14, 2026)

EVA AIR 787-9 Departing back across the Pacific to Taipei, Taiwan in brilliant skies. (May 14, 2026).

Photos taken at San Francisco International Airport, All Nippon Airways NH7 Departing back to Tokyo-Narita. (May 14, 2026)

Two Minutes behind Independence, the other newly debuted Southwest special livery to commemorate America's 250th. The USA Flag painted 737MAX8 "Liberty One" Departing to Honolulu (HNL) at sunset. (May 25, 2026)

One of the major highlights of Memorial Day at LAX. Southwest's newly debuted "Independence One" Departing to Sacramento (SMF) at Sunset. (May 25, 2026)

This past Saturday, EgyptAir inaugurated service to Los Angeles for the first time in over 25 years with their new flagship A350. While weather was dismal on Saturday, the Departure on Monday was in rather clear skies. Here is EgyptAir's MS984 to Cairo (CAI) Getting Underway. Good to see EgyptAir back at LAX (May 25, 2026).

Once agin, The "Legend" (Air X Charter) BBJ came by to Van Nuys for an hour. 9H-ELF came from SJC before Departing to Las Vegas (LAS) as AXY940N or "Legend 940 November" (May 7, 2026).