Remarks:"Souther Air 2203" about to touch down on 24R arriving from Anchorage. Previously wearing the reg ZK-SUJ this aircraft use to operated for Air New Zealand until it's retirement in June 2011.
Remarks: Air New Zealand 747-400 lands at KLAX. This bird was once part of a strong 744 fleet at the New Zealand airline. They now have just 2 747's left in service, the fleet being replaced by the newer 773ER! This particular frame is now with Southern Air as N469AC working in it's cargo fleet. (5D2/70-200F2.8LIS)
Remarks: (1600 pix) Photographed this aircraft about 2 years ago, same location but it was operating pax services for Air New Zealand. Even now as a freighter, still QUEEN OF THE SKIES!