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Boeing 747s Nose to Nose at LAX!

After crossing Runway 25R, the China Airlines Boeing 747 is now nose to nose with the Qantas 747! Notice the "Hollywood" sign in the background.

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LAX Traffic Sequence of Events!

I was looking at the picture library trying to determine the sequence of events that led to the LAX traffic jam and it seem to have started when this China Airlines Boeing 747 landed. Below, the China Airlines Boeing 747 is taxiing towards TBIT, just starting to cross Runway 25R. You can see the Qantas Boeing 747 in the background being pushed back from TBIT so it can be towed to the parking apron on the west side to make room for more incoming international flights. At this point, the JAL 747 shown in the previous blog entry has already been pushed back and is taxiing towards Runway 25R for take-off.

LAX Rush Hour Traffic!

While the Japan Airlines 747 bound for Narita takes off on Runway 25R, a China Airlines Boeing 747 from Taiwan is on hold, waiting for the Qantas 747 to clear the taxiway so it can proceed to the arrival gate at Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX. Just another day at LAX all under the watchful eye of the control tower a great sight for plane-spotters!!!

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All Nippon Airways (ANA)

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Late afternoon take-off from LAX and bound for Narita, this Boeing 777-381/ER was was delivered to ANA on April 25, 2009. Click image for larger view.

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 NexGen (NG)

Another Southwest Boeing 737-NG from a diffrent angle. These are three different planes and you will see a lot of them at LAX! Southwest only operates Boeing 737s and is the largest operator of this type aircraft. It currently has more than 540 in its fleet.

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Next Generation

A different view while on final approach at LAX Runway 24R. This Boeing 737 Next Generation model was delivered to Southwest Airlines on May 24, 2007.