After spending some time in FRA last week, which of course created ample opportunity to spend time taking a few photos, I finally have had a chance to begin sorting through my memory cards.

For the first installment, I’ll focus on non-Lufthansa liveries.   Frankfurt’s position as a truly global airport provides spotters the opportunity to see aircraft that they may not normally see otherwise.  In my case, I have no chance to see an Iran Air or an Air Europa aircraft in the US which makes spotting in FRA so enjoyable.

Here are a few shots that I thought provide a unique look at liveries that most people would never see unless they are able to be at a place like FRA on a regular basis.    The next installment will of course focus on some of my favorite LH shots, of which there are hundreds.

a white airplane on a runway

Iran Air’s A300 departs for Tehran.

a white airplane on a runway

Alitalia A320

a white airplane on a runway

Air Europa 737

a airplane on a runway

Gulf Air A320 departing for Bahrain

a large airplane on a runway

British Airways A320 departing for LHR

a plane on a runway

Condor’s special ‘Ja FRA’ 767

a large airplane on a runway

China Airlines 747-400

a plane flying in the sky

ANA’s 787

a plane taking off from a runway

Birds compete for tail space on this Kuwaiti A300

a large airplane on a runway

Qatar’s new A350

a large white and purple airplane on a runway

Thai A380

a large airplane on a runway

This Thai Cargo 747 is departing for the very last time. The aircraft was retired after arriving in Bangkok.

a blue airplane on a runway

Vietnam’s 777


a person holding a basket on a beach