NYCAviation


 
  • Home
  • News
    • Airlines
    • Blog
    • Columnists
    • Crashes
    • Education
    • Space
    • History
    • Videos
  • Forum
  • Photo Hangar
    • Upload
    • Search
  • Planespotting
    • US Spotting Guides
    • UK Spotting Guides
  • Social
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    • Instagram
    • Flickr
    • Pinterest
    • Klout
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
  • Press
  • Store
  • Account
    • My Profile
    • Preferences
    • Terms of Use
    • Log In
Random Article
 

Space Shuttle Enterprise Demated from NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft 747

NASA and United Space Alliance technicians prepare to demate Space Shuttle Enterprise from the NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. (Photo by Eric Dunetz)
  • NASA and United Space Alliance technicians prepare to demate Space Shuttle Enterprise from the NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. (Photo by Eric Dunetz)
  • Space Shuttle Enterprise is lifted off of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft using two cranes. (Photo by Eric Dunetz)
  • Head-on view of the Space Shuttle Enterprise being raised. (Photo by Eric Dunetz)
  • Head-on half view of Space Shuttle Enterprise being raised. (Photo by Eric Dunetz)
  • Head-on full view of Space Shuttle Enterprise being raised. (Photo by Mark Szemberski)
  • The sling is moved into place over Space Shuttle Enterprise. (Photo by Mark Szemberski)
  • Head-on vertical of Space Shuttle Enterprise hanging in the air. (Photo by Mark Szemberski)
  • Shuttle Carrier Aircraft Pulling toward the Mate/Demate Device. (Photo by Guy Dickinson, CC BY-SA)
  • Shuttle Carrier Aircraft and Space Shuttle Enterprise. (Photo by Guy Dickinson, CC BY-SA)
  • Shuttle Carrier Aircraft N905NA. (Photo by Guy Dickinson, CC BY-SA)
  • Shuttle Carrier Aircraft and Space Shuttle Enterprise, from another angle. (Photo by Guy Dickinson, CC BY-SA)
  • NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft tail. (Photo by Guy Dickinson, CC BY-SA)
  • Noses of Space Shuttle Enterprise and the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. (Photo by Guy Dickinson, CC BY-SA)
  • The demate process begins. (Photo by Guy Dickinson, CC BY-SA)
  • With Enterprise held by two cranes, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft is pushed back. (Photo by Guy Dickinson, CC BY-SA)
  • With Enterprise held by two cranes, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft is pushed back. (Photo by Guy Dickinson, CC BY-SA)
  • With Enterprise held by two cranes, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft is pushed back. (Photo by Guy Dickinson, CC BY-SA)
  • Space Shuttle Enterprise held by two cranes. (Photo by Guy Dickinson, CC BY-SA)
  • Space Shuttle Enterprise is lowered onto a custom trailer. (Photo by Guy Dickinson, CC BY-SA)
  • Space Shuttle Enterprise at dawn. (Photo by Guy Dickinson, CC BY-SA)
  • ►



 
Feed
Recent
Most Commented
Random
 
 

 
Featured

Photo Gallery: Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Expo

An amazing representation from multiple branches of the US Military bring thousands of people a ton of excitement including aircraft that span over five decades. Photographers Jeremy Lindgren and David Lilienthal bring you all ...
by Phil Derner Jr.
3,580
Full Story »

 
 
Aviation News

Four Months After Hard Landing at JFK, Crippled RAM 767 Nearly Repaired

A Royal Air Maroc 767 suffered substantial fuselage and nose gear damage during a hard landing at JFK this past April. Here's the story of the incident and the impressive engineering feats Boeing techs have pulled off to put he...
by Tom Alfano
3,546
Full Story »

 

 
Aviation News

The Logbook: Get In Trouble? Blame the Captain!

In today's daily digest, the co-pilot in the Northwest overfly incident is casting blame on the Captain he flew with for missing their destination. Also, CanJet receives a true air taxi, Captain Sully auctions off his hat, Silv...
by Phil Derner Jr.
3,530
Full Story »

 
 
Aviation News

Pilot Gets Lost, Wreaks Havoc at JFK

A retired Navy pilot flying his home-built plane from Virginia to Long Island made a wrong turn along the way, leaving him smack in the middle of Kennedy Airport's bustling airspace and perilously close to an inbound 747.
by admin
3,529
Full Story »

 
 
Aviation News

The Logbook: A Series of Tubes

In today’s daily digest, computer failure, fire and volcanoes indicate the 4th sign of the aviation apocalypse! Condor 753 diverts due to fire, a Congo MD-80 is caught by volcanic rock after their personal runway extension pr...
by Phil Derner Jr.
3,505
Full Story »

 


 
Page 24 of 629« First‹ Previous21222324252627Next ›last »
 


 

About NYCAviation

 

NYCAviation is a worldwide aerospace news and resource organization for aviation enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. We specialize in publishing breaking news, insightful commentary and stellar photography covering all that happens not only in the world of commercial aviation, but the entire aerospace sector, including general aviation, military aviation and space.

Mastodon

Disclaimer

 

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS SITE IS INTENDED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING AVIATION ENTHUSIASTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS.

Through your continued use of this site, you agree that NYCAviation.com assumes no liability nor responsibility for any individual’s actions or conduct.

Instagram

 

 

Copyright © 2026 NYCAviation All Rights Reserved.