Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 · 9V-SMF

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The primary subject of the image is a Singapore Airlines aircraft in landing configuration, with its wheels deployed and flaps extended, flying just above a body of water. The plane is a widebody jet with the "Singapore Airlines" text visibly printed along the forward fuselage and the Singapore flag near the cockpit window. The aircraft also features a distinctive "10000th Airbus" marking in gold lettering on the fuselage, suggesting it is the Airbus A350 model. The vertical stabilizer has the Singapore Airlines signature logo in gold on a dark blue background. The aircraft's registration "9V-SME" is legible near the rear section of the fuselage. In the background, there is a large island with some rocky terrain, while the calm sea below has several small boats floating, including a barge-like vessel with a lattice structure and a yellow cabin. There is also a small metal platform or dock in the water near the arriving aircraft. The scene is set in daylight with clear skies and soft sunlight, indicating fair weather and possibly midday or early afternoon light. No other aircraft, ground vehicles, personnel, or airport buildings are visible, which suggests the approach is occurring over water toward a nearby runway beyond the frame. Additional keywords: widebody airplane, touchdown, jet engine, ocean landing approach, calm sea, maritime vessels, coastal aviation, wingtip slats, flaps extended, aircraft nose, aircraft side view, maritime construction barge, watercraft, blue sky, cloudless, golden livery accent, aircraft registration, extended undercarriage, daytime flight, quiet waters. -- Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 9V-SMF HKG airport VHHH airport Hong Kong International Airport Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong IMG_3718-3.jpg Arthur Chow December 0, 02/12/2020