KLM Boeing 787-9 · PH-BHN

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The primary subject is a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines aircraft, an Airbus A350-900, visible by its long fuselage, wing shapes, and engine design. The aircraft is captured during landing, with the main wheels making contact with the runway, generating smoke from tire friction. The airplane is oriented diagonally from right to left with the nose slightly elevated and the landing gear fully extended. The livery is a sky-blue upper fuselage with a white lower section, featuring the KLM logo and crown emblem on the tail and near the front fuselage along with the text "KLM Royal Dutch Airlines" and a white “100” marking near the midsection, likely commemorating the airline's centennial. There are no other visible aircraft or ground vehicles close to the plane in this image. The scene reveals a flat, grassy airport environment with a clear runway strip bordered by well-maintained grass fields. The background shows a few low hills or distant landscape features under a bright and clear sky, suggesting good weather and daylight, likely morning or late afternoon due to the long shadows. The lighting is natural with a slight golden hue, enhancing the airplane's colors. The overall setting emphasizes a clean, modern airport runway environment with smooth tarmac and minimal additional infrastructure visible. Additional keywords: wide-body, twin-engine, jet airliner, smoke plume, runway touchdown, commercial aviation, aircraft tires, approach phase, airline branding, aero engines, aviation photography, smooth runway, horizon, daylight landing, jetliner silhouette, airport grassland, clear skies, airfield landscape, aircraft wheels smoke. -- KLM Boeing 787-9 PH-BHN SJO airport MROC airport San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport San Jose, Costa Rica A5D1FC0D-C37F-4556-B9C9-5277440F1848.jpeg Matteo Martin December 0, 03/27/2020