Daniel L. Berek's Photo Gallery

While these may be a common sight at JFK, for those of us at Newark Airport, they are a rarity. This aircraft is seen July 2009.

A FedEx freighter navigates the crowded ramp at Newark on a hot July morning in 2009.

The assorted construction junk in the background contrasts sharply with Continental's brand-new ETOPS-certified 738.

A winglet-equipped 757 is pushed back at Newark, preparing for another flight to one of Continental's sunny destinations.

A CO Boeing 737-500 sports her new Blended Winglets on a summer day at Newark International in 2009. This aircraft was built in 1997.

The registration and the IAE V2500 engines give clues to this plane's former life with America West.

Inbound to JFK over Sandy Hook, NJ, on a summer evening

I was glad to spot this aircraft; when I captured her at Trenton Mercer County (TTN) in 2006, she was flying for Wingedfoot Aviation, crossing the globe. During the recession of 2009, the beauty was up for sale.

A colorful Indian Airbus climbs out of Newark, on its way to its home country via Brussels.

A sleek German Jumbo climbs out of Newark on its way to Frankfurt.

A brand-new AI extended-range Triple-7 climbs out of Newark, on its way to New Delhi and Mumbai, via London.

A Portuguese Airbus four-holer climbs out of Newark, on its way to Lisbon.