Ending 2011 With A Bang!

We figured if it was ceremonial to light off fireworks on New Year's Eve, why not light of a really big one.

Thank you to all of our contributors around the world for your support in 2011. We are looking forward to "Jacking it Up" even more in 2012.

Your loyal, hardworking staff at Totally Jacked Up Aircraft Photos.

"Is That An A380 Up Your Nose, Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?"

Shot location: LAX (Photo by Michael Breckshot)

"Southwest 123, Please Report Position."

Shot location: LAX (Photo by Valkyriexb70)

The Cutting Room Floor - LAX Part 1.

What does not make the "Grade" finds a home with us.

Photos courtesy CaptainVector

A Very TSA Christmas.

Funny, yet sad at the same time.

Merry Christmas From The Staff At Totally Jacked Up Aircraft Photos.

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (7) Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon His kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this." -Isaiah 9:6-7

Shot location: LHR (Photo by Allan Huse)

Christmas Trees On Christmas Eve.

Shot location: MAN (Photo by Nik French)

The Ghost Of Christmas Past?

Shot location: IST (Photo by Metin Tezel)

Bang Your Head. Aircraft Photography Will Drive You "MAD."

Shot location: MAD (Photos by Nik French)

Ryanair's Michael O'Leary Talks Airlines, Service And Fare Innovations, And Completely Slams The EU.

This video is absolutely priceless. This man understands free markets and the mess of bureaucratic red tape.

The video is seventeen minutes long, but it will have you rolling with laughter the entire time.

Airbus Testing Water Injection?

Shot location: BNE (Photo by Damian Freiberg)

"John Travolta, You Are Under Arrest!"

Shot loction: LAX (Photo by Michael Breckshot)

"Aloha." It's Hawaiian For "Gee, You Sure Look Sleepy."

Shot location: HNL (Photo by ValklyrieXB70)

Boeing's First 787, ZA001 Decommissioning Update.

Number one Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 is off the airframe.

Shot location: PMD (Photo by Commander John Flores)

Fast Movin' Freight.

Shot location: LAX (Photos by CaptainVector)

How To "Cook" Your Canary.

Canary Islands, that is.

Shot location: ACE (Photo by Christine Mellon)

Night Time Is The Right Time For Totally Jacked Up Aircraft Photos.

Shot location: MAN (Photos by Nik French)

Genuine SR-71 Tail For Sale? We're Not Sure, But Here Is The eBay Link.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SR-71-Blackbird-Original-Vertical-Tail-Rudder-/160627539245?hash=item256625bd2d&item=160627539245&pt=Motors_Aviation_Parts_Gear&vxp=mtr
The price is a bit steep for a conversation piece, but it does say "Make Offer."

Auction courtesy of Stevessupercoolstuff

Another "Royally" Jacked Up Boeing 777 Photo.

Shot location: BNE (Photo by Damian Freiberg)

Boeing's First 787, ZA001, Flown To Palmdale For Decommissioning - Day 5, A Sudden Lack Of Activity.

What started as a volley of activity after arrival has slowed to a trickle. We'll keep you posted on developments as they arise.

Shot location: PMD, Plant 42, Site 1 (Photo by Commander John Flores)

Meanwhile, Back At LAX.

Photo by Captain Carter

Made In Japan.

That famous 1972 Deep Purple album has nothing on this fine composition.

Shot location: RJTJ (Photo by Bob Holland)

Goodbye Continental Airlines - Last Official Flight As CO 086, 11-30-2011, Shanghai To Newark.

Thanks for the memories, Continental!

Boeing's First 787, ZA001, Flown To Palmdale For Decommissioning - Day 2, Engines Coming Off.

Barely twenty-four hours after arrival, the cranes are already in place to remove both engines.

Photo by Commander John Flores

Boeing's First 787, ZA001, Flown To Palmdale For Decommissioning.

"It will be the aircraft's last flight for a while, as the first 787 will be decommissioned as a test aircraft, Boeing confirms.

Its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines will be removed and it will remain in long-term storage before finding its way to a permanent spot in a museum, likely not far from the first 757, 747 and 737." (Courtesy FlightBlogger)

And, one of our crack, on-the-spot reporters were there to provide this long-range, cheesy cell phone shot.

Shot location: PMD (Photo by Commander John Flores)

Design Your Own Boeing 787.

Go to https://designyourown.newairplane.com/

If the link does not work (because Google hot-linking sucks!), go to www.boeing.com and follow the post titled "Design Your Own 787 Dreamliner."

Have fun.