Spotting images: Boeing and Russian freighters

Thanks to a technology based economy (sorry world, but Bangalore is a lot more than just BPO outsourcing), Bangalore has always been a preferred destination for air cargo.

Bio-technology, electronics, aviation, pharmaceuticals, high-end precision engineering, floriculture, fresh produce, and the outsourcing industry which buys tons of imported computers, ensure that Bangalore is the leading hub for air cargo in Southern India, ahead of Chennai and Hyderabad, and third behind Mumbai (the economic capital of India) and the national capital New Delhi.

As the Asian economies recover and lead the world back from the economic slowdown, a few pictures of some cargo beauties from Bangalore and Mumbai for your pleasure. Click on any image for a high resolution view.

Volga Dnepr Airlines. Ilyushin IL-76TD Vladimir Kokkinaki RA-76950
Volga Dnepr Airlines. Ilyushin IL-76TD Vladimir Kokkinaki RA-76950United Parcel Service Boeing MD-11F N293UP
United Parcel Service Boeing MD-11F N293UPUnited Parcel Service Boeing 767-300F (Extended Range) N302UP
United Parcel Service Boeing 767-300F (Extended Range) N302UPBlue Dart Aviation Boeing 757-200PCF (Passenger Converted Freighter) VT-BDM
Blue Dart Aviation Boeing 757-200PCF (Passenger Converted Freighter) VT-BDMBlue Dart Aviation Boeing 737-200 Passenger Converted Freighter VT-BDG
Blue Dart Aviation Boeing 737-200 Passenger Converted Freighter VT-BDGOne of the biggest in the sky. Volga Dnepr Airlines Antonov An-124-100 Ruslan RA-82081. Put in perspective the people working on the taxiway in the background.

Volga Dnepr Airlines Antonov An-124-100 Ruslan RA-82081Photo used with permission.

About Devesh Agarwal

A electronics and automotive product management, marketing and branding expert, he was awarded a silver medal at the Lockheed Martin innovation competition 2010. He is ranked 6th on Mashable's list of aviation pros on Twitter and in addition to Bangalore Aviation, he has contributed to leading publications like Aviation Week, Conde Nast Traveller India, The Economic Times, and The Mint (a Wall Street Journal content partner). He remains a frequent flier and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Indian aviation industry without fear or favour.

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