former HB-IQO with Swissair / Swiss is paying a visit to her former homebase

ex F-WWYA, HB-IQO. Became N772RD, TF-EAA, F-HHUB, wfu 2020

Stored here since March 2020, now without engines.

Delivered to Swissair in June 2000. To Swiss in March 2002. To Atlasjet in June 2010 as TC-ETP. Leased to Saudi Arabian August - December 2010. To Ryan International in July 2012 as N772RD, operating for the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission between October 2012 - January 2013. Stored at Chicago (KRFD) in January 2013, then at Marana until July 2013. To Air Atlanta Icelandic in July 2012 as TF-EAA. Leased to Saudi Arabian July 2012 - April 2016. Stored from April 2016. To Azur in Janaury 2017 as F-WTAX. To Air Caraibes in March 2017 as F-HHUB. Stored at Chateauroux in March 2020.

Considering it was coming in on the far (and distant) runway, and considering the light wasn't optimal, I was quite happy with this result.

Prior to delivery. This ship is ex Swissair, Swiss International and Atlas Air.

In storage at Châteauroux , however seen here without engine covers and parked at another ramp away from the storage and hangars.. Maybe some maintenance in progress, or preparing for a return to service.