Still painted in the colours of its former operator Delta Air Lines, where it flew as N741DA, this Kyrgyz registered Tristar was a rather unexpected exotic visitor for Amsterdam. Word had it that Jordanian company Sky Gate International was the new owner of the aircraft whom had leased the L-1011 to Turkish operator Onur Air. It was said that this aircraft triggered the local authorities to look a bit closer into the safety of the airline. It is unknown whether one had to do with the other but Sky Gate eventually ended up on the list of carriers banned in the European Union.

Delivered new 13th May 1983 and sold as EX-044 3rd Dec 2004

Delivered to Delta in May 1983 as N741DA. Stored at Victorville in June 2001. To Skygate International in December 2004. To SAM Intercontinental in December 2008 as TZ-SPA.

Assisting Onur Air with extra capacity during the may-school-break that was new in 2005.

About to depart off runway 28 on a rare snowy morning.