*🎄 A warm festive message from Start Aviation ✨* As the year draws to a close, we’d like to wish everyone who celebrates a *very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.* Thank you for spending your time runway-side with us, sharing the calm moments, the powerful departures, and the simple joy of aviation. Here’s to clear skies, peaceful mornings, and many more unforgettable aircraft moments in the year ahead. 🌅 *The morning begins in near silence.* Birdsong drifts across the airfield as runway lights glow softly — and then, one by one, the engines come alive. Filmed runway-side at Manchester Airport, this calm, cinematic video captures a sequence of narrow-body departures from Runway 23L, starting in full daylight and gently easing into early dawn—not dark, but dim enough for the runway lighting to shape the scene. Positioned at the turn-on ramp, every aircraft is shown in full: the slow roll onto the runway, the quiet pause, engines spooling from stillness, and a smooth, unhurried rotation into the Manchester sky. With calm conditions and barely a breath of wind, the soundscape remains intimate — birds between movements, then pure jet power as each departure takes its turn. easyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways, Jet2, British Airways, and Lufthansa City all feature in this peaceful morning flow. No rush. No chaos. Just aviation at its most honest — calm, controlled, and quietly powerful. ✈️ Aircraft – In Order of Appearance 00:00 🇬🇧 easyJet | Airbus A320neo | G-UZLZ 01:37 🇮🇪 Ryanair | Boeing 737-8AS | G-RUKN 03:01 🇬🇧 TUI Airways | Boeing 737-8K5 | G-FDZR 04:44 🇬🇧 Jet2 | Boeing 737-85F | G-GDFV 06:03 🇬🇧 easyJet | Airbus A320-214 | G-EZTM 06:47 🇬🇧 British Airways | Airbus A321neo | G-NEOV 08:33 🇬🇧 Jet2 | Boeing 737-804 | G-GDFJ 09:36 🇩🇪 Lufthansa City | Airbus A320neo | D-AIJQ 📍 Location: Manchester Airport (MAN) 🛫 Runway: 23L 🎥 Viewpoint: Turn-on ramp (full takeoff sequence) 🌅 Time: Morning → early dawn transition 🌤️ Conditions: Calm, quiet, still air ✈️ Aircraft: All narrow-body departures 🎶 Soundscape: Engine spool-ups with birdsong between movements 🎞️ Style: Calm & cinematic 👉 Weekly uploads every Wednesday & Saturday, plus your Sunday Mix — join us for more Manchester aviation magic. #manchesterairport #startaviation #planespotting #aviation #runway23l #jettakeoff #narrowbody #airbus #boeing

Golden hour has just passed, but the light is still alive — warm, low, and glowing across the runway. From the turn-on mound at Manchester’s Runway 23L, this Sunday Mix captures three departures at their most intimate: slow taxi, deep spool-up, then full commitment as each aircraft rolls and lifts into the morning sky. Filmed tight at *400mm,* the cockpit is close enough to feel human — pilots visible, moments shared, and even a friendly wave as the engines wind up. There’s no rush here, just controlled power, rising noise, and that unmistakable feeling when morning aviation truly wakes up. This is Manchester at its most cinematic — light, sound, and motion working together. 00:00 🇬🇧 TUI Airways | Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner | G-TUIC 02:42 🇬🇧 easyJet | Airbus A320neo | G-UZHY 04:47 🇮🇪 Ryanair | Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 | 9H-VVA 📍 Location: Manchester Airport (MAN) 🛫 Runway: 23L 📷 Filming Position: Turn-on mound 🌅 Time: Morning, post-sunrise 🌤️ Conditions: Clear, golden hour light 🎞️ Style: Close-up • Cinematic • Natural sound 🔊 Focus: Spool-up, rotation, pilot moments 👉 Weekly uploads every Wednesday & Saturday, plus your Sunday Mix — join us for more Manchester aviation magic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmYRBqxGlWE #manchesterairport #aviation #planespotting #sundaymix #runway23L #aviationlovers #startaviation #takeoff #goldenhour

☀️✈️ Early August sunshine and factory-fresh performance. This *Lufthansa City Airbus A320neo (D-AIJP)* — just *4 months old* at the time — departs *Manchester Runway 23L* bound for *Munich (MUC).* Filmed from the threshold, this clip captures the full moment — before, during, and after rotation — with smooth neo power and a clean, confident climb-out. #lufthansa #a320neo #manchesterairport #planespotting #takeoff #runway23L #avgeek #aircraftspotting #shortsfeed #youtubeshorts

💡✈️ *While aircraft arrive and depart, the real story of Manchester Airport unfolds in facts most people never notice.* Aircraft lift into the morning air and glide back onto the runway — but in this video, they’re only the backdrop. What really matters are the facts quietly shaping every movement at Manchester Airport. Filmed during a calm morning from the turn-on ramp, this video captures takeoffs from Runway 23L and landings on 23R as real, verified facts about Manchester Airport appear on screen — facts about scale, operations, people, sound, logistics, and history that most travellers never see or think about. There’s no commentary and no focus on aircraft types. Just true information, shown in context, letting you watch the airport work while learning what actually makes one of the UK’s busiest airports function every single day. Watch closely — Manchester Airport is far more than just planes. 📍 Location: Manchester Airport (MAN) 🛫 Takeoffs: Runway 23L 🛬 Landings: Runway 23R 🎥 Filming Position: Turn-on ramp 🌤️ Conditions: Calm morning • Clear visibility • Natural sound 🎞️ Style: Cinematic • Observational • Fact-driven storytelling 🧠 Focus: Real Manchester Airport facts shown on screen 👉 Weekly uploads every Wednesday & Saturday, plus your Sunday Mix — join us for more Manchester aviation magic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOGjzGoRhBk #manchesterairport #aviationfacts #airportfacts #behindthescenes #aviation #planespotting #airportlife #runway #startaviation

☀️✈️ A flawless summer departure from Manchester. This *Jet2 Boeing 737-86N (G-GDFS),* 24 years young in its classic silver and red livery, lifts smoothly from Runway 23L bound for *Birmingham (BHX).* Filmed from the threshold, this clip captures the full moment—before, during, and after rotation—with beautiful early-August sunshine and unmistakable Jet2 climb-out energy. #jet2 #boeing737 #manchesterairport #planespotting #takeoff #runway23L #aviationvideo #avgeek #aircraftspotting #youtubeshorts #shortsfeed

Morning Flow ✈️ Mixed Arrivals & Departures at Manchester Morning at Manchester Airport unfolds quietly at first — soft dawn tones, long shadows, and a calm airfield easing into the day. From the turn-on ramp, aircraft glide past at close range, some lifting away into the light while others arrive smoothly and settle onto the runway. As the light strengthens, the pace gently builds. Heavy widebodies slow gracefully after touchdown, narrowbodies roll forward with purpose, and departures push into the sky with clean, confident climb-outs. There’s no rush here — just the steady rhythm of arrivals and departures sharing the morning airspace. A calm Manchester morning, changing light, and a beautifully mixed sequence of aircraft movements captured up close, where every detail matters. 💡 Video Facts: 📍 Location: Manchester Airport (MAN) 🛫 Takeoffs: Runway 23L 🛬 Landings: Runway 23R 🎥 Viewpoint: Turn-on ramp — close taxi, rollout, and rotation views 🌤️ Conditions: Early morning • Mixed dawn to daylight • Calm air 🎞️ Style: Cinematic • Smooth pacing • Natural sound ✨ Mood: Calm • Observational • Morning flow 00:00 🇶🇦 Qatar Airways | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner 01:42 🇬🇧 Virgin Atlantic | Airbus A350-1041 | G-VELJ 02:18 🇩🇪 Eurowings | Airbus A320-214 | D-ABNT 04:45 🇬🇧 Virgin Atlantic | Airbus A350-1041 | G-VLIB 05:22 🇬🇧 TUI Airways | Boeing 737-8K5 | G-TUKW 👉 Weekly uploads every Wednesday & Saturday, plus your Sunday Mix — join us for more Manchester aviation magic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UOfkY-zLAk #manchesterairport #aviation #planespotting #takeoff #landing #a350 #787 #a320 #23L #23R #startaviation

☀️✈️ *Summer sunshine, fair-weather clouds, and raw takeoff power just metres away.* Bright summer sunshine washed over Manchester as Runway 23L came alive with pure takeoff energy. From the threshold, every movement felt close, loud, and unapologetically powerful — engines spooling hard, heat haze rolling across the concrete, and aircraft lifting cleanly into blue-streaked skies. This Sunday Mix brings together heavy widebody muscle and narrowbody punch, all filmed up close where the noise hits first and the rotations feel personal. The Dreamliners thunder past with smooth but relentless thrust, followed by Jet2’s A321neo snapping into the sky with unmistakable neo energy. No drama — just raw aviation power, summer light, and that unmistakable Manchester takeoff rhythm that never gets old. 💡 Video Facts: 📍 Location: Manchester Airport (MAN) 🛫 Runway: 23L 📷 Viewpoint: Threshold — up close & loud ☀️ Conditions: Bright summer sunshine • Fair-weather clouds 🎞️ Style: Close-range takeoffs • Full run-up • Clean rotations 🔥 Highlights: Heavy jet noise • Neo punch • Raw summer energy 00:00 🇬🇧 TUI Airways | Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner | G-TUIB 00:48 🇬🇧 TUI Airways | Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner | G-TUIB 01:35 🇬🇧 Jet2 | Airbus A321neo | G-SUNS 👉 Weekly uploads every Wednesday & Saturday, plus your Sunday Mix — join us for more Manchester aviation magic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My2jHKiUMms #manchesterairport #aviation #sundaymix #23L #takeoff #dreamliner #a321neo #planespotting #startaviation #qatarairways #tui #jet2

☀️✈️ *The Amazing Jet2 A330 blasts off 23L in full summer sunshine — pure widebody power.* A beautiful summer takeoff from Manchester as a rare Jet2 (AirTanker) Airbus A330 launches from runway 23L. Filmed from the threshold, the big jet spools up hard, roars past at full thrust, and climbs away into clear blue skies. Widebody power, summer light, and a perfect Manchester moment. #manchesterairport #aviation #jet2 #a330 #23L #planespotting #airtanker #startaviation #shortsfeed #youtubeshorts

✈️❤️ *A rare “Red Nose” BA A320 powers off 23L — a Comic Relief classic in the summer sun.* A beautiful summertime British Airways A320 departure from Manchester, featuring the rare *Comic Relief Red Nose* on G-EUUR. Filmed from the 23L threshold, the aircraft lifts away with a clean, smooth rotation and that unmistakable BA engine note. A perfect mix of light, colour, and a uniquely comic livery. #manchesterairport #aviation #britishairways #a320 #rednose #comicrelief #planespotting #23L #startaviation #shortsfeed #youtubeshorts