The annual ACN photo contest is something we look forward to launching and this year promises to be fun and enlightening. Plus, we have great prizes thanks to our contest sponsors.
Globally, how many airlines are out there sharing our highways in the sky? Information generated by AI informs us that there are greater than 5,000 airlines globally with ICAO codes, and that IATA represents 340 in more than 120 countries. As airlines go, and as we all know, the exact number is impossible to determine because the come and they go—and we don’t mean take-offs and landings.
These facts and our publisher’s collection of photos have inspired our theme for this year’s contest—RARELY SEEN AIRLINES. Honestly, we had a hard time coming up with a title for the theme because what is rarely seen in one part of the world is often seen in another. So, for the purposes of the contest, we’re going to define “rarely seen airlines” as any that YOU have rarely, if ever, seen before. Obviously, our readers travel incessantly and see a lot of aircraft, but every so often, they may spot one that makes them ask, “Where is that airline from?” or say, “I’ve never seen that livery before!” When either of those thoughts cross your mind, take a picture and submit it through this link. (Publicly, photographers will by identified only by their first names and last initial. We will always protect your anonymity.) You may already have qualifying photos. Send us old or send us new. Entries will be accepted from 1 January to 28 February of this new year.
Naturally, photos will be judged by our staff and ultimately by our readers based on the quality of the photo, not just on how rarely seen the airline might be. The first-round selection, conducted by our staff will exclude photos of any of the world’s well-known airlines no matter how fabulous the photo. But, if you spot an Air Koryo, North Korea’s airline (because you’re in China or Russia) we’re sure you’ll capture a photo. Share it with our readers. You get the idea.
The staff of ACN (who are excluded from participating) will select the top entries and present them to you soliciting your votes to selects the winners and runners-up. This theme promises to surprise, enlighten and delight us all! Beyond bragging rights and your photo on the cover of Aero Crew News’ May issue, we have great prizes provided by Bose®, TravelPro® luggage, Method Seven and more. For comprehensive rules and details, please go here.
