The engine nacelle's size and United tail fin are key identifiers. Background Qatar Airways aircraft adds context for plane spotting.

Etihad Dreamliner X with the special “ Greenliner” livery spotted in Brussels airport

Etihad’s Dreamliner 10 taxiing in Brussels airport

The registration ET-AYB and large A350 titles below the cockpit windows confirm the identification as a relatively new addition to Ethiopian's fleet.

Etihad's 777s are a common sight in Brussels airport, admired for their luxurious onboard features in all classes.

Iconic Etihad mosaic tail and long fuselage distinguishable; contrails visible overhead add to the dynamic scene in Brussels airport.

The distinct high-wing, four-engine layout and robust landing gear confirm it's a Belgian air force’s Hercules, most likely a classic variant (C-130H or similar), landing in Melsbroek air force base/Brussels airport

The Boeing 787 cockpit is recognizable by its large electronic displays, head-up displays, and advanced glass cockpit layout.

The GE90-115B engines on this model remain the most powerful jet engines in commercial service.

This aircraft is operated by White Airways and is often leased for VIP/sports charters, most notably for FC Porto, a major Portuguese football club.

Etihad’s 777-300ER with a retro livery taxiing in Brussels airport

2 Brussels Airlines’s A330 taxiing in Brussels airport under golden hour sunset

A350-900 features advanced aerodynamics and is recognized by its distinctive curved wingtips.

The Emirates tail and gloss makes this a classic A380 sighting. Most other airlines have retired the type, which increases the rarity substantially outside certain hubs.

Singapura Airlines A350-900 parked in Brussels airport

Two B777-300ER from Etihad (with a retro livery) and United, crossing paths while taxiing in Brussels airport

British Airways A320 taxing in Brussels airport

Air Canada’s B777-300ER taxing in Brussels’s airport

Belgian air force’s A400M landing in Melsbroek air force base/Brussels Zaventem airport

United’s B777-300ER in Brussels airport