This mesmerizing effect, known as the "Kopp-Etchells effect," happens when helicopter rotor blades hit dust or sand, generating static electricity and forming a glowing halo, particularly visible at night.

This Day in Aviation History: On July 15, 1975, the first international manned space flight occurred as the Soviet Soyuz 19 and the American Apollo spacecraft launched hours apart. This historic mission marked a significant step in U.S.-Soviet cooperation during the Cold War.

This Day in Aviation History: On February 9, 1969, the Boeing 747, known as the "City of Everett," made its first flight. This event, piloted by Jack Waddell, Brien Wygle, and Jesse Wallick, revolutionized air travel and began the era of jumbo jets.

Heathrow Fire Service responding to a call out 🎥 nomadicv1

UPS Boeing 747-428F taking off from Anchorage to Shanghai Pudong 🎥 what_em_loves

KLM B787-9 landing in Kuala Lumpur from Amsterdam. 🎥 aerowanderer

Watching a C-17 land is always a highlight 🎥 airside_eric

When extreme winds hit, a go-around becomes the safest move 💨

EAGLE2 taking off in early morning 🎥 big_seans_aviation

The soundtrack! Jurassic Multi-Ship Chinook helicopters in Hawaii. 🚁 🎥 mr.wxman_

Cloud surfing aboard a Finnair ATR-72-500 🎥 aviation35

A380-800 Lufthansa beauty at LAX. 🎥 oswaldmanuel_aviation

Close-up plane spotting in Skiathos, Greece 🇬🇷 🎥 nomadicv1

Royal Jordanian Boeing 787 🎥 pilotshabsough

Southwest's "Maryland One" Boeing 737-7H4 landing at LAX. What do you think of this livery? ✨ 🎥 airlinevideos

ANA Boeing 777 on final for Fukuoka with stunning cherry blossom backdrop 🎥 dai_kmj787

Air France Boeing 777 bathed in golden light 🎥 spottin_planes

Chasing sunset from the skies 🎥 flying_affairs

F-15s splitting formation over Kingsley Field, Oregon Air Guard's home 🔥 🎥 big_seans_aviation

Boeing 747F of Singapore Airlines Cargo landing at Amsterdam Schiphol ✈️ 🎥 otakuaviators