United Express Embraer E175 · N85358

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The primary subject in the image is a United Express Embraer regional jet aircraft, identifiable by the "UNITED EXPRESS" text on the fuselage and the blue tail featuring the yellow and gold globe logo of United Airlines. The registration number "N85358" is visible on the rear fuselage near the tail and the front gear door mark also reads "358." The aircraft is in the landing phase, with its wheels extended and flaps deployed beneath the wings. The airplane is oriented slightly nose-up as it descends against a clear blue sky. No other aircraft, vehicles, personnel, buildings, or equipment are visible in the image. The scene appears to be outdoors with direct sunlight illuminating the aircraft from the side, suggesting daytime with clear weather. The background consists solely of a clear blue sky with no clouds or landscape details, indicating an open airspace environment. The plane's white fuselage is accented with a gold stripe running horizontally, and the dark blue tail showcases the large, recognizable United Airlines globe emblem. Additional keywords: regional aircraft, Embraer jet, approach, descent, helicopter blades retracted, commercial aviation, airliner, civil aviation, airborne, fixed-wing, single-aisle, wing flaps, jet engine nacelle, propeller absent, US flag, metallic sheen, aircraft undercarriage -- United Express Embraer E175 N85358 IAD airport KIAD airport Washington Dulles International Airport Sterling, Virginia, United States IMG_7421.jpg Winston Shek December 0, 01/18/2020