A new book called "Dear Sky" by photographer Arthur Mebiu looks at the people and planes of Air Koryo, North Korea's state-owned national airline. Mebius shared a few photos from the book with CNN, including this image of crew disembarking after a Tupolev-134 flight.
A new book called "Dear Sky" by photographer Arthur Mebiu looks at the people and planes of Air Koryo, North Korea's state-owned national airline. Mebius shared a few photos from the book with CNN, including this image of crew disembarking after a Tupolev-134 flight.
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A pilot inside the cockpit of a Tupolev-134. "It was the dedication and pride of the crew that caught my interest for the series," says Mebius of his decision to create the book.
A pilot inside the cockpit of a Tupolev-134. "It was the dedication and pride of the crew that caught my interest for the series," says Mebius of his decision to create the book.
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Pilots hold a work meeting under the Tupolev-154. Due to international sanctions and environmental restrictions, Air Koryo's fleet consists of several classic Russian jetliners.
Pilots hold a work meeting under the Tupolev-154. Due to international sanctions and environmental restrictions, Air Koryo's fleet consists of several classic Russian jetliners.
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Off-duty Air Koryo crew members take in the view outside.
Off-duty Air Koryo crew members take in the view outside.
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A flight attendant at work in the unique interior of the Tupolev-154.
A flight attendant at work in the unique interior of the Tupolev-154.
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A mosaic monument near Sunan International Airport in Pyongyang features the former leaders of North Korea -- Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung -- standing before an Ilyushin-62 and a Tupolev-154.
A mosaic monument near Sunan International Airport in Pyongyang features the former leaders of North Korea -- Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung -- standing before an Ilyushin-62 and a Tupolev-154.
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A pilot removes the engine covers of a Tupolev-154 before flight. Mebius says he's yet to receive any feedback from North Korea officials, but the book is "not intended to be negative in any way."
A pilot removes the engine covers of a Tupolev-154 before flight. Mebius says he's yet to receive any feedback from North Korea officials, but the book is "not intended to be negative in any way."
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A senior flight attendant explains the door-handling procedure to a colleague.
A senior flight attendant explains the door-handling procedure to a colleague.
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Pilots boarding an Ilyushin-76 transport plane.
Pilots boarding an Ilyushin-76 transport plane.
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Looking onto the tarmac at Kalma Airport in Wonsan, North Korea.
Looking onto the tarmac at Kalma Airport in Wonsan, North Korea.
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On the tarmac at Sunan International Airport Pyongyang: A Tupolev-154, Tupolev-134 and an Ilyushin 76 transport plane.
On the tarmac at Sunan International Airport Pyongyang: A Tupolev-154, Tupolev-134 and an Ilyushin 76 transport plane.
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A flight attendant of the Ilyushin-62 checking on ground personal just after landing. "My experience is that North Koreans want you to come and see what they want you to see, have a good time, spend a few Euros, and leave with a positive impression of their country," says Mebius.
A flight attendant of the Ilyushin-62 checking on ground personal just after landing. "My experience is that North Koreans want you to come and see what they want you to see, have a good time, spend a few Euros, and leave with a positive impression of their country," says Mebius.
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Netherlands-based photographer Arthur Mebius's "Dear Sky" can be ordered online at <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dearskybook.com" target="_blank" target="_blank">Dearskybook.com</a>.
Netherlands-based photographer Arthur Mebius's "Dear Sky" can be ordered online at Dearskybook.com.
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