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Throwback: When KLM Said Goodbye To The Boeing 747
The big blue 747-400 was an iconic part of KLM's long-haul operations. It's hard to believe that the Dutch carrier no longer operates the jumbo jet.
Johannesburg Airport Has 30% Of Africa's Quadjet Flights
South Africa sees the most quadjets among all African countries.
54 Years On: What Happened To The Boeing 747 That Operated The Type's First Commercial Flight?
Looking back on a very special aviation anniversary.
150 Boeing 747-8Fs: Atlas Air Takes Redelivery Of Another Freighter From HAECO
HAECO and Atlas Air commemorate another milestone among partners.
Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 Returns To Miami After Flames Seen From Engine
According to ATC archives, the pilots called Mayday, telling the controller that the aircraft's engine was on fire.
Can Private Jets Carry Cars Onboard?
While the answer is simple, there are interesting connections between the automotive and aerospace industries.
Which Airline Flew The Most Examples Of Each Boeing 747 Variant?
The 747 remains a great aircraft - over 50 years since its launch. Which airlines have operated the most of each type?
Another Door Disaster 35 Years Ago: The Story Of United Airlines Flight 811
A similar decompression event to Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 happened aboard an aircraft in 1989 in which nine people lost their lives.
How A 747 Landed Without Fully Extended Landing Gear In 2014
In 2014, a Virgin Atlantic 747 had to return to London Gatwick with gear issues.
49 Years Of Flight: Who Flies The Boeing 747SP Today?
There are just three of the short-fuselage jumbo still in service.
The Story Of Wardair's Small But Mighty Boeing 747 Fleet
The Canadian carrier flew five jumbos over the years.
11 Routes: Where Boeing 747 Passenger Flights Operate From The US
This is where they're flying until the end of March.
What Is The Shortest Runway A Boeing 747 Can Land On?
Jumbo jets need a lot of space, but let's examine the minimum needed for landing, and what factors come into play.
USGlobal Airways: The 33-Year-Old Carrier That's Never Operated A Flight
A brief history of the decades-old New York-based startup carrier.
Airworthiness Directives: The Most Important Ones Of 2023
While regulators have published hundreds of airworthiness directives (AD) throughout the year, some addressed major safety issues.
Which Airlines Will Fly The Passenger Boeing 747 In 2024?
As of January 2024, a total of 50 airframes remain in active passenger service with five airlines across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
5 VIP Transport Aircraft Operated By The USAF
Government officials fly on a number of different planes.
Delta Air Lines' Boeing 747s: Where Are They Now?
The carrier's 747s have wound up in some interesting places.
The World's Shortest Boeing 747 Passenger Flights This Year
Which do you think made the cut this year?
‘Spirit Of Mojave’ Boeing 747 Added To Stratolaunch Fleet
The aircraft touched down at its new home in the Mojave Desert earlier this week.