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Stratolaunch To Acquire Virgin Orbit’s Modified Boeing 747
The deal for the aircraft could be closed by July 31, 2023.…
What Happened To United Airlines’ Boeing 747-200s?
The 747-200 was one of several versions of the ‘jumbo jet’ that…
Cargolux Boeing 747-8F Declares Emergency After Landing Gears Not Properly Deployed
Less than a week after a dramatic landing gear detachment, another Cargolux…
The Boeing 747-300 That Was Written Off After Taxiing Into A Ditch
The aircraft involved was just under 16 years old at the time…
41 Years On: Why Did Braniff International Airways Stop Flying?
Braniff Airways was once among the fastest-growing, most profitable airlines in the…
Airbus A380 & The Jumbo Jet: Emirates Adds 2 Boeing 747-400 Freighters
The carrier is deploying the 747s on Asian and North American routes.…
Why Boeing 747s Don’t Board On The Upper Deck?
Those sitting on the upper deck have to reach their seats via…
Main Telescope Removed From NASA’s SOFIA Boeing 747 In Tucson
The main mirror assembly has been removed from SOFIA, leaving this flying…
Return Of The Jumbo: UK Boeing 747 Cargo Start-Up One Air Secures Certificate
The airline plans to operate two 747s by the end of the…
