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Airlines are using these 5 planes to replace the Boeing 747 jumbo jet
The jumbo jet's days as a passenger plane are numbered. The Boeing 747, once the go-to passenger jet for airlines around the world, is destined to live out its days as a cargo jet. "The future of the 747 is in the cargo business," Boeing vice president of marketing Randy Tinseth told Business Insider at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. (www.businessinsider.com) Plus d'info...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I don't think we have seen the last of these birds. Many other countries will frieght them. Heard a rumor some countries are buying to militarise them.
Don't panic people, you've got six years to book a flight, British Airways are keeping their's until 2024 when they will be the last airline flying the passenger carrying version, just get your self a return to LHR.
I remember watching a show on Discovery or The History Channel and it was either Wings or Modern Marvels and it was an episode on the 747 and its development. They showed the testing of the wing and how far the wing could bend before the main spar broke. They pulled the tip up to 28' before the spar broke. If a plane ever saw that much wing flex, I would say that one should not be in that area, but it was informative in how much abuse a plane could take.
I’m just a couple weeks from taking my Type rating ride in the -400/800. Shes an amazing bird and can still fly with 2 and even 3 engines out. The -800 is going to be replacing Airforce 1. She’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Those flying will continue flying until they revive cost prohibitive damage. If the passenger airlines dump them, they can be converted to freighters.
I never dreamed I would ever be a pilot on this iconic bird, but. I’m thankful I have the opportunity to do so.
I never dreamed I would ever be a pilot on this iconic bird, but. I’m thankful I have the opportunity to do so.
Read Joe Sutter's book "747". Easy read - fascinating.
I only flew 747 once but what a ride. Smooth and spacious. I knew the chief engineer for the 747, Joe Sutter. He was sharp as a tack and still consulting to Boeing in his 80’s. Joe’s book, simply titled “747” is a good read and tells the story of the plane’s development through commercial use. I’m sure it’s available on Amazon.