Lufthansa Selling Pair of 747-8s, Retire Two 747-400s
The carrier says the first 747-8i will be handed over to a confidential buyer in January 2026 as part of its fleet renewal plan.
The carrier says the first 747-8i will be handed over to a confidential buyer in January 2026 as part of its fleet renewal plan.
Officials said the aircraft made an unexpected turn right before touching down.
A UPS Boeing 747-8 freighter scraped an engine nacelle on the runway while landing in Taipei, Taiwan, earlier this week.
The carrier’s 747 fleet has flown to a handful of U.S. markets in the past but only regularly serves New York-JFK at the time of writing.
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a new airworthiness directive for Boeing 747-400, 747-400F, 747-8F, and 747-8i aircraft.
The National Transportation Safety Board said an improperly installed borescope plug led to a January engine fire on an Atlas Air Boeing 747.
Even as the last few passenger-carrying 747-400s are set to be retired in 2028, several freighters still remain in service.
Delta and American Express teamed up to launch a new credit card design created using metal from retired Delta 747 aircraft.
Asiana Airlines announced the retirement of its last Boeing 747-400, with plans for its final flight on March 25, 2024, marking the end of an era.
Lufthansa, the German flag carrier, dons a touch of nostalgia on one of its Boeing 747-8i aircraft, honoring the airline’s long-standing history.