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Trip Report: A Disappointing Journey on One of KLM’s Most Iconic Boeing 747s

November 30, 2018 Thomas Pallini

As a typical AvGeek, I’ve always taken any opportunity possible to fly on the most unique and unusual aircraft flying the friendly skies. I’ve flown from Phoenix to New York via San Francisco and Chicago

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50 Years Later: The Queen of the Skies’ Reign is Not Over

September 30, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On Sept. 30 1968, a new era began and is still around, as a nostalgic landmark of what the commercial aviation industry has been, and will never be again. On a day like today 50

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Qantas Retires Another 747 to California Desert

September 26, 2018 Thomas Pallini

As part of its plan to retire its aging Boeing 747-400 fleet in the next few years, Qantas Airways has sent another one of its 747s to the Mojave Desert for a permanent rest. VH-OJT,

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A Changing of the Guard: Qantas Retires Legendary Boeing 747 from Iconic New York to Los Angeles Route

September 1, 2018 Thomas Pallini

46 years after the first Qantas Boeing 747 graced the skies between New York and Los Angeles, the Australian flag carrier is retiring them on the route for good. Friday, Aug. 31 marked not only

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El Al Goes Retro with New 787 Special Livery

July 26, 2018 Thomas Pallini

El Al’s social media pages on Wednesday showed off the airline’s newest special livery, a retro-themed livery taking passengers back to the 1960s. The airline, founded in September 1948 and as old as the State

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Japan Airlines to Expand Cargo Operations, Signs Agreement with Silk Way

July 21, 2018 Andy Nelson

The flag-carrier of Japan, Japan Airlines (JAL), is looking to expand the horizons of its cargo division, JAL Cargo, by signing a co-operation agreement with Azerbaijan’s Silk Way West Airlines. The deal will see JAL Cargo

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Exclusive: Last Commercially Operating Boeing 747SP Flown to Retirement in Iran

May 25, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Iran’s history of turbulent relations with Western nations has greatly impacted its aviation industry and forced aging aircraft to continue flying as newer replacements were unobtainable. As a result, aviation enthusiasts from around the world

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Loyalty Has Its Perks: Bid for Dinner with a Retired United Boeing 747

May 15, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Members of United Airlines’ Mileage Plus program, the Chicago-based airline’s frequent flyer loyalty program, will have the chance to say one last farewell to United’s now-retired Boeing 747-400 aircraft. Through its MileagePlus Exclusives program, members

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Qantas Announces 747 Retirement and Adds More Dreamliners

May 1, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

The Boeing 747’s final days at Qantas is quickly looming after the carrier announced an official retirement for the remaining aircraft in its fleet. Right now, the airline is still flying four 747-400s and six

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Trent Effect: LATAM Plans Los Angeles Flights on Leased 747

April 22, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Due to the continuous issues that several companies are facing after the failures and defects detected on Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines, it is a golden age for ACMI providers. ACMI stands for Aircraft, Crew,

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As Times Change for the 747, KLM Still Holds the Rare Key to One of the Queen’s Gems

April 20, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Since its first flight in 1988, the Boeing 747-400 has seen five different versions produced. One of the unique versions was the 747-400M, more affectionately known as the ‘Combi.’ The unique mixed-use aircraft flew its

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Qantas Hit with U.S. DOT Fine Regarding New York to Los Angeles Flight

April 2, 2018 Daniel Morley

Qantas Airways, Australia’s national carrier, has been fined $125,000 by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The fine involves the carrier’s route between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. The

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SonAir Ends Houston Express After 17 Years

February 12, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) made headlines when it became the first airport in North America to offer non-stop flights to each continent, excluding Antarctica, a few weeks ago. The addition of United’s flight

Lufthansa Officially Unveils New Livery at Dazzling Frankfurt Event

February 7, 2018 Thomas Pallini

After weeks of speculation, Lufthansa officially displayed its new livery in an unveiling ceremony on Wednesday in Frankfurt. Lufthansa’s new livery will focus more on dark blue and white, leaving out the yellow crane logo

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Lufthansa Shows Off New Livery Prior to Highly-Anticipated Unveiling Event

February 4, 2018 Pablo Diaz

It is hard to keep a secret as big as a 747. Last week, a few pictures were leaked and German carrier Lufthansa had no choice but to go with the flow; its livery redesign

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UPS Confirms Order for 14 Additional 747-8F Aircraft

February 2, 2018 Hemal Gosai

UPS confirmed an order for 14 more Boeing 747-8 freighters breathing new life into the otherwise stagnant jumbo aircraft program. While passenger service using this iconic aircraft is decreasing, the use of the 747 in

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Photo Gallery: A Last Look at Delta’s Queen of the Skies on Display at LAX

December 23, 2017 Albert Kuan

Delta Air Lines’ 747 made a stop at Los Angeles International Airport this week on its hub-to-hub farewell tour for the Queen of the Skies. Delta ship 6314 arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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Delta Boeing 747-400 Pays Visit to Paine Field Roots

December 18, 2017 Jace Moseley

Delta Air Lines marked the start of their Boeing 747-400 farewell tour with a special stop at the home of Boeing, Paine Field in Everett, Wash. One of the last passenger 747 flights in the

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Delta’s Boeing 747 Farewell Tour Gets an Additional High-Profile Stop

December 1, 2017 Parker Davis

On Thursday, Delta Air Lines announced they would add a stop Boeing 747 farewell tour. The farewell tour for the iconic aircraft will now also stop at Paine Field in Everett, Wash. The airport is

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Germany’s Cartel Office Eyes Lufthansa Fares After Air Berlin Shut Down

November 25, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

The Federal Cartel Office, Germany’s national competition regulator, has its eyes on Lufthansa after prices on domestic flights skyrocketed following Air Berlin ending all flights in October. Germany’s second-largest carrier ceased operations last month after

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Trip Report: A Disappointing Journey on One of KLM’s Most Iconic Boeing 747s

50 Years Later: The Queen of the Skies’ Reign is Not Over

Qantas Retires Another 747 to California Desert

A Changing of the Guard: Qantas Retires Legendary Boeing 747 from Iconic New York to Los Angeles Route

El Al Goes Retro with New 787 Special Livery

Japan Airlines to Expand Cargo Operations, Signs Agreement with Silk Way

Exclusive: Last Commercially Operating Boeing 747SP Flown to Retirement in Iran

Loyalty Has Its Perks: Bid for Dinner with a Retired United Boeing 747

Qantas Announces 747 Retirement and Adds More Dreamliners

Trent Effect: LATAM Plans Los Angeles Flights on Leased 747

As Times Change for the 747, KLM Still Holds the Rare Key to One of the Queen’s Gems

Qantas Hit with U.S. DOT Fine Regarding New York to Los Angeles Flight

SonAir Ends Houston Express After 17 Years

Lufthansa Officially Unveils New Livery at Dazzling Frankfurt Event

Lufthansa Shows Off New Livery Prior to Highly-Anticipated Unveiling Event

UPS Confirms Order for 14 Additional 747-8F Aircraft

Photo Gallery: A Last Look at Delta’s Queen of the Skies on Display at LAX

Delta Boeing 747-400 Pays Visit to Paine Field Roots

Delta’s Boeing 747 Farewell Tour Gets an Additional High-Profile Stop

Germany’s Cartel Office Eyes Lufthansa Fares After Air Berlin Shut Down

Study Shows Airlines Failing to Meet Emissions Targets

U.K. Government Announces New Passenger Charter, Aims to Better Support Those with Disabilities

The Business of Private Jets: How Gulfstream is Leading the Charge for Safety and Innovation in Aviation

Avianca Launches New Stopover Program, Strengthening its Hub in Bogota

Virgin Atlantic Pilots to Strike During Busy Holiday Rush