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Air Canada and Lufthansa Boost Airbus Orders, Enhancing Fleets

Air Canada has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A220-300s, marking continued expansion of its fleet. Concurrently, Lufthansa Group has ordered five more A350-1000s, reinforcing its commitment to fleet modernization and sustainability goals. These orders underline robust demand for Airbus aircraft in the commercial aviation sector.

2024-12-20T06:37:00.394422-08:00

Reuters

Severe Turbulence Injures 11 on Lufthansa Flight From Buenos Aires to Frankfurt

2024-11-12T06:13:45.570879-08:00

Airways Magazine

Atlas Air Expands with Three Boeing 747-8Fs Amid E-Commerce Surge

2024-08-22T07:08:43.016670-07:00

CAPA

Lufthansa Expands Allegris First Class on Boeing 747-8 to US Routes

2025-03-19T20:51:33.957274-07:00

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Pratt & Whitney's 747SP Testbed Aircraft Moves to Storage at Pinal Airpark Pratt & Whitney has relocated one of its rare Boeing 747SP aircraft, used as an engine testbed, to storage at Pinal Airpark in Arizona. This move highlights a shift in their testing strategies for new engine technologies amidst evolving market demands.

2025-04-15T11:16:02.185481-07:00

Pratt & Whitney's 747SP Testbed Aircraft Moves to Storage at Pinal Airpark

Flying Magazine

Trump Explores Purchasing Qatari 747 Amid Boeing's Air Force One Delays Facing frustrations with Boeing's ongoing delays in delivering the new Air Force One, President Donald Trump is exploring alternative aircraft options, including a Qatari-owned 747. The search highlights ongoing challenges in the Air Force One project initially commissioned during Trump's first term.

2025-03-31T08:03:13.812862-07:00

Trump Explores Purchasing Qatari 747 Amid Boeing's Air Force One Delays

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Jumbo Stay 747 Hotel Closes After Bankruptcy The iconic Jumbo Stay 747 hotel at Stockholm Arlanda Airport has closed its doors following the owner's bankruptcy. The aircraft hotel, built inside a Boeing 747, may now face dismantling as efforts to keep operations viable have failed.

2025-03-24T08:13:47.381477-07:00

Jumbo Stay 747 Hotel Closes After Bankruptcy

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CMA CGM Bids for Air Belgium Cargo to Expand Air Freight Operations CMA CGM has submitted a bid to acquire Air Belgium's cargo unit, aiming to enhance its presence in the air freight sector. This strategic move follows the rejection of a previous bid by a Dutch consortium, with a preliminary decision expected after a hearing on March 27, 2025.

2025-03-20T06:48:52.333044-07:00

CMA CGM Bids for Air Belgium Cargo to Expand Air Freight Operations

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Lufthansa Expands Allegris First Class on Boeing 747-8 to US Routes Lufthansa is retrofitting its Boeing 747-8 fleet with the new Allegris First Class cabin. This upgraded cabin, featuring two-person suites, will be available on flights from Munich to San Francisco, Chicago, San Diego, Shanghai, and Bengaluru starting this summer.

2025-03-19T20:51:33.957274-07:00

Lufthansa Expands Allegris First Class on Boeing 747-8 to US Routes

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Iron Maiden's Boeing 747-400 Dismantled for Sale The iconic Boeing 747-400 used by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden during their tours has been dismantled and the parts are now up for sale. This aircraft, which once transported band members and crew around the globe, marks the end of a unique chapter in aviation history.

2025-03-18T17:08:32.614654-07:00

Iron Maiden's Boeing 747-400 Dismantled for Sale

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Air China Launches Direct Beijing-Dulles Route with Boeing 747-8 Air China has introduced direct flights between Beijing and Washington Dulles International using its Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft. This service aims to enhance connectivity between China and the U.S., offering passengers greater convenience and capacity on this transpacific route.

2025-03-11T15:37:37.729508-07:00

Air China Launches Direct Beijing-Dulles Route with Boeing 747-8

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Milwaukee Airport Expands with New 337,000 Sq Ft Cargo Facility Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport has commenced construction on a 337,000-square-foot air cargo facility, aiming to enhance its cargo operations. The development, in partnership with Crow Holdings, is strategically positioned to attract cargo from the Chicago area and is expected to complete by 2026.

2025-03-04T09:21:50.082232-08:00

Milwaukee Airport Expands with New 337,000 Sq Ft Cargo Facility

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