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Korean Air Regains Longest Boeing 747 Route Title from Lufthansa

Korean Air has resumed its Bangkok-Seoul-New York route, reclaiming the title for the world's longest scheduled Boeing 747 passenger route from Lufthansa. This strategic move highlights Korean Air's commitment to leveraging iconic jumbo jets for ultra-long-haul travel, amid competitive industry dynamics.

2025-04-25T03:09:26.255221-07:00

Wall Street Journal

US Taps L3Harris to Retrofit Former Qatari Boeing 747 as Interim Air Force One by Year-End

2025-05-01T02:27:20.180823-07:00

AeroTime

Air Canada and Lufthansa Boost Airbus Orders, Enhancing Fleets

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

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Lego to launch 2,417-piece Shuttle Carrier Aircraft set with Space Shuttle Enterprise on May 15 Lego’s new Icons 10360 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft set, comprising 2,417 pieces and featuring detailed replicas of the Boeing 747 transport and Space Shuttle Enterprise, goes on sale May 15 for Insiders at $229.99 and May 18 for the general public.

2025-05-06T06:44:22.053487-07:00

Lego to launch 2,417-piece Shuttle Carrier Aircraft set with Space Shuttle Enterprise on May 15

Aviacionline

FAA Issues Urgent AD Requiring Counterweight Inspections on All Boeing 747 External Elevators The FAA has issued an emergency airworthiness directive mandating immediate inspections of all Boeing 747 external elevator systems to verify proper counterweight installation after discovering an aircraft equipped without the required counterweights—a critical hazard to safe flight control.

2025-05-05T10:42:56.683771-07:00

FAA Issues Urgent AD Requiring Counterweight Inspections on All Boeing 747 External Elevators

Wall Street Journal

US Taps L3Harris to Retrofit Former Qatari Boeing 747 as Interim Air Force One by Year-End The U.S. Air Force has awarded L3Harris Technologies a contract to convert a Boeing 747-8i formerly operated by the Qatari government into an interim Air Force One, with entry into service targeted by year-end as persistent VC-25B delays force a stopgap solution.

2025-05-01T02:27:20.180823-07:00

US Taps L3Harris to Retrofit Former Qatari Boeing 747 as Interim Air Force One by Year-End

Aviation Week

Sierra Nevada Advances USAF Airborne Operations with Fourth 747-8 Modification Sierra Nevada Corporation has begun work on the fourth 747-8 aircraft modification under the U.S. Air Force's Survivable Airborne Operations Center program. The aircraft arrived at their Dayton, Ohio facility, marking the anniversary of the program's award, aimed at enhancing national security operations.

2025-04-29T15:34:16.252048-07:00

Sierra Nevada Advances USAF Airborne Operations with Fourth 747-8 Modification

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Korean Air Regains Longest Boeing 747 Route Title from Lufthansa Korean Air has resumed its Bangkok-Seoul-New York route, reclaiming the title for the world's longest scheduled Boeing 747 passenger route from Lufthansa. This strategic move highlights Korean Air's commitment to leveraging iconic jumbo jets for ultra-long-haul travel, amid competitive industry dynamics.

2025-04-25T03:09:26.255221-07:00

Korean Air Regains Longest Boeing 747 Route Title from Lufthansa

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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

AeroTime

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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