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747

Long live the Queen: The Weekly Wrap

24 July 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Some 747 farewells transitioning into possible electric aircraft growth. Plus an interview about the upcoming FTE/APEX Virtual Expo and lots more!

This story is about: 747, 787-10, APEX, APEXEXPO, bankruptcy, Boeing, British Airways, Electric aircraft, Etihad, flightpath3d, FTE, Global Eagle, Global Eagle Entertainment, PaxEx, Qantas, Weekly Wrap, ZIM, ZIM Flugsitz Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, PaxEx Update, Seats & Cabin

British Airways ends 747 service

16 July 2020 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

British Airways made it official to crew this evening: the 747 will leave its fleet effective immediately. Subject to consultations with employee unions, the Queen of the Skies will not carry passengers for BA again.

This story is about: 747, British Airways, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

A big hint that British Airways will retire its 747s soon

19 June 2020 By Seth Miller 7 Comments

A British Airways 747-400 in retro livery (Image via Steve Lynes/Flickr CC BY) https://www.flickr.com/photos/lynothehammer/46489123345/

More than half the British Airways 747 fleet is parked, with little reason to believe that it will return to the skies soon. But late on Friday another bit of news leaked out that could see the fleet fully grounded indefinitely.

This story is about: 747, British Airways, COVID-19 Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

The Weekly Wrap: Fighting for Middle Ground

8 May 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

This week’s episode is all about the middle seat. Should it be blocked? How would airlines approach that task? And one briefly tried to charge passengers for that luxury, though quickly backed down when politicians got angry.

This story is about: 747, Air France, economy class, Factory Design, Factorydesign, KLM, seating, seats, Virgin Atlantic Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, PaxEx Update, Seats & Cabin

Lufthansa announces major, permanent fleet restructuring

7 April 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Lufthansa is not particularly optimistic on the industry’s return to pre-crisis levels. As a result the airline announced significant fleet changes today, with many aircraft to be removed from service.

This story is about: 747, A340, A340-300, A340-600, A380, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, COVID-19, Eurowings, Germanwings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, Swiss Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

No, Avatar is not buying 30 new Boeing 747s

17 February 2020 By Seth Miller 12 Comments

A “Letter of Intent” making the rounds online last week suggested that Avatar wants to buy thirty 747-8i planes from Boeing. Despite being shared as a credible potential order by some outlets nothing could be further from the truth.

This story is about: 747, 747-8i, Avatar Airlines, Boeing, LCC, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Avatar’s incredible, hypocritical plan to fly 747s across the USA

26 November 2019 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

No, you’re not going to see a new 747-based airline crisscrossing the USA anytime soon. The Avatar Airlines dream is not new. And, despite a recent FAA application, it likely will not take flight. But it makes for some entertaining reading.

This story is about: 747, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, Avatar Airlines, IFC, IFE, IFEC Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Chasing a Jumbo dream in St Vincent

26 June 2019 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The iconic shape, the stature it projects, the seemingly endless opportunities for connecting to the world. The tiny Caribbean island of St. Vincent is the latest to pursue those opportunities, though success is far from guaranteed.

This story is about: 747, Avatar Airlines, Balltia, Boeing, CaribAvia, CaribAvia19, ECCAA, FAA, One Caribbean, regulations, St. Vincent Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

British Airways picks 777X as 747 replacement

28 February 2019 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The Boeing 777X folding wingtip will see plenty of action in one of the world’s busiest airports. International Airlines Group, the parent company of British Airways, announced intentions today to purchase up to 42 777X airplanes, including 18 orders and 24 options.

This story is about: 747, 777-9, 777X, A350, A350-1000, Boeing, British Airways, Heathrow, IAG, International Airline Group, LHR Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

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