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On This Day In 2012 Lufthansa Introduced The Boeing 747-8 On Commercial Flights

On This Day In 2012 Lufthansa Introduced The Boeing 747-8 On Commercial Flights

The first Boeing 747-8 flight between Frankfurt and Washington DC took nearly eight hours.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
Presidential Aircraft Flock To The UK Ahead Of King Charles' Coronation

Presidential Aircraft Flock To The UK Ahead Of King Charles' Coronation

Heads of state and other VIPs from around the world have been touching down in the UK, ready for the King's coronation o...

Steven Walker 3 years ago
The Different Ways To Reduce Engine Noise From Turbofans

The Different Ways To Reduce Engine Noise From Turbofans

Manufacturers painstakingly adjust different sections of a turbofan engine to follow noise regulations.

Dr. Omar Memon 3 years ago
The Airports You're Most Likely To See A Passenger Boeing 747 In May

The Airports You're Most Likely To See A Passenger Boeing 747 In May

34 airports globally are expected to have passenger 747 flights in May.

James Pearson 3 years ago
Boeing 747 Hub: Air China Brings The Jumbo Jet Back To Frankfurt

Boeing 747 Hub: Air China Brings The Jumbo Jet Back To Frankfurt

Using the 747-8, Frankfurt will (for now) be the carrier's only long-haul route by the type.

James Pearson 3 years ago
FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive For Boeing 747-8 Aircraft

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive For Boeing 747-8 Aircraft

The proposal relate to cracks in stringers.

Sumit Singh 3 years ago
Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Returns To Frankfurt With Hydraulic Issues

Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Returns To Frankfurt With Hydraulic Issues

The aircraft landed safely with no injuries.

Channing Reid 3 years ago
Superior Performance: The Wing-Based Advantages Of The Boeing 747-8 Over The 747-400

Superior Performance: The Wing-Based Advantages Of The Boeing 747-8 Over The 747-400

The redesigned wing of the Boeing 747-8 has a greater fuel capacity and enhanced low-speed performance.

Dr. Omar Memon 3 years ago
How To Spot The Difference Between The Boeing 747-400 & 747-8

How To Spot The Difference Between The Boeing 747-400 & 747-8

The Boeing 747-8 was created to compete with the Airbus A380.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
Air Force One: What's The Latest With The New Boeing 747-8s

Air Force One: What's The Latest With The New Boeing 747-8s

The two VC-25As are awaiting retirement but could be waiting a few more years yet.

Riley Pickett 3 years ago
The Boeing 747-100 Vs The Boeing 747-8

The Boeing 747-100 Vs The Boeing 747-8

The 747 evolved considerably between the launches of its first and last variants.

Simple Flying Staff 3 years ago
Queen Of The Skies: Comparing The Very First Boeing 747 With The Very Last

Queen Of The Skies: Comparing The Very First Boeing 747 With The Very Last

53 years ago, the very first Boeing 747 entered service with Pan Am. Soon enough, Boeing delivers its last jumbo. Let's ...

Chris Loh 3 years ago
A 10-Year-Old VIP Boeing 747-8 With Around 50 Flight Hours Is Being Scrapped

A 10-Year-Old VIP Boeing 747-8 With Around 50 Flight Hours Is Being Scrapped

A juvenile 747 with little flight experience has met its end in the desert of Arizona.

Riley Pickett 3 years ago
Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Experiences Pressurization Issues On Climb From Chicago

Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Experiences Pressurization Issues On Climb From Chicago

On December 4th, a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 flying from Chicago to Frankfurt was forced to return to O'Hare due to pressur...

Chris Loh 3 years ago
The Boeing 747-8 Vs 747-400 - What's The Difference?

The Boeing 747-8 Vs 747-400 - What's The Difference?

Let's take a closer look at Boeing's two final models of the Queen side by side.

Chris Loh 3 years ago
How Much Did The Boeing 747 Cost?

How Much Did The Boeing 747 Cost?

The jumbo wasn't cheap to operate!

Sumit Singh 3 years ago
Lufthansa 747 Makes Cameo Appearance In Barcelona

Lufthansa 747 Makes Cameo Appearance In Barcelona

Lufthansa operated its Frankfurt to Barcelona LH1134 on Friday with one of its 747-400s, but why?

Michael Doran 3 years ago
First Look: Egypt’s Boeing 747-8 VIP Aircraft Leaves The Paintshop

First Look: Egypt’s Boeing 747-8 VIP Aircraft Leaves The Paintshop

The airplane has flown out to Hamburg for its final touches ahead of delivery to its new owners.

Joanna Bailey 4 years ago
The Best Airports To Spot A Boeing 747 In September

The Best Airports To Spot A Boeing 747 In September

Want to capture a Queen this September? Here are the best places to do it!

Joanna Bailey 4 years ago
Egyptian Government Boeing 747 Flies To Shannon For Painting

Egyptian Government Boeing 747 Flies To Shannon For Painting

Egypt is about to join the exclusive club of nations using a Boeing 747-8 to transport its senior government executives.

Joe Kunzler 4 years ago