How 1 Open Door At London Heathrow Just Rewrote Maintenance Rules For Every Boeing 747-400 Freighter
An open cargo door during rain at Heathrow caused a cascading electrical failure on a 747 freighter.
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Why The Workhorse Of The World’s Cargo Airlines Is No Longer In Production
The final Boeing 747 was delivered in January 2023.
Airbus' $30 Billion Failure Is Now The Most Beloved Aircraft In The Sky In 2026
Having entered commercial service in 2007, the A380 was Airbus' solution to compete against its American counterpart, Boeing, and its 747 program, within the space of high-capacity, long-range aircraft. The A380, the only commercial aircraft with two full decks to accommodate passengers, remains iconic alongside other great aircraft designs.While changing market trends and other external factors affected the type's success with most customers, it remains a passenger favorite even 20 years after its entry into the market.
- critical toward Airbus · 97%
Why The Airbus A380's Fuselage Width Gives Emirates A Premium Economy Seat Geometry No Twinjet Can Copy
The Airbus' fuselage is considerably wider than twin-engine aircraft and the predecessor 747, giving it more flexibility for premium products.
- favorable toward Airbus · 90%
The Aircraft Set To Replace The Iconic Boeing 747 On Cargo Routes
The 747's iconic front-loading cargo door will prove hard to replace, but the economics may support replacement.
- favorable toward Boeing · 72%
A Scrapped Boeing 747's Airframe Is Worth Less Than A Single Piece Of Its Landing Gear
Commercial airliners are worth far less than you think.
- neutral toward Boeing · 90%
Inflatable Emergency Slide Deploys Moments Before Trump Boards Ex-Qatari Air Force One
One of President Donald Trump's recent departures from Joint Base Andrews was briefly delayed on September 9th after an emergency evacuation slide deployed from the Boeing 747-8 he was preparing to board.
How Many Miles Per Gallon Does A Boeing 747-8 Get?
The newest version of the jumbo jet gets through a lot of fuel, but its high capacity means that the consumption is spread across more passengers.
Emergency slide accidentally deployed on Air Force One before Trump flight
US military personnel accidentally activated an emergency evacuation slide on the Boeing 747-8 used as Air Force One shortly before President Donald Trump was due to fly to Dallas on Wednesday. Trump remained aboard the Marine One helicopter for several minutes while officials inspected and reset the slide. He subsequently boarded the aircraft, saying there […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban10 Sept
How Cabin Crew Rest & Sleep On The Boeing 747-8
A closer look at the rest areas available to crew members on one of the world's largest passenger aircraft.
Trump To Fly Overseas On Ex-Qatari Boeing 747-8 With Unconfirmed Security Upgrades
A gifted 747-8 heads overseas amid secret plane swaps and unconfirmed countermeasures that leave experts uneasy.
How a 747-8 manufacturing flaw complicated the new Air Force One conversion
The two Jumbos selected for the VC-25B program never entered airline service but required extensive structural repairs during their conversion
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier5 Sept
6 Cabin Designs Made Famous Pioneered By The Original Boeing 747 That Airlines Still Use Today
Many features we take for granted today.
Trump plans second overseas trip aboard Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 despite security concerns
US President Donald Trump plans to use the Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar for a visit to Ireland later in September, despite continuing questions over the aircraft’s defensive capabilities, according to CNN. The aircraft, estimated to be worth around $400 million, has already operated as Air Force One on domestic flights and carried Trump to […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 Sept
Boeing Now Fixing Cracked Parts On New Air Force One 747-8s Amid $3 Billion In Cost Overruns
Boeing is making steady progress repairing hundreds of microscopic cracks discovered in structural reinforcing members on the two 747-8 aircraft being converted into the next Air Force One fleet, with the news coming from Bloomberg. The repairs involve longitudinal structures known as stringers, which are being replaced under procedures mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Air China Boeing 747-8 returns to flight after refueling accident at JFK
Fuel truck moved away while still connected to the aircraft, damaging refueling ports and leaving the jumbo jet stranded in New York for nearly three days
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier3 Sept
New York JFK Fuel Truck Damages Air China Boeing 747-8, Jet Fuel Pours From Wing
Video shows a fuel truck ripping hoses from a parked 747-8 before jet fuel spills across the JFK apron.
The Aircraft Set To Replace The Iconic Boeing 747
The jumbo jet will certainly leave big shoes to fill!
AAV News in Brief 01 September 2026
ASL Aviation acquires 2 Boeing 747-400ERFs: ASL Aviation said it has acquired two Boeing 747-400ERF freighter aircraft that have been operating within the ASL Group fleet as leased aircraft. The […]
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ASL Aviation Holdings Expands Owned Fleet with Acquisition of Two Boeing 747-400ERF Freighters
AviationNews – ASL Aviation Holdings has expanded its owned cargo aircraft portfolio by officially acquiring two Boeing 747-400ERF freighters to address sustained global demand for...