Why Lufthansa's Boeing 747-8s are perfect for the US Air Force

The US Air Force confirmed to The War Zone that it plans to acquire two Boeing 747-8is from Lufthansa. Ann Stefanek, an Air ...

Air Force purchasing two 747-8 planes from Lufthansa to support future Air Force One program

The US Air Force announced plans Tuesday to purchase two Boeing 747-8 aircraft to support its future presidential airlift program, with an Air Force official confirming it would acquire the planes ...
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The flying aircraft carrier - America’s insane 747 war machine

It was the stuff of nightmares disguised as innovation - a Boeing 747 transformed into an airborne aircraft carrier, with 10 ...

US Air Force to buy two more 747-8s for presidential fleet support

The U.S. Air Force said on Tuesday it was acquiring two Boeing 747-8 jumbo jets for $400 million to establish a training and ...
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The iconic Boeing 747 is disappearing from the British Airways fleet after 49 storied years as the pandemic thrashes the airline industry

British Airways announced that it will retire its iconic fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft, a surprise development as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc on air travel demand. The UK flagship carrier will ...
Seattle Times

Boeing’s 747 jet gets lifeline as UPS orders 14

The long goodbye for Boeing’s 747 jetliner is turning out to be a little premature. The plane maker won a lifeline for the endangered jumbo as United Parcel Service ordered 14 more of the jetliners.

Lufthansa Is Reportedly Selling Two Boeing 747-8s To The US Air Force

German flag carrier Lufthansa may have scored a deal they couldn't refuse, with revelations by aviation insider JonNYC on X ...
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Boeing's iconic 747 will leave the assembly line for the last time this year. See one of last jumbo jets the planemaker will ever build.

All three planes, which are 747-8 freighters, are scheduled to go to US cargo carrier Atlas Air. The deliveries will mark the end of an era and a close to one of the most incredible aviation programs ...
USA Today

Ask The Captain: Why are 747 aircraft still popular as freighters but not for passenger service?

Answer: The 747 can carry a large amount of freight, plus it has great range. The high operating cost is acceptable due to the revenue from the amount of freight (revenue per pound). Passenger flights ...
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End of an era as final Boeing 747 rolls off assembly line

After 54 years of production, the most recognizable and iconic commercial aircraft is fading into the sunset as Boeing prepares to deliver its final 747 aircraft. Late Tuesday night, the 1,574th 747 ...
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US Air Force to acquire two more Boeing 747-8s to support presidential fleet

The US Air Force will acquire two additional Boeing 747-8 aircraft for $400 million to support training and sustainment for ...
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End of an era as final Boeing 747 rolls off assembly line

The last 747 won’t carry passengers but will be used as a freight aircraft. After 54 years of production, the most recognizable and iconic commercial aircraft is fading into the sunset as Boeing ...