Posts Tagged ‘747’
Teaching the World to Fly: The Origins of Cutaway Models
It’s 1945 and the American war machine had finally come to a halt. After four years of complete countrywide dedication to the war effort, the United States was ready to enjoy its hard fought peace. During the war, all aspects of the aviation industry were focused on the military. Aircraft manufacturers were dedicating every resource…
Read MoreAir Horse One: How Horses Get Transported to the Paris Olympics
The 2024 Olympics saw not just athletes but also their equine counterparts, some of the finest horses from around the world, traveling to Paris to compete at the highest level. Equestrian events for the Olympics consist of three categories: With over 300 horse-rider combinations from all over the world competing for a title at the…
Read MoreAir China welcomes their first 747-8i
On September 29, Air China received their first 747-8 Intercontinental, marking over 30 years of operating the 747. Joe Sutter, chief developer of the 747, also attended the special delivery ceremony.
Read MoreTransaero launches new charity
Transaero passengers are now able to help children in need by flying with the airline.
Read More747-8F Cargolux Cutaway displayed at the Transport Logistics Tradeshow
Cargolux’s custom-made 1/40 scale 747-8F cutaway showcased the capabilities of its cargo aircraft at the 2013 Transport Logistics tradeshow.
Read MoreAll things 747-8
The latest blog post by Randy Tinseth of Boeing recounts some of the festivities that took place to celebrate Lufthansa’s new route. Fans of the 747-8 can also design their own liveries using Boeing’s Design Your Own Livery tool.
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