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National Airlines, based in Orlando Sanford, is actively seeking to expand its fleet with additional Boeing 747-400 freighters, known for their unique nose-loading capability. Nihal Wickrema, VP of Strategy and Revenue Optimization at National Airlines, expressed the airline's intent to procure more factory-built freighters in the near future. However, the scarcity of these aircraft has [...]
Air India has successfully sold four Boeing 747-400 aircraft to the United States-based aftermarket aircraft broker, AerSale, as reported by The Economic Times. This sale concludes an extensive marketing effort by the flag carrier, which ceased operating these aircraft for revenue flights back in 2021. The sale was managed by the UK-based remarketing firm Skytech-AIC. [...]
Boeing did indeed announce in July 2021 that it would end production of the iconic 747. The last 747 was scheduled to be completed in 2022, marking the end of over 50 years of production for the "Queen of the Skies." The 747 indeed revolutionized air travel by introducing the concept of the "Jumbo Jet," [...]
In a significant geopolitical move, Venezuela has barred all Argentinian-registered aircraft from entering its airspace. This decision comes as a direct response to Argentina's role in the seizure and subsequent transfer of a Boeing 747-300M, YV3531, operated by Emtrasur Cargo, to the United States Department of Justice, followed by the aircraft's dismantling. Venezuelan President Nicolás [...]
In a significant move underscoring the enforcement of US export control laws, the Boeing 747-300M registered as YV3531, previously operated by Emtrasur Cargo, has been dismantled in the United States. This action comes shortly after the aircraft was transported from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini to Miami Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on February 12, marking [...]
An Air Atlanta Icelandic Boeing 747-400F, identified as TF-AMK, endured a tail strike during takeoff from Frankfurt, Germany, but proceeded to complete its journey to the United States, reports the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU). The tail strike incident, categorized as serious by the BFU, occurred at Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN) on [...]
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has completed the transfer of a Boeing 747-300M previously operated by Emtrasur Cargo, from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini/Ezeiza to Miami Dade-Collier on February 12, 2024. This operation concludes an 18-month-long legal and logistical coordination between the United States and Argentine authorities. The aircraft's transfer marks a significant development [...]
Challenge Airlines IL, based at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion, has strategically bolstered its cargo fleet with the acquisition of its first nose-loading Boeing 747-400FSCD signaling a proactive approach to maintaining a competitive edge in the global air freight market. This move comes at a time when the industry is grappling with discussions about overcapacity, highlighting [...]
United Parcel Service (UPS) is gearing up to reinforce its sizable cargo airline fleet by incorporating two more second-hand Boeing 747-8F aircraft in 2024. This move is a part of UPS's strategic plan to augment its extensive fleet, which presently includes 292 aircraft, featuring 28 Boeing 747-8Fs. These forthcoming acquisitions are detailed in UPS's annual [...]
In a dramatic turn of events late Thursday, an Atlas Air Boeing 747-8F cargo plane, carrying five crew members, was forced to make an emergency landing at Miami International Airport (MIA) following an engine malfunction shortly after takeoff. Social media platforms, including platform X, circulated unverified videos displaying flames erupting from the aircraft's left wing [...]
