How 1 Open Door At London Heathrow Just Rewrote Maintenance Rules For Every Boeing 747-400 Freighter

On February 8, 2024, a Boeing 747-400 freighter departed London Heathrow for Hong Kong and immediately began losing electrical systems. AC buses 1 and 4 failed during the takeoff roll and climb, ...
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Airline pilot life on the Boeing 747-400 freighter

Step inside the Boeing 747-400 (BDSF) Special Freighter for a behind-the-scenes look at airline pilot life. From cockpit ...

How Many Boeing Dreamlifters Are There? The Truth About the Giant Cargo Plane That Carries the 787

Hello. I am "Hirokazu," the operator of our flight log.When you see a Boeing Dreamlifter in photos, you are probably ...
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Inside Air China’s Boeing 747-400

Flying aboard Air China’s Boeing 747-400 offers a look at one of the airline’s most iconic aircraft. With a fascinating ...
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Boeing 747-400SF Inflight Electrical Issues Prompt Maintenance Advice

The UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has published the final report on the severe electrical problems a Boeing 747-400SF was affected by during a shortened flight on Feb. 8, 2024, ...

National Airlines Welcomes Fourth Boeing 777 Freighter to Its Freighter Fleet

National Airlines has taken delivery of its fourth Boeing 777-200 Freighter, N798CA, at Boeing's Everett production facility in Washington, marking another significant milestone in the airline's ...
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We toured a specially modified Boeing 747 used as a 'flying laboratory' to test new jet engines. See inside.

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. Leading American manufacturer GE Aerospace is ...
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The 747-400: Derivative Programs Apply the Lessons

Part 3 in a Series examining one of Boeing’s steps toward recovery. May 11, 2026, © Leeham News: The Boeing 747-400, which rolled out of Everett in January 1988 ...
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Lufthansa Slashes A340 And 747 Fleet, Outsources Flying As Labor Fight Intensifies

Lufthansa just made a series of fleet and structural moves that, on the surface, look like logical cost-cutting in the face of high oil prices. But taken together, they reveal something much bigger: a ...
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Lufthansa Outsourcing A350-900s, Retiring A340-600s, Grounding 747-400s

Lufthansa has just announced a series of capacity and fleet measures, in light of current circumstances. This is due to a combination of high oil prices and major labor issues at Lufthansa, which are ...
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Originally designed to carry 500 passengers and weighing 180 tons, this Boeing 747 has been dismantled into dozens of pieces and is being reassembled as a giant Lego set ...

In Seattle, a city that grew up alongside Boeing, a retired 747 is being given a second life that feels equal parts architecture and theater. Suspended between two high-rise towers, the aircraft’s ...
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How Much Does A Boeing 747-400 Cost In 2026?

Alexander (Alex) Mitchell came to Simple Flying with a background in finance and strategy consulting. He has covered airlines and aerospace at Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, ...