Do airlines still use jumbo jets?
While many airlines have seen the Boeing 747 retire from service earlier than expected, some carriers are still operating the iconic aircraft on scheduled routes. Most airlines had planned to remove the longtime queen of the skies very soon, even before the turbulent year of 2020.
How many airlines still use the 747?
There were 438 Boeing 747s in active airline service as of July 2021, comprising 6 747-100s, 19 747-200s, 4 747-300s, 267 747-400s and 142 747-8s. These aircraft are listed by airline operator and variant in the following table…Airline Operators.
| Airline company | korean air |
|---|---|
| 747-300 | — |
| 747-400 | — |
| 747-400F | 4 |
| 747-8I | 9 |
Who flies the Boeing 747?
747-8 Customers
- AirBridgeCargo.
- Air China.
- Atlas Air.
- Cargolux.
- Cathay Pacific Airways.
- Korean air.
- Lufthansa.
- Nippon Cargo Airlines.
Is the 747 still under construction?
Boeing has announced that production of the iconic 747 will end in 2022 as falling customer demand and weak sales for its latest variant have become the final nail in the coffin for the aging aircraft lineup. The 747 was the first four-engine, double-deck passenger aircraft to hit the skies.
How many people are there in a jumbo jet?
The expression “jumbo jet” derives from Jumbo, a circus elephant in the 19th century. Seven-abreast aircraft can typically accommodate 160-260 passengers, eight-abreast 250-380, nine-abreast 350-480.
Which airlines use the Boeing 747?
Over the past decade, Boeing has successfully sold 47 Intercontinental 747-8 passenger jets which are currently in service with Air China, Korean Air and Lufthansa. Korean Air and Lufthansa operate both the Boeing 747 and rival A380 Superjumbo.
What type of aircraft does Korean Air use?
Korean Air and Lufthansa operate both the Boeing 747 and rival A380 Superjumbo. According to Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr, the decision to operate the 747 instead of smaller planes has to do with the amount of space the plane offers its premium cabin.
Are there still airlines using the B747?
No American airline flies it anymore, but the Jumbo has been legendary for decades: ANA B747-400. Wikimedia, photo by Kentaro Iemoto Is it still possible for a passenger to board a Jumbo Jet? Which airlines are still operating the B747 in 2018?
