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Boeing rolls out the final 747 after 54 years of production
Boeing rolled out the 1,574th 747 this week, closing the book on 54 years of continuous production. While there may no longer be new aircraft rolling out of the factory, the 747 isn’t going anywhere any time soon. We look at the status of the 747 around the world and where you should book if you want to fly the Queen of the Skies.
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Air Greenland takes delivery of its A330-800neo
Air Greenland took delivery of its first (and only) A330-800neo this week. Our Gabriel Leigh was on board and spoke with Air Greenland CEO Jacob Nitter about the new aircraft and why Air Greenland didn’t just lease an older A330.
Also on this week’s podcast, we discuss the 747s impact on aviation, travel, and popular culture.
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Etihad Airways will bring back the A380
Etihad Airways announced today it will return the A380 to service by summer 2023. The airline will return four aircraft to service, operating between Abu Dhabi and London.
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Step-by-step instructions to build and set-up and ADS-B receiver
If you’ve been considering sharing flight data with Flightradar24, but thought maybe it’s too difficult, this video has step-by-step instructions for building and setting up a raspberry pi ADS-B receiver. And remember, sharing ADS-B data with us gets you a free Flightradar24 Business subscription!
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THE REFERENCE SECTION—MILITARY AIRCRAFT
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Which military aircraft are visible near Ukraine and what are their roles?
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INFLIGHT WITH GABRIEL LEIGH
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On the flight deck to Funchal
We’re back on the flight deck, this time en route to Funchal as Gabriel Leigh joins the Lufthansa crew for a landing at one of the world’s most challenging airports.
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China Eastern takes delivery of the first Comac C919
China Eastern took delivery of the first Comac C919 today in Shanghai. The aircraft made a short 20 minute delivery flight from Shanghai-Pudong Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
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Japan Airlines’ new Disney 767
A Japan Airlines 767 now wears a special Disney 100 livery featuring Mickey, Elsa, Ariel, and Minnie Mouse.
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AVIATION PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
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Condor’s second A330neo, this one in the airlines new golden sand beach towel inspired livery.
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A United 777 departing Denver.
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An Air France A350 in Mexico City.
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Airbus misses delivery target
Airbus will miss its 2022 delivery target thanks to what it says are continuing supply chain constraints.
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