The Story Of Delta's Short-Lived Boeing 747-400 Operations
May 31, 2024 · Delta's Boeing 747-400s operated fewer flights than Delta Connection's Dornier 328JET in a year. Delta had 16 747-400s between 2009 and 2017, all inherited from Northwest Airlines. The 747-400's operations were primarily focused on Asia, and key routes included Tokyo Narita to Honolulu.
Aircraft By Type - Delta Flight Museum
Delta retired its 747 fleet for the second and final time in 2017, replacing the 747-400 with more compact and efficient, twin-engine aircraft, such as the Airbus 350. The drawdown began on September 30, 2014, when three of the 16 Boeing 747 …
Boeing 747 retirement: Farewell to ‘Queen of the Skies’ | CNN
Feb 18, 2018 · Delta Air Lines Boeing 747-400s sit in the desert awaiting their fate after being retired from the airline's fleet.
Delta Air Lines' Boeing 747s: Where Are They Now? - MSN
Delta Air Lines once had up to 31 Boeing 747s in its fleet but retired them to make way for the Airbus A350-900. One retired Boeing 747-100 has been preserved at the Delta Flight Museum in...
Boeing 747-400 - Delta Flight Museum
However, the four-engine jumbo jet revolutionized the industry with its exceptional long-haul flight capability and sheer size, nearly three times larger than the largest jet flying at the time. The improved 747-400 featured a new glass cockpit, tail fuel tanks, advanced engines and a …
Delta and the Boeing 747: A brief history - USA TODAY
Jan 4, 2018 · Delta and the Boeing 747: A brief history. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special to USA TODAY. Like many airlines based in the United States, Delta was an early buyer of the 747. The first jet, a -100...
A Look Back At Delta's Boeing 747-400 Fleet - Simple Flying
Dec 19, 2020 · Three years ago today, Delta Air Lines flew the Boeing 747 on a scheduled international flight for the last time. The Atlanta-based carrier had a complex relationship with the jumbo. Let's look back at the history of the pair.
747 Experience - Delta Flight Museum
The Delta Flight Museum offers visitors the opportunity to explore the first 747-400 ever built, Delta’s Ship 6301. The exhibition provides an in-depth look into one of the most iconic aircraft to ever fly.
The Story Of Delta’s Short-Lived Boeing 747-400 Operations
Aug 28, 2021 · After operating from Seoul to Detroit, Delta retired the last of its Boeing 747-400s from scheduled revenue service on December 19th, 2017. Despite the type being used between 2009 and 2017,...
On the Last Flight of Delta's 747: a Party for a Legendary Jet
Dec 19, 2017 · Delta Air Lines is having a big party for its last Boeing 747, a moveable feast across the United States with a touring Jumbo Jet that's even got its own hashtag, #Delta747Farewell.
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