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Civilian aviation news May 15, 2025

Trump’s Qatar Amiri Flight 747 may need fighter escorts to serve as Air Force One

Plane could be restricted to flying inside US unless significant upgrades made, experts say Trump could waive specific safety requirements, if he chooses Trump has…

General Aviation News February 1, 2023

Boeing, Atlas Air Celebrate Delivery of Final 747, an Airplane that Transformed Aviation and Global Air Travel

EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 31, 2023 — Boeing and Atlas Air Worldwide joined thousands of people – including current and former employees as well as customers…

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Civilian aviation news January 31, 2023

Boeing to deliver last 747

On January 31, 2023 the very last new cargo example will be delivered to an airline. Delivery of passenger-747s had previously been halted. The last…

Civilian aviation news December 7, 2022

Final Boeing 747 Airplane Leaves Everett Factory

– The final 747-8 Freighter will be delivered to Atlas Air in early 2023 – Iconic plane transformed global travel after entering service in 1970…

Space News September 7, 2022

UK built Prometheus 2 imaging and monitoring cubesats on track for UK launch

Airbus jointly designed Prometheus 2 cubesats in final environmental and vibration testing ready for Cornwall launch The Prometheus 2 satellites, which have been jointly designed…

Civilian aviation news September 5, 2022

Israel to ban Boeing 747s, other 4-engine planes amid environmental concerns

Israel will ban Boeing 747 and similar aircraft with four engines as of March 31, 2023 to reduce noise and air pollution, its airports authority…

Military Aviation News June 9, 2022

Boeing’s new Air Force One risks delay over tight labor market

June 9 (Reuters) – The next-generation presidential aircraft being built by Boeing risks further delay due to a tight labor market for mechanics and lower-than-expected…

Spotters News December 31, 2020

Amsterdam Schiphol 2020 Photo Report

Corona takes care of many new arrivals at Schiphol Travel restrictions and lockdowns to curb the coronavirus forced airlines to reduce flights, is the story…

Civilian aviation news October 22, 2020

British Airways jumbo saved from scrap heap by film deal

LONDON (Reuters) – A British Airways jumbo jet has found a new role as a film set, saving it from the scrap heap where dozens…

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Civilian aviation news October 8, 2020

Last two British Airways Boeing 747s depart Heathrow to be scrapped

British Airways’ last jumbo jets bade farewell to London on Thursday but cloud and driving rain prevented a rare synchronised dual take off for the…

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AviationNews Articles, Civilian aviation news July 29, 2020

Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Boeing Commercial Airplanes, a business unit of The Boeing Company, is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and employs more than 60,000 people worldwide. It operates from…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News July 17, 2020

British Airways retires 747 early due to coronavirus crisis

(Reuters) – British Airways, the world’s largest operator of Boeing 747s, will retire its entire jumbo jet fleet with immediate effect after the COVID-19 pandemic…

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