New interim Air Force One unveiled at Joint Base Andrews
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled the United States' new interim Air Force One aircraft during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland,...
Lufthansa to sell two Boeing 747-8s to U.S. Government, extends Airbus A340-600 operations
Lufthansa plans to sell two of its Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft in 2026, despite the type’s long-term role in the airline’s fleet. The decision...
Magma Aviation expands Boeing 747 Freighter fleet
Magma Aviation has added a new Boeing 747 Freighter (B747F) to its fleet, further strengthening its long-term growth strategy and global cargo capabilities.
“With this...
Swedavia stuck with bill for abandoned Jumbo Jet Hotel at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Swedavia, the state-owned airport operator, has been left with the responsibility of removing the iconic Jumbo Stay aeroplane hotel after its operator went bankrupt...
Qatar to gift Trump a VIP Boeing 747-8 as interim Air Force One
In an extraordinary development, the Trump administration is preparing to accept a Boeing 747-8 VIP jet—dubbed a "flying palace"—from the royal family of Qatar....
LEGO launches icons Space Shuttle carrier aircraft set: A tribute to aviation and space history
LEGO has unveiled its latest collector’s masterpiece: the LEGO® Icons Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a highly detailed tribute to one of the most iconic partnerships...
Trump considers buying used Boeing planes for Air Force One amid delays
President Donald Trump is exploring buying used Boeing aircraft—possibly from overseas sellers—to replace the ageing Air Force One fleet, citing delays in Boeing’s production...
Atlas Air expands fleet with three new Boeing 747-8 freighters to meet growing airfreight demand
Atlas Air Worldwide will add three Boeing 747-8 freighters to its fleet, responding to the rising global need for large widebody airfreight capacity, particularly...
Korean Air’s fleet evolution and Sierra Nevada’s strategic acquisition: A nuclear aircraft endeavour
Korean Air is undergoing a fleet transformation, with plans to welcome ten B787-10s from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) while bidding farewell to five B747-8s....
Atlas Air Boeing 747-8F makes emergency landing in Miami after experiencing engine fire
An Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 cargo plane registered N859GT made an emergency landing in Miami after experiencing an engine fire shortly after takeoff. The...
One Air welcomes second Boeing 747-400 freighter to its fleet
British all-cargo airline One Air recently welcomed its second Boeing 747-400 freighter to its fleet. This addition aims to bolster their existing flight programme,...
Boeing delivered final 747, an aeroplane that transformed aviation and global air travel, to Atlas Air
Boeing and Atlas Air Worldwide joined thousands of people – including current and former employees as well as customers and suppliers – to celebrate...
Boeing to deliver ultimate 747 on 31 January to Atlas Air, with a live webcast
Boeing will present a live webcast of the ceremony marking the delivery of the final 747 to Atlas Air on Jan. 31 at 16:00...
After more than fifty years of commercial service, the final Boeing 747 leaves Everett Factory
The very last Boeing 747 left the company's wide-body factory in advance of its delivery to Atlas Air in early 2023. "For more than...
[Video] Boeing 747-400 Dreamlifter loses tire during take-off
On 11 October, a Boeing 747-4H6(LCF) Dreamlifter (registered N718BA and operated by Atlas Air) departed Taranto-Grottaglie Airport, Italy carrying Dreamliner components towards Charleston Airport,...
Inside the Boeing Everett Factory and Boeing Renton Factory in Seattle
In June 2022, Aviation24.be was invited by Boeing to Seattle for a series of briefings, updates and factory visits together with other aviation reporters from...
Air Belgium is expanding in cargo aircraft with fresh money from Hongyuan Group of China
In early December 2021, we announced that Air Belgium would launch Boeing 747-8 freighter operations in 2022. This development is taking place right now...
Air Belgium launches Boeing 747-8 freighter services as from 2022
Beginning 2022, Air Belgium will launch Boeing 747-8 freighter operations. Aviation24.be learned from the airline’s LinkedIn page.Next to regular passenger flights, Air Belgium...
Korean Air to replace its 10 Airbus A380s in 5 years, its 10 Boeing 747-8Is in 10 years
Korean Air plans to replace its 10 A380-800 and 10 B747-8I aircraft with smaller planes to increase efficiency, the carrier’s chief executive officer Cho...
Due to high demand, Lufthansa deploys the Boeing 747-8i and the Airbus A350 to Mallorca
Widebody aircraft to operate to Palma de Mallorca from both Frankfurt and Munich
First departure planned from Frankfurt on July 17 and on...