Where can you still fly on a 747?

Where can you still fly on a 747?

Passengers can fly on them to the likes of Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Los Angeles,and New York.

• The Boeing 747 can be spotted across China on passenger missions thanks to Air China. ...
• Three of Air India's Boeing 747 units have been going through maintenance this year.

How many Boeing 747 are there?

There were 448 Boeing 747 aircraft in active airline service as of November 2021, comprising 6 747-100s, 19 747-200s, 4 747-300s, 271 747-400s, and 148 747-8s. These aircraft are listed by airline operator and variant in the following table.

How many Boeing 747s are still in service?

However, according to the latest update of the Boeing 747 operators list, only 438 Jumbo Jets, including cargo planes of the type, are still flying.

Do 747 still fly passengers?

Thankfully the 747 has always been popular as a freighter, with dedicated examples and converted passenger aircraft still flying in large numbers. Airlines flying cargo variants of the 747 include: ... Air China Cargo, China. Asiana Airlines, South Korea.

How many Boeing 747 are there in India?

Current Fleet

Aircraft	In Service	Passengers
Total
Boeing 747-400	4	452
Boeing 777-200LR	3	238
Boeing 777-300ER	13	342

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Which is the biggest Boeing plane?

Boeing's 777-9 is the world's largest and longest twin-engine commercial aircraft. Once it goes into service, the 251-foot-long aircraft will ferry up 425 passengers on long-haul flights—spanning up to 7,285 nautical miles—around the world.

Are there any Boeing 727 still flying?

The 727 was used for many domestic flights and on some international flights within its range. ... Its last commercial passenger flight was in January 2019. It was succeeded by the 757-200 and larger variants of the 737.

What is the max speed of a 747?

For current commercial airline passengers, the fastest way to get around is the Boeing 747-8i, with a top speed of nearly 660 mph But with limited options, you may find yourself going just a little slower on a competing alternative.

Which countries use the Boeing 747 as a VIP transport?

• A number of other governments also use the 747 as a VIP transport, including Bahrain, Brunei, India, Iran, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. Several Boeing 747-8s have been ordered by Boeing Business Jet for conversion to VIP transports for several unidentified customers.

When did the Boeing 747 come out with 400 seats?

• It was shortened for the longer-range 747SP in 1976, and the 747-300 followed in 1983 with a stretched upper deck for up to 400 seats in three classes. The heavier 747-400 with improved RB-211 and CF6 versions, along with the PW4000 (the JT9D successor), and a two-crew glass cockpit, was introduced in 1989 and is the most common variant.

What are the different versions of the Boeing 747?

• Improved 747 versions. After the initial 747-100, Boeing developed the -100B, a higher maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) variant, and the -100SR (Short Range), with higher passenger capacity. Increased maximum takeoff weight allows aircraft to carry more fuel and have longer range.

Why does the Boeing 747 have a hump-like upper deck?

• The 747 uses a double-deck configuration for part of its length and is available in passenger, freighter, and other versions. Boeing designed the 747's hump-like upper deck to serve as a first-class lounge or extra seating, and to allow the aircraft to be easily converted to a cargo carrier by removing seats and installing a front cargo door.