The Story Of Delta's Short-Lived Boeing 747-400 Operations
WEBMay 31, 2024 · Delta Air Lines operated 16 Boeing 747-400s from 2009 to 2017, mostly on Asian routes. Learn about the history, routes, and retirement of the jumbo jet that flew fewer flights than the Dornier 328JET.
Boeing 747-400 - Delta Flight Museum
WEBVisit the 747 Experience and learn about the history and features of the first 747-400 built by Boeing. See the aircraft seats, walk on the wing, and watch the video tour of Ship 6301, the last 747-400 to fly for Delta.
Delta Air Lines' Boeing 747s: Where Are They Now? - Simple Flying
WEBJun 30, 2024 · Delta Air Lines operated over 30 Boeing 747s, receiving them in two separate periods. Northwest Airlines' Boeing 747-200 cargo planes were retired in 2009, while 16 Boeing 747-400s were transferred to Delta after the 2008 merger.
Aircraft By Type - Delta Flight Museum
WEBDelta 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 747-400s inherited from Northwest Airlines retired.
A Look Back At Delta's Boeing 747-400 Fleet - Simple Flying
WEBDec 19, 2020 · Delta Air Lines operated the Boeing 747-400 for the last time in 2017, after a complex relationship with the jumbo. Learn about the plane's features, impact, and retirement from the Atlanta-based carrier.
Boeing 747-400 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Boeing 747-400 is a wide-body airliner that entered service in 1989 as an advanced variant of the original 747. It has a stretched upper deck, winglets, and improved engines, and can carry up to 416 passengers over 7,285 nmi (13,492 km).
The 747 Experience - Delta Flight Museum
WEBExplore the first 747-400 ever built, Delta's Ship 6301, at the Delta Flight Museum. Learn about the history, technology and comfort of this iconic aircraft and take a seat on an upper deck Delta One® seat.
The Story Of Delta’s Short-Lived Boeing 747-400 Operations
WEBAfter operating from Seoul to Detroit, Delta retired the last of its Boeing 747-400s from scheduled revenue service on December 19th, 2017.
Why did the historic Boeing 747 cross the road? - CNN
WEBMay 2, 2016 · How a Boeing 747-400, one of the world’s biggest airliners, rolled across two Atlanta streets to its new Delta museum home.
Delta and the Boeing 747: A brief history - USA TODAY
WEBJan 4, 2018 · Delta's passenger -400 fleet held on strong, lasting for almost another decade. The jets operated mainly out of Delta’s Atlanta and Detroit hubs before finally settling on the latter in their...
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