Tag: B747
A 747 lifted off the ground by the sheer force of the wind
A Boeing 747 stored for scrapping in the Mojave Desert almost had an unexpected last flight, as the wind practically blew it off the ground.
The recent images of storm Ciaran at Roissy reminded us just how little we...
How much fuel does an airplane burn?
Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, or have the environment at the heart of your concerns, one subject many people talk about is aircraft fuel consumption. It's a subject that many people talk about, but don't have the data to...
The paradox of the health crisis: there will be even more flights!
The health crisis has put air transport in the spotlight. Some will see it as a superb sleight of hand at best, or a veritable intellectual swindle at worst, but we've managed to go from a health crisis to...
Thanks to the Ciara storm, the speed record for crossing the Atlantic has fallen!
Due to the strong winds generated by the storm Ciara, three planes broke the Atlantic crossing speed record yesterday Sunday.
The previous record belonged to a Norwegian Boeing 787 that flew from New York to London in 5 hours...
How long can an aircraft fly with only one engine?
On July 20, Emirates flight 242 from Toronto to Dubai by A380 returned to its point of departure after two hours of flight following the failure of one of its four engines. If this wise decision was taken because...
Jet Blasting: a very fun but high risk practice
If you like airplanes and (very strong) thrills, there is no doubt that jet blasting is a hobby you would like to try at least once. At your own risk.
What is jet blasting? This consists of getting behind a...
Air France Boeing 747 (F-GITD)
Air France Boeing 747-400 (F-GITD) spotted in Miami (MIA), 05/08/2013
Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 (G-VWOW)
Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 (G-VWOW) spotted at Miami (MIA), 04/08/2013