Will British Airways bring back the 747?

British Airways does have an interim plan, though. Doyle revealed that the Boeing 747s would be replaced by the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 aircraft. However, there have also been delays to the Boeing 787 delivery schedule. British Airways aimed to take its first 787-10 in early 2020, with six delivered across the year.

What airlines still fly the 747 in 2021?

Which Passenger Airlines Still Fly the 747?

• Air China, China.
• Air India, India.
• Asiana Airlines, South Korea.
• Atlas Air, USA.
• Iraqi Airways, Iraq.
• Korean Air, South Korea.
• Lufthansa, Germany.
• Mahan Air, Iran.

Does Lufthansa still fly the 747?

While many aircraft in its fleet were grounded, Lufthansa never stopped flying the Boeing 747, even at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as the airline starts on the road to recovery, it is upping its Boeing 747 schedule, doubling the number of flights planned in a month.

What happens when an airline retires an aircraft?

If there is no buyer for an aircraft, then it will usually head to an aircraft scrapyard (often called an aircraft graveyard or boneyard). This could be a short term storage option until a buyer is found or the market improves. Or it could be for immediate or slower breakdown and recycling for its parts.

Are any 747 still flying?

With the full-fleet 747 retirements of Qantas, KLM, and British Airways in 2020, the Boeing 747 is becoming an increasingly rare bird when it comes to passenger operations.

What will replace 747?

As the world holds its breath in collective anticipation of the Boeing 777X’s introduction, we are reminded that the industry is also saying goodbye to the Queen of the Skies, the Boeing 747. The 777 series will soon become Boeing’s largest aircraft and carry the company’s flagship plane’s mantle.

What aircraft replaced the 747?

The main appeal of the 747-400 like its predecessors was its range rather than its capacity, and in most cases it has been replaced by wide-body twin-engine aircraft of similar range, such as the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Who still flies the Boeing 747?

Lufthansa is the largest 747 operator at the moment, with 27 Queens. 19 of these are the -8, while the remaining eight are -400s. All of the -400s are currently parked, as is nearly half of the -8 fleet.

How many 747 does Lufthansa have?

Lufthansa mainline fleet

Aircraft	In service	Passengers
Total
Boeing 747-400	8	383
Boeing 747-8I	19	340
364

How much is an old Boeing 747?

Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned BOEING 747-400 is $20,000,000.00.

How long does a Boeing 747 last?

On average, an aircraft is operable for about 30 years before it has to be retired. A Boeing 747 can endure about 35,000 pressurization cycles and flights—roughly 135,000 to 165,000 flight hours—before metal fatigue sets in. 747s are retired after approximately 27 years of service.

Which airlines have retired all of their Boeing 747s?

British Airways has said it will retire all of its Boeing 747s as it suffers from the sharp travel downturn. The UK airline is the world’s largest operator of the jumbo jets, with 31 in the fleet.

Is Lufthansa planning on retiring the Boeing 747?

But Lufthansa isn’t planning on retiring the Boeing 747 type anytime soon. They are phasing out their fleet of 13 Boeing 747-400s over the next few years as they take delivery of their new Boeing 777X (which is still suffering delays and may not even fly this year). However, they will keep their newer Boeing 747-8Is for many years to come.

Is BA planning to retire its entire 747 fleet?

“It is with great sadness that we can confirm we are proposing to retire our entire 747 fleet with immediate effect,” a BA spokesman told the BBC. Airlines across the world have been hit hard by coronavirus-related travel restrictions.

How many Boeing 747-400s does Lufthansa have?

An older Boeing 747-200 takes flight in Lufthansa livery. Photo: Lufthansa The airline currently has 13 Boeing 747-400s and is the largest operator of the newer Boeing 747-8I, with 19 of the type operational. An interesting item of trivia is that in its 747-8I fleet, Lufthansa has the 1500th 747 to ever be built.