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.
The Story Of Delta's Short-Lived Boeing 747-400 Operations
WEBMay 31, 2024 · Delta's Boeing 747-400s operated fewer flights than Delta Connection's Dornier 328JET in a year. Delta had 16 747-400s between 2009 and 2017, all inherited from Northwest Airlines. The 747-400's operations were primarily focused on Asia, and key routes included Tokyo Narita to Honolulu.
Aircraft By Type - Delta Flight Museum
WEBIn December 2017, Delta became the last U.S. airline to retire the Boeing 747, ending 47 years of service by Northwest Airlines and Delta combined. Last U.S. departure, DL159A, left Detroit on December 18, arriving at Seoul-Incheon on December 19.
Boeing 747 retirement: Farewell to the ‘Queen of the Skies’ - CNN
WEBFeb 18, 2018 · Delta Air Lines Boeing 747-400s sit in the desert awaiting their fate after being retired from the airline's fleet.
Boeing 747-400 - Delta Flight Museum
WEBHowever, the four-engine jumbo jet revolutionized the industry with its exceptional long-haul flight capability and sheer size, nearly three times larger than the largest jet flying at the time. The improved 747-400 featured a new glass cockpit, tail fuel tanks, advanced engines and a new interior.
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. Despite the type ...
The 747 Experience - Delta Flight Museum
WEBThe Delta Flight Museum offers visitors the opportunity to explore the first 747-400 ever built, Delta’s Ship 6301. The exhibition provides an in-depth look into one of the most iconic aircraft to ever fly.
Delta and the Boeing 747: A brief history - USA TODAY
WEBJan 4, 2018 · TODAY IN THE SKY: Delta Air Lines sends off its Boeing 747s with grand farewell tour. The first jet, a -100 model, was delivered in early October of 1970. The first route was between Atlanta...
A Look Back At Delta's Boeing 747-400 Fleet - Simple Flying
WEBDec 19, 2020 · Three years ago today, Delta Air Lines flew the Boeing 747 on a scheduled international flight for the last time. The Atlanta-based carrier had a complex relationship with the jumbo. Let's look back at the history of the pair.
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.