Does Korean Air still fly 747?
Does Korean Air still fly 747?
Korean Air plans to entirely exit four-engined passenger aircraft within the next ten years. The carrier’s plans for its Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8I fleets were confirmed by chief executive Walter Cho in an interview with FlightGlobal.
How many 747s does Korean Air have?
Fleet Matrix
| Aircraft Type | Current | Avg. Age |
|---|---|---|
| In Service | ||
| Boeing 747-400 | 4 | 16.0 Years |
| Boeing 747-8 | 8 | 6.5 Years |
| Boeing 747SP |
Who has ordered the 747-8?
The parent company of Atlas Air has ordered four new Boeing 747-8 freighters amid the ongoing shortage of air freight capacity that increases demand for cargo services during the coronavirus pandemic.
When did Korean Air order the Boeing 747?
Korean Air first ordered the Boeing 747-8I in December 2009. At the time, the airline ordered five of the type at a list price value of $1.5 billion. Korean was one of the few passenger airlines to purchase the 747-8I. Stay informed: Sign up for our daily aviation news digest.
How big is a Korean Air 747-8 Freighter?
The 747-8 Freighter enters Korean Air’s fleet, with a range of 4,390 nautical miles (8,130 km) and a maximum structural payload capacity of 148 tons (134 tonnes), while offering an additional 4,221 cubic feet (120 m 3) and 16 percent more revenue cargo volume than the 747-400 Freighter.
What kind of plane does Korean Air have?
Boeing and Korean Air celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 747-8 Intercontinental. The new fuel-efficient 747-8 is the first of 10 747-8 Intercontinentals Korean Air has on order.
Which is the first airline to operate a 747-8 Freighter?
With this delivery, Korean Air becomes the first airline in the world to operate both the passenger and freighter versions of the 747-8. Korean Air currently operates seven 747-8 Freighters.
Does Korean Air still fly 747? Korean Air plans to entirely exit four-engined passenger aircraft within the next ten years. The carrier’s plans for its Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8I fleets were confirmed by chief executive Walter Cho in an interview with FlightGlobal. How many 747s does Korean Air have? Fleet Matrix Aircraft Type Current…