Does Qantas still fly 747?
Does Qantas still fly 747?
Most 747s now scrapped, but some preserved In recent years, Qantas was best known for its fleet of Boeing 747-400s. The last of them only left the airline in 2020.
Where is the last Qantas 747 going?
Well, there’s no shortage of videos and information on the final 747 to land there – and Qantas’ final 747 – VH-OEJ. VH-OEJ’s journey to the boneyard began on 22 July 2020 when it departed Sydney as flight QF7474 on the first leg of its journey to LAX.
Has the Last 747 left Sydney?
The last ever Qantas 747 flight left Sydney on Wednesday ending a significant chapter in Australian aviation history. In its final journey, to Los Angeles for desert storage, the Boeing’s pilot flew a kangaroo-shaped flight path off the eastern coast of Australia.
Why is Qantas getting rid of the 747?
Qantas’ 747 retirement came six months early due to the impact of the pandemic on air travel. The company is also slashing 20% of its staff, and has grounded its fleet of double decker Airbus A380s — wide-body jets used for long haul travel — for the next three years.
How many 747 does Qantas have?
Fleet Matrix
| Aircraft Type | Current | Avg. Age |
|---|---|---|
| In Service | ||
| Boeing 737-800 | 69 | 13.8 Years |
| Boeing 747 | ||
| Boeing 747-100 |
Who flew the last Qantas 747?
Sharelle Quinn
Qantas’s first female Captain, Sharelle Quinn, will be in command of the final flight and said the aircraft has a very special place in the hearts of not just Qantas staff, but aviation enthusiasts and travellers alike. “I have flown this aircraft for 36 years and it has been an absolute privilege”, Captain Quinn said.
Which 747 is grounded?
747-400s, is retiring its entire fleet of the jumbo jets with immediate effect because of the damage the coronavirus has done to air travel. 747-400s, is retiring its entire fleet of the jumbo jets with immediate effect because of the damage the coronavirus has done to air travel.
Why is the 747 being retired?
The global COVID-19 pandemic hastened the retirement of many remaining passenger Boeing 747-400s due to a sharp decline in passenger traffic. For instance, KLM retired its Boeing 747-400 Combi and Passenger fleets in March 2020.