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Incredible moment two Boeing 747 pilots are intercepted by UFOs
4 months, 1 week ago

Incredible moment two Boeing 747 pilots are intercepted by UFOs

Daily Mail  

This is the incredible moment two airline pilots spot several white UFO orbs on flight that did not show up on the radar. The video, which was posted on YouTube by Captain Ruud Van Pangemanan, shows two pilots flying a Boeing 747 from Saudi Arabia to Nigeria. According to Captain Ruud, the UFO orbs showed up around 30 minutes into …

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Pilot on flying Air India’s Boeing 747 ‘Queen of the Skies’: ‘Godspeed, my beloved jumbo’
8 months ago

Pilot on flying Air India’s Boeing 747 ‘Queen of the Skies’: ‘Godspeed, my beloved jumbo’

Hindustan Times  

Air India bid farewell to its last Boeing 747 on April 22, marking the end of an era as the jumbo jet departed from Mumbai after being sold to a foreign company. As the aircraft named Agra departed for the US, many people took to social media to share posts related to it, including a pilot who had flown the …

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What will happen to one of Air India’s last Boeing 747s, which took its final flight from Mumbai airport today?
8 months ago

What will happen to one of Air India’s last Boeing 747s, which took its final flight from Mumbai airport today?

Live Mint  

Air India on Monday bid goodbye to one of its last remaining Boeing 747s from the Mumbai airport. “Today, one of the former Air India Boeing 747s left Mumbai for the last time. One of the Boeing 747s took off from Mumbai airport on Monday and another is expected to take its final flight from India soon. The other two …

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Air India's Boeing 747 takes final flight from Mumbai with ‘wing wave’ manoeuvre
8 months ago

Air India's Boeing 747 takes final flight from Mumbai with ‘wing wave’ manoeuvre

Hindustan Times  

Air India bid adieu to its last remaining Boeing 747 on Monday, marking the end of an era for the iconic jumbo jet. Read: Air India set to fly Dubai with Airbus A350 planes De-registered by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation last year following its retirement, the aircraft underwent a symbolic transformation as its Air India insignia and titles …

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The golden era of air travel: Air India's food service of the 1970s-80s
1 year, 7 months ago

The golden era of air travel: Air India's food service of the 1970s-80s

Hindustan Times  

“I still remember being served a leg of lamb on the flight which was sliced and plated right at the table. His father, Captain DM Chakraverty was one of the first few pilots to join Air India when it bought its first Boeing 747 aka the “Jumbo Jet”. “The flying experience back then can be best described as the cultural …

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Maruti Fronx SUV launched at Rs 7.47 lakh
1 year, 8 months ago

Maruti Fronx SUV launched at Rs 7.47 lakh

Deccan Chronicle  

Pune: Maruti Suzuki, India’s biggest car maker, on Monday introduced its compact SUV Fronx in five variants with prices starting at Rs 7.47 lakh and going up to Rs 13.14 lakh for the top end at pan India showroom. Maruti claims that the 1.2-litre petrol engine returns 21.79 km/l and 22.89 km/l, while the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit delivers 21.50 km/l …

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Flying colours: A tribute to the Boeing 747
1 year, 8 months ago

Flying colours: A tribute to the Boeing 747

Hindustan Times  

It was designed for the US military. “Even when you understand the science behind flight, there’s nothing like seeing a 747 take flight to remind you that there’s also magic here,” said actor John Travolta, also a 747 pilot, speaking via video link as the last jumbo jet from this line left Boeing’s plant on January 31. In April 2022, …

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Boeing bids farewell to an icon, delivers last 747 jumbo jet
1 year, 10 months ago

Boeing bids farewell to an icon, delivers last 747 jumbo jet

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boeing bids farewell to an …

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Aviation legend Boeing 747, the original jumbo jet, prepares for final send-off
1 year, 10 months ago

Aviation legend Boeing 747, the original jumbo jet, prepares for final send-off

Live Mint  

Boeing's 747, the original and arguably most aesthetic "Jumbo Jet", revolutionized air travel only to see its more than five-decade reign as "Queen of the Skies" ended by more efficient twinjet planes. "On the ground it's stately, it's imposing," said Bruce Dickinson, the lead singer of Iron Maiden who piloted a specially liveried 747 nicknamed "Ed Force One" during the …

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Fact Check: 2013 Afghanistan crash video falsely shared as recent plane tragedy in Nepal
1 year, 11 months ago

Fact Check: 2013 Afghanistan crash video falsely shared as recent plane tragedy in Nepal

India Today  

At least 68 people died on January 15, after a passenger plane crashed in Pokhara, Nepal. In May 2013, a Boeing 747 US cargo plane crashed in Bagram, Afghanistan. The video was titled, “How the 747 crashed in Afghanistan.” Subsequent searches led us to a May 2013 news report in The Guardian that contained the same video. The footage reportedly …

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End of an era: Boeing's final 747 jumbo jet leaves its Washington factory
2 years ago

End of an era: Boeing's final 747 jumbo jet leaves its Washington factory

Daily Mail  

For years the model was the favored carrier of the rich and famous, before becoming an ideal cargo vessel The final 747 jet, which will be used by a Swiss logistics company, rolled off the assembly line Tuesday night in Washington state After 53 years in production and 1,570 planes built, Boeing is retiring its iconic 747 jumbo jet model …

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The very last 747 jumbo jet just rolled off Boeing’s assembly line
2 years ago

The very last 747 jumbo jet just rolled off Boeing’s assembly line

CNN  

New York CNN Business — After 53 years and more than 1,570 planes, the last Boeing 747 rolled off the assembly line in Washington state Tuesday evening, on its way to serve as a cargo plane. The passenger versions of the plane could carry between 400 to 500 passengers, at its maximum about twice as many passengers as one of …

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Chunky one-ton Alaskan bear ‘747’ wins Fat Bear Week competition yet again
2 years, 2 months ago

Chunky one-ton Alaskan bear ‘747’ wins Fat Bear Week competition yet again

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. 747 led the polls by 10,000 votes against …

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Watch: Inside Boeing jet that flew cheetahs from Namibia to India
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Inside Boeing jet that flew cheetahs from Namibia to India

India Today  

Eight cheetahs were released into the Indian wildlife in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno-Palpur National Park on Saturday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who termed it a "historic day". The cheetahs arrived in India on a Boeing 747 customised specially to accommodate the five female and three male cheetahs who will together form the founder population of the elusive wild cat at …

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Electric Mercedes Vision EQXX completes 747-mile trip without charging
2 years, 6 months ago

Electric Mercedes Vision EQXX completes 747-mile trip without charging

Daily Mail  

Mercedes has just set a new record for completing the longest journey in an electric car without charging as it continues its efforts to dispel consumer concerns around range anxiety. The incredible fully electric Vision EQXX concept EV was driven 747 miles from Stuttgart in Germany to Silverstone in Northamptonshire without having to stop to recharge its batteries Mercedes even …

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Understanding the Air Force One: World's Safest Boeing 747 Flying the USA President
3 years, 3 months ago

Understanding the Air Force One: World's Safest Boeing 747 Flying the USA President

News 18  

In the year 1953, Eastern Airlines’ Flight 8610 and the Air Force Flight 8610 almost fell prey to a flight mix-up which could’ve resulted in a deadly collision. Designed to be a 'flying White House',the Boeing 747-200B, also known as ‘Air Force One',is presently the aircraft used to carry POTUS around the world. However, currently, the 747s are officially the …

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Virgin Orbit launches seven satellites from three different customers on 747 plane
3 years, 5 months ago

Virgin Orbit launches seven satellites from three different customers on 747 plane

Firstpost  

The company plans three more test flights of its rocket ship this summer and fall before taking paying passengers next year. Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit delivered satellites from three countries into space Wednesday, its second successful rocket launch from a plane. Branson — whose Virgin Galactic company is close to launching paying customers to the edge of space — planted …

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Branson's Virgin Orbit launches 7 satellites from 747 plane
3 years, 5 months ago

Branson's Virgin Orbit launches 7 satellites from 747 plane

India Today  

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit delivered satellites from three countries into space Wednesday, its second successful rocket launch from a plane. Branson — whose Virgin Galactic company is close to launching paying customers to the edge of space — planted a kiss on the cheek of Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart, once the satellites reached orbit. Well done, everybody.” Virgin Orbit …

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Branson's Virgin Orbit launches 7 satellites from 747 plane
3 years, 5 months ago

Branson's Virgin Orbit launches 7 satellites from 747 plane

The Independent  

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Maharashtra Logs 9,361 Cases, 190 Deaths in 24 Hours; 747 Infections in Mumbai
3 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra Logs 9,361 Cases, 190 Deaths in 24 Hours; 747 Infections in Mumbai

News 18  

Maharashtra logged 9,361 new Covid-19 cases and 190 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total figure to 59,72,781 and the fatalities to 1,17,961, the health bulletin stated on Sunday. Mumbai city reported 747 new cases and 19 deaths, which raised its caseload to 7,20,013 and the toll to 15,298, the department said in a release. Mumbai division, including …

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PM visits Howard Springs as Commonwealth spruiks $747 million Top End ADF upgrade
3 years, 7 months ago

PM visits Howard Springs as Commonwealth spruiks $747 million Top End ADF upgrade

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a $747 million investment to upgrade military training bases in the NT. Prime Minister Scott Morrison is in the Northern Territory today The Prime Minister announced the multi-million dollar investment at the Roberston Barracks army base this afternoon, before visiting the Howard Springs quarantine facility. The Commonwealth government said the upgrades would support greater …

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Boeing 747 cargo plane drops engine parts in Netherlands, probe launched
3 years, 10 months ago

Boeing 747 cargo plane drops engine parts in Netherlands, probe launched

Live Mint  

An incident involving a Boeing 747-400 cargo plane that dropped engine parts shortly after take-off from Maastricht airport on Saturday is under investigation, the Dutch Safety Board said. The Longtail Aviation Flight 5504 cargo plane scattered small metal parts over the southern Dutch town of Meerssen, causing damage to cars and lightly injuring one woman, local media said. The cargo …

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Virgin Orbit Launches Rocket off a 747 Aircraft, Puts Nine Satellites in Space
3 years, 11 months ago

Virgin Orbit Launches Rocket off a 747 Aircraft, Puts Nine Satellites in Space

News 18  

A 70-foot rocket, riding beneath the wing of a retrofitted Boeing 747 aircraft, detached from the plane and fired itself into Earth’s orbit on Sunday — marking the first successful launch for the California-based rocket startup Virgin Orbit. About four hours after takeoff on Saturday, Virgin Orbit confirmed in a tweet that all the satellites were “successfully deployed into our …

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Asteroid the Size of a Boeing 747 Airplane is Set to Cross Earth's Orbit this Wednesday
4 years, 2 months ago

Asteroid the Size of a Boeing 747 Airplane is Set to Cross Earth's Orbit this Wednesday

News 18  

An asteroid the size of a Boeing 747 airplane is set to cross the Earth’s orbit at around 10.42 p.m. Indian Standard Time on Wednesday, according to NASA which expects that the space rock will not cause any harm to our home planet. Asteroid 2020 RK2 will be hurtling through space at a speed of 6.68 kilometres per second, which …

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