Stowaway Survives In Nose Wheel Of Freight Flight From Africa

Stowaway Survives In Nose Wheel Of Flight From Africa

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT, NETHERLANDS – A stowaway was found near the nose wheel of a cargo plane that arrived at Schiphol Airport from Africa on Sunday, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (Dutch Military Police) reports. Amazingly the man survived the freight flight with freezing temperatures at high altidude, but was suffering from hypothermia and was taken to hospital. Ground personnel found the man during a check … Continue reading Stowaway Survives In Nose Wheel Of Flight From Africa

FLYHIGH.NEWSJanuary 23, 2022January 23, 2022Leave a comment

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RELIVE LIVE STREAM OF KLM’S LAST DEPARTURE OF THE 747

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – Today is a very sad day in KLM’s 101-year history and for aviation history in general as KLM said goodbye to the most beautiful airliner ever made – the iconic KLM Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet, also known as the ‘Queen of the skies’. The ‘City of Vancouver’ – with registration PH-BFV – took off around 9:15 AM local time from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for … Continue reading RELIVE LIVE STREAM OF KLM’S LAST DEPARTURE OF THE 747

FLYHIGH.NEWSMarch 15, 2021March 15, 2021Leave a comment

Singapore B747 Spectacular Go Around At Amsterdam Airport

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VIDEO – SINGAPORE B747 SPECTACULAR GO AROUND DURING STORM AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT

SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – Watch how a Boeing 747 cargo aircraft from Singapore Airlines Cargo performed a spectacular ‘go around’ at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), when a short but powerful unofficial southwesterly storm (no name) developed rapidly over the English Channel and raged across the Netherlands with wind gusts of 62 mph (100 kph). After the go around the pilot of the cargo aircraft managed to … Continue reading VIDEO – SINGAPORE B747 SPECTACULAR GO AROUND DURING STORM AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT

FLYHIGH.NEWSMarch 14, 2021March 14, 2021Leave a comment

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LAST BRITISH BOEING 747 MAKES LAST FLIGHT FROM LONDON HEATHROW

LONDON HEATHROW, ENGLAND – Another sad day today in this terrible year for aviation lovers – Virgin Atlantic Airways’ latest Boeing 747-400 with registration G-VROY – named ‘Pretty Woman’ – departed for the very last time from the UK. The ‘Queen of the Skies’ departed from London Heathrow on Monday December 21 at 2:21 PM local time, after which it landed safely at Las Vegas … Continue reading LAST BRITISH BOEING 747 MAKES LAST FLIGHT FROM LONDON HEATHROW

FLYHIGH.NEWSDecember 21, 2020December 22, 2020Leave a comment

Video - Hard Landing Of Boeing 747 Cargo Aircraft At Amsterdam Airport

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VIDEO – HAIRY LANDING OF BOEING 747 CARGO AIRCRAFT AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT

SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – A hard, hairy landing for a Boeing 747 cargo aircraft from Singapore Airlines Cargo on Wednesday afternoon at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). A short but powerful unofficial southwesterly storm (no name) developed rapidly over the English Channel and raged across the Netherlands with wind gusts of 62 mph (100 kph). Initially the 747 was forced to perform a ‘go around’, but at … Continue reading VIDEO – HAIRY LANDING OF BOEING 747 CARGO AIRCRAFT AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT

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Qantas Completes Last Boeing 747 Flight With Passengers From Sydney

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QANTAS COMPLETES LAST BOEING 747 PASSENGER FLIGHT FROM SYDNEY

SYDNEY – Qantas has retired its Boeing 747 after it first came into service almost half a century ago. Lucky passengers boarded the iconic aircraft for one last time. The last 747 passenger flight departed from Sydney for the last time today. It was the first in a series of 3 farewell flights, allowing Australians to say goodbye to the ‘Queen of the Skies’ after … Continue reading QANTAS COMPLETES LAST BOEING 747 PASSENGER FLIGHT FROM SYDNEY

FLYHIGH.NEWSJuly 13, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

KLM will operate two of its retired Boeing 747s again on cargo flights to China

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KLM IS GOING TO OPERATE TWO OF ITS RETIRED BOEING 747s AGAIN ON CARGO FLIGHTS TO CHINA

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – According to luchtvaartnieuws.nl, KLM is going to operate the phased out Boeing 747 passenger aircraft again, after the Dutch national carrier retired the Queen of the skies on March 29. KLM is setting up a cargo airlift to China, in partnership with Philips, to transport medical equipment and other cargo. From April 13, The airline will be operating 5 cargo flights … Continue reading KLM IS GOING TO OPERATE TWO OF ITS RETIRED BOEING 747s AGAIN ON CARGO FLIGHTS TO CHINA

FLYHIGH.NEWSApril 9, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – FINAL TAKEOFF KLM BOEING 747 AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT SCHIPHOL

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – Last weekend (March 28 – 29) was a very sad weekend for many aviation lovers and spotters in The Netherlands, for the last KLM 747 pilots and cabin crew, and also for aviation in general, when KLM operated its last Boeing 747 commercial flight after almost 50 years of service. During KLM’s 100-year anniversary the national carrier of The Netherlands has … Continue reading VIDEO – FINAL TAKEOFF KLM BOEING 747 AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT SCHIPHOL

FLYHIGH.NEWSApril 3, 2020November 27, 20201 Comment

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VIDEO – LAST FLIGHT OF QANTAS BOEING 747

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Sunday March 29, 2020 was a very sad day for aviation, as KLM and Qantas has retired their Boeing 747s, closing off an almost 50-year chapter of their incredible history as the oldest national carriers in the world – KLM celebrated its 100th anniversary in October last year and Qantas will have its 100th anniversary in November of this year. It’s likely … Continue reading VIDEO – LAST FLIGHT OF QANTAS BOEING 747

FLYHIGH.NEWSMarch 30, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – WATCH LIVE STREAM LAST ARRIVAL KLM BOEING 747

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – Today is a very sad day in KLM’s history and for aviation history in general – KLM will say goodbye today to the most beautiful airliner ever made – the iconic KLM Boeing 747 Queen of the skies will touchdown at Amsterdam Schiphol for the last time ever, much earlier than planned. To prevent further spread of the coronavirus. People are advised not … Continue reading VIDEO – WATCH LIVE STREAM LAST ARRIVAL KLM BOEING 747