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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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SAD FAREWELL FOR KLM BOEING 747

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – Today is a very sad day in KLM’s 100-year history and for aviation history in general as KLM will say goodbye today 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 Tokyo will touchdown at Amsterdam Schiphol for the last time ever, much earlier … Continue reading SAD FAREWELL FOR KLM BOEING 747

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KLM has said farewell again to a Boeing 747

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KLM HAS SAID FAREWELL ONCE AGAIN TO A BOEING 747

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – KLM has said farewell once again to one of their Boeing 747s – the City of Jakarta with registration PH-BFI. The Queen of the skies departed from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for the last time in the morning of December 27, 2019. The last flight was to Teruel Airport in Spain, where the aircraft will be stripped of valuable parts and then demolished. … Continue reading KLM HAS SAID FAREWELL ONCE AGAIN TO A BOEING 747

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American Airlines MD-80 Last Flight - Image: Skylite Productions

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VIDEO – FAREWELL FLIGHT OF THE AMERICAN AIRLINES MD-80

DALLAS – Wednesday September 4, 2019 was a sad day in the U.S. for many aviation enthusiasts and pilots who flew with the beautiful McDonnell Douglas MD-80, also known as ‘Mad Dog’ or ‘Super 80.’ American Airlines retired its workhorse, the iconic MD-80 after 36-years of service. Flight AA80 from Dallas Fort Worth to Chicago O’Hare was American’s last commercial flight ever with the old Mad … Continue reading VIDEO – FAREWELL FLIGHT OF THE AMERICAN AIRLINES MD-80

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American Airlines is retiring the MD-80 after 36 years - Photo: Eddie Maloney

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AMERICAN AIRLINES IS RETIRING THE MD-80 ‘MAD DOG’ AFTER 36 YEARS

DALLAS – It’s a sad day today in the U.S. for many aviation enthusiasts and pilots who flew with the beautiful McDonnell Douglas MD-80, also known as ‘Mad Dog’ or ‘Super 80.’ American Airlines (AA) is saying goodbye to the iconic MD-80 after 36-years of service. Flight AA80 from Dallas Fort Worth to Chicago O’Hare will be American’s last commercial flight ever with the old … Continue reading AMERICAN AIRLINES IS RETIRING THE MD-80 ‘MAD DOG’ AFTER 36 YEARS