Fabulous video of the stunning Red Bull DC-6B

We bring you a fabulous video of the stunning Red Bull DC-6B which is unquestionably the world’s most magnificently restored vintage aircraft. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first The DC-6, built by the Douglas Aircraft Company, is the finest four-engine piston-engine aircraft ever built – the best being its older …

Airlines & Airports Turn To Digital Solutions To Ease Disruptions

Airlines and Airports are turning to digital solutions to ease disruptions caused by a swifter-than-expected post-pandemic recovery. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first According to the industry’s digital IT provider SITA’s latest 2022 IT Insights Report, airlines and airports are looking to key technology solutions to fortify their operations against …

Qantas CEO Joyce Defends Airline’s Safety Record

Qantas Airways CEO Alan Joyce has defended the airline’s safety record after a series of well-publicised turnbacks and an engine failure. For some reason, much of Australia’s lay media has leapt onto Qantas while ignoring any other turnback by other airlines. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter to get the relevant news first This is what …

Video Of Last Boeing 747 Delivery

Boeing has produced a video of the final delivery and take-off of the 747 to Atlas, which took place on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. All told Boeing has produced 1574 over 17 major variants. The worldwide 747 fleet has chalked up 118 million flight hours and made 23 million landings. Subscribe to the Airlineratings.com newsletter …

Atlas 747 Draws Crown In The Sky

The crew of the final Atlas Air, and Boeing, 747 has drawn a huge crown in the sky over the mid-west of the US on the delivery flight. Atlas took delivery of the last of 1574 747s on Tuesday, January 31st, and the 747 took off this morning, February 1, at 8.17 am before doing …

Materials Used to Build Aircraft Structures

To ensure the safe, efficient, and economical operation of the aircraft during all phases of flight, structural materials are carefully chosen during the design, repair, and maintenance of the aircraft and its parts. The structural materials used in an aircraft part are chosen based on one or a combination of numerous desirable features. The desirable …

The Queen of the Skies: a Boeing 747 Timeline

DALLAS — The Boeing 747 is one of the most iconic and recognizable aircraft in the history of aviation. Nicknamed the “Queen of the Skies”, the Boeing 747 has played a significant role in the history of aviation and has left a lasting legacy on the industry. The 747 was the first airplane with two …