tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2724211384278435799.post8393592926496369377..comments2023-08-03T04:13:24.028-07:00Comments on 747-8 Report: 747-8I Trip ReportTurtleLuvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186130057500645159noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2724211384278435799.post-83473329044900559972015-07-01T10:59:37.394-07:002015-07-01T10:59:37.394-07:00Looks like Delta might be forced to retire one 747...Looks like Delta might be forced to retire one 747-400 (tail No. N664US) early due to hail damage, and they pulled a spare 747-400 (N671US) from the boneyard to replace it for now. Photos show extensive damage to nose cone and wings, and given Delta's plan to retire 747's in 2017, this aircraft is unlikely to be repaired to return to service.<br /><br />Hail pummels Delta 747 over China; NWA's "Spirit of Beijing" may face scrapyard <br /><br />http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2015/06/30/hail-pummels-delta-747-over-china-nwas-spirit-of.htmlVab Andleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08056546073774873483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2724211384278435799.post-7012446376587424072015-06-29T20:15:07.160-07:002015-06-29T20:15:07.160-07:00http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/38484-atlas...http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/38484-atlas-air-to-acquire-one-more-b747-8-freighter<br /><br />1 more for atlasmrumprechthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896263490148131291noreply@blogger.com