Aircraft Retirement - Boeing and a Successful Run
Boeing was founded in the early 1900s in the United States by William Edward Boeing, an industrialist with specialism in aviation. It was in 1916 that Boeing would be born and continue to pave the way for the aircraft industry. Travel is an important part of a modern world and it’s no secret that many eyes have turned on just how travel in the sky will change with current events continuing to unfold. I’ve always been an aviation enthusiast, they are amazing pieces of aeronautical engineering and taking to the skies has changed the world operates in general. Aircraft travel has opened the door to greater globalization and trade routes that are not water or land restricted. After quite literally a century of history, Boeing continue to progress in the aviation sector. It hasn’t been without its dips in the road, the 737 MAX was a tragic failure and I hope that we never see these catastrophic events again.
Air travel has grinded to an abrupt halt as many countries closed their borders due to COVID-19. In some parts of the world, the virus has started to drop in infection rates. In some countries, it has not been present in weeks. Naturally, the travel industry is seeing a slow reboot in line with prescribed quarantine measures for arrivals and returns. Aircraft maintenance has seen a change in operations and some planes were sent to various centres around the world. Where planes are taking to the sky, airlines prepare to bid farewell to a veteran in the space, the Boeing 747 jumbo jet. It first took flight in 1969 and it would be part of commercial airline offerings shortly after. A number of airlines have made use of the Boeing 747 over the years including Qantas, British Airways, Lufthansa and more.
After over 50 years in service, the last of the 747’s are seeing their final flights across the industry. The end of the 747 comes a little earlier than planned due to the ongoing pandemic and it’s a wise move to retire during this down time. Air travel is forever changing and I still recall being able to visit the cockpit during flight many years ago. Efficiency is important in air travel progression as it saves both time, money and increases safety with each progressive step. The 747 has served its time and its only a matter of time before other airline retire their fleet for good too. Qantas are due for farewell flights in the coming week, the 747 has served the world all over and it retires in high regard in my opinion.
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/05/business/boeing-747-future/index.html
