What are Virgin replacing 747 with?
Virgin Atlantic will be retiring its entire fleet of 747s and will be replacing these with the newer, more fuel efficient Airbus A350 and Boeing Dreamliner. The last 747 flight is expected to be on 16 December.
Where are the Virgin 747s now?
The Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 fleet consisted of -400 models prior to its retirement. They were all parked up soon after the pandemic hit in early 2020, being stored at airports like Manchester, before being disposed of gradually over the remainder of the year.
Are Virgin still flying 747?
Virgin Atlantic made the decision to retire the Boeing 747 from its fleet this year, to make way for a younger, more sustainable fleet of Airbus A350-1000s and Boeing 787-9s. Virgin Atlantic’s last Boeing 747 is Pretty Woman, named after Roy Orbison’s famous song as its aircraft registration is G-VROY.
How many 747s does Virgin Atlantic have?
Fleet Matrix
| Aircraft Type | Historic | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing 747-200 | 16 | 16 |
| Boeing 747-400 | 13 | 13 |
| Boeing 767 | 1 | 1 |
Why is 747 being retired?
The global COVID-19 pandemic hastened the retirement of many remaining passenger Boeing 747-400s due to a sharp decline in passenger traffic. For instance, KLM retired its Boeing 747-400 Combi and Passenger fleets in March 2020.
Why are 747 being scrapped?
The Mail revealed in July that the airline is to scrap its fleet of 31 747s following a collapse in passenger numbers during the pandemic. The 747 fleet is to be replaced by quieter, more fuel-efficient aircraft as part of the airline’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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What is the scrap value of a Boeing 747?
You may even be able to find them on eBay. Once a jet has been stripped bare of usable parts, its metal frame is redeemed for scrap value. A 747 can fetch up to $55,000 for its scrap alone.
What happened to Virgin Atlantic’s 747s?
Virgin Atlantic is to retire its fleet of seven Boeing 747 aircraft immediately. The retirement of the 747s was already planned. However, it was announced today that it will be brought forward due to the current crisis.
Is Virgin still flying Boeing 747s 2021?
While Virgin Atlantic announced in 2019 its remaining Boeing 747s would exit the fleet in 2021, the unprecedented crisis brought forward their withdrawal. The seven 747s still in the carrier’s fleet in March were grounded as aviation came to a standstill in March.
Will the Virgin 747-400 be reconfigured for cargo?
It has already taken delivery of one: G-VROM. Previously known as Barbarella, the aircraft is now registered as N481MC. However, there is as of yet no indication whether or not it will be reconfigured for cargo. Virgin’s 747-400s were used from five UK airports.
What was Virgin Atlantic’s first aircraft?
Virgin Atlantic’s first aircraft was a Boeing 747, seen here arriving at London Heathrow for the first time. Photo: Getty Images What’s next? Virgin Atlantic has already begun to usher in a new era with the delivery of its first four Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.