Despite the end of Boeing's 747 program, there are still 50 active passenger aircraft operated by five airlines. Air China, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Asiana Airlines, and Saudia will continue to offer regular flights with the 747 through 2024.But over the last few decades, airlines have pushed aircraft manufacturers for more fuel-efficient planes to reduce costs. Two-engine jets can now fly near the same capacity and fly farther than older, four-engine planes like Boeing's 747 and the Airbus A380.So airlines are set to have many of the benefits of the classic. 747. But with much desired improvements in efficiency. All in all it's a perfect fit for what airlines need in the modern jet. Age.

Where is the first 747 now : Planning for eventual donation to the Museum began in the mid-1980s. The aircraft's final flight occurred on April 6, 1995, when Boeing officially donated RA001 to the Museum after 5,300 flight hours. Still configured in its flight test configuration, it was extensively restored in 2013 and 2014.

How many 747s have crashed

Hull-losses:	64
Hull-loss accidents:	52	with a total of 2865 fatalities
Criminal occurences (hull-losses, excl. hijackings):	5	with a total of 857 fatalities
Hijackings:	32	with a total of 24 fatalities
Survival rate:	23.9%	of all occupants survived fatal accidents

Is the 747 a safe plane : “I would certainly not have any hesitation on getting on board a Boeing aircraft.” The 737, Thomas adds, still has a better safety record than the 747. “And nobody would ever hesitate to get on board a 747,” he says.

On July 28, 2011, Asiana Airlines Flight 991, a 747-400F, caught fire and crashed in the sea near Jeju Island, killing both crew members. On April 29, 2013, National Airlines Flight 102, 747-400BCF, stalled and crashed shortly after taking off from Bagram Airfield in Bagram, killing all seven crew members.

On February 28, 2019, British Airways parent International Airlines Group ordered up to 42 777-9, 18 firm and 24 options, valued at up to $18.6 billion (~$21.9 billion in 2023), to replace its 747-400s.

Is 777 bigger than 747

While the Boeing 747 carries more passengers and has a longer range, the 777X surpasses it in cargo capacity and fuel efficiency. The cost of operating the 777X is lower than the 747 due to newer technologies and larger engines, making it a better long-term investment for airlines.Lufthansa Flight 540 was the first fatal crash of a 747. On November 20, 1974, it stalled and crashed moments after taking off from Nairobi, with 59 deaths and 98 survivors. The cause was an error by the flight engineer in combination with a lack of a sufficient warning system.The aircraft has been involved in only two significant incidents since its introduction – a 2011 crash in France and a 2016 tyre burst incident in Australia. In the first incident, the plane was being operated by Air France and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil, killing all 228 people on board.

So statistically, over time, flying gets safer and safer and safer.” In a recent analysis, Airline Ratings identified a list of aircraft that can be considered the safest to fly on, having never suffered any accident with fatalities. Among them are the Boeing 787 and 777-300ER, and the Airbus A220, A320neo and A380.

How many 747 crashes :

Hull-losses:	64
Hull-loss accidents:	52	with a total of 2865 fatalities
Criminal occurences (hull-losses, excl. hijackings):	5	with a total of 857 fatalities
Hijackings:	32	with a total of 24 fatalities
Survival rate:	23.9%	of all occupants survived fatal accidents

Has any 747 crashed : On July 28, 2011, Asiana Airlines Flight 991, a 747-400F, caught fire and crashed in the sea near Jeju Island, killing both crew members. On April 29, 2013, National Airlines Flight 102, 747-400BCF, stalled and crashed shortly after taking off from Bagram Airfield in Bagram, killing all seven crew members.

Is 747 safer than 737

The 737, Thomas adds, still has a better safety record than the 747. “And nobody would ever hesitate to get on board a 747,” he says. “One of the things about aviation, as time goes by, is that manufacturers and airlines learn from their mistakes, and put systems in place to ensure they don't make them again.

Seven the larger-9. Takes over from the boeing 747 offering almost the same capacity. With a longer fuselage. And a wider wingspan. Let's look at the dimensions of the two aircraft.The 777X aircraft will replace the A380s, while the A350s and 787s will eventually replace the 777s. With the 777X, A350 and 787 in various sized models the airline will have a balanced coverage of seats between 250 and 265, depending upon the configuration and market.

Is 777 faster than A380 : The Airbus A380 can reach speeds of more than 1,000 kilometres per hour! Now the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (907 km/h) and Boeing 777 (905 km/h) aren't that fast, but still three times faster than a Formula 1 racing car. See below the speeds of the most common aircraft on Schiphol.