Boeing 747-400 TF-AAK landed at Cotswold Airport this morning for its final landing after a short flight from Ostend.
The aircraft was owned by Air Atlanta Icelandic and had been operating for Saudia until its sale to be parted out.
The aircraft is best known around the world as the aircraft used by Iron Maiden on their Book of Souls world tour and known as Ed Force One.
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According to the latest data from ADS, the UK trade organisation representing the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors, aircraft deliveries are the highest they have been since 2018. Aircraft deliveries in 2023 totalled 1,265 from the two largest aircraft manafacturers Airbus and Boeing, an 11% increase on 2022. Orders [read more]
International Airlines Group (IAG), which owns British Airways (BA/BAW), Aer Lingus (EI/EIN), Iberia, Level and Vueling, has placed orders for 53 long-haul airlines split between Airbus and Boeing. The group also disclosed a previous order with Airbus for 12 long-haul aircraft. Airbus order consists of 21 A330-900neo aircraft, adding to [read more]
Iron Maiden’s iconic Boeing 747 Ed Force One took off from Cardiff Airport today to start the Book of Souls World Tour. The plane, fully decked out in Iron Maiden livery, took off just after 12pm today and some of the Aviation Wales Team were on hand to capture [read more]
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