After nearly 19 years of operations for Qantas, the Boeing 747-400 named “Fraser Island” went into the well-deserved retirement. The aircraft was ferried from Los Angeles to the Mojave Desert on Tuesday.
Qantas Boeing 747-400 (Reg. VH-OJT) is about to depart from Los Angeles – the aircraft will be retired in the Mojave desert https://t.co/oifkyRcs3c pic.twitter.com/iMkqWRnvmr
— International Flight Network (@FlightIntl) September 25, 2018
The Qantas 747 fleet is down to only nine Boeing 747-400s
Qantas is currently in the process of modernizing its fleet. The Boeing 747-400s are being replaced by fuel-efficient Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which are operating ultra long-haul flights. For example, the airline has recently started its non-stop service between Perth and London-Heathrow.
Say goodbye.. QF 747 VH-OJT RIP #quantas #747 pic.twitter.com/ATaQXcoqww
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Nick Wenzel founded International Flight Network in 2016. He is the Social Media Manager and an Editor for IFN.news.
