The two planes were once destined for sale to transaero, a russian carrier that collapsed in 2015. Transaero left behind a substantial order book for widebody aircraft, including slowselling jumbo jets like the 7478. Aug 01, 2017 air force finds cheap 747s that were owned by russian airline for air force one. Transaero folded which meant that it would not take delivery of the four it had on order and nippon cargo cancelled four of its order for 14. After introducing the 747400, boeing considered larger 747 versions as alternatives to the airbus a3xx.
Boeing gets 787 order from russias transaero the seattle times. Although in a report by bloomberg, randy tinseth, vice president of marketing for boeing, did say that there are some near term opportunities for the 7478. The new sales provide a muchneeded lift for the 7478. Transaero still reported to be negotiating for four more 7478is for a total of eight. The two 747s in question are 7478 jets that were built for transaero but never delivered. Aug 02, 2017 boeing jets to be next air force one wsj. Oct 27, 2016 the usaf has an order for two considering three 8is, but its not a firm order on boeings order book yet. Transaero bankruptcy could cut 27 percent of boeing 747. Miami boeing has less than two dozen confirmed 7478 aircraft orders left to fill, and there has been little change to the order books over the past year, although in a report by bloomberg, randy tinseth, vice president of marketing for boeing, did say that there are some near term opportunities for the 7478.
The remaining boeing 7478 orders revisited article thu. Ups has exercised options to order 14 additional boeing 7478 freighters, providing additional capacity in support of accelerating demand for u. Next generation air force one may be 747s originally intended. Transaero also has ordered four of boeings biggest passenger jet the 7478 intercontinental. Air force finds cheap 747s that were owned by russian airline for air force one. The only evidence i have for this postulation is a. However, with the collapse of the company and aeroflots unwillingness to take up the order, this 7478i and. The aircraft were to have been in a 3class configuration seating around 700 passengers. B747s of russias failed airline due to us economic. Aug 01, 2017 boeing jets once destined for russian carrier to be next air force one. Jan 23, 2016 final boarding call nears for boeings ageing 747s as orders dwindle away. Boeing is talking to emirates, the worlds biggest operator of the airbus a380 superjumbo, about a potential sale of its rival 7478, providing a boost for the iconic humpshaped jet. Usaf to buy unclaimed russian 747s for air force one.
Boeing removed the original transaero order for three 7478 jets from its books. Without question, the boeing 747 has changed the face of commercial air travel almost beyond measure. Air force finds cheap 747s that were owned by russian. The two aircraft were ordered in 20 by russias transaero, which went bankrupt in 2015. Air force has contracted to purchase two of the bankrupt russian airline transaero s undelivered 747 8 s from boeing. Extransaero now usaf 7478i first flight at paine field. Boeing jets once destined for russian carrier to be next air force one. Founded in 1993 by brothers tom and david gardner, the motley fool helps millions of people attain financial freedom through our website, podcasts, books, newspaper column, radio show, and premium. Jul 19, 2017 although three 7478i build slots remain on the order books, those are for bankrupt russian airline transaero, which ceased operations in 2015. Boeings order book tops the 1,000 mark the motley fool. This was the 8i test aircraft, so it has only been in outfitting for slightly less than 1,5 years.
Two boeing 7478 jets that were given up before delivery by russias bankrupt transaero airlines could well end up as the next presidential air force one aircraft. Boeing jets to be next air force one wsj fox business. Citing defense officials with knowledge of the talks, defense one magazine reported this week that united states air force officials are in the process of finalizing a deal with boeing boe, chicago ohare for. Air force has contracted to purchase two of the bankrupt russian airline. Aug 01, 2017 as defense ones marcus weisberger reports, boeing has two completed 747 8 aircraft that were ordered in 20 by the russian airline transaero, which used to be russias secondlargest air carrier. This sentiment is reflected in the order book and the yeartodate cancellations, which so far stand at 8. The presidential call sign air force one was established during the eisenhower administration to ensure that commercial flights did not have the same call sign as the flight the president was on. The boeing 7478 is a widebody airliner developed by boeing commercial airplanes, the latest and largest variant of the 747.
While theres still questions about the size of orders from airlines in some emerging markets, the bottom line is that there are plenty of orders for both boeing and airbus to stay. Boeing spokesperson tom kim told me, as weve repeatedly said before, going forward, sales of the 7478 will be closely tied to the cargo market. The remaining boeing 7478 orders revisited article. Final boarding call nears for boeings ageing 747s as orders dwindle away. The next air force one planes may be 7478s once bound for an airline in russia that is now defunct. Boeing spokesperson tom kim told me, as weve repeatedly said before, going forward, sales of. Also in 2011, transaero agreed to buy 4 of boeings newest widebody, the boeing 7478, and put in a memorandum of understanding for 4 airbus a380s.
Transaero left behind a substantial order book for widebody aircraft, including slowselling jumbo jets like the 747 8. This is isnt yet a formal proposal, as far as we know. Air force one is the pinnacle of american prestige, a universally recognizable symbol of the power of the united states. Russias transaero orders b7478s, defers sukhoi order. Boeing jets once destined for russian carrier to be next air. In fact, boeing still lists orders for three 7478s from transaero, even. Most of that company has been absorbed into aeroflot russian airlines, the countrys stateowned flag carrier. With all new technology which has been gained from the development of the boeing 777 and the boeing 787 dreamliner, the 747 8 is presented in direct competition to the airbus a380 super jumbo, as it has been dubbed. F frame built for asiana, ntu, now the second seahawks plane, may have a customer. Our work continues to secure additional 7478 freighter orders. Plus, the production rate will be cut down to half per month in september, down from the proposed tarhet of one per month that it will reach in march. Boeing has less than two dozen confirmed 7478 aircraft orders left to fill, and there has been little change to the order books over the past year.
Transaero has four a380s on order, eight unconfirmed a330200, 12 a330900neo and eight a320neo on the books. Uncle sam in talks to buy transaero 7478s for air force. Aug 01, 2017 the two aircraft were ordered in 20 by russias transaero, which went bankrupt in 2015. The boeing 747 8 intercontinental and boeing 7478 freighter are the next progressions of the iconic boeing 747 which has been queen of the skies now for nearly 40 years. Boeing talks to emirates about potential 7478 order the. Absent outside help, transaero would likely have had to cease operations, but the government has now promised rub9 billion in loan guarantees, allowing the carrier to keep flying, at least for now. Us is said to mull 747s once set for russia as air force one. The usaf has an order for two considering three 8is, but its not a firm order on boeings order book yet. Boeing 747 8 orders and deliveries modern airliners. Ups orders 14 additional 7478 freighters, plus four.
Transaero is one of the few airlines that has ordered boeings beleaguered 7478i, the passenger version of boeings largest jet, and the airline now has four on the books. Transaero order completely omitted from order book. Defense news offers premier news and analysis of global naval warfare programs and technologies to keep military and industry decisionmakers informed. The last boeing 747 for paying passengers has been built. Russias transaero on track for maiden a380 this summer. In fact, boeing still lists orders for three 747 8s from transaero, even. Although three 7478i build slots remain on the order books, those are for bankrupt russian airline transaero, which ceased operations in 2015. Transaero also has four 7478s on order, at least one of which is built and now being stored.
Final boarding call nears for boeings ageing 747s as. Boeing had 23 unfilled jumbo orders as of march, although the tally. On 8117, in an effort to pay less for the replacement program, the u. Plus, it was announced that the production rate would be cut down to half per month in september of that year. Transaero also ordered 4 boeing 787s on 26 december 2011, confirming this order on 8 april 2012. Have not seen a realistic like for like comparison, but as. Air force will reportedly buy bankrupt russian airlines.
Transaero is scheduled to take delivery of its first of those jets in 2015, as well. Also in 2011, transaero agreed to buy 4 of boeings newest widebody, the boeing 747 8, and put in a memorandum of understanding for 4 airbus a380s. Creating the worlds first jumbo jet and other adventures from a life in aviation 2007 joe sutter and jay spenser describes the 747 program and is also partly an autobiography of sutter. Jun 22, 2014 the only evidence i have for this postulation is a. Boeing has received an order from transaero airlines of russia for four 787 8 aircraft, the company said monday. New 7478i orders boeing updated their final order and delivery tally for 20, and theyre showing that they did in fact deliver 24 frames last year. This order helps to fill the production skyline for the. Not clear at the moment is the status of transaeros orders for four 7478 passenger aircraft with boeing and four a380s with airbus. The air force has confirmed that it will indeed convert the two 7478 aircraft into the next air force one, and will disclose the purchase price at a later date. That could be newbuilds, or it could come from the existing transaero order, andor it could include the orphan luthansa ln 1535. Boeing jets once destined for russian carrier to be next. B747s of russias failed airline due to us economic sanctions, could be the next air force one prem mahendranathan august 2, 2017 being a businessman, president trump may have got a good deal for washington, in purchasing two boeing 7478 from defunct russian airliner transaero to be used as the next u. Sutter was born in 1921 in seattle and grew up seeing boeing test planes flying about.
Transaero folded which means it would not take delivery of the four it had on order and nippon cargo cancelled four of the 14 it had on order. Apr 02, 2018 on 8 117, in an effort to pay less for the replacement program, the u. Transaero inks order for four 7478is aviation week network. In 2011, transaero received 4 boeing 777300 aircraft previously owned by singapore airlines. As defense ones marcus weisberger reports, boeing has two completed 7478 aircraft that were ordered in 20 by the russian airline transaero, which used to be russias secondlargest air carrier. In january, boeing and arik air reached an agreement to swap 2 orders for the boeing 7478i to an order for 2 boeing 7879 aircraft. The 7478i project received a very small boost today with korean air plumping for a grand total of 5 frames. The eb and flow of the boeing and airbus order books can make you a bit nuts if you spend too much time on every detail. As weve repeatedly said before, going forward, sales of the 7478 will be closely tied to the cargo market. Air force finds cheap 747s that were owned by russian airline. Final boarding call nears for boeings ageing 747s as orders. Boeing 747s ordered by bankrupt russian airline may end up. There is also a cancellation pending for two fs for nippon cargo and the four for transaero still on the books.
The defense department then began a study to find ways to lower the. Uncle sam in talks to buy transaero 7478s for air force one. While theres still questions about the size of orders from airlines in some emerging markets, the bottom line is that there are plenty of orders for both boeing and airbus to stay healthy on right now. This actually takes kal up to 12 7478s as they have 7 7478fs on order kal say this is to plug the hole between the 777 and the a380, and its a logical fit for the between the 300 to 500 seat market. Air force is in talks to purchase two 7478 jetliners from boeing co. The airliner world book of the boeing 747 mark nicholls on. Oct 06, 2015 transaero is one of the few airlines that has ordered boeings beleaguered 7478i, the passenger version of boeings largest jet, and the airline now has four on the books. Air force to convert undelivered 7478s into air force one. This 7478 intercontinental was built for transaero in 2015 and rolled out last august. But more exciting are six new firm orders for the 7478i. Transaero also has four boeing 7478 jumbos on order and is scheduled to take the first two this year. Oct 19, 2015 the eb and flow of the boeing and airbus order books can make you a bit nuts if you spend too much time on every detail.
Transaero air accord russian airline transaero ordered four a380s in 2012, making them the first airline in russia and eastern europe to order the aircraft. Defense news offers premier news and analysis of global land warfare programs and technologies to keep military and industry decisionmakers informed. Boeing offers both passenger and freighter versions of the 7478. The new sales provide a muchneeded lift for the 747 8. The remaining boeing 7478 orders revisited airways magazine. In a pitch designed to save the boeing 7478 and simultaneously kill the prospect of an airbus a380neo, emirates airlines has received a pitch for 100 of the slowselling boeing, two sources familiar with the situation tell leeham news and comment lnc. Jul 14, 2017 although three 7478i build slots remain on the order books, those are for bankrupt russian airline transaero, which ceased operations in 2015. Boeing lands 4 new orders for 747 the seattle times. Visit transaero airlines nextgeneration 737 the advanceddesign nextgeneration 737 is the most costefficient, reliable and capable singleaisle airplane, featuring a dramatically elevated passenger experience thanks to the new boeing sky interior. Although in a report by bloomberg, randy tinseth, vice president of marketing for boeing, did say that. However, the decision to pursue the two transaero models was taken following president donald trumps lament that the projected cost of a new air force one aircraft was too high. The aircraft build on the companys 2016 order of 14 boeing 7478fs. The stretched 747 advanced was launched as the 7478 on november 14, 2005, for a market forecast of 300 aircraft.
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