After the highly successful 747-400 series, Boeing announced a new generation of the Queen of the Skies in 2005, the Boeing 747-8. The aircraft came in two variants. A freighter version, the 747-8F, and a passenger one, the 8 Intercontinental, or 747-8I for short. Which airlines have bought the passenger variant, and do they operate… Continue reading All Boeing 747-8I operators
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Why are there so few intercontinental flights at Berlin Brandenburg airport?
After years of delays, Berlin Brandenburg airport opened last year. However, when I looked at the intercontinental destinations served from the airport, it turned out there were only a few! So, how come that there are so few intercontinental flights from Berlin? Let’s Talk Aviation! History During the Cold War era, the city of Berlin… Continue reading Why are there so few intercontinental flights at Berlin Brandenburg airport?