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Thumbnail Filmstrip of INFLIGHT BRITISH AIRWAYS B747-400 w/ collectors coin and stand G-CIVP 1:200 Scale ARDBA04 Images
This British Airways Boeing 747-400 benefited from a powerful transatlantic jetstream created by Storm Ciara to set a new subsonic speed record for a New York-London flight. Operating flight BA112 on February 8th, completed the flight from New York John F Kennedy airport to London Heathrow in 4h 56min. This flight time was 1h 20min faster than scheduled for the route. The previous subsonic record of 5h 13min was set by a Norwegian Boeing 787-9 in January 2018, operating between New York JFK and London Gatwick.
B747-400
The Boeing 747-400 is a four-engine wide-body commercial passenger jet manufactured by Boeing's Commercial Airplane division. It is the fourth and final generation of the 747 family of aircraft. The 747-400 features a stretched upper deck and an updated cockpit design. It has a range of up to 8,000 nautical miles, accommodating 416 to 524 passengers, depending on the configuration. The 747-400 has been widely used for long-haul routes, serving as a key component of major airlines' fleets. With its iconic humped design and large size, the 747-400 is widely recognized and is considered a symbol of air travel
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