Airbus A340

British Airways 747-400 jumbo jets lined up at the airport gate. British Airways is retiring the planes, which were not the most efficient from a fuel or cargo perspective.

Eric Kulisch Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Will shippers miss British Airways’ 747?

British Airways’ decision to retire its fleet of 747 jumbo jets is a loss for aviation lovers, but businesses that ship goods by air will benefit from using more modern aircraft.

Eric Kulisch Friday, April 17, 2020

Lufthansa mothballs entire A340 fleet as downsizing continues

Lufthansa Group is putting a bunch of long-haul planes in deep storage. A smaller version of itself is busy transporting cargo and scooping up stranded travelers around the world.