Virgin Atlantic’s last 747-400 set to be recruited as troopship

UK long-haul airline Virgin Atlantic Airways is preparing to withdraw its final Boeing 747-400, which is set to be transformed into a US-operated troop carrier. The aircraft (G-VROY), parked at the airline’s London Heathrow maintenance hangar, has undergone an acceptance check by its lessor. FlightGlobal understands that the aircraft is due to depart on 16 December, or possibly 17 December, bound for Pinal Airpark. It will be taken up by Atlas Air as a troop carrier. (www.flightglobal.com) Más...