Aviation

This BOEING 747-400 is for sale in eBay @299,000,00

“We are pleased to offer the retired air-frame Boeing 747-422 N171XX. ”
The Boeing 747-400, also knows as the Queen of the skies is the first wide-bodied jet in the World. It has a wingspan of 211.5 ft and an overall length of 232ft. From the ground to the top of the tail is almost 64 feet and a fuselage that is 21 feet wide.

The engines are already removed and the landing gear will also be taken off the plane (available for purchase) and the plane is ready to be prepped for shipment. Based on the buyer’s needs. We have all of the capabilities to disassemble and transport the plane in sections. It is also possible to section out the plane out if you only require the fuselage, cockpit or the wings.

The cockpit can be used by all of the sim builders as the framework for one of most realistic replicas. We will have a separate auction just for the cockpit section as well.

We also have almost all of the interior including the seats and all of the interior liners and galley equipment.

There are about six million parts inside a 747-400 and they cost $250 million when new. We are happy to work with you to get you the parts that you need for any and all of your aviation related projects. In the past, we have seen retired 747 air-frames converted into restaurants, hotels and even apartments for full time living. Also the huge wings were used as roofs. Some of our parts are also used to create modern aviation furniture and large scale art projects.

Due to the highest standards of construction of these air-frames along with their lifelong servicing and maintenance, it is hard to find a section of the plane that shows any kind of wear and tear. The fuselage itself is insulated better than any regular construction project and is much easier and lighter than steel or wood due to the lightweight aluminum.

We will work with you closely and advice you on all of your transportation needs and have the capability to arrange all of the logistic. The price of the auction does not cover the labor and the transportation cost. This aircraft is now retired and is not certified to re-enter service and sold as is.If you are interested in the whole or a section of this aircraft, as well as any other aircraft parts for your needs. Feel free to contact us anytime.

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Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”