10 March, 2008

Boeing 767 - Qantas Airways Postcard

The Boeing 767 is a mid-size, wide-body twinjet airliner. Passenger versions of the 767 can carry between 181 and 375 passengers. The Boeing 767-200 was introduced in 1985, for New Zealand, Asia and Pacific routes of Qantas Airways.

Boeing 767 Postcard

09 March, 2008

Boeing 747B - Qantas Airways Postcard

The Boeing 747, often referred to by the nickname "Jumbo Jet", is among the world's most recognizable aircraft, and was the first wide-body commercial airliner ever produced. The 747's hump created by the upper deck allows for a front cargo door on freighter versions, and serves as additional seating in most versions.

Boeing 747B Postcard

The name was originally "QANTAS", an acronym for "Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services". Nicknamed "The Flying Kangaroo", the airline is based in Sydney, and is Australia's largest airline. In 1967, the airline placed orders for the Boeing 747. This aircraft could seat up to 350 passengers.

SOURCES:
Boeing 747 Wikipedia Entry
Qantas Wikipedia Entry

08 March, 2008

Boeing 707-320 - Olympic Airlines Postcard

The Boeing 707-320 Intercontinental is a stretched version of the turbojet-powered original model. The interior allowed for up to 189 passengers, while a longer wing carried more fuel, increasing range by 1,600 miles (2,600 km) and allowing the aircraft to operate as true transoceanic aircraft.

Boeing 707-320 Postcard

Olympic Airlines is the flag carrier airline of Greece, based in Athens. In 1965, Olympic placed its first orders for the Boeing 707-320 jet aircraft. The first was delivered in 1966, bearing the name "City of Athens".

SOURCES:
Boeing 707 Wikipedia Entry
Olympic Airlines Wikipedia Entry

07 March, 2008

Boeing 377 Stratocruiser - Northwest Airlines Postcard

The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was a luxurious long-range postwar airliner with four-piston engines. It was a civilian version of the C-97 Stratofreighter.

Boeing 377 Stratocruiser Postcard

Northwest Airlines, Inc. (often abbreviated NWA) is a major United States airline headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota. As of 2006 Northwest was the world's sixth largest airline in terms of domestic and international scheduled passenger miles flown and the U.S.'s sixth largest airline in terms of domestic passenger miles flown. On April 14, 2008, Northwest announced it will be merging with Delta Air Lines, subject to regulatory review. If approved, the new airline will become the largest airline in the world.

SOURCES:
Boeing 377 Wikipedia Entry
Northwest Airlines Wikipedia Entry

06 March, 2008

Airbus - Malaysia Airlines Postcard

Airbus S.A.S. is an aircraft manufacturing subsidiary of EADS, based in Toulouse, France. Airbus is in tight competition with Boeing every year for aircraft orders.

Airbus Postcard

Malaysia Airlines is the flag carrier of Malaysia. It is one of only six airlines to be given a 5-star status airline by Skytrax.

SOURCES:
Airbus Wikipedia Entry
Malaysia Airlines Wikipedia Entry