The first McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER was delivered to Thai Airways International with two in 1987 and one in 1988. The -30ER aircraft have a higher Maximum Take Off Weight, are powered by three GE CF6-50C2B engines and are equipped with an additional fuel tank in the rear cargo hold providing an additional 700 miles of range.
13 March, 2008
12 March, 2008
Boeing 747-200B - Thai Airways Postcard
The Boeing 747-200B is an improved version of the 747-200, with increased fuel capacity and more powerful engines; it first entered service in February 1971.
Thai Airways was the national domestic air carrier of Thailand. On April 1, 1988, Thai Airways merged to become Thai Airways International. Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is the national air carrier of Thailand, operating out of Suvarnabhumi Airport, and is a founding member of the Star Alliance network.
SOURCES:Boeing 747 Wikipedia Entry
Thai Airways International Wikipedia Entry
Thai Airways was the national domestic air carrier of Thailand. On April 1, 1988, Thai Airways merged to become Thai Airways International. Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is the national air carrier of Thailand, operating out of Suvarnabhumi Airport, and is a founding member of the Star Alliance network.
SOURCES:Boeing 747 Wikipedia Entry
Thai Airways International Wikipedia Entry
11 March, 2008
Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Postcard
NASA's Space Shuttle, officially called the Space Transportation System (STS), is the spacecraft currently used by the United States government for its human spaceflight missions. First launched in 1981, NASA has announced that the Space Shuttle will be retired after mission STS-133 in 2010.
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.
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.
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
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
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