Copyright Photo: John Adlard. Boeing 747-438 ER VH-OEI (msn 32913) on approach at Sydney was the aircraft involved.
QANTAS Airways (Sydney) stated today one of its Boeing 747-400s had been grounded after developing cracks in its windshield while flying from the United States. The Boeing 747-400 landed safely in Melbourne this morning after a flight from Los Angeles but was immediately grounded. The first officer noticed the cracks during the flight, a spokesman said.
The windshield is expected to be replaced according to this report by Reuters and the plane was expected to leave for the United States again early on Tuesday.
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To : AG
Subject : B747 – 400
Dear Sir :
We are a private Iraqi Company Named Ashnona . We are Working to execute the Iraqi government projects . There is an inquiry for purchasing of an airplane B747 – 400 passenger type With the following Specifications .
*B747-400 passengers.
*manufacturing date above 1990.
*capacity 450-500 pax.
*engine s reaming life not less than 3000 cycles.
*airframe reaming life not less than 3000 cycles.
*Avionics in good and serviceable conditions.
*interior and exterior in very good condition
*C.SC, and D checks. are not due before the end of 2010 year
*egines ,landing gears and other parts are not due shop visit before the end of 2010 year.
ALI MAHER
Thank you Mr. Maher. I have posted your request and hopefully a leasing company will be able to help you.
Bruce Drum
Managing Editor and AG Curator