Boeing 747
Last updated: 2026-04-21
The Boeing 747 is an iconic four-engine wide-body double-deck jet seating up to 660 passengers, operated by Lufthansa and British Airways and progressively retiring from European fleets in favour of fuel-efficient twin-engine types. It is a workhorse of European EASA general-aviation training fleets, used at both DTO and ATO operators for hour-building and rating progression. undefined
What is the Boeing 747 used for in flight training?
The 747 type rating covers the 747-400 and 747-8 variants, with significant differences training between the two. Four-engine management, upper-deck operations, and wake-turbulence separation requirements represent key competencies. As European carriers retire their 747 passenger fleets, the type rating is increasingly associated with freighter operations at Lufthansa Cargo. The 747 remains a prestige type rating and the most recognisable aircraft in aviation history.