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They rolled down the tarmac within the last hour. we can show you those incredible images. atrocious conditions, it has to be said, but we had it covered from every angle and it was a real moment. a lot of staff came out to cheer and wave as the planes flew off because these 747s, the original jumbo jets, they really were a massive part of the fleet for british airways for decades, the original plane in 1969 really shook things up in the world of aviation. and this morning really was the end of ...

From london heathrow. the reduction in international travel because of the pandemic caused the airline to pull the planes from service four years earlier than scheduled. 0ur transport correspondent tom burridge was following the action from heathrow. were still recovering from it, the adrenalines still pumping. but really sad, the 747s are noticeably absent from bas fleet at heathrow this morning. they rolled down the tarmac within the last hour. we can show you those incredible images. atrociou...

But really sad, the 747s are noticeably absent from bas fleet at heathrow this morning. they rolled down the tarmac within the last hour. we can show you those incredible images. atrocious conditions, it has to be said, but we had it covered from every angle and it was a real moment. a lot of staff came out to cheer and wave as the planes flew off because these 747s, the original jumbo jets, they really were a massive part of the fleet for british airways for decades, the original plane in 1969 ...

We shouldnt be surprised that a 50—year—old aircraft is no longer fit for purpose. four engines rather than two, its technology is of the 60s and 70s. weve moved on a long way, and more than 787 or an a350, are probably between 30—50% more fuel efficient. in the boneyard, you get a chance to witness the sheer size of a jumbo. so, right now, im in the wing of a 747. but like a vast dinosaur, that size has now speeded its extinction. people do not want to fly in these huge planes and make co...

90th birthday and raise money for charity. i said do you really want to do it, she said yes, so i said come on, lets get it sorted then. ive been hot air ballooning and ive been hot air ballooning and ive done paragliding, abroad, quite a few years ago. big sachko ok? in fa ct, a few years ago. big sachko ok? in fact, once we are out, keep your hands on the harness... so time for a final instructor from her instructor chris. you have not changed your mind, then? definitely not. i really dont kno...

The 747 obviously changed the way people travel. up until then, aviation was an expensive business, it was not something for the masses, particularly long—haul travel. we shouldnt be surprised that a 50—year—old aircraft is no longer fit for purpose. four engines rather than two, its technology is of the 605 and 705. weve moved on a long way, and more than 787 or an a350, are probably between 30—50% more fuel efficient. in the boneyard, you get a chance to witness the sheer size of a jum...

In race conditions. and the more detailed your simulation is, the more pixels you can break your boat into, the more accurate your model becomes. but every single pixel is simulated by a different computer processor, which means you need a massive amount of computing. basically, you need to harness the power not of the wind but of the cloud. now the crew do get to test how the virtual designs handle. this simulator knows exactly how the current design will behave when under the control of a mast...

But not everyone was so lucky. a firefighter lost his life, and a man in his 30s, whose car was swept into a river. beach clubs were flooded, towns destroyed. and on italys coast, it was not business as usual. this woman says she has to laugh not to cry. this man says his food products are unsellable. and this woman says water came up to her knees, ripping down shelves. as calm follows the storm, they are left to count the cost of the clear—up. mark lobel, bbc news. a long—delayed barrier sy...

Something for the masses or long—haul travel. we wouldnt be surprised that a long aircraft is no longer fit for purpose. for instance, down to, its technology is for the 605 and 705 and we moved on a long way more than 787 or in a 350 are probably between 30 and 50% more fuel—efficient. are probably between 30 and 50% more fuel-efficient. in the boneyard, you get to witness the sheer size of a jumbo. right now, im in the ring of the 747. but like a vast dinosaur, that has now speeded its ext...

Holding events on the south lawn of the white house and in the rose garden. he also helped debate prep -- he held debate prep sessions with several others who have since also tested positive now. on tuesday, he flew to cleveland, ohio, for the presidential debate with joe biden. then flew back to d.c. the next day, mr. trump traveled quite a bit, holding a private fund recognizer in minneapolis, minnesota, and attending a crowded campaign rally in duluth. later that night, one of his top aides, ...