SFO was among the early destinations for TWA L-1011s, first from Chicago in 1972. N41016 shows “1011” markings on the No. 2 engine inlet, changed from “L-1011″ at some point. Those marketing folks always had a new angle for advertising!
Boeing today, in conjunction with 787 launch customer All Nippon Airways, rolled out the first 787-8 commercial airliner to be used in revenue passenger service.
Allegiant Air says it will invest $50 million to add 16 seats to each of its MD-88 aircraft, bringing the seating capacity of these planes up to 166 from 150.