Boeing (for the distant aircraft), Airbus (for the foreground aircraft) Boeing 747-400 (distant cargo and passenger aircraft); Airbus A330-200 (foreground, white)

07 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

Photo taken at JFK Airport, New York (city skyline visible in background). Atlas/Polar 747-400F is a rare sight as more 747s are retired. Foreground A330-200 appears to be in plain/white livery, possibly on lease or stored.

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Aircraft

Boeing 747-400 (distant cargo and passenger aircraft); Airbus A330-200 (foreground, white) B744 (likely for the two visible 747-400s); A332 for frontmost aircraft

Atlas Air/Polar Air Cargo 747 in Atlas Air livery (with 'operated by Polar Air Cargo' titles); other aircraft are unmarked or standard livery

N/A (SOME VISIBLE BUT NOT FULLY LEGIBLE)

Registration

Airline

5Y (ATLAS AIR); OTHERS NOT VISIBLE

Atlas Air (with 'operated by Polar Air Cargo' titles); other visible aircraft with no distinct airline markings

GTI (ATLAS AIR); OTHER CODES NOT VISIBLE / 5Y (ATLAS AIR); OTHERS NOT VISIBLE

Manufacturer

Boeing (for the distant aircraft), Airbus (for the foreground aircraft)

Achievements

Vintage Voyager

Badge earned

Location

John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK/KJFK

40.6394, -73.7793

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John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The 747-400 is one of the most iconic long-haul aircraft in aviation history, known as the 'Queen of the Skies.' Atlas Air/Polar Air Cargo are major global cargo operators of the 747. The A330 is widely used for medium- and long-haul flights and is one of the most successful widebody twins.

Fleet Rarity

747-400 is rare as a new production aircraft; fewer than 100 in active commercial service as of 2024 (most are freighters/cargo now). Atlas Air is one of the last major operators. A330-200 is still relatively common worldwide.

Record Flights

747-400s have operated some of the longest regularly scheduled flights pre-777/A350 era. Atlas/Polar fly to all continents. A330-200 also used on some long-range routes.

Safety & Events

Atlas Air has operated critical cargo flights worldwide and has been in the news during COVID-19 for PPE and vaccine logistics missions. 747 and A330 types have long operational histories with several notable but not directly related incidents.

Future Outlook

747-400s being retired/scrapped rapidly; Atlas/Polar aircraft likely to continue for some years in the cargo role. A330-200 to remain in passenger/freighter service for years.

Specifications

General Electric CF6 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 (747-400); Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or GE CF6-80E1 (A330-200) – can't be determined exactly from photo

Engine

Boeing 747-400: 64.4 m; Airbus A330-200: 60.3 m

Wingspan

Boeing 747-400: 70.66 m; Airbus A330-200: 58.82 m

Length

Boeing 747-400: 13,450 km; Airbus A330-200: 13,450 km (approximate values)

Range

Boeing 747-400: 920 km/h; Airbus A330-200: 870 km/h

Speed

Boeing 747-400 (passenger): ~416 pax; as freighter: 112,760 kg; Airbus A330-200: ~246 pax; as freighter: 70,000 kg

Capacity

Boeing 747-400: 396,900 kg; Airbus A330-200: 242,000 kg (approximate values)

MTOW

Boeing 747-400: 19.41 m; Airbus A330-200: 17.39 m

Height

Boeing 747-400: 249–282 kN (per engine); A330-200: 267–320 kN (per engine); exact variant unknown

Thrust

747-400 and A330-200: ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant; noise varies but ~90-95 dB on takeoff at measurement locations

Noise

Multiple aircraft types/specimens present. Full registrations not readable; types are confidently deduced from configuration and context but not individually verified.