Smart, Sustainable, and Still Going Strong
Let’s talk environmental impact — and why our aircraft of choice, the Boeing 747-400, still make a lot of sense. Yes, these grand dames of the sky may be 20+ years old, but don’t be fooled. Thanks to their extremely reliable high-bypass GE CF6-80 engines and serious passenger + cargo capacity, they remain fuel-efficient contenders — when operated at high load factors.
Boeing 747-8 in storage in 2023
Fuel burn per seat isn’t the whole story.
Fewer flights mean:
- Fewer crews stretched thin
- Less congestion in the sky
- Less congestion at the Canary airports
- Shorter ground delays
- Better slot performance
- And, quite simply, a cleaner, leaner operation
It’s not just about how much fuel you burn — it’s about how much you move, how efficiently, and how often.
And perhaps the greenest move of all?
Not building new aircraft when great ones already exist. Keeping our 747s in the air means less manufacturing impact, fewer raw materials consumed, and a smarter use of resources.
Sometimes, the most sustainable choice isn’t brand new — it’s well-built, well-run, and already here.