Northwest Airlines 747-400 flew the first revenue flight on Feb 9, 1989
February 9, 1989
Northwest Airlines operated first revenue flight of 747-400 on February 9, 1989.
This flight assigned by N663US and flew to PHX(Phoenix) from MSP(Twin Cities).
N663US was delivered on January 26, 1989 and it was first delivery of 747-400.
Northwest Airlines became the first 747-400 operator and they ordered 16 of 747-400 aircraft.
747-400 will be important aircraft for many Ailrines and it can be flying for very long distance flight.
Aircraft Information
N663US – Boeing 747-451 – Northwest Airlines / Delivered on January 26, 1989