
Airstair - Wikipedia
These airstairs do not exist on regular 747 aircraft. An airstair is a set of steps built into an aircraft so that passengers may board and alight the aircraft. The stairs are often built into a clamshell-style door on the aircraft.
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Why Some Aircraft Have Stairs Built In - Simple Flying
Sep 8, 2020 · Bigger planes, like the Boeing 747, have sometimes been known to include stairs. They can have stairs installed if they need to allow access for VIPs without working with ground services. For example, the US Air Force One can deploy its own stairs that allow it to fly to airports that don't have ground services.
Age Of The Spiral Staircase: The Luxury Of The Boeing 747's Early …
Jul 16, 2024 · The Boeing 747-100 followed the luxurious Boeing 377 Stratocruiser, representing the Golden Age of flying. The elegant spiral staircase in the Boeing 747-100 epitomized the opulence and glamour of post-war commercial flying. Boeing 747-100's upper deck featured luxurious lounges and bars for passengers.
747-100/200 Staircase? - Airliners.net
Jul 23, 2010 · After the SUD mod of the 12x 747-200B aircraft (10x KLM and 2X UTA) the normal straight 743/744 stairs was installed. SUD mod of the 747-100 was offered, but has never been performed. The two produced JAL 747-146B/SR/SUD aircraft were brand new from Everett and not modified 747-146SR aircraft.
747: Spiral Staircases - Airliners.net
Jun 8, 2000 · What happened to these Magnificent Staircases, They used to be in the 747 and now they are gone. Last time I went to the GPT Airport, One of the Authority Officers took me to an Abandoned 747 and it had a Spiral Staircase.
Airstairs On Planes - Airliners.net
Jan 3, 2010 · The 2 USAF 747-200s (VC-25A) Presidential aircraft also have a foward airstair attached to a door leading to what would normally be the cargo compartment, with stairs leading from that level to the passenger cabin. Coincidentally, it appears almost identical to the airstairs-equipped door of the C-17 visible in the background of the following ...
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Which Airliners Come With Their Own Built-In Stairs? - Simple Flying
Sep 12, 2024 · Most small passenger aircraft today have built-in stairs, including aircraft popular on commuter routes, such as the Embraer ERJ-145 (above). On many turboprops and private jets, the stairs are often built into the door and extend to the ground, while others use folding stairs that are lowered from the cabin.
I'm a sucker for boarding via air stairs! : r/aviation - Reddit
Apr 24, 2017 · I used to love boarding the 727 air stairs (in the tail). Here's a look at them... I like how you can see some of the structure inside the tail. I've never tried the MD-80 air stairs. Is that limited to only a certain model like the MD-81 or do all the MD-80s and DC-9s have them?
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