Boeing 707

The Boeing 707 is a four engined commercial passenger jet aircraft developed by Boeing in the early 1950s. Although it was not the first commercial jet airliner in service (that distinction belongs to the De Havilland Comet), it was the first to be commercially successful, and is credited by many as ushering in the "Jet Age", as well as being the first of Boeing's 7x7 range of airliners.

Operators

Although 707s are no longer employed by major US airlines, many can still be found in service with smaller non-US airlines, charter services and air cargo operations.

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The first two aircraft built to serve as Air Force One were custom-built Boeing 707s; these were also used by high-ranking federal officials on official trips. Many other countries use the 707 as a VIP transport, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, the Republic of Congo, Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Venezuela. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) operated a number of 707's that were specially modified for VIP use before replacing them with modified 737's.

Related Topics:
Air Force One - Argentina - Brazil - Chile - Republic of Congo - Egypt - Indonesia - Israel - Italy - Jordan - Libya - Morocco - Pakistan - Saudi Arabia - Sudan - Venezuela - Australian - RAAF

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The U.S. and other NATO-aligned countries, as well as South Africa and Israel, have used the 707 platform for aerial refueling (KC-135) and AWACS (E-3 Sentry), although many of these aircraft are now being phased out. The Royal Australian Air force (RAAF) operates 707's as refuellers for Australia's FA/18 Hornets; these are soon to be replaced by Airbus A330 MRTT's. The 707 is also the platform for the United States Air Force's Joint STARS project, and the United States Navy's E-6 Mercury.

Related Topics:
NATO - South Africa - Israel - Aerial refueling - KC-135 - AWACS - E-3 Sentry - Airbus A330 MRTT - United States Air Force - Joint STARS - United States Navy - E-6 Mercury

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American actor John Travolta owns, and is qualified to fly, an ex-Qantas 707-138, registration N707JT.

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Actor - John Travolta - Qantas

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See also: List of Boeing 707 operators

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