2006-10-30 05:05:26 · 3 answers · asked by amdb9ml 2 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
The "Longreach" designation is applied on all their 747-400s, which have a longer range than previous 747s. There's also one 747-400 that's actually named "Longreach" which is an airport/city in Queensland.
2006-10-30 05:28:18 · answer #1 · answered by IceTrojan 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Longreach ( not Long reach) is a location in Australia.
Longreach was one of the founding centres for the Australian domestic and international airline, Qantas. One of the airline's original hangars remains in use at the Longreach Airport. The town is now the home of the Qantas Founders Outback Museum.
And is also one of QF 747's name.
Singapore Airlines used to apply the name "Big Top" and "Mega Top" to their 747's.
Braniff used to call their 747 "Big Orange".
2006-10-30 15:56:33 · answer #2 · answered by northmiamibeach1975 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Qantas ( spelt with no u), names its aircraft. There is no differance whatsoever.
Go to this website. It has everything about qantas including its names for its planes
2006-10-30 16:20:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋