Boeing 707-330B Lufthansa

Boeing 707-330B Lufthansa

In 1950, the Boeing company began to study a four-engine aircraft with both civilian and military applications. On 14 May 1954, the Boeing factory in Renton produced a 367-80 which made its first flight on 15 July. This prototype will be used for the joint development of the KC-135 in-flight refuelling aircraft and the well-known Boeing 707 civil aircraft.
On 15 October, Pan American ordered its first six jets, Boeing 707-121s. Subsequently, the Boeing 707 was developed in parallel with the different military C 135 and 137 versions, to give the 200 series, then the 300 series, which are very different.
Built in nearly 1000 units, the Boeing 707 embodies the beginnings of contemporary air transport.
Starting in 1960, Lufthansa purchased 23 Boeing 707s. It was the airline's first jet aircraft, and its pilots welcomed it with enthusiasm. For nearly 20 years, it operated long-haul intercontinental flights. Robust and reliable, the Boeing 707 was a highly popular aircraft, both among its crews and its passengers. The average flight time per aircraft in the Lufthansa fleet reached over 62,200 hours.