Syrian Air
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Syrian Air is the flag carrier of Syria. It primarily operates in the Middle East, though the airline had operated scheduled international services to several destinations in Asia, Europe and Africa p
An Airbus A320-232
A de Havilland DH.106 Comet of United Arab Airlines in 1960, before Syria withdrew from the UAR.
A Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle in the very first livery.
A Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle in post-1973 livery.
Boeing 747SP
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The Boeing 747SP is a shortened version of the Boeing 747 wide-body airliner, designed for a longer range. It is the highest flying subsonic passenger airliner, with a service ceiling of 45,100 feet.
Syrian Air
…That year, the airline carried 279,866 passengers. A fleet renewal program was launched in 1975 as SAAL ordered three brand-new Boeing 727-294s and two Boeing 747SPs. Awaiting the delivery of its new planes, the airline leased Boeing 707s to improve its service offer. In all, two Boeing 707-420s and six Boeing…
A Boeing 747SP of Syrian Air at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport in 2007.
Iran Air 747SP from above, 47 ft (14 m) shorter than the 747, with four exit doors per side
The 747SP used as the NASA Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy
NASA Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy Boeing 747SP flight deck