The next phase in the construction of Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport's new runway began recently with the demolition of a nearby hotel. That space was needed to ensure that aircraft have a sufficient safety area...
Atlas will operate the new plane on behalf of Swiss freight company Panalpina, whose livery is painted on the new jet. A second 747-8F yet to be delivered will also wear the Panalpina livery.
It has been 37 years since San Diego residents and the viewing public endured the crash of PSA Flight 182, and the tragic events from that 1978 day are not forgotten.