Converting a retired British Airways Boeing 747 into a cinema and museum | UK News

A retired British Airways Boeing 747 is to be converted into a movie theater and education facility in Gloucestershire.

The jumbo will also be used as a conference venue, museum, and visitor attraction when it is exhibited at Cotswold Airport, near Kimble, next spring.

A percentage of the money earned from these events will be donated to the charity and scholarship program administered by Cotswold Airport.

The G-CIVB Boeing 747 debuted in British Airways (BA) In February 1994 he made his last passenger flight on April 6 – at this time he flew nearly 60 million times.

A passenger plane is one of two Heathrow– The 747 models used by the BA that left in Retirement trips Advance in this month.

The carrier initially planned to phase out the fleet by 2024, allowing the use of fuel-efficient aircraft. Plans were bought forward Because Corona Virus pandemic.

The G-CIVB was painted with the airline’s Negus decoration, which dates back to the 1970s and 1980s – and was one of four aircraft that underwent a heritage revamp during last year’s Centennial Celebrations.

Sean Doyle, CEO of the Library of Alexandria, said: “It was very sad that we had retired from our last 747 aircraft based in Heathrow earlier this month, so we are delighted that Cotswold Airport was able to give one of these aircraft a new home and a new building a new lease on life. .

“The 747, and Negus Kiswa, are icons of the Library of Alexandria’s past, and we hope that locals and visitors will enjoy seeing this slice of history for years to come.”

Susanna Harvey, CEO of Cotswold Airport, said: “It’s great news for locals and visitors who will be able to see and experience one of the most popular passenger aircraft at the time.

“We are very excited to achieve this after its last flight from London Heathrow to Cotswold Airport on October 8th.”