Is Ed Force One still flying?

The second Ed Force One was retired shortly after the band's use. In 2012, the aircraft was stored in Phoenix, where it was eventually dismantled for parts. The third Ed Force One was returned to its Icelandic charter company following the conclusion of the Book of Souls world tour in 2017.

How much does Ed Force One cost?

The engines alone weigh 5000kg each, and cost around four million dollars each. Ed Force One is leased from Air Atlanta who went into immediate action following the incident, with technical assistance from Boeing.

Does Bruce Dickinson own a 747?

He and his bandmates are currently on a five-month, six-continent tour to promote their first album in five years, The Book of Souls. They're traveling—along with 12 tons of equipment—in a vividly liveried leased Boeing 747-400, dubbed “Ed Force One,” after the band's mascot, “Eddie.”

Does Iron Maiden still use Ed Force One?

Following this, the aircraft was sent back and lost its iconic Iron Maiden 'Ed Force One' paint scheme. It was then leased to Saudi Arabian Airlines in August 2016 for regular passenger use. As of today the aircraft is still in rotation and flying for the airline.

Why is it called Ed Force One?

It was dubbed 'Ed Force One' following a naming competition entered by fans. It was painted with the band's mascot Eddie on the tail fin and the band's name down the fuselage, with the plane ferrying them across four continents. It included stops in Australia, India, Japan, and several across South America.

How many 747 crashed?

Of the 61 Boeing 747 aircraft losses, 32 resulted in no loss of life; in one, a hostage was murdered; and in one, a terrorist died. Some of the aircraft that were declared damaged beyond economical repair were older 747s that sustained relatively minor damage.

Can Bruce Dickinson fly a plane?

An avid aviator, Dickinson worked as a pilot for the now-defunct Icelandic airline Astraeus. Bruce told Wales Online in an interview that he still gets a thrill out of flying, but that it's a totally different sensation to playing live.