Farewell, Jumbo: Wamos Air Waves Goodbye to Its Last Boeing 747
A bittersweet chapter has closed for Spanish charter airline Wamos Air. The carrier's final Boeing 747-400, registered EC-KXN, has officially departed Spanish skies—marking the end of an era for both the airline and its fans. After nearly three decades in the sky and years of loyal service, the aircraft has embarked on a new journey to Kyrgyzstan, where it would serve with SkyKG for its final three years.
A Legacy in the Skies
The Boeing 747 has long been the crown jewel of Wamos Air’s operations. When many other airlines retired their jumbos in favor of more efficient twinjets, Wamos embraced the 747-400 for its long-haul charter flexibility. At its peak, the airline operated eight of the iconic aircraft, a remarkable feat in the 21st-century aviation landscape.
Originally launched in 2003 as Pullmantur Air, the airline rebranded as Wamos Air in 2014. Based in Madrid, the carrier focused on long-haul charter services and ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) leasing. Over the years, Wamos built a strong reputation for stepping in when other airlines needed extra capacity or when travelers needed a way home.
The Pandemic Workhorse
In early 2020, EC-KXN played a critical role in global humanitarian efforts. As COVID-19 triggered worldwide lockdowns, Wamos Air’s 747s were chartered on emergency repatriation missions, flying stranded citizens home from distant destinations like Wuhan, Barbados, and Guatemala City.
EC-KXN was a particularly active contributor—logging over 100 flight hours per month during the spring of 2020. Its final revenue flight was recorded on July 19, 2020, flying from Frankfurt to Madrid, after which it was grounded.
A Final Departure
While most of Wamos' remaining 747s were eventually ferried to Roswell, New Mexico for storage or scrapping, EC-KXN took a different path. In 2021, it departed for Kyrgyzstan, marking not just the end of Wamos’ 747 era but also the final chapter of the airline’s role in jumbo jet history.
What’s Next for Wamos Air?
Today, Wamos Air operates a modern fleet of Airbus A330s, continuing to serve global clients through charter and wet lease services. Though the airline has moved on from the Boeing 747, the legacy of its jumbo era lives on—especially in the hearts of aviation fans.
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