Boeing Dreamlifter reaches destination after mistaken landing

November 21, 2013
A Boeing Dreamlifter cargo aircraft operated by Atlas Air safely reached its eventual destination Thursday afternoon after having mistakenly landed at the wrong airport—which was unequipped to handle the modified 747-400 freighter—Wednesday night. The Dreamlifter is an extra-large 747-400F that is...

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