Boeing 747 aircraft are still being sought after as passenger and freighter aircraft, as well as backups for Air Force One, by countries from the United States to Russia.
The Boeing 747, with its upper deck and graceful lines, holds a special charm for aviation lovers. Unfortunately, the airplane that ushered in the age of mass jet travel is also on its way to ...
The USAF is acquiring as many used 747-8s as it can.
The Boeing 747 never really retires. Here is what actually happens when one leaves commercial service.
The newest version of the jumbo jet gets through a lot of fuel, but its high capacity means that the consumption is spread ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Offering an insider’s view of the business of flight. Whatever its fate, the $400 million gift has raised some ethical and ...
Without them, the massive jet was like a paper airplane on a gusty day—completely unresponsive to the pilots’ steering ...
It was the first wide-body commercial aircraft, which means it had two aisles inside instead of one.
After a catastrophic rupture, the pilots improvised with almost nothing left.
US operators of Boeing 747-400 freighters have intensified aileron inspections following recurring problems with attachment wear and damage, after a Kalitta Air incident revealed fractured components.