The Boeing 747 wasn't just revolutionary due to its low per-seat costs, but also for its range. No other aircraft could fly ...

Does it make a significant difference to to choose one aircraft or another for a long flight? If so, that's the thing, which ...

The Boeing 747 is quite possibly the most iconic airplane in aviation history. Everyone knows what the 747 is, even if they ...

The DC-3 is one of the most legendary aircraft of all time. At one point, 90% of the world's passengers flew onboard a DC-3 ...

The governments of the U.S. and Qatar are close to finalizing an agreement for the transfer of a Boeing 747-8 that will serve ...

These planes have a 30-year life span and the current set of Boeing 747-200's will reach the end of their life in 2017, according to BloombergBusiness. The first new Air Force One is expected to ...

While the 747 remains one of aviation's most beloved aircraft, its future has become a question of practicality. The supersonic dreams Boeing once bet on never materialized in a meaningful way.

In addition to passenger 747s, Boeing also produced a huge number of cargo 747s, many of which are still flying for various shipping companies. So, you might be able to spot a 747 over in the ...