According to Boeing, the 747-8 is 16% more fuel efficient than the 747-400 on a per seat basis, although its greater seating capacity pushes its total operating costs closer to the -400. According ...

It may seem incredible, but the giant Boeing 747 is still using the old-fashioned floppy disk to update its software. And it's unlikely to change. Here's why.

Getting Back on Track Boeing is in the process of converting two standard 747-8s into a special military model, known as the VC-25, which will serve as the new Air Force One.