Today, with hindsight being 20/20, we know how the Boeing 747 revolutionized air travel. But that was anything but a sure thing back when it was still on the drawing board in the mid-1960s.

Boeing's parade of 7X7 names (the 727, 737, 747, and on and on) have been around for decades. Where did they come from, and why are they still here?

Boeing (BA-0.15%) shares soared Thursday, up 3.4% through 11:30 a.m. ET -- not just because of today's tariffs news, but because of a pair of positive news reports from Reuters.. Last night ...

While older jets like the Boeing 727 could easily surpass speeds of 900 km/h, today's planes cruise at around 850 km/h. The need to balance operational costs, fuel consumption, ...

Boeing posted a loss of $11.8 billion in 2024, bringing its total losses since 2019 to more than $35 billion. The company’s financial problems were compounded by a strike by machinists who ...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday it would renew a program that allows Boeing to perform tasks on behalf of the agency for three years. Boeing’s Organization Designation ...

Boeing avoids trial for 737 MAX crashes as DOJ dismisses fraud charges, reaching a $1.1 billion settlement with $445 million for crash victims' families.

Families of Boeing 737 MAX8 crash victims set to oppose the DOJ's decision to dismiss fraud charges, as Boeing agrees to a non-prosecution deal and financial settlement.

The company wanted this new aircraft to replace the highly effective and successful Boeing 727 that first flew in 1963. Dark Footage. This Plane Promised Record Fuel Efficiency ...

The Chinese need planes very badly. If they’re denied our planes, they can’t just switch to Airbus. Airbus has got a wait list longer than Boeing… ...

Boeing (NYSE: BA) received some positive commentary over a critical issue for its future. At a recent International Air Transport Association (IATA) summit, the president of Emirates airline, Tim ...

Boeing has agreed to pay $1.1 billion in fines to avoid federal prosecution related to the pair of 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed more than 300 people. Skip to content.