British Airways announced that it will retire its iconic fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft, a surprise development as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc on air travel demand. The UK flagship carrier will ...

It was the stuff of nightmares disguised as innovation - a Boeing 747 transformed into an airborne aircraft carrier, with 10 ...

With the Boeing 747 Jumbo out of production, the United States Air Force has confirmed it will purchase two ex-Lufthansa ...

Qantas retired its final Boeing 747 aircraft on Wednesday after the coronavirus pandemic rendered the aircraft and its long-range capabilities useless and accelerated its departure from Qantas by ...

All three planes, which are 747-8 freighters, are scheduled to go to US cargo carrier Atlas Air. The deliveries will mark the end of an era and a close to one of the most incredible aviation programs ...

The US Air Force announced plans Tuesday to purchase two Boeing 747-8 aircraft to support its future presidential airlift program, with an Air Force official confirming it would acquire the planes ...

The long goodbye for Boeing’s 747 jetliner is turning out to be a little premature. The plane maker won a lifeline for the endangered jumbo as United Parcel Service ordered 14 more of the jetliners.

The Boeing 747-8 is the latest and final variant of Boeing's iconic aircraft. The 747-8 entered commercial service in June ...

The US Air Force will acquire two additional Boeing 747-8 aircraft for $400 million to support training and sustainment for the future Air Force One fleet.

The last 747 won’t carry passengers but will be used as a freight aircraft. After 54 years of production, the most recognizable and iconic commercial aircraft is fading into the sunset as Boeing ...

Answer: The 747 can carry a large amount of freight, plus it has great range. The high operating cost is acceptable due to the revenue from the amount of freight (revenue per pound). Passenger flights ...

After 54 years of production, the most recognizable and iconic commercial aircraft is fading into the sunset as Boeing prepares to deliver its final 747 aircraft. Late Tuesday night, the 1,574th 747 ...