The 747 is a four-engined jet aircraft, initially powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D turbofan engines, then General Electric CF6 and Rolls-Royce RB211 engines for the original variants. With a ten-abreast …

Aug 12, 2025 · Despite air travel numbers being significantly lower than they are today, most airlines were flying bigger planes than they are today, or more specifically, the Boeing 747.

Aug 11, 2025 · Changing needs in aircraft, the COVID-19 pandemic, and less demand all contributed to the discontinuation of the Boeing 747 in favor of newer models.

1 day ago · The historic 747, dubbed the ‘Queen of the Skies,’ revolutionized air travel as the world’s first twin-aisle airplane and enabled more people to fly farther, faster and more affordably than ever …

4 days ago · Discover the untold story behind Boeing's 747 jumbo jet - from near failure to world record-breaking success, including the trials that proved its legendary safety. In this episode of "Flying ...

"The 747 is totally unlike any other aircraft, piston or jet. A triumph of American technology, the 747 will bring to our passengers a standard of comfort and convenience no longer limited by the size of an …

Jul 4, 2025 · The 747-400 series, launched in 1989, emerged as the best-selling variant by a wide margin, accounting for nearly 44% of all 747 production. It introduced modern avionics, a glass …

The Boeing 747 is a long-range, wide-body airliner that is often referred to as the Queen of the Skies. It was the first of its kind when it was introduced in the 1970s and has since become an iconic symbol …

Longer than the Wright brothers’ first flight, wider than a boulevard, and with a tail height as tall as a six-story building, the 747 was a revolution in aviation technology and the passenger experience when it …

Feb 9, 2026 · Bigger than anything before it, the Boeing 747-8 was the final jumbo jet. This documentary shows how it came together.