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Discover more about the iconic Boeing 747, the original “Jumbo Jet” that transformed long-haul travel.
The Top 10 largest private jets in the world in 2024
It’s here: the much-anticipated list of the Top 10 largest private jets in the world for 2024. In…
35 years ago: The loss of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland
December 21 marks a tragic milestone in aviation history. On this day in 1988, a Pan American (Pan…
Top 10 ACMI dedicated airlines in the world
Aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance, widely known as “ACMI” services, are currently considered the most common method of…
The strangest Boeing 747 modifications that never flew
The size and success of Boeing’s iconic 747 aircraft made it the perfect platform for a number of…
Final Boeing 747 leaves crowning legacy in the skies with flight path
The final Boeing 747 departed Everett, Washington’s Paine Field airport (PAE) on the morning of February 1, 2023…
The strangest Boeing 747 modifications that actually flew
After Boeing completed the last-ever delivery of its iconic 747, we prepare to say farewell to the Queen…
Virgin Orbit expands fleet with two new Boeing 747s modified by L3Harris
Virgin Orbit, a leading satellite launch company, will acquire two Boeing 747-400 airframes to support the growing need…
KLM schedules retirement to 747s that came back from the grave
KLM, the Dutch national carrier and the oldest airline in the world, announced they are going to bid…
Iran’s overhauled Boeing 747 prepares for arms embargo lift
Local Iranian engineers have overhauled an Iran Air Boeing 747 as the country plans for the lift of…
Boeing confirms that production of 747 will end in 2022
Rumors about the end of production of the Boeing 747 were put to bed, as Boeing officially confirmed…
Boeing 747 is back in full swing during COVID-19
The recent years have been harsh for Queen of The Skies – The Boeing 747, with airlines announcing…
British Airways begins service of 747 in BOAC livery
On February 19, 2019, British Airways operated the flight BA117 from London Heathrow to New York JFK, using…
British Airways reveals “iconic” BOAC Boeing 747 design
British Airways (BA) is celebrating its 100-year anniversary with a nod to the past. The airline announced on…