Air Force One’s emergency slide inflated accidentally moments before takeoff
US President Donald Trump was delayed when travelling to Dallas for the Republican midterm convention when an emergency…
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Explore news and updates on the Boeing 747, a four-engine, long-haul wide-body jet airliner known for its iconic upper deck that transformed air travel.
Trump steps onto Qatar-gifted Boeing 747 for first trip on new Air Force One
US President Donald Trump stepped on to a Qatar-gifted Boeing 747 for his first trip in the new…
Top 10 biggest passenger planes in the world in 2026
The world’s biggest passenger planes are decreasing in number as the industry shifts toward more nimble The world’s…
Korean Air’s retired Boeing 747 finds new home at California Science Center
Korean Air has unveiled its donated Boeing 747 aircraft at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, marking…
Lufthansa passenger charged in US after stabbing two teens on Boeing 747 flight
A passenger has been charged by US authorities for allegedly stabbing two teenagers with a metal fork on…
Hefty Bee: the Boeing 747 flying test bed retired by Rolls-Royce after 20 years
On July 9, 2025, one of the most peculiar jumbo jets to ever take to the sky was…
Paris Air Show: the unforgettable highs and lows from its 116-year history
One of the world’s most celebrated aviation events will unfold at the International Paris Air Show from June…
Top 10 largest private jets in the world in 2025
The vast majority of private jets aren’t all that big. The most popular models, like the Praetors and…
Trump team accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar as interim Air Force One
The US Department of Defense has officially accepted a Boeing 747-8 business jet from Qatar despite criticism that…
Senator hatches plan to derail President Trump’s Air Force One ‘bribe’
The top Democrat senator, Chuck Schumer, is devising a plan to prevent President Donald Trump from accepting a…
LEGO sets release date for 2,417-piece Space Shuttle Enterprise-Boeing 747 combo
In homage to NASA’s space travel endeavors, LEGO’s latest aerospace release features the iconic Space Shuttle Enterprise and…
Trump embarks on new Air Force One project after losing patience with Boeing
Having lost patience with Boeing, President Donald Trump is now embarking on his own Air Force One project…
Tenerife airport disaster: tragically, neither plane was even meant to be there
48 years have now passed since the world’s most deadly aviation tragedy unfolded on the Spanish island of…
B747 hotel at Stockholm Airport could be scrapped as owner declares bankruptcy
A Boeing 747-200 hotel that resides adjacent to Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport (ARN) is under threat of being scrapped…
Top 10 longest passenger planes
Some of the longest passenger planes in the world are real giants. Right now, the longest plane is…
Unusual Queens: Top 10 coolest special mission Boeing 747s
The Boeing 747 is an icon of the jet age, a giant aircraft that democratized air travel for…
Queen of the skies: How to fly on a Boeing 747 in 2025
Since entering service in 1970, more than 1,500 Boeing 747s were built. For decades, if you were flying…
Lufthansa Boeing 747 passengers injured along with five crew during turbulence
Five Lufthansa passengers and six crew members were injured after encountering “brief but severe turbulence” during a flight…