Footage captures moment Boeing 747 Dreamlifter loses a wheel after take-off
Footage has emerged showing the shocking moment a Boeing 747 Dreamlifter, owned by the Boeing Company, lost one…
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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.
Atlas Air takes delivery of the second of four final Boeing 747-8 Freighters
Atlas Air announced that it has taken delivery of a Boeing 747-8 Freighter, the second of four new…
Biden administration reportedly scraps costly Trump Air Force One livery
The Biden administration has reportedly scrapped former president Donald Trump’s livery design for the next Air Force One…
Cargolux signs joint SAF deal with long-term partner Bolloré Logistics
Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline Cargolux and long-term partner Bolloré Logistics have signed a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreement in…
The afterlife of retired aircraft: what are old planes turned into?
Around 16,000 commercial passenger and cargo aircraft have been retired worldwide in the past 35 years. Meanwhile, up…
In a 747 cockpit with 40-year veteran Captain Cameron Livingstone
The iconic Boeing 747 was the first wide-body aircraft in the history of aviation, and the first aircraft…
Atlas Air takes delivery of new Boeing 747F as production nears end
The production of the Boeing 747 is approaching the end, with Atlas Air taking delivery of one of…
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…
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental vs Airbus A380 | Quiz
The Boeing 747 and the Airbus A380 have become staple aircraft for long-haul travel since their inaugural commercial…
German authorities prevent 747 freighter taking off due to Russian sanctions
A Boeing 747 freighter is being prevented from taking off by authorities at Frankfurt-Hahn airport (HHN) in Germany…
The widebody wars: who were the Boeing 747’s biggest competitors? | Quiz
The Boeing 747 was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken by American aerospace manufacturer, Boeing. Since…
Air Force One: US presidential planes from 1943-1990
In aviation, nothing is more synonymous with ‘North America’ than #AirForceOne. Blockbuster movies have been named after it.…
Atlas Air enjoys record results in 2021 amid freight boom
Atlas Air, the US-based provider of freight and passenger ACMI operations, reported record results for 2021, boosted by…
Lufthansa Boeing 747 diverts to Frankfurt due to engine trouble
A Lufthansa Boeing 747, also known as the ‘Queen of the Skies’, suffered an engine issue while performing…
Stowaway survives 7-hour flight in Boeing 747 landing gear compartment
A stowaway has been found in a landing gear compartment of a Cargolux Boeing 747 after the aircraft landed…
South Korea’s new ‘Code One’ presidential aircraft enters service
South Korea’s new presidential jet, known in the country as Code One, carried out its first mission on…
Virgin Orbit conducts successful third launch, sends seven satellites to space
Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne has successfully completed its third launch, the company announced. Seven satellites were deployed in their planned…
Which passenger airline has the largest fleet of Boeing 747s?
There is no secret that the financial impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has harshly affected the aviation…