Meanwhile, Atlas Air operates a significant fleet of 747 freighters, including both the 747-400F and newer 747-8Fs. According ...

Four-engine airplanes like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 were once essential ... aircraft manufacturers began exploring alternatives to the four-engine model. This led to the rise of tri-jets ...

The Boeing 747-8 represents innovation on a massive scale. Go behind the scenes to find out how Boeing engineers integrate its incredibly powerful engines so that it flies like a dream Harnessing ...

The GEnx engines would propel the 747-8 model to a cruising speed of Mach 0.86 (573 knots / 660 miles per hour) at a range of ...

The airline patched a fifth engine onto the wing of the Boeing 747-400 jumbo jet. The engine was destined for another aircraft that became stranded after experiencing mechanical trouble.