Boeing 747s have been out of production for some time now due to better jets on the market. However, there are still a few ...

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 ...

So, I ask them, why does the 747 have an upstairs cabin ... some growing to do before it can fly. The model 220 shows that 707-style underwing engines don’t adapt well to small sizes.

The Boeing 747 is one of the most famous planes in aviation history. But newer, more efficient twin-engine airliners have relegated the Queen of the Skies to retirement or to flying cargo.

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.