The 747's first flight took place on February 9, 1969, and the 747 was certified in December 1969. It entered service with Pan Am on January 22, 1970. The 747 was the first airplane called a "Jumbo …

Aug 11, 2025 · Changing needs in aircraft, the COVID-19 pandemic, and less demand all contributed to the discontinuation of the Boeing 747 in favor of newer models.

Feb 14, 2025 · For over five decades, the Boeing 747 dominated the skies, transforming air travel and making long-haul flights accessible to the world. From the first 747 in 1969 to the last one built in …

The 747-8 incorporates breakthrough technology—the GEnx engine, a wing design with better performance, and lighter alloys and composites—that substantially reduces fuel consumption.

Aug 12, 2025 · Despite air travel numbers being significantly lower than they are today, most airlines were flying bigger planes than they are today, or more specifically, the Boeing 747.

"The 747 is totally unlike any other aircraft, piston or jet. A triumph of American technology, the 747 will bring to our passengers a standard of comfort and convenience no longer limited by the size of an …

Dec 17, 2025 · The US Air Force announced plans Tuesday to purchase two Boeing 747-8 aircraft to support its future presidential airlift program, with an Air Force official confirming it would acquire the …

Jul 4, 2025 · The 747-400 series, launched in 1989, emerged as the best-selling variant by a wide margin, accounting for nearly 44% of all 747 production. It introduced modern avionics, a glass …

Oct 21, 2024 · The Boeing 747 has been a presence in commercial aviation for decades. From its first flight in 1969 to final delivery in 2023, learn how the 747 earned the name Queen of the Skies.

The 747 is a four-engined jet aircraft, initially powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D turbofan engines, then General Electric CF6 and Rolls-Royce RB211 engines for the original variants. With a ten-abreast …