The 747 is the basis for several government and military variants, such as the VC-25 (Air Force One), E-4 Emergency Airborne Command Post, Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, and some …

Aug 11, 2025 · Boeing's launch of the Boeing 747 in 1969 was a huge step forward for long-haul airline travel. It was the first wide-body airplane of its time to comfortably seat 400 passengers …

The 747-8 Intercontinental and 747-8 Freighter incorporate the GEnx engine—one of the cleanest, quietest, and most fuel-efficient turbofan engines in the world. It is based on the 787 …

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 …

Aug 12, 2025 · The Boeing 747 wasn't just revolutionary due to its low per-seat costs, but also for its range. No other aircraft could fly the distances that the 747 could (particularly the 747SP …

Narrative: Boeing 747 1970-1977, 2008-2017 Innovations "The 747 is totally unlike any other aircraft, piston or jet. A triumph of American technology, the 747 will bring to our passengers a …

The Boeing 747 is a long-range wide-body airliner designed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes in the United States between 1968 and 2023. After th...

Jul 4, 2025 · The Boeing 747, famously known as the “Queen of the Skies,” is one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history. Its journey, spanning over five decades of production, …

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 …

The first 747 prototype was completed in 1968, and the first flight took place on February 9, 1969. The aircraft performed well during the test flight, and it was soon put into service with several …