Here’s How Much Shorter The Boeing 747SP Was Compared To The 747-400

The Boeing 747-400 was the definitive, best-selling variant of Boeing's iconic double-decker, jumbo jet. On the other hand, ...
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I visited a rare Boeing 747 that Delta saved from the scrapyard. See inside the time capsule of flying's golden age.

A Boeing 747 is one of the most popular exhibits at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta. This particular plane was the first Boeing 747-400 ever made and entered service in 1989. The jet flew for Delta ...
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China Airlines pilot filmed sleeping in 747 cockpit during flight

A senior pilot with almost 20 years of flight experience has been filmed sleeping in the cockpit of his 747 mid-flight. The embarrassing video of the China Airlines employee snoozing comes just days ...
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Inside the most insane, extravagant converted Boeing 747 planes around the world

A number of former Boeing 747 jets have been given a new lease of life in recent years and turned into hotels, party pads and cafes. We’ve rounded up the best jet conversions in the world which are ...
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Check out these 6 retired Boeing 747 jumbo jets that have been converted into flightless tourist attractions and entertainment venues

The Boeing 747 is beloved in the aviation industry, though high costs have forced some airlines to retire the plane. However, the iconic Queen of the Skies' legacy is being kept alive through tourist ...

Air Force purchasing two 747-8 planes from Lufthansa to support future Air Force One program

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 planes ...
Los Angeles Times

Farewell to a flying icon: Boeing delivers its last 747 jumbo jet

SEATTLE — Boeing bids farewell to an icon Tuesday: It’s delivering its final 747 jumbo jet. Since its first flight in 1969, the giant yet graceful 747 has served as a cargo plane, a commercial ...
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Boeing's 747 jumbo jet leaves behind prosperous legacy for Everett

President Donald Trump’s visit to the UK includes laying a wreath on Queen Elizabeth II’s tomb, a dance performance and a state banquet. by Ryan Simms, KOMO News Reporter TOPICS: EVERETT, Wash. — As ...
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How Much Fuel Does A Boeing 747 Burn Per Hour, And How Much Can It Hold?

Boeing's very first jetliner, the 707, began commercial flights in 1958. A scant 10 years later, the demand for air travel was so great that Boeing unveiled its new 747 to the world, which held more ...
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Before enormous, emotional crowd, Boeing delivers final 747

Thousands of former and current Boeing workers joined customers and other guests to bid farewell to the company's final 747 jumbo jet. The hours-long celebration for the so-called “Queen of the Skies" ...

5 Reasons Why US Airlines Didn't Order The Boeing 747-8

The Boeing 747-8 is the latest and final variant of Boeing's iconic aircraft. The 747-8 entered commercial service in June ...