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2 days ago · The Boeing 747, known as the “Queen of the Skies,” has been a cornerstone of commercial aviation since 1969. Despite newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft, this iconic jumbo jet remains vital for several airlines. This summer, we’re exploring which carriers still operate passenger flights with the 747, using data from Cirium, an aviation ...
4 days ago · In 2018, Boeing received a $3.9 billion contract to build two 747-8 aircraft for use as Air Force One, to be delivered by December 2024, but they are now delayed until at least 2027 and 2028.
2 days ago · Replacing the “Doomsday plane” The E-4 Nightwatch, a modified version of the Boeing 747-200, is designed to provide the President, the Secretary of Defense, and other high-ranking officials with a secure means of communicating with military forces worldwide in the event of a national emergency.
2 days ago · And Pan Am claimed a string of achievements – including the launch airline for the Boeing 747 Jumbo jet, on a flight from New York JFK to London Heathrow in 1970, and the world’s first round ...
3 days ago · Within the past few years, we’ve seen the final flight of the last U.S. carrier-operated Boeing 747, once the hallmark of long-haul flights. In 2021, we saw several carriers announce plans to move away from the behemoth A380 to save on fuel and match current passenger demands.
4 days ago · The best seats in economy on the 747 are 50A/K, 49B/C, 49H/J, 28A-C, and row 38. However, row 38 and 28 are close to the lavatories/galleys, which can impact your inflight experience. San Francisco (SFO) – Seoul-Incheon (ICN) on KE 214
2 days ago · GE Aerospace will overhaul and upgrade the GEnx-2B engines that power the Boeing 747-8I aircraft that will be converted into the US Air Force’s Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC).
