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Boeing 747: 5 Factors That Led To The End Of The Jumbo's Production

Few aircraft have reshaped global aviation as profoundly as theBoeing 747. When it first took to the skies in 1969, the 747 redefined what was possible in long-haul air travel. Its unprecedented size, ...
Star Tribune

As newer planes meet airlines' needs, Boeing's iconic 747 faces an uncertain future

For decades, the Boeing 747 was the Queen of the Skies. But the glamorous double-decker jumbo jet that revolutionized air travel and shrunk the globe could be nearing the end of the line. Boeing has ...

The striking differences passengers notice between the Airbus A380 & Boeing 747

Find out the key differences between the passenger experience on the Boeing 747 and A380.

Here’s How Much Heavier A Boeing 747 Is Compared To A Boeing 737

Comparing two of Boeing's most iconic airliners to one another.
The National Interest

The US Air Force Is Buying Two More Boeing 747s to Support Air Force One

Because aerospace giant Boeing no longer manufactures the 747, additional parts will be needed over time to keep the main Air Force One flying. The United States Air Force announced last week that it ...
Flying

Inside the World’s Largest Airplane Factory

The Boeing Everett Factory offers a popular public tour of the world's largest airplane manufacturing plant, where visitors can witness the "herculean effort" of building widebody jets. The tour ...