The jet, with 5,000 square feet of interior space, has become the favorite of heads of state and the wealthiest families. Now ...

What is the world's fastest commercial jet, and why would Boeing be worried about it? Let's find out more. The rivalry between manufacturers Boeing and Airbus is legendary as they compete to bring the ...

Experts agree that the 747 will never fully disappear: VIP, military, and cargo fleets ensure ongoing relevance. The US Air ...

The Cascade Range of mountains are pictured on the horizon as the final 747 airplane produced by Boeing, a 747-8 Freighter for Atlas Air, taxis before take off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington ...

The last 747 jumbo jet to be built sits outside Boeing’s factory in Everett. (Boeing Photo) Boeing gave its iconic 747 jumbo jet a grand sendoff today, marking the end of a 55-year era for airplane ...

From US presidents to the ultra-rich and the first-time flier on a tight budget, the Boeing 747 has served them all. Across 1,574 aircraft, 53 years, 118 million flight hours and 7.5 billion ...

The plane known as “Queen of the Skies” helped make air travel more affordable, but it has been supplanted by smaller, more efficient aircraft. The first Boeing 747 at the plant in Washington State in ...

The last Boeing 747 to ever be built has changed hands in front of thousands of people who wanted to say goodbye to the iconic widebody plane. Customers, suppliers, celebrities, as well as current and ...

Boeing is delivering its final 747 jumbo jet on Tuesday after a ceremony at the company’s factory in Washington state. The jet has served as a cargo plane, a commercial aircraft capable of carrying ...

Boeing Co. had the last of its “Queen of the Skies” 747 jet roll off the factory floor on Tuesday, ending a run of more than 50 years for the jumbo jet credited with popularizing air travel. Boeing BA ...