SEATTLE, June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) will fly the new 747-8 Freighter to its international air show debut in a doubly historic fashion, flying the airplane across the Atlantic ...

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

The Boeing 747 has long been a symbol not only of long-haul, comfortable passenger trips but also a crucial part of global air freight. The majestic "Queen of the Skies" redefined cargo transport with ...

Boeing will deliver the first 747-8 Freighter to launch customer Cargolux on September 19 in Everett, Washington. Cargolux, which is 35% owned by Qatar, will take delivery of the second 747-8 ...

Boeing has completed initial airworthiness testing on its 747-8 Freighter. This milestone enables test engineers to be on board during future flights and allows the remaining two 747-8 Freighter test ...

SEATTLE (AP) - Boeing has received safety clearance from the U.S. and Europe for the 747-8 freighter, clearing the way for the plane to be delivered to its first customer next month. Boeing said ...

The Boeing 747-8 is the final and largest variant of the 747 family. It was developed in two versions: the 747-8 Intercontinental (747-8I) for passenger operations and the 747-8F for cargo. The ...

An Emirates 747-400 freighter, operated by a partner airline, lands in Luqa, Malta, on Dec. 4, 2014. Emirates this week hired Compass Cargo Airlines in Bulgaria to ...

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Boeing's 747 jumbo jet, an aircraft that democratized global air travel in the 1970s but fell behind modern twin-engine passenger jets, has bounced back from near death to mark its ...

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — Pittsburgh International Airport’s newest cargo facility got its first official use with four Boeing 747-400F freighters filling up before heading off to Europe. The ...

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Boeing Co.'s giant 747-8 freighter — the biggest plane the company has ever built — took off on its first flight Monday, a year later than originally planned. The huge plane ...

MIAMI -- A Boeing cargo plane was caught on video appearing to spark after reporting an engine failure over Florida, according to the Federal Aviation Administration and video. Atlas Air Flight 95, a ...