Boeing is to offer VIP and head of state customers a turnkey interior on the BBJ 747-8, using examples of the ...

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 ...

In the early 1970s, the U.S. Air Force, one of the largest air forces in the world, tasked Boeing with exploring an idea that sounded like pure science fiction: turning its brand-new 747 jumbo jet ...

In today's world of capacity discipline and super-efficient twinjets, the late 20th century is an unusual era to examine. Despite air travel numbers being significantly lower than they are today, most ...

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

What are the world's remaining examples of the original Boeing 747-100 variant? The Boeing 747-100 variant of the Jumbo jet first entered service in 1970 with Pan Am and was followed into service by ...

The last Boeing 747 jumbo jet leaves its Seattle-area factory today. Boeing has built more than 1,500 of the planes in the last 54 years. Bloomberg's Guy Johnson is at the factory with more. Follow ...

It took more than 50,000 Boeing workers less than 16 months to churn out the first 747 — a Herculean effort that earned them the nickname "The Incredibles." The jumbo jet's production required the ...

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WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 aircraft from Qatar for President Trump to use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday, despite ongoing questions ...