The 747 jumbo jet has taken on numerous roles--a cargo plane, a commercial aircraft capable of carrying nearly 500 passengers, and the Air Force One presidential aircraft--since it debuted in 1969.

In Europe, Lufthansa continues to fly a fleet of 747-400 and 747-8i (the newer version with the larger upper deck) whilst Air China and Korean also have small fleets. Whilst aircraft can never be ...

Mustard The Air Force’s Crazy 747 Aircraft Carrier Concept Posted: March 14, 2025 | Last updated: March 14, 2025 A 1970s U.S. Air Force study explored turning a Boeing 747 into an airborne ...

The Boeing 777 was developed to bridge the gap between the US manufacturer's 767 and 747 aircraft. Its design was unveiled in October 1990, and the aircraft entered commercial service just under five ...

The jets SNC is converting will replace older 747 aircraft, dubbed E-4B or “Nightwatch,” that also regularly transport top military officials like the defense secretary. “It’s kind of hard ...

Explore the ambitious vision of turning a Boeing 747 into an airborne aircraft carrier, as conceived by the U.S. Air Force in the 1970s. This video explains the mechanics of deploying and ...

According to Cirium Diio schedule data, Air China currently maintains a fleet of seven Boeing 747-8i aircraft operating to select destinations, including some domestic routes within China. The carrier ...

The cockpit and section of the fuselage of the Boeing 747 were towed Wednesday from a ... And I think that the airplane will be one of those really special places.” ...