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Boeing Bows Out Of Competition For The New E-4B 'Nightwatch' Doomsday Plane

Boeing Bows Out Of Competition For The New E-4B 'Nightwatch' Doomsday Plane

The legacy manufacturer will no longer be a contender to build the E-4B's successor.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
What Are Doomsday Planes & Why Do US Presidents Fly On Them?

What Are Doomsday Planes & Why Do US Presidents Fly On Them?

The modified Boeing 747s have capabilities said to exceed those of Air Force One.

Jonathan E. Hendry 2 years ago
On This Day In 1984 Virgin Atlantic Operated Its First Flight

On This Day In 1984 Virgin Atlantic Operated Its First Flight

It is 39 years since 'Maiden Voyager' operated the airline's inaugural revenue service from London to New York.

Luke Peters 3 years ago
What Happened To United Airlines' Boeing 747-200s?

What Happened To United Airlines' Boeing 747-200s?

The 747-200 was one of several versions of the 'jumbo jet' that United flew over the years.

Jake Hardiman 3 years ago
How An Instrument Malfunction Downed An Air India Boeing 747 45 Years Ago Today

How An Instrument Malfunction Downed An Air India Boeing 747 45 Years Ago Today

A malfunction of one of the flight instruments in the cockpit was found to have been a factor in the accident.

Vyte Klisauskaite 3 years ago
The Fortnight Of Fear That Was The Hijacking Of Kuwait Airways Flight 422

The Fortnight Of Fear That Was The Hijacking Of Kuwait Airways Flight 422

How a straightforward hijacking developed into a 16-day ordeal of terror.

Luke Peters 3 years ago
US President's Air Force One Touches Down In UK Ahead Of Queen's Funeral

US President's Air Force One Touches Down In UK Ahead Of Queen's Funeral

As other world leaders flew commercially, President Biden arrived in style onboard Air Force One.

Luke Bodell 3 years ago
On This Day In 1985: The Bombing Of Air India Flight 182

On This Day In 1985: The Bombing Of Air India Flight 182

The bombing of Air India Flight 182 took place 37 years ago today.

Mark Finlay 4 years ago
What A Nuke-Proof Boeing 747 'Doomsday Plane' Is Doing In Europe

What A Nuke-Proof Boeing 747 'Doomsday Plane' Is Doing In Europe

Flying to the UK with the call sign of GRIM99, the so-called 'Doomsday Plane' has the capacity for up to 112 passengers ...

Sumit Singh 4 years ago
What Happened To Canadian Pacific Air Lines' Boeing 747-200s?

What Happened To Canadian Pacific Air Lines' Boeing 747-200s?

Jake Hardiman 4 years ago
The Fall Of The Boeing 747-200

The Fall Of The Boeing 747-200

Jake Hardiman 4 years ago
What Happened To TWA's Boeing 747-200s?

What Happened To TWA's Boeing 747-200s?

Jake Hardiman 4 years ago
The Story Of KLM's Stretched Upper Deck Boeing 747-200s

The Story Of KLM's Stretched Upper Deck Boeing 747-200s

Jake Hardiman 5 years ago
Qantas Lends Its Boeing 747-200 First Class Lounge Replica To Museum

Qantas Lends Its Boeing 747-200 First Class Lounge Replica To Museum

Tom Boon 5 years ago
Boeing 747-200 Returns To Karachi Following Engine Stall

Boeing 747-200 Returns To Karachi Following Engine Stall

Pranjal Pande 5 years ago
Iran Air Boeing 747-200 Diverts To Tehran With Cargo Of Sheep

Iran Air Boeing 747-200 Diverts To Tehran With Cargo Of Sheep

Andrew Curran 5 years ago
Iran Air Refurbishes One Of Its Boeing 747s

Iran Air Refurbishes One Of Its Boeing 747s

Luke Bodell 5 years ago
The Boeing 747 - Everything You Need To Know

The Boeing 747 - Everything You Need To Know

Justin Hayward 6 years ago
What Happened To Alitalia’s Boeing 747 Aircraft?

What Happened To Alitalia’s Boeing 747 Aircraft?

Laura Ash 6 years ago