#747-8
Up To 17 Hours: The US's Top 10 Longest Nonstop Boeing 747 Flights In 2026
Brace yourself: prepare for the longest Boeing 747 flight of your life.
1st Of 2 Lufthansa Boeing 747-8s Leaves Fleet For USAF
Around mid-December there was news that the United States Air Force would be purchasing two 747-8 aircraft from German c...
Why Did Boeing Choose GE To Build The 747-8’s Exclusive Engine?
Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce weren't part of the 747-8 program, despite a long history with the 'Queen of the Skies'.
Why The Boeing 747-8 Won’t Be Retired Anytime Soon
The aircraft offers some exceptional long-range capabilities.
Why Can’t The Boeing 747-8 Be Powered By Any Other Engine Type?
The final jumbo jet is exclusively powered by GEnx-2B engines, and was not built for Rolls-Royce or Pratt & Whitney turb...
Will The Qatar 747 'Bridge Air Force One' Be Ready For America's 250th?
Trump wants his new jet ASAP.
The 5 Most Spacious Cabins On Boeing Aircraft Today
Discover the aircraft that brought wide-body comfort to narrow routes, offering an intimate flying experience.
America’s 5 Largest Commercial Jets Of All Time
This article uncovers the five largest commercial airliners in American aviation history: MD-11, 767-400ER, 787-10, 777X...
Here’s How Much Bigger The Boeing 747-8 Is Compared To The Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Diving deeper into how these two jets compare in size, and what drove Boeing to develop a larger derivative of the 747 a...
How Many Hours Can A Boeing 747 Fly Without Refueling?
How long can a Boeing 747 fly nonstop? From classic passenger jets to Air Force One, here’s how the Queen of the Skies p...
How Much Does A Boeing 747 Cost In 2025?
With the production of the jumbo jet having now ceased, those looking to buy a 747 will have to do so on the second-hand...
5 Reasons Why US Airlines Didn't Order The Boeing 747-8
The latest and final variant of the Boeing 747 family proved unpopular with airlines in the US.
Is Lufthansa Selling 2 Boeing 747-8s To The US Air Force?
Lufthansa is rumoured to be selling off two of its Boeing 747-8s with reports that the buyer is the US Air Force. While ...
Lufthansa Is Reportedly Selling Two Boeing 747-8s To The US Air Force
Two iconic aircraft set to change hands in a surprising deal.
This Is The Fastest Boeing Jet In Service
The fastest Boeing found on the flightline today is more than just that, it’s also the last Queen of the Skies to ever t...
Here’s How Much Bigger The Boeing 747-8 Is Compared To The Airbus A350
From extra length to a wingspan several meters wider, the Boeing 747-8 remains a giant, yet the future of long-haul trav...
The Aircraft Set To Replace The Queen Of The Skies
The most likely aircraft to replace the 747 in a suitable manner would be the Airbus A350-1000 and the Boeing 777-9.
How The Boeing 747-8 Has Held Up Since Its Launch 20 Years Ago
The freighter variant of the 747-8 got over three times as many orders as the passenger version.
The Aircraft Set To Replace The Airbus A380 On High-Capacity Routes
Boeing 777X is emerging as the leading successor to the Airbus A380, offering modern efficiency and capacity for future ...
Why The US Air Force Still Relies On The Boeing 747 In 2025
The aircraft is the only plane that the USAF truly wants to transport the US president.