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Explained: The Key Differences Between The Boeing 747-400 & The 747-8

Explained: The Key Differences Between The Boeing 747-400 & The 747-8

While the 747 variants are surprisingly similar in many ways, the newer model is larger, offers better performance, and ...

Courtnie Rodgers 2 years ago
The Story Of Delta's Short-Lived Boeing 747-400 Operations

The Story Of Delta's Short-Lived Boeing 747-400 Operations

A look at the relationship between the Atlanta-based carrier and the Boeing 747-400.

Sumit Singh 2 years ago
9 Routes: Where Lufthansa Is Flying The Boeing 747-400 This Summer

9 Routes: Where Lufthansa Is Flying The Boeing 747-400 This Summer

The route map has changed massively compared to last summer.

James Pearson 2 years ago
Air India's Oldest 747-400 Makes Farewell Ferry Flight To US Under New Owner

Air India's Oldest 747-400 Makes Farewell Ferry Flight To US Under New Owner

VT-EVA is on her way to her final resting place.

Benjamin Cooper 2 years ago
What Happened To The First Qantas Boeing 747-400?

What Happened To The First Qantas Boeing 747-400?

The record-breaking Jumbo went on to become a cherished museum exhibit.

Steven Walker 2 years ago
FAA Proposes Directive For Boeing 747-400F To Address Risks Of Fuel Tank Explosions

FAA Proposes Directive For Boeing 747-400F To Address Risks Of Fuel Tank Explosions

The requirements to ensure fuel tank safety stemmed from the TWA Flight 800 accident in 1996.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
Throwback: When Two Japan Airlines Widebodies Came Within 500 Feet Of A Mid-Air Collision

Throwback: When Two Japan Airlines Widebodies Came Within 500 Feet Of A Mid-Air Collision

The close call initiated changes from aviation regulators, ordering pilots to follow commands from onboard anti-collisio...

Channing Reid 2 years ago
Queen Of The Skies: What Is The Biggest Private Jet?

Queen Of The Skies: What Is The Biggest Private Jet?

The largest known private jets are Boeing 747-8s (although it is possible the largest could be an Airbus A380).

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Goodbye Queen! Asiana Airlines Marks Its Last Boeing 747 Passenger Flight

Goodbye Queen! Asiana Airlines Marks Its Last Boeing 747 Passenger Flight

Now only Air China in East Asia uses the 747-400 in a passenger role.

James Pearson 2 years ago
US Boeing 747-400 Passenger Flights Drop To Just 1 Daily This Summer

US Boeing 747-400 Passenger Flights Drop To Just 1 Daily This Summer

Two will operate at times, but there's only one between May and July.

James Pearson 2 years ago
The Boeing 747 Cockpit: How It Has Changed Over The Years

The Boeing 747 Cockpit: How It Has Changed Over The Years

The outside of the iconic aircraft might’ve stayed relatively the same, but the cockpit underwent drastic changes over t...

Trevin Christian Casinader 2 years ago
These 12 US Airports Have Lost Passenger Boeing 747 Flights In The Past Decade

These 12 US Airports Have Lost Passenger Boeing 747 Flights In The Past Decade

Which airports do you think feature?

James Pearson 2 years ago
These 9 US Airports Have Passenger Boeing 747 Flights This Summer

These 9 US Airports Have Passenger Boeing 747 Flights This Summer

One airport that presently has the type won't this summer.

James Pearson 2 years ago
Asiana Airlines To Retire Its Last Boeing 747-400 Next Month

Asiana Airlines To Retire Its Last Boeing 747-400 Next Month

Asiana Airlines has operated a total of three passenger Boeing 747-400 aircraft.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
36 Years Of Flight: Operators Of The Passenger Boeing 747-400 In 2024

36 Years Of Flight: Operators Of The Passenger Boeing 747-400 In 2024

The Queen of the Skies marked a revolution for commercial flight, and the 747-400 was the most numerous of its variants.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Kalitta Boeing 747 Diverts To Shannon Reporting Fire Warning & Multiple System Malfunctions

Kalitta Boeing 747 Diverts To Shannon Reporting Fire Warning & Multiple System Malfunctions

The Boeing 747-400F eventually flew to Amsterdam, from where it continued flying for the airline. Its next destination w...

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
Boeing 747 Flies Across The Atlantic After Frankfurt Hahn Airport Tail Strike

Boeing 747 Flies Across The Atlantic After Frankfurt Hahn Airport Tail Strike

After the tail strike, the aircraft was out of service for more than a month in the US.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
One Air Boeing 747-400 Freighter Diverts To Amsterdam After 2 Generators Fail

One Air Boeing 747-400 Freighter Diverts To Amsterdam After 2 Generators Fail

The aircraft was grounded for about 48 hours, but has since returned to service.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
Cargolux Boeing 747 Evacuated In Shannon With Main Deck Fire Warning

Cargolux Boeing 747 Evacuated In Shannon With Main Deck Fire Warning

The airline said that the three pilots onboard evacuated safely once the aircraft stopped on the airport's sole runway.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
Secret Weapon: The Critical Role Of Lufthansa Technik In Maintaining Fleets

Secret Weapon: The Critical Role Of Lufthansa Technik In Maintaining Fleets

The carrier's maintenance network is one of the many secrets behinds its rather unique fleet.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago