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The End Of The Superjumbo: Did A Design Flaw Kill The Airbus A380?

The End Of The Superjumbo: Did A Design Flaw Kill The Airbus A380?

A confluence of factors, from design flaws to a changing market, ended up dooming the Airbus A380.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Airbus A380 Vs. Boeing 747: Which Costs More To Operate?

Airbus A380 Vs. Boeing 747: Which Costs More To Operate?

The Airbus A380 may be the more modern aircraft with a lower fuel burn per seat, but that doesn't mean it's more afforda...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Boeing 747-8 Strikes Engine Pod During Jawdropping Crosswind Landing

Boeing 747-8 Strikes Engine Pod During Jawdropping Crosswind Landing

This is incredible. Sure, the aircraft ended up taking some damage upon contact with the runway, but considering the wil...

Chris Loh 1 year ago
Up To 14+ Hours: Lufthansa’s 10 Longest Boeing 747 Flights From Frankfurt Airport

Up To 14+ Hours: Lufthansa’s 10 Longest Boeing 747 Flights From Frankfurt Airport

The airline operates the world's longest passenger 747-400 service...

James Pearson 1 year ago
Lufthansa Boeing 747 Returns To Chicago Due To Landing Gear Issue

Lufthansa Boeing 747 Returns To Chicago Due To Landing Gear Issue

The aircraft involved remains on the ground following the incident.

Jake Hardiman 1 year ago
Engine Pod Strike: Boeing 747 Suffers Damage In Taipei Landing

Engine Pod Strike: Boeing 747 Suffers Damage In Taipei Landing

The incident occurred on the aircraft's third landing attempt.

Jake Hardiman 1 year ago
Why The Boeing 747-8 Deserves A 2nd Look

Why The Boeing 747-8 Deserves A 2nd Look

There is still a case to be made for the 747 in the post-hub-and-spoke model era.

Louis Hardiman 1 year ago
Airbus A380 Vs. Boeing 747: How Do They Compare On Ultra-Long-Haul Flights?

Airbus A380 Vs. Boeing 747: How Do They Compare On Ultra-Long-Haul Flights?

Does it make a significant difference to to choose one aircraft or another for a long flight? If so, that's the thing, w...

Daniel S Osipov 1 year ago
Why Do Only 4 Passenger Airlines Fly The Boeing 747?

Why Do Only 4 Passenger Airlines Fly The Boeing 747?

Due to capacity constraints, four airlines around the world continue to operate scheduled passenger flights with the Boe...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Is A Boeing 747-8 Bigger Than A 747-400?

Is A Boeing 747-8 Bigger Than A 747-400?

Discover the surprising differences between the 747-400 and 747-8 models.

Aaron Bailey 1 year ago
Lufthansa Boeing 747 Has 2 Diversions & A Mayday

Lufthansa Boeing 747 Has 2 Diversions & A Mayday

On Monday, July 7th, 2025, a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 experienced not one but two diversions with the 2nd resulting in a m...

Chris Loh 1 year ago
This Is How Powerful The Boeing 747-8 Is

This Is How Powerful The Boeing 747-8 Is

Discover the power of the Queen of the Skies.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Up To 16h 55m: The US’s 10 Longest Boeing 747 Passenger Flights

Up To 16h 55m: The US’s 10 Longest Boeing 747 Passenger Flights

Three carriers continue to have passenger-carrying services on the Queen of the Skies.

James Pearson 1 year ago
This Is How Fast The Boeing 747-8 Can Fly

This Is How Fast The Boeing 747-8 Can Fly

Find out just how fast the biggest airliner ever made by Boeing really is.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
How Many Boeing 747s Are Left?

How Many Boeing 747s Are Left?

Around 426 or 29% of Boeing 747s are still flying today, although few are still used as passenger transport aircraft.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Donald Trump's New Boeing 747 Vs. Current Air Force One: What Are The Key Differences?

Donald Trump's New Boeing 747 Vs. Current Air Force One: What Are The Key Differences?

The Air Force's new Qatari jet does not meet the current Air Force requirements for a presidential jet.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
The Boeing Aircraft That Changed Global Travel Is Now A Luxury Hotel

The Boeing Aircraft That Changed Global Travel Is Now A Luxury Hotel

This jet will soon become Air Force One.

Alexander Mitchell 1 year ago
How Much Does It Cost To Operate A Boeing 747-8 In 2025?

How Much Does It Cost To Operate A Boeing 747-8 In 2025?

Command the Queen of the Skies, but brace for towering price tags, endless fuel thirst, and maintenance worthy of a smal...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
The Problem Boeing Ran Into After Stretching The 747 Into The -8 Variant

The Problem Boeing Ran Into After Stretching The 747 Into The -8 Variant

Once seen as the future of passenger aircraft, the Boeing 747-8 found its niche in freight and official service.

Antonio Di Trapani 1 year ago
Is The New Air Force One Bigger Than The Old One?

Is The New Air Force One Bigger Than The Old One?

The next Air Force One will be based on Boeing’s 747-8, a larger and more capable aircraft than the current VC-25A.

Prachi Patel 1 year ago