#747-8
Why The Boeing 747-8 Has Such A Long Fuselage
Boeing needed as much passenger capacity as possible to challenge the A380.
13 Years On: How Has The Boeing 747-8i Held Up Since Its Introduction?
The 747-8i was designed as a significant upgrade over Boeing's widely adopted 747-400.
The New Boeing 747-8 Air Force One: What's The Latest?
Will we see a new Air Force One before the end of the decade?
The 5 US Airports With Airbus A340, A380 & Boeing 747 Passenger Flights In June
There have been various big changes to quadjet operations recently.
Sources: Trump Administration Falsified Narrative That Luxury Boeing 747-8 Was A Gift
The President previously touted that he “could buy” an aircraft “from another country, perhaps.”
Defense Department Formally Accepts Luxury Boeing 747-8 From Qatar
The US Air Force is now tasked with upgrading the aircraft rapidly, allowing it to serve as a new presidential jet.
Boeing Proposes Delivering 747-8 Air Force One Jets In 2027
The long-delayed new Air Force One jets from Boeing might now be delivered as soon as 2027. While that’s still years beh...
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 257: Big Orders For Boeing, United Polaris Overhaul
Join Tom & Channing for the latest news from the world of aviation.
Experts: Transforming Qatar's Luxury Boeing 747-8 Into Air Force One Will Be Costly & Time Consuming
The proposed arrangement to gift the jumbo jet has not yet been finalized.
Trump Administration To Be Gifted A Luxury Boeing 747-8 From The Qatari Royal Family
The aircraft will reportedly be available for use before the President’s term ends.
Boeing Proposes Delivering 747-8 Air Force One Jets In 2027
The USAF and Boeing are working to remove non-essential requirements from the contract to reduce the production time.
Lufthansa Boeing 747 Flights Return To This Major US Airport After 3 Years
Lufthansa will use the 747-400, 747-8i (briefly), A340-300, A340-600, and A380 to Boston this year.
Not Waiting For Boeing: New Contractor & Aircraft Eyed For Air Force One
When we reported in February of this year that US President Donald Trump was touring a privately-owned Boeing 747-8, we ...
The World’s Longest Boeing 747 Passenger Flights Return This Week
The current plan is for the quadjet to operate to Atlanta until August 31.
Which Airline Operates The Most Boeing 747 Routes Today?
Lufthansa leads the world in Boeing 747 routes — but it's not the only airline keeping the Queen of the Skies flying in ...
What Makes Air Force One Different From Commercial Boeing 747 Aircraft?
A review of the differences between the older B747-200 vs the older VC-25A Air Force One (AFO). Then review the newer B7...
Jumbo Upgrades: Lufthansa To Introduce Allegris Seats On Boeing 747-8s
The airline's jumbo jets will get a brand-new cabin.
The 7 US Airports With Airbus A380 & Boeing 747 Passenger Flights
There have been many changes between April and December 2025.
Big Changes To The USA's Boeing 747 Passenger Flights This Summer
The country has 9% more 747-operated passenger flights than last summer.
Up To 16h 55m: The World’s New Longest Boeing 747 Passenger Flights
The long block time is influenced by avoiding Russian airspace.