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Why The Boeing 747-8 Has Such A Long Fuselage

Why The Boeing 747-8 Has Such A Long Fuselage

Boeing needed as much passenger capacity as possible to challenge the A380.

Luke Bodell 1 year ago
13 Years On: How Has The Boeing 747-8i Held Up Since Its Introduction?

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.

Prachi Patel 1 year ago
The New Boeing 747-8 Air Force One: What's The Latest?

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?

Daniel S Osipov 1 year ago
The 5 US Airports With Airbus A340, A380 & Boeing 747 Passenger Flights In June

The 5 US Airports With Airbus A340, A380 & Boeing 747 Passenger Flights In June

There have been various big changes to quadjet operations recently.

James Pearson 1 year ago
Sources: Trump Administration Falsified Narrative That Luxury Boeing 747-8 Was A Gift

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.”

Channing Reid 1 year ago
Defense Department Formally Accepts Luxury Boeing 747-8 From Qatar

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.

Channing Reid 1 year ago
Boeing Proposes Delivering 747-8 Air Force One Jets In 2027

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...

Chris Loh 1 year ago
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 257: Big Orders For Boeing, United Polaris Overhaul

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.

Channing Reid 1 year ago
Experts: Transforming Qatar's Luxury Boeing 747-8 Into Air Force One Will Be Costly & Time Consuming

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.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Trump Administration To Be Gifted A Luxury Boeing 747-8 From The Qatari Royal Family

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.

Channing Reid 1 year ago
Boeing Proposes Delivering 747-8 Air Force One Jets In 2027

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.

Paul Hartley 1 year ago
Lufthansa Boeing 747 Flights Return To This Major US Airport After 3 Years

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.

James Pearson 1 year ago
Not Waiting For Boeing: New Contractor & Aircraft Eyed For Air Force One

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 ...

Chris Loh 1 year ago
The World’s Longest Boeing 747 Passenger Flights Return This Week

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.

James Pearson 1 year ago
Which Airline Operates The Most Boeing 747 Routes Today?

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 ...

Josh Wood 1 year ago
What Makes Air Force One Different From Commercial Boeing 747 Aircraft?

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...

Steve Miller 1 year ago
Jumbo Upgrades: Lufthansa To Introduce Allegris Seats On Boeing 747-8s

Jumbo Upgrades: Lufthansa To Introduce Allegris Seats On Boeing 747-8s

The airline's jumbo jets will get a brand-new cabin.

John Pullen 1 year ago
The 7 US Airports With Airbus A380 & Boeing 747 Passenger Flights

The 7 US Airports With Airbus A380 & Boeing 747 Passenger Flights

There have been many changes between April and December 2025.

James Pearson 1 year ago
Big Changes To The USA's Boeing 747 Passenger Flights This Summer

Big Changes To The USA's Boeing 747 Passenger Flights This Summer

The country has 9% more 747-operated passenger flights than last summer.

James Pearson 1 year ago
Up To 16h 55m: The World’s New Longest Boeing 747 Passenger Flights

Up To 16h 55m: The World’s New Longest Boeing 747 Passenger Flights

The long block time is influenced by avoiding Russian airspace.

James Pearson 1 year ago