#747-100
A Scrapped Boeing 747's Airframe Is Worth Less Than A Single Piece Of Its Landing Gear
Commercial airliners are worth far less than you think.
Why The Boeing 747's Upper Deck Hump Will Be Nearly Impossible To Replicate In A Modern Jet
The 747’s hump became iconic because it solved old problems that modern jets no longer have.
The Real Reason Why The Queen Of The Skies Wasn't A Perfect Fit For American Airlines
Why American Airlines turned its back on the double-decker jumbo jet.
How Many Boeing 747-100's Were Built?
Unraveling the production history of the original jumbo jet.
56 Years On: How The Boeing 747's Entry To Service Revolutionized Air Travel
Discover the history of the Queen of the Skies and how it transformed the aviation industry.
Boeing 747-100SR: Inside The World’s Shortest-Range Widebody Aircraft Ever Built
From long-haul icon to short-range specialist, the 747-100SR broke the mold. Uncover the secrets of this aviation anomal...
Are There Any Boeing 747-100s Still Flying?
Discover the fate of the first-generation jumbo jets.
Why Did Boeing Build The 747 With 4 Engines?
The Boeing 747's design requirements, paired with the engine technology of the 1960s, meant the aircraft was designed wi...
Where Is The World's Only Remaining Boeing 747-100?
The Boeing 747-100’s legacy lives on — but only one remains flying.
The 4 Oldest Boeing 747-100s That Haven't Been Scrapped Yet
Four Boeing 747-100s remain unscrapped around the world today, although none appear to be flight-worthy or will likely f...
A Look Back At Boeing's Classic 747-100
Boeing's -100 mockups were made 1967–1968 and displayed possible diverse but luxurious configurations for the new jet.
Which Boeing 747 Variant Was Used As The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft?
Both aircraft were ex-commercial passenger jets.
How Far Can A Boeing 747 Fly?
Each Boeing 747 can fly great distances, but the variant that has the furthest range is the 747-8I.
Original Jumbo Jet: 5 Fast Facts About The Boeing 747-100
The original Boeing 747 transformed the world of commercial aviation and launched one of the most beloved aircraft ever ...
History: Remembering Pan Am's Close Relationship With The Boeing 747
The Boeing 747 was key to Pan Am's global success in the 1970s and 80s.
How Much Did The Boeing 747 Cost To Build?
Like most major aircraft development projects, the Boeing 747 faced delays and arrived over budget.
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...
Which Airline Flew The Most Examples Of Each Boeing 747 Variant?
The 747 remains a great aircraft - over 50 years since its launch. Which airlines have operated the most of each type?
The House Whose Design Features Wings From A Decommissioned Boeing 747
From design to completion, let’s take a closer look at the famous 747 Wing House.
The Boeing 747-100 Vs The Boeing 747-8
The 747 evolved considerably between the launches of its first and last variants.