#Quadjets
Outnumbered: How Many More Flights Will The Airbus A380 Operate Vs. The Boeing 747-8 In 2026?
As per the latest data, the two aircraft types have over 94,000 flights scheduled across 2026.
6 Aircraft With The Highest Passenger Capacity
A look at six of the world’s highest-capacity passenger aircraft and how airlines use them to handle growing global trav...
The Problem With Replacing Aircraft Like The Boeing 747
The biggest problem with replacing the Boeing 747 is simple: no single aircraft can do everything the 747 did.
The Striking Differences Between The Boeing 747-8 & Airbus A380
Both quadjets are massive and serve several high-capacity routes.
Why Do Some Airlines Still Operate 4-Engine Jets?
Airlines mostly operate legacy quadjets because they are affordable or they have no other choice. Emirates is unusual fo...
The Real Reason Why Quadjets Could Go Back Into Production
Quadjets are icons of the aviation world, and most of them are slowly being phased out, but could we see them return?
This Is How Powerful The Airbus A380 Is
The four-engined giant remains the most powerful commercial jet in history.
Up To 7 Daily Flights: The World's Most Popular Routes For Large Quadjet Aircraft
Five airlines will operate them in November.
It's 2025, But Why Do Some Airlines Still Fly Quadjets?
In a world obsessed with gas bills, some carriers till fly four-engine powerhouses.
Why Did Boeing Build The 747 With Short-Range Capabilities?
The Boeing 747 used to be the go-to aircraft for high density long-haul flights, but did you know there was a 747 varian...
The 5 Greatest Quadjets Of All Time
Discover the best of a dying breed.
A Huge 67% Of Lufthansa's Widebody Flights At Frankfurt Airport Are On The Airbus A340 & Boeing 747
Quadjets have 27 to 32 daily departures from Frankfurt in October.
Why Planemakers Could Start Producing Quadjets Again
The once-mighty quadjet faces an uncertain future, but a glimmer of hope remains.
Why Did Lockheed Martin Build The C-5 Galaxy With 4 Engines?
The C-5 is among the largest military aircraft in the world. Is its galaxy-like size the reason why it was built with fo...
Why Did Boeing Build The 747-8 With Such A Tall Tail?
Learn the design behind the 747's six-story tail.
Why Did McDonnell Douglas Build The DC-8 With 4 Engines?
Power, safety, and regulatory compliance - the reasons behind the DC-8's iconic four-engine design.
Why Don’t Any US Airlines Fly Quadjets?
Modern twinjets have rapidly replaced quadjets.
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...
Why Quadjet Widebodies Could Go Back Into Production
How likely is it that the four-engined airliners of the past will come back from the grave?
Will We See Another Quadjet Passenger Aircraft?
Will all future airliners only use two engines?