A total of 42 airframes are actively flying for 15 operators around the world. However, the majority of these aircraft are ...

Although the Boeing 747 was famous mostly for its role in passenger service, the jet was designed primarily to serve as a ...

Several airlines retired the Boeing 747 during the pandemic and Boeing stopped production. But the iconic "Queen of the Skies" is still operated by several country's governments and royals. That ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Boeing 747 is one of the most popular exhibits at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta. This particular plane was the first Boeing ...

The Boeing 747-400 is one of commercial aviation's most recognized aircraft, as it is an icon that, as of 2026, sits at the intersection of nostalgia, hard economics, and a surprisingly complex ...

Only one US-based operator still flies the Boeing 747-400 in a passenger configuration: Atlas Air.

The US Air Force will spend an estimated US$400 million to US$1 billion in converting the ex-Qatari 747 to Air Force One spec ...

After 52 years and 1,574 planes, the last Boeing 747 has rolled off the production line. Frankly, it’s about time. Let’s face it: the era of the jumbo jet is over. On the passenger side, the 747, and ...

Known for its distinctive hump and upper deck, the "Queen of the Skies" made long-haul travel affordable for the masses decades ago and for many symbolizes the golden age of air travel. “Because of ...

Qantas retired its final Boeing 747 aircraft on Wednesday after the coronavirus pandemic rendered the aircraft and its long-range capabilities useless and accelerated its departure from Qantas by ...

The Boeing 747 once carried the space shuttle and is credited with making air travel more accessible to the general public. Now, after more than five decades, the last brand-new 747 has been built.

Emmy Award-winning journalist Kris Van Cleave is the senior transportation correspondent for CBS News based in Phoenix, Arizona, where he also serves as a national correspondent reporting for all CBS ...