n the 1970s and ‘80s, both Boeing and Airbus explored trijet concepts to fill the long-range, mid-capacity market dominated by the DC-10 and L-1011. Boeing’s bold ideas included a 747 trijet ...

A Boeing 747 is one of the most popular exhibits at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta. This particular plane was the first Boeing 747-400 ever made and entered service in 1989. The jet flew for ...

The Boeing 747 has been a crucial part of global cargo transport for decades. Below is a breakdown of its various freighter variants, with help from Boeing 747, highlighting key specifications, ...

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In recent years, with the Airbus A340 having become an increasing rarity, airlines looking to fly widebody quadjets have had the choice of either the double-decker A380 or the Boeing 747 with its ...

Links on Head for Points may support the site by paying a commission. See here for all partner links. If you’ve never flown on a Boeing 747, the original jumbo jet, you may feel like you have missed ...

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This article looks at how the Boeing 747 helped shape the story of British Airways. This article was first published in mid 2020 when British Airways announced the retirement of its Boeing 747 fleet.