Some 55 years after the first commercial flight of the Boeing 747, four airlines still fly passenger versions, including ...

Another rare visitor was spotted at Prestwick Airport this week - one of only 16 of its kind left flying across the world.

Narrow-body aircraft are considered invaluable for runways and airports that can't accommodate double-row counterparts, but ...

Only three airlines are operating scheduled passenger flights on the 55th anniversary of the 747's first revenue-generating ...

On February 18, 1989, a Boeing 747-200 operated by Flying Tigers Line flying from Singapore Changi International Airport to ...

With President-elect Donald Trump swearing-in on Monday as the next President of the United States, the “Air Force One” title will be upon any Air Force aircraft that he travels in. What Happened: The ...

NASA has converted a 747 jumbo jet into a flying telescope. The Stratospheric Observatory of Infrared Astronomy flies high above the clouds to capture information about the stars. Video courtesy ...

The 747-8 is the most recent variant, which is designed to be quieter and operate more economically and environmentally friendly. The fastest 747s can fly to a distance close to 9,000 miles.

With a top speed of 660 mph and a staggering price tag of £200 million ... retrofitting its 747 fleet with upgraded seating, potentially meaning that the aircraft will keep flying for the German ...