On February 9, 1969, the Boeing 747, the world’s first wide-body jet, took its maiden flight, revolutionising air travel.

Only a few of the greatest purchasers of the Boeing 747 were US airlines, and some still have them in service.

We recently saw a special anniversary in the history of commercial aviation, with January 30th, 2025 marking 37 years since ...

In January, United Airlines announced that it will expedite the retirement of its fleet of Boeing 747-400 jumbo jets. United, the last major airline in the US to operate the venerable icon ...

The Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 are probably the two most iconic jets in the sky. But both have four engines, and burn a lot of fuel, so many airlines are wary of them. Share United Airlines will ...

Then there's the Air Force One replacement, which Boeing currently holds the contract for. The head of the United States government will still be using a 747 as his or her airborne Oval Office.

Boeing has a long history with the office of the president of the United States ... has been flying aboard a Boeing 747-200 — ...

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.