The 747 is a four-engined jet aircraft, initially powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D turbofan engines, then General Electric CF6 and Rolls-Royce RB211 engines for the original variants. With a ten …

Aug 11, 2025 · The Boeing 747 was more than its namesake: Queen of the Skies. It transformed how airlines and manufacturers approached aviation on a global scale.

2 days ago · The historic 747, dubbed the ‘Queen of the Skies,’ revolutionized air travel as the world’s first twin-aisle airplane and enabled more people to fly farther, faster and more …

Feb 14, 2025 · For over five decades, the Boeing 747 dominated the skies, transforming air travel and making long-haul flights accessible to the world. From the first 747 in 1969 to the last one …

3 days ago · "The 747 is totally unlike any other aircraft, piston or jet. A triumph of American technology, the 747 will bring to our passengers a standard of comfort and convenience no …

The 747 is a four-engined jet aircraft, initially powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D turbofan engines, then General Electric CF6 and Rolls-Royce RB211 engines for the original variants. With a ten …

Aug 12, 2025 · Despite air travel numbers being significantly lower than they are today, most airlines were flying bigger planes than they are today, or more specifically, the Boeing 747.

Jul 4, 2025 · The Boeing 747, famously known as the “Queen of the Skies,” is one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history. Its journey, spanning over five decades of production, …

Jun 13, 2025 · The Boeing 747 family includes variants like the 747-100, 747-400, and 747-8, each contributing to its legacy in aviation history. The total number of Boeing 747s built by the …

Longer than the Wright brothers’ first flight, wider than a boulevard, and with a tail height as tall as a six-story building, the 747 was a revolution in aviation technology and the passenger …