Search results
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-abreast economy seating, it typically accommodates 366 passengers in three travel classes.
The new 747-8 Intercontinental features the newest engine and wing combination in the industry, new advanced materials, and an updated flight deck for better performance with a small environmental footprint. Second Generation Flexible Wing Design. New fully integrated raked wingtips. More Passengers - More Payload.
Jul 21, 2020 · By Justin Hayward. Published Jul 21, 2020. Link copied to clipboard. The Boeing 747 changed the aviation industry in many ways. An iconic aircraft, loved by many, it is sadly now being retied by many airlines. With the new 747-8, though, the 747 is not going anywhere soon.
Jun 19, 2020 · The Soviet Union’s flawed rival to Concorde. The largest electric plane to ever fly. The genesis of Boeing’s new design has come not from the airliner producer itself, but from one of its ...
Sep 28, 2018 · Fifty years ago, Boeing unveiled the 747 for the first time. BBC Future looks at the career of the plane that shrank the world.
May 31, 2024 · Summary. The 747-400 was a best-selling variant with improved efficiency, a two-crew glass cockpit, and a longer range. The newer 747-8, introduced in 2012, offers upgrades such as a longer fuselage, a larger wing area, and a modern cockpit.
Feb 1, 2023 · Boeing bid farewell to the iconic 747, delivering the final plane to Atlas Air on Tuesday afternoon and marking an end of an era when the first-ever "jumbo jet" ruled the skies.
Jan 31, 2023 · The Boeing 747, known as the "Queen of the Skies," revolutionized air travel since its first flight in 1969. It's now mostly a cargo plane, and the last 747 just rolled off Boeing's...
Dec 8, 2022 · Boeing on Tuesday delivered the last 747 jet ever made, handing over a freighter version of its iconic aircraft to Atlas Air. Thousands of current and former employees and others gathered in...
Mar 2, 2023 · Boeing delivered the very last 747 aircraft at the end of January, marking the end of an era. Known fondly as the “Queen of the Skies,” the 747 revolutionized the air travel industry. Here’s a look back on the life of the jumbo jet.
