T he Boeing 747-8 is currently the world's longest commercial jet in history with a fuselage measuring 250 ft 2 in (76.25 m), eclipsing the Airbus A340, which was 247 feet (75.30 ...

The 747’s early appeal was partly down to its sheer size. In the 1950s and 1960s, most planes were narrow-body, single-aisle jets that could only fit a comparatively small number of passengers.

The first 747 entered service in 1970 on Pan Am’s New York-London route, and its timing was terrible, Aboulafia said. It debuted shortly before the oil crisis of 1973, amid a recession that saw ...

The last 747 jumbo jet rolled out of the factory this week after 53 years in production. ... Boeing has stopped making a passenger jet that defined long-distance flight in the late 20th century.

Boeing marked the completion of the 56-year long 747 program with the formal handover of the final 747-8F to Atlas Air on Jan. 31 at an event in Everett, Wash.

The Boeing 747, dubbed "The Queen of the Skies" has a long, storied history in aviation. Here is everything we know about this gigantic aircraft.

The 747’s long life is remarkable partly because its start was so uncertain. Boeing began designing the airplane in the mid-1960s at the request of Pan American World Airways, a leading airline ...

The Boeing 747 made long-haul travel affordable for the middle class decades ago and for many symbolizes the golden age of air travel. Here's a look back at the history of the jumbo jet.

After 53 years and more than 1,570 planes, the last Boeing 747 rolled off the assembly line in Washington state Tuesday evening, on its way to serve as a cargo plane. CNN values your feedback 1.

The 747 is credited with changing international travel with its large passenger capacity and ability to fly long distances. But since its introduction in 1969, airlines have moved toward smaller ...

Boeing has delivered the second-to-last production 747 to Atlas Air, leaving the US manufacturer one jumbo jet away from closing out a production programme that has spanned more than five decades.