The Boeing 747, with its upper deck and graceful lines, holds a special charm for aviation lovers. Unfortunately, the airplane that ushered in the age of mass jet travel is also on its way to ...

Here’s a look at commercial passenger airplane crashes. For crashes caused by military acts or by terrorism, see Terrorism and War-Related Airplane Crashes Fast Facts. On August 12, 1985, the largest ...

Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner bound for London, issued a desperate Mayday call just moments after ...

While we are shocked to see the recent airplane crash in Gujarat, Ahmedabad, the incident reminds us of the past air crashes ...

A plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, seconds after takeoff, resulted in the death of 241 onboard, raising flying concerns and ...

And who better to bring needed relief than the Queen of the Skies herself. (Translation: KLM Boeing 747 has just landed successfully on St. Maarten to pick up passengers.) Shortly after 8:00am local ...

A KLM 747-400 freighter arrives at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Aug. 20, 2016. KLM operates three of the Boeing jets. (Photo: Shutterstock/Andrew Balcombe) Air France-KLM Group said Tuesday that the ...

A "softball size hole" was found above one of the engines, the FAA said. Federal officials are investigating after an Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo plane experienced an engine failure soon after ...

Part of the Independent Newspapers Ireland/NLI Collection A KLM Boeing 747 on the approach at Saint Maarten. Princess Juliana International is renowned as one of the world's most spectacular landings.

"This was THE airplane that introduced flying for the middle class in the U.S.," said Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith. "Prior to the 747 your average family couldn't fly from the U.S. to Europe ...

The planes will be operated by subsidiary cargo airline Martinair on behalf of Dutch carrier KLM and will replace four Boeing 747 cargo jets currently operated by KLM Cargo and Martinair. The planes ...

A video showing a 747 blasting onlookers into the water at St Maarten has shocked the Internet, and showcased the power of a 747’s jets. A video of a 747 taking off from the Caribbean island St ...