What happened to the Boeing 747?

An aviation era is coming to an end. The Boeing 747, which first took to the skies almost five decades ago, is approaching the end of its passenger-carrying life. read more

In the old days the 747 was bought not because it was the biggest & able carry a lot of people - it was bought mainly because of its long range capabilities (especially the 747-400) which at the time of its launch was the most long ranged of all aircraft in production. read more

The world's first Boeing 747 has finally received some much-needed tender love and care after years of neglect. Permanently parked at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, the hulking jet is easy to spot. read more