In today's world of capacity discipline and super-efficient twinjets, the late 20th century is an unusual era to examine. Despite air travel numbers being significantly lower than they are today, most ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. The Boeing 747 has become one of the most iconic airplanes ever built since it was introduced in 1970.

Boeing and the U.S. Air Force explored an ambitious plan to turn the 747 into a flying aircraft carrier. The plan was bold, but faced major challenges.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Goldstein is a journalist and playwright based in Los Angeles. The iconic Iron Maiden tour plane is no more. The heavy ...

Introduced on February 9, 1969, Boeing's 747 passenger plane was the first wide-body aircraft and became a popular plane with aviation fans and airlines alike. By 2022, Boeing built and delivered more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The motorcade of US President Donald Trump is parked next to a 12-year old Qatari-owned Boeing 747-8 that Trump was touring in ...

SEATTLE -- Boeing Co. is launching bigger, more efficient versions of its 747 jumbo jet in a move that will put competitive pressure on rival Airbus and its A380 superjumbo. The Chicago-based company ...

The luxury plane, which would be one of the most valuable gifts ever received by the U.S. government, would eventually be donated to Trump's presidential library after he leaves office, the source ...

WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) - A Boeing 747 jet offered to President Donald Trump by Qatar as a temporary flying White House might need fighter jet escorts and could be restricted to flying inside the ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. President Donald Trump has said that Qatar is "donating" its Boeing 747 ...

The Pentagon said it has formally accepted a donated $400 million luxury airliner from Qatar that President Trump has said will serve as Air Force One. Photo: Roberto Schmidt/AFP/Getty Images The ...