The Boeing 747 Begins Its Final Descent

The jet was perhaps the pinnacle of American engineering excellence. Its retirement signals an end to an era of American culture—and ambition.

The single Boeing 747-200 that tells the entire rise & fall story of Lufthansa's jumbo era

The carrier remains one of the very few operators still flying the passenger variant of the 747 today.
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Almost 60 Years After First Flight, The Boeing 747 Still In Demand

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Goldstein is a journalist and playwright based in Los Angeles. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
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Iron Maiden’s Boeing 747 Tour Plane Becomes A Collectible

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 ...

This Airline Was The Last Operator Of The Boeing 747SP

How can an airline keep an aircraft from the 70s operating into the 2010s? This is the story of Iran Air and the Boeing 747SP ...
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747s Are Nearly Gone, But These Airlines Still Fly Them

The Boeing 747 was a landmark in the history of commercial aviation, a "moonshot" project from the storied company that made long-distance travel affordable and accessible to the masses. Four jet ...
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Boeing 747-8 makes rare Manchester appearance

A rarely seen Boeing 747-8 is captured at Manchester Airport during a notable planespotting moment focused on the large ...