SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing bids farewell to an icon on Tuesday: It’s delivering its final 747 jumbo jet. Since its first flight in 1969, the giant yet graceful 747 has served as a cargo plane, a commercial ...

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 ...

When it comes to ultra-large private jets, the Boeing 747 stands in a league of its own. Often referred to as the "Queen of the Skies," this iconic aircraft has been a symbol of luxury and grandeur ...

SEATTLE — Boeing bid farewell to an icon on Tuesday, delivering its final 747 jumbo jet as thousands of workers who helped build the planes over the past 55 years looked on. Since its first flight in ...

The 747's nose door is a marvel of engineering, providing rapid access to a cavernous hold that remains unmatched by any ...