The 747 is a four-engined jet aircraft, initially powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D turbofan engines, then General Electric CF6 and Rolls-Royce RB211 engines for the original variants. With a ten …

Jun 21, 2024 · The original "jumbo jet" the Boeing 747 was officially retired in 2023. Here's why the company retired the "Queen of the Skies" and what might replace it.

Jul 21, 2020 · With the new 747-8, though, the 747 is not going anywhere soon. This guide takes a full look at this long-running "Queen of the Skies," from its origins in the late 1960s up to the …

Manufactured by Boeing's Commercial Airplane unit in the US, the original version of the 747 was two and a half times the size of the Boeing 707, one of the common large commercial aircraft …

Feb 14, 2025 · For over five decades, the Boeing 747 dominated the skies, transforming air travel and making long-haul flights accessible to the world. From the first 747 in 1969 to the last one …

Oct 14, 2023 · The Boeing 747 is easily one of the most iconic passenger aircraft in the world and possibly many others. This quad-engined, double-decker behemoth of an aircraft single …

Oct 4, 2024 · The Boeing 747, often called the "Queen of the Skies," revolutionized aviation when it was introduced in 1969. This iconic aircraft has not only carried millions of passengers but …

Known as the “Queen of the Skies,” the 747 was one of the most popular and recognizable aircraft in the world. When the 747 made its first commercial flight in 1970 with Pan Am, critics …

Oct 21, 2024 · The Boeing 747 has been a presence in commercial aviation for decades. From its first flight in 1969 to final delivery in 2023, learn how the 747 earned the name Queen of the …

The Boeing 747 is a jet airliner developed by Boeing in 1969. It was made by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and production ended in 2022. The Boeing 747 has more than one aisle, which …