It entered service with Pan Am on January 22, 1970. The 747 was the first airplane called a "Jumbo Jet" as the first wide-body airliner. 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.

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.

The Boeing 747-8 is the final series of the large, long-range wide-body airliners in the Boeing 747 family from Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It is the largest model variant of the 747 and Boeing's largest aircraft overall.

Apr 4, 2025 · A Boeing 747 is one of the most popular exhibits at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta. This particular plane was the first Boeing 747-400 ever made and entered service in 1989. The jet flew for ...

Jul 21, 2020 · An iconic aircraft, loved by many, it is sadly now being retied by many airlines. 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 continuing production today.

Business class passengers onboard the 747-8 will enjoy the exclusive "private jet" experience of the new, extended upper deck. A new elegant staircase welcomes the premium passenger to the latest evolution of the industry’s highest-rated business cabin.

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-handedly ushered in a new age of aviation, and in the process earned itself multiple names.

Feb 14, 2025 · Purpose: A passenger jet designed to handle large volumes of travelers with efficiency. Impact: It was the first wide-body commercial airliner, transforming air travel forever. When Boeing introduced the first 747 (N7470) in 1969, it was the largest aircraft in the world.

5 days ago · On June 20, 2011, a Boeing 747-8 Freighter lands at Paris-Le Bourget airport after completing the first translatlantic flight of a large commercial airplane powered on all engines by a sustainable aviation jet fuel – a blend of 15 percent carmelina-based biofuel mixed with 85 percent traditional kerosene Jet A fuel.

Feb 21, 2025 · According to Boeing, the Boeing 747-8 is the world's fastest commercial jet, being just a smidgen faster than its other rivals. Boeing says the 747-8 has a top speed of Mach 0.86, which is a little faster than the Mach 0.85 achieved by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and faster than the Mach 0.84 that the 777 can reach.