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Boeing 747

In production for more than 50 years, the Boeing 747 has fairly earned its nickname "the queen of the skies". The aircraft was revolutionary with its double deck design, and remains a popular choice for cargo operators.

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40 Widebodies Daily: Was This The World’s Most Exciting Route?

There were days when only widebodies were used, with flights usually taking less than 90 minutes.

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FAA Proposes Directive For Boeing 747-400F To Address Risks Of Fuel Tank Explosions

The requirements to ensure fuel tank safety stemmed from the TWA Flight 800 accident in 1996.

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What Has Happened To The 3 Boeing 747-8s Leased To Russia By China?

BOC Aviation's two Boeing 747-8F aircraft returned to China after being detained in Moscow for over two years.

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Did You Know: Iron Maiden's 747 Once Collided With A Ground Tug

While on the South American leg of a world tour, Iron Maiden's Boeing 747 had an accident in Chile that required two new engines.

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The Boeing 747-8 At Lufthansa: Which Seats Are The Best In Each Class?

With 364 seats onboard, some offer a more comfortable experience than others.

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Rare Boeing 747 Sighting At Heathrow Airport As Lufthansa Flight Diverted

The plane was on the ground for two hours before leaving for Frankfurt.

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Goodbye Queen! Asiana Airlines Marks Its Last Boeing 747 Passenger Flight

Now only Air China in East Asia uses the 747-400 in a passenger role.

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28 Years Ago: The World's Deadliest Mid-Air Collision

How a failure by one pilot caused a deadly mid-air collision over India.

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Air Force One Returns To Dallas Fort Worth International Airport After 10 Year Absence

The Presidential jumbo jet touched down in Texas as the airport celebrates its 50th anniversary.

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The Top 5 Largest Boeing BBJ Aircraft

Although rare, there are several Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) models, ranging from the 737 to the 747.

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US Boeing 747-400 Passenger Flights Drop To Just 1 Daily This Summer

Two will operate at times, but there's only one between May and July.

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5 Cool Things Made From Old Boeing 747s

From keyrings and clocks to a hotel room in a cockpit!

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Throwback: 5 Iconic Aircraft Types That Northwest Airlines Flew Over The Years

These are some of the most iconic aircraft operated by Northwest Airlines.

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How Fast Does A Boeing 747 Go?

From the Boeing 747-100 to the 747-8, which is the fastest variant of the Queen of the Skies?

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The Boeing 747 Cockpit: How It Has Changed Over The Years

The outside of the iconic aircraft might’ve stayed relatively the same, but the cockpit underwent drastic changes over the years.

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Giants Of The Skies: How The Airbus A380 & Boeing 747 Compare To One Another

The Airbus A380 & Boeing 747 remain the giants of the sky and are the largest commercial passenger jets built.

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How Much Does The Boeing 747 Cost To Fly?

Operating the queen of the skies comes with a royal price tag.

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