Only a few of the greatest purchasers of the Boeing 747 were US airlines, and some still have them in service.

The Boeing 747 has become one of the most iconic airplanes ever built since it was introduced in 1970. The double-decker aircraft pioneered the use of the term "jumbo jet." But the "Queen of the ...

Only three airlines are operating scheduled passenger flights on the 55th anniversary of the 747's first revenue-generating ...

Some 55 years after the first commercial flight of the Boeing 747, four airlines still fly passenger versions, including ...

The Boeing 747-8 has a cruising speed of Mach 0.86, making it one of the fastest commercial jets in history. While the A380 is bigger, it has a slightly lower cruising speed than the 747.

Since entering service in 1970, more than 1,500 Boeing 747s were built. For decades, if you were flying long-haul, you’d be flying a 747. The giant jumbo opened the world to passengers, democratizing ...

British Airways has announced “with great sadness” that its remaining Boeing 747 jumbo jets will be retired with immediate effect, as the airline’s fleet is reshaped for the era of post ...

This documentary is about the Boeing 747 jumbo jet from its incredibly short development time at the behest of Juan Trippe of Pan Am who originally wanted to double decker plane in the sky. The 747 ...

The Jumbo Stay Hotel, located just by Arlanda International Airport near the Swedish capital Stockholm, is a renovated Boeing 747, also known as a jumbo jet. Produced by Jason Gaines. Video ...

Boeing's latest 747 jumbo jet looks like a spiffy new jetliner. But inside it's still a work in progress. WSJ's Daniel Michaels gets a sneak peek at the Paris Air Show. Image courtesy of Getty Images.