On February 9, 1969, the Boeing 747, the world’s first wide-body jet, took its maiden flight, revolutionising air travel.

Lufthansa remains the airline of choice for those seeking to experience the iconic Jumbo Jet in the modern era.

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 ...

Although its numbers have thinned, ten airlines still operate the enormous, graceful Airbus A380 for international luxury ...

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.

Under Boeing's plan, the current 747 jumbo jet will be modified to allow it to fly more than 8,000 miles without refuelling, and the plans for a superjumbo will be kept on the drawing board.

A couple were blown away by a Boeing 747 converted into a hotel ... jumped at the opportunity to spend a night in the Jumbo Jet Hotel, located on the tarmac of Stockholm Arlanda Airport in ...