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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-abreast economy seating, it typically accommodates 366 passengers in three travel classes.
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. The 747-8 is the largest variant of the 747 and Boeing's largest aircraft.
The Boeing 747-400 is a large, long-range wide-body airliner produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, an advanced variant of the initial Boeing 747 .
Jul 21, 2020 · (Photo by David Gray/Getty Images) The Boeing 747 changed the aviation industry in many ways. 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.
The new 747-8 Intercontinental features the newest engine and wing combination in the industry, new advanced materials, and an updated flight deck for better performance with a small environmental footprint.
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.
Jun 19, 2020 · The record-breaking jet which still haunts a country. The Soviet Union’s flawed rival to Concorde. The largest electric plane to ever fly. The genesis of Boeing’s new design has come not from ...
May 31, 2024 · Boeing 747-400. When the infamous Boeing 747 entered service in 1970, it became the first widebody airliner. The aircraft’s first variant, the 747-100, impacted air travel forever with its innovations and massive size. As demand for the 747 grew, Boeing developed new variants to meet rising needs.
Jan 31, 2023 · The Boeing 747, known as the "Queen of the Skies," revolutionized air travel since its first flight in 1969. It's now mostly a cargo plane, and the last 747 just rolled off Boeing's...
Mar 2, 2023 · Boeing delivered the very last 747 aircraft at the end of January, marking the end of an era. Known fondly as the “Queen of the Skies,” the 747 revolutionized the air travel industry. Here’s a look back on the life of the jumbo jet.
