Comparing and contrasting two leading American widebodies.

Command the Queen of the Skies, but brace for towering price tags, endless fuel thirst, and maintenance worthy of a small nation.

Boeing 747 aircraft are still being sought after as passenger and freighter aircraft, as well as backups for Air Force One, by countries from the United States to Russia.

SEATTLE/PARIS (Reuters) -Boeing's 747, the original and arguably most aesthetic "Jumbo Jet", revolutionized air travel only to see its more than five-decade reign as "Queen of the Skies" ended by more ...

If you thought that the US Air Force had enough planes to ensure it didn't have to venture into the used airliner market, then think again. It turns out that the USAF is buying Boeing 747s from German ...

Discover how much Boeing 747 pilots earn in 2026, from Lufthansa passenger crews to Atlas Air cargo captains flying the legendary Queen of the Skies.

In March 2026, social media users alleged Qatar filed a formal request to reclaim the Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet the Persian Gulf country previously gifted to U.S. President Donald Trump. According to ...

The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One and expects to have it ready for President Donald Trump to use this summer, ...