The 1st Widebody: Why Did Boeing Build The 747?

While Boeing pioneered the widebody with the 747, it didn’t operate in a vacuum. Douglas (later McDonnell Douglas) and ...
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Ever Wondered Why The Boeing 747 Has That Hump Over The Cockpit?

While modern commercial aircraft can be hard to tell apart, there's no mistaking the majestic shape of the Boeing 747. Its distinctive hump containing the cockpit and a second-floor seating area ahead ...
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Everything To Know About The Queen Of The Skies, The Boeing 747 Passenger Jet

More than 70 years have passed since the first successful mass-produced passenger jet—the Boeing 707—revolutionized air travel. While the aviation industry has undergone dramatic transformations over ...
Forbes

Which Airlines Still Fly The Boeing 747 On Its 55th Flight Anniversary?

Mexico City, Mexico - October 20, 2019: Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 landing at Mexico City Intl. Airport after a long fligth from Frankfurt. January 22, 2025, marks the 55 th anniversary of the first ...