In today's world of capacity discipline and super-efficient twinjets, the late 20th century is an unusual era to examine. Despite air travel numbers being significantly lower than they are today, most ...

The final 747—a 747-8 model—left the production line for its inaugural flight on February 1 this year. The crew traced a unique pattern in the sky: a queen’s crown underlaid by the numbers “7-4-7.” ...

The aviation industry witnessed the end of an era on Tuesday as Boeing made the final delivery of its iconic 747 “jumbo jet” model. The famed plane — nicknamed the whale for its distinctive hump and ...

A historic moment in aviation history recently transpired when Boeing completed the final delivery of the 747 "jumbo jet" at its Everett facility, according to InterestingEngineering. Thousands of ...

Aviation Week editors talk about being at the delivery ceremony of the last Boeing 747 and why it is such an important aircraft. Don't miss a single episode. Subscribe to Aviation Week's Window Seat ...