Boeing and the U.S. Air Force explored an ambitious plan to turn the 747 into a flying aircraft carrier. The plan was bold, ...

The Lego Icons Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (set 10360) is not the first Lego model of the 747 and orbiter combo to be released.

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 ...

Despite the Boeing 747's waning popularity, Lufthansa is bucking the trend by operating more flights with the jumbo jet this ...

Perhaps the most famous 747-400 of all was the one called Cosmic Girl. It was a modified plane capable of launching rockets from right under its wings for the now-defunct private space company ...

Aircraft engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is retiring a Boeing 747-200 test aircraft after 20 years in service.

Farewell, Queen of the Skies. Boeing ends 747 jumbo line When the last jets flies away from the Seattle-area factory Wednesday, the curtain falls on a 54-year, four-engine era.

Recent maintenance deals and aircraft orders for Boeing 747 freighters signal continued demand for services.