The newest version of the jumbo jet gets through a lot of fuel, but its high capacity means that the consumption is spread ...

The U.S. Air Force said on Tuesday it was acquiring two Boeing 747-8 jumbo jets for $400 million to establish a training and ...

The US president flies on Air Force One. World leaders in other countries also have their own official aircraft.

The Boeing 747 has become a rareity in the skies these days. Only four global airlines are still operating the iconic ...

The U.S. Air Force is buying two Boeing 747-8 jets for $400 million to train and maintain its presidential airlift fleet. This is a step towards transitioning from the older 747-200 model. The first ...

With the production of the jumbo jet having now ceased, those looking to buy a 747 will have to do so on the second-hand ...

A new generation of widebody jets like the Boeing 787 and 777, as well as the Airbus A330 and A350, is fast replacing aging ...

This article gives detail on the rest areas available to 747-8 crew members, before comparing them with the A380.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG is getting a $400 million holiday bonus from an aircraft that’s long been out of favor — the venerable ...

The Boeing 747 ushered in the age of the jumbo jet when it first took flight in 1969, but at least one variant actually had to be cut down to size for continued success. The Boeing 747SP — for Special ...

The US Air Force announced plans Tuesday to purchase two Boeing 747-8 aircraft to support its future presidential airlift program, with an Air Force official confirming it would acquire the planes ...

A relic of the skies turns into a gold mine as the US Air Force scoops up jumbo jets for a presidential mission.