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This Five-Engine Boeing 747 Is One Of The Rarest Planes In The World, And It Exists For A Specific Reason

The Boeing 747 is quite possibly the most iconic airplane in aviation history. Everyone knows what the 747 is, even if they don’t care about planes. The ‘Queen of the Skies’ might have ended ...

Is It True That The Boeing 747-8 & 787 Dreamliner Are Powered By The Same Engine?

It is true that both the 747-8, the final and ultimate iteration of the Boeing double-decker jumbo jet, and the 787 ...
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Ultra-Large Private Jets: A Look At The Private Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet

When it comes to ultra-large private jets, the Boeing 747 stands in a league of its own. Often referred to as the "Queen of the Skies," this iconic aircraft has been a symbol of luxury and grandeur ...
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Removing the Engine of a 747 Needs Expertise and Care

A team of mechanics are in the process of removing the jet engines from a 747. It's painstaking, careful work - one mistake can lead to irreparable damage to the ...

Here’s How Much Shorter The Boeing 747SP Was Compared To The 747-400

The Boeing 747-400 was the definitive, best-selling variant of Boeing's iconic double-decker, jumbo jet. On the other hand, ...
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End of an era: Boeing delivers last 747 jumbo jet

SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing bids farewell to an icon on Tuesday: It’s delivering its final 747 jumbo jet. Since its first flight in 1969, the giant yet graceful 747 has served as a cargo plane, a commercial ...