Boeing built the first 747 in 1968 and its production run would last until 2023, when the final airframe - a 747-8F freighter variant - rolled off the production line before its delivery to Atlas Air.

It's been over 50 years since the Boeing 747 first took to the skies, and since then, several variants of the airplane have served passengers and airline companies. While detailing each variant of ...

The Boeing 747 variants had different top speeds, with the 747-100 hitting 600 mph and the 747-8 reaching 614 mph. The unique 747SP was introduced for long-haul flights, with a top speed over 621 ...

As British Airways announces the retirement of its remaining Boeing 747 fleet from passenger service, we take a look at its ...