Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jumbo Stay 747 cockpit room. The Boeing 747 is beloved in the aviation industry, though high costs have forced some airlines to ...

A number of former Boeing 747 jets have been given a new lease of life in recent years and turned into hotels, party pads and cafes. We’ve rounded up the best jet conversions in the world which are ...

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 Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 are the two largest commercial jets ever built and also among the most beloved aircraft in history. The two double-decker planes have become pivotal parts of global long ...

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 ...