While soaring on a 14-hour flight between two cities aboard a Boeing 777-300ER, you suddenly notice that the plane has only two engines, as opposed
Tag: 747
Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental and Freighter
The Boeing 747-8, the largest and most recent variant of the Boeing 747, stands as the most magnificent passenger aircraft ever constructed. It genuinely embodies
Historic Aircraft: The Saunders-Roe Princess
Long before the era of jumbo jets such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, the skies were graced by massive passenger planes known as
PAL Takes the Record for the Longest Non-Stop 777-300ER Flight
Philippine Airlines (PAL) typically operates its Manila-New York-Manila flights using the Airbus A350-900. However, due to a limited number of A350s remaining in the fleet,
Top 10 Longest-Range Commercial Passenger Planes of 2023
The aviation landscape is rapidly evolving as aircraft manufacturers strive to create commercial planes that can fly further and faster than ever before. As such
Historical Aircraft: The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Boeing’s legacy of building large aircraft extends far beyond the iconic Boeing 747. Among their notable large aircraft is the Model 377 Stratocruiser, featuring a
Exploring the World of the Flying Boats
When we think of large aircraft, the Boeing 747, C-5 Galaxy, and the Spruce Goose immediately come to mind. However, these planes were not the
Lufthansa Orders 22 Widebody Planes from Airbus and Boeing
As the aviation industry evolves, airlines must adapt to changing trends and technologies. One such airline, Lufthansa, has recently taken steps to replace its aging
Boeing ends the 747 production with the final delivery to Atlas Air
When Boeing announced the end of the Queen of the Skies program, it was a sad day for AVgeeks and 747 aficionados. After more than
First reactivated Lufthansa A380 flies to Manila for maintenance
After more than two years in storage, the first reactivated Lufthansa Airbus A380 flew to Manila Philippines for around a month of heavy maintenance. The