How fast does a Boeing 747 fly? Well, it depends if you're talking about its take-off speed or its max cruise speed. Here's the difference, explained.

New 747-8 Freighter soon to take off The maiden flight for the 747-8 could be on the same day as the 787's before the end of the year. by John Dodge Written by John Dodge, Contributor Oct. 2, 2009 ...

Now the last Boeing 747-8 freighter, now painted and ready to officially take flight, will be delivered to Atlas Air on Tuesday. It’s considered the plane that changed travel around the world.

A Boeing 747-8 cargo plane operated by Atlas Air made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport late Thursday after the plane suffered an engine malfunction minutes after taking off ...

Spectators and airplane enthusiasts braved the cold Wednesday morning to see the last 747 take off from the Boeing facility in Everett. As the plane heads to Cincinnati, it’s leaving a message ...

A Boeing 747 Dreamlifter cargo plane wrongly landed at Jabara Airport in Kansas, and now must take off from a runway much shorter than what it's used to.

The 747 cargo plane bound for Chicago O'Hare International returned to the runway shortly after take-off when its landing gear failed to retract, the Daily Mail reported. The touchdown ...

British Airways has officially retired its fleet of Boeing 747-400 jumbo jets. The final two aircraft took off from London Heathrow today (Thursday 8th October), marking the end of an era for the ...

The museum is refurbishing the first 747 test jet “to show what it was like for the flight test analysts who flew on the airplane,” Latter said. Even the iconic lounge will be reconstructed.