While Boeing 747 is generally associated with large capacity, there is one variant of the 747 that’s an outlier in that regard – the 747SP. This aircraft, developed to help airlines make long but thin routes profitable didn’t become a bestseller. In fact, only 45 airframes of the type were manufactured. That said, the “SP” …
Boeing 747SP: The Smallest and Rarest of the Jumbo Jets Read More »
If you plan to fly on a short-haul flight, chances are high that you will find yourself on an aircraft from either the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. After all, with over 10,000 737s built and almost 10,000 A320s (and A318s, A319s, etc.) built, they are the two best-selling airliners in history. In this …
Boeing 737 vs. Airbus A320: A Showdown of the Two Most Popular Narrowbodies Read More »
Concorde aside, Boeing 747 – the Queen of the Skies – is arguably world’s best known aircraft types. It was the first ever wide-body aircraft. And, thanks to its iconic hump on the front part of its fuselage, it’s one of the easiest aircraft to recognize. The aircraft has evolved significantly since it took off …
Boeing 747: Weight, Length, Range, Wingspan & Other Specs Read More »
In the first half of this article celebrating the 50th anniversary of Airbus, I talked about its first few aircraft types – the A300, A310, A320 Series, and A340. In this part, I’ll cover the remaining types – the A330, A380, A350, and A220. Just like in the first part, I will take a brief look …
Celebrating 50 Years of Airbus Part 2: A330, A380, A350 & A220 Read More »
It was a bit more than fifty years ago – on May 29, 1969 – that the then-French Minister of Transport and German Minister of Economy Affairs signed an agreement to jointly develop the Airbus A300, thus giving life to what has become one of the two largest aircraft manufacturers in the world. Airbus celebrated …
Celebrating 50 Years of Airbus Part 1: A300, A310, A320 Series & A340 Read More »
When the 747 entered into service back in 1970s, it revolutionized air travel. Over the last couple of decades, though, more fuel efficient aircraft were developed which led us to the point where nowadays only twenty or so airlines use the 747 for carrying passengers. While there are also airlines that use the freighter version …
From Testing Aircraft Engines to Fighting Fires: 7 Unique Uses of the Boeing 747 Read More »
With its distinct shape and four engines, the Boeing 747 – or “Queen of the Skies” – is, perhaps, the most recognized aircraft in the world. Having first flown commercially in 1970, it has been transporting passengers and cargo for almost 50 years. However, with more efficient twin-engine planes taking over the skies, flights operated …
The Ultimate Guide to Flying on the Boeing 747 in 2019: Remaining Airlines and Routes Read More »
I have yet to meet an aviation enthusiast that doesn’t like the 747. After all, it’s an iconic airliner that changed the industry. On the other hand, the A380’s reception has been mixed – while there are enthusiasts who love it, there are also those who don’t. In this article, I decided to look at …
Airbus A380 vs. Boeing 747: The Ultimate Double-Decker Showdown Read More »
Boeing 747 rolled out for the first time on September 30, 1968. Since then, its unmistakeable shape has turned it into one of the most recognized aircraft types and the favorite aircraft type of many aviation enthusiasts. With the above in mind, yesterday, September 30, 2018, (in the US, still today) marked a very special …
Happy 50th Birthday, Queen of the Skies! Celebrating with My Favorite 747 Photos Read More »
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