The single Boeing 747-200 that tells the entire rise & fall story of Lufthansa's jumbo era

The carrier remains one of the very few operators still flying the passenger variant of the 747 today.

How the Boeing 747-200's engine upgrade killed the Anchorage fuel stop on New York–Tokyo flights

The 747-100 couldn't fly from New York to Tokyo nonstop. The 747-200 could. Here is the engine upgrade that made the ...
Flying

Rolls-Royce Retiring 747 Test Aircraft After 20 Years

Rolls-Royce is retiring its Boeing 747-200 "Flying Test Bed" (N787RR) after 20 years and over 2,000 hours of service, having completed its last assignment in July. The uniquely modified aircraft, ...
Forbes

Almost 60 Years After First Flight, The Boeing 747 Still In Demand

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Goldstein is a journalist and playwright based in Los Angeles. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...