End of an era: UK has no Boeing 747 passenger flights in 2026

For now, the jumbo jet will only serve the country on a cargo basis.
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This was the last 747 flight on British Airways - and it marked the end of an era

British Airways’ final Boeing 747 flight marked the quiet end of one of aviation’s most iconic chapters. Once the flagship of ...
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United's final 747 flight from San Francisco becomes hot ticket

SAN FRANCISCO, California -- United Airlines flew the last flight of its venerable, four-engine 747 jet. Call it a victim of changing times and more efficient aircraft, but the airline sent it out in ...

The Longest Nonstop Boeing 747-400 Routes In 2026

Averaging 6,389 miles per trip, the route to the Southeast Asian hub takes the title as the longest nonstop route flown by ...
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Building the Boeing 747-8: A Look Inside the Final Jumbo Jet

Bigger than anything before it, the Boeing 747-8 was the final jumbo jet. This documentary shows how it came together.
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Retro-fabulous final flight draws '70s time travelers from Bay Area to Honolulu

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- United Airlines flew the last flight of its venerable, four-engine 747 jet. Call it a victim of changing times and more efficient aircraft, but the airline sent it out in style.
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Pilots: 747 flight beyond expectations

After its first flight, the 747-8 Intercontinental touches down at Boeing Field. To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings ...

What Are The Benefits Of Flying The Airbus A380 Over The Boeing 747?

While the Boeing 747 was designed as a cargo-first aircraft, the A380 was designed from the ground up as a dedicated ...
Aviation Week

Second Boeing 747-800 joins flight test programme

The second Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, RC021, successfully made its first flight today. The airplane completes the two-airplane test fleet for the 747-8 Intercontinental. "This is another great ...