Few aircraft have left as profound a mark on aviation history as the Boeing 747 series. Nicknamed and known worldwide as the "Queen of the Skies," the 747 was more than just an airplane; it was a ...

GE Aerospace is building the world's largest jet engine for Boeing's new 777X, and it's using a giant 747 to test it. We toured the unique plane.

Japan Airlines has retired its last Boeing 747 Classic, 39 years after introducing the type. The last unit was a 747-300. The carrier introduced its first 747 Classic, a 747-100, in 1970. It still ...