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Where Is The World's Only Remaining Boeing 747-100?

There is no doubt that few aircraft have left a legacy as vast and profound as the Boeing 747. Known as the "Queen of the Skies," the 747 revolutionized long-haul travel and reshaped global air ...

Boeing’s Forgotten Jumbo Jet Is Now Worth Less Than $150 Million

Despite its falling monetary value, the Queen of the Skies will leave a lasting legacy on the commercial aviation industry.
Aviation Week

Last Boeing 747 Classic To Leave JAL fleet

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 ...

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

Boeing 747 aircraft are still being sought after as passenger and freighter aircraft, as well as backups for Air Force One, by countries from the United States to Russia.
SlashGear

Why Does The Boeing 747 Have A Hump?

If you've ever seen what looks like a beluga whale with wings on the runway — or better yet, flown in one — there's a good chance it was the Boeing 747, nicknamed the "Queen of the Skies." This ...
AOL

See inside Delta's flight museum, which houses exhibits on 100 years of aviation — including a famous Boeing 747

The Spirit of Delta Boeing 767-200 is the centerpiece of the Delta Flight Museum.Benjamin Zhang/Business Insider This year, Delta Air Lines is celebrating its centennial. Huff Daland Dusters, the ...

Why The US Air Force Still Uses Modified Boeing 747s For Presidential Transport

The Boeing 747 is the only aircraft acceptable for its next-gen Presidential aircraft due to competing geopolitical and ...