In 1966, Pan Am ordered 25 Boeing 747-100s at a price amounting to $525 million. It was an excellent achievement for Boeing, knowing that the first order would cover over 80% of the development cost.

The price point, of course, is a nod to 666 and the Iron Maiden hit, “The Number of the Beast.” A Boeing 747-400 is a full 71 meters (230 feet) in length, so, in theory, Ed Force One could be turned ...

particularly during periods of elevated fuel prices due to the aircraft's fuel needs. When the 747 first entered the market, long-range twinjet aircraft were not a thing, and neither was the concept ...

Fans can now own a piece of English heavy metal band Iron Maiden’s musical legacy, thanks to a German aviation upcycling ...

Fisher did not disclose an exact opening date or admission price for the ... airport converted an old 747 into a party venue. British Airways retired its fleet of Boeing 747s in 2020 following ...