The Boeing 747 made long-haul travel affordable for the middle class decades ago and for many symbolizes the golden age of air travel. Here's a look back at the history of the jumbo jet.

Boeing engineers thought this mid-century engineering marvel would only fly passengers for a decade before supersonic planes like the Concorde became the norm. They designed the 747 to live on as ...

T he Boeing 747-8 is currently the world's longest commercial jet in history with a fuselage measuring 250 ft 2 in (76.25 m), eclipsing the Airbus A340, which was 247 feet (75.30 ...

Boeing just produced its last-ever Boeing 747 jumbo jet, which will be delivered to cargo giant Atlas Air. The first Queen of the Skies was built for Pan Am, taking its maiden commercial flight ...

But on January 31, the last 747 that Boeing expects to build rolled out of its factory. I’ve been researching and teaching the history of American aviation for more than a quarter-century.

The Boeing 747, known as the "Queen of the Skies," revolutionized air travel since its first flight in 1969. It's now mostly a cargo plane, and the last 747 just rolled off Boeing's production lines.

When it was revealed in 1969 the Boeing 747 broke the mould, redefining commercial flight and transporting everything from world leaders to space craft. Now, after half a century of service, the ...