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.
The jet was perhaps the pinnacle of American engineering excellence. Its retirement signals an end to an era of American culture—and ambition.
The aircraft, estimated to be worth nearly $400 million, was formally introduced during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews.
Derived from an iconic airframe, the 747SP redefined long-haul travel.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has officially taken delivery of a Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 to use as a “stop-gap” Air Force One. This week’s Flight Friday takes a look at aggregated 747 flight ...
The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One and expects to have it ready for President Donald Trump to use this summer, ...