How cabin crew rest & sleep on the Boeing 747-400

Unlike modern aircraft, where crew rest design is often refined and more spacious, the 747-400 represents an earlier ...

Here’s How Much Shorter The Boeing 747SP Was Compared To The 747-400

The Boeing 747-400 was the definitive, best-selling variant of Boeing's iconic double-decker, jumbo jet. On the other hand, ...

Why does the Boeing 747-400 have 3 engine types?

One iconic plane, three very different engines. Unravel the mystery of the 747-400's multi-engine design and the strategic ...

Is It True That The Boeing 747 & 767 Are Powered By The Same Engine?

At first glance, the idea that the Boeing 747 and 767 might share the same engine seems unlikely. The two aircraft were ...
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Fuselage of 747-400 recovered from sea after fatal Hong Kong runway excursion

Recovery personnel at Hong Kong have lifted from the water the fuselage of a Boeing 747-400 freighter which suffered a runway excursion on 20 October. While operating a service for Emirates from Dubai ...
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How Much Fuel Does A Boeing 747 Burn Per Hour, And How Much Can It Hold?

Boeing's very first jetliner, the 707, began commercial flights in 1958. A scant 10 years later, the demand for air travel was so great that Boeing unveiled its new 747 to the world, which held more ...