September 19, 2017 9:11 pm ET
August 13, 2017 4:28 pm ET -
Opinion: There Is Hope on the Horizon for the Iconic…
In a week which saw further Boeing 747 retirements as airlines continue to modernize their fleets, it continues to look like the Queen of the Skies' days are ever more numbered. This icon of aviation and a favorite of both…
March 29, 2017 8:32 pm ET -
Inside the Queen: Delta Flight Museum Opens Exhibit Dedicated to…
On Tuesday, the Delta Flight Museum celebrated the opening of a new exhibit called "747 Experience." The exhibit features the carrier's treasured ship 6301 (N661US), the first 747-400 built by Boeing in the 1980s. The Boeing 747 used in the…
January 21, 2017 9:34 am ET -
United Tentatively Sets Final Scheduled 747-400 Flight for October
United has tentatively set their final scheduled 747 operation with the update of the airline's Winter 2017/2018 service schedule, per Routesonline.com. As of now, the final flight will depart San Francisco on Oct. 28, 2017 at 10:25 am, bound for Seoul…
January 11, 2017 10:29 pm ET -
“A Bittersweet Milestone:” United to Move Boeing 747 Retirement from…
The Boeing 747 has been an iconic aircraft since day one. Following its roll out on Sep. 30, 1968, the 747 has come to be known as the “Queen of the Skies” by airlines and aviation enthusiasts alike. The airliner…
August 31, 2016 8:00 pm ET -
Remembering a Legend: Joe Sutter
The mastermind behind the Boeing 747, Joe Sutter, passed away on August 30th, 2016. Mr. Sutter left us at the age of 95 due to pneumonia complications. In a statement released by Boeing, Raymond Conner, Boeing's CEO, points out that…