The McDonnell Douglas MD-12 was the first attempt at replicating the Boeing Jumbo Jets 747 success. However, the goal was a little out of reach for the company, and it never went ahead. Why was it ...

Lufthansa remains the airline of choice for those seeking to experience the iconic Jumbo Jet in the modern era.

Although its numbers have thinned, ten airlines still operate the enormous, graceful Airbus A380 for international luxury ...

Four veteran 747-400s still soar beyond 100,000 flight hours, defying retirement deadlines and showcasing remarkable aviation ...

The Boeing 787 comes with both GE and Rolls-Royce engine options, although GE's engines have become more popular in recent times.

1966: The Government announces that a Fast Reactor will be built at Dounreay power station in Scotland. On the same day, singer/actress Sophie Tucker dies aged 79. 1967: Canadian conductor Percy Faith ...

What type of plane is the new Air Force One? The new Air Force One will be based on the Boeing 747-8, a large, long-range jet customized with advanced security, communications, and operational ...

For efficiency reasons, most passenger jets cruise slightly slower than the speed of sound, at around Mach 0.8 (this is subsonic ... Instead, the Boeing 747 entered commercial service in 1970.

A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 flight from Miami to Frankfurt was forced to make an emergency landing after its captain became ...