The Boeing 747-8 is the final and largest variant of the 747 family. It was developed in two versions: the 747-8 Intercontinental (747-8I) for passenger operations and the 747-8F for cargo. The ...

The Boeing 747 has long been a symbol not only of long-haul, comfortable passenger trips but also a crucial part of global air freight. The majestic "Queen of the Skies" redefined cargo transport with ...

Saudi Airlines Cargo has acquired two Boeing 747-8F Freighters. This brings the total number of planes operated by the carrier to 15. “We are extremely excited to be taking delivery of our first two ...

The 747's nose door is a marvel of engineering, providing rapid access to a cavernous hold that remains unmatched by any ...

Boeing has completed major assembly of the first set of 747-8F wings. According to the manufacturer the new 135ft 3in (41.2 m) wings incorporate the latest aerodynamic technologies to fly farther and ...

Boeing 747 operators are being instructed to carry out prompt elevator checks after a 747-8 freighter was flown without balance weights after maintenance. The US FAA states that the 747-8F was flown ...

Taiwanese investigators have confirmed that a Boeing 747-8F sustained damage to its outboard right-hand engine during a pod-strike while landing at Taipei’s Taoyuan airport. The UPS aircraft had been ...

Because aerospace giant Boeing no longer manufactures the 747, additional parts will be needed over time to keep the main Air Force One flying. The United States Air Force announced last week that it ...