It was larger, more economical, and had a longer range than any aircraft in the world. But the 747-400 came out over 35yearsago, and twinjets have since debuted with superior range and far better ...

The aircraft is capable of dropping tens of thousands of liters of water or fire retardant in a single mission, making it one ...

Meanwhile, Atlas Air operates a significant fleet of 747 freighters, including both the 747-400F and newer 747-8Fs. According ...

The aircraft before them ... Seven years later, I was a passenger on the inaugural 747-400 flight from New York to Tokyo. Everyone onboard was given a commemorative sake cup.