Supersonic dreams and cargo realities: the untold story of how the 747 got its signature shape, and why it wasn't meant to be a double-decker.

You have, for instance, the Boeing P-8 Poseidon, a naval reconnaissance aircraft derived from the Boeing 737-800 airliner, and then the Boeing C-17, a freighter aircraft that was a clean-sheet design.

The 747 democratized international travel, made intercontinental trips routine, and inspired generations of aviation professionals and enthusiasts.

The Boeing 747 is perhaps the most famous subsonic airliner of all time. With its distinctive partial upper deck, four engines, and historical provenance, the 747 is an icon of aviation. Boeing has ...

A Boeing 747 is one of the most popular exhibits at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta. This particular plane was the first Boeing 747-400 ever made and entered service in 1989. The jet flew for Delta ...