Air Cargo Week

From passenger icon to cargo giant: The evolution of the Boeing 747

To many of us, the Boeing 747 is a beloved icon of aviation’s sparkling history that has left a legacy on the air industry ...

The widebody that once dominated transatlantic travel is now a cargo workhorse

The Boeing 747, a once-dominant passenger jet, now reigns as one of the most important cargo aircraft, ...

Lufthansa's longest nonstop routes with the Airbus A350 in 2026

The routes where Lufthansa pushes its Airbus A350-900 fleet to its limits... or not.
Simple Flying

The Last Passenger 747-400 in America End of an Era

For more than half a century, the Boeing 747 has ruled the long-haul skies. With its pronounced upper fuselage, four powerful engines, and enormous range, it became one of the most recognizable ...
Simple Flying

Here’s How Many Flights The Boeing 747 Flew Last Year

Louis is a military historian and the staff writer for History of War magazine, a leading military history monthly. He also has an interest in private and commercial aviation. The Boeing 747 is dying ...