History Today: How the first Boeing 747 soared in the skies
On February 9, 1969, the Boeing 747, the world’s first wide-body jet, took its maiden flight, revolutionising air travel.
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2/09/1969: The Queen of the Skies Takes Flight
DALLAS — Today at 11:34 PST, in 1969, the prototype Boeing 747 took to the skies from Seattle, Washington, for the first time ...
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Which Airlines Still Fly The Boeing 747 On Its 55th Flight Anniversary?
after a long fligth from Frankfurt. January 22, 2025, marks the 55 th anniversary of the first commercial flight of the Boeing 747, the graceful giant jet that changed the world of travel.
How Long & Far Can A Boeing 747-8 Fly?
T he Boeing 747 program has given us icons of the skies like the earlier 747-100 and 747-200 models, as well as the ...
The Story Of Baby Blue 2: Commercial Aviation's Longest-Ever Nonstop Flight
The flight from Hong Kong to London, the 'wrong way round', remains the longest-ever flight by a commercial aircraft.
What was the Boeing 747SP?
We recently saw a special anniversary in the history of commercial aviation, with January 30th, 2025 marking 37 years since ...
Which Airlines Still Fly The Luxurious Airbus A380?
Although its numbers have thinned, ten airlines still operate the enormous, graceful Airbus A380 for international luxury ...
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Pilot FAINTS mid-flight forcing 747 into U-turn at 30,000ft & emergency landing while stewards tried to revive captain
Control of the Boeing 747-8 was given to the plane's co-pilot who continued the plane's path up the eastern seaboard of the ...
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Pilot FAINTS mid-flight forcing 747 into U-turn at 30,000ft & emergency landing while stewards tried to revive captain
Control of the Boeing 747-8 was given to the plane's co ... The captain was rushed to a crew lounge on the plane where two flight attendants provided first aid. But they decided to make a U ...