In 1980, Pan Am significantly upgraded its first class cabins on its Boeing 747 and 747SP aircraft by introducing Sleeperette ...

The 747 is arguably one of the most iconic ... with the plane's 'SP' suffix standing for 'Special Performance.' All in all, Boeing built just 45 of these aircraft, which featured a shorter ...

This variant was a shortened model with a more extended range and was designed for special performance. In 1980, Boeing launched the 747-300 series, designed to increase the aircraft’s seating ...

English heavy metal band Iron Maiden once sang, “Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter,” but when it comes to dismantling the band’s Boeing 747-400 tour plane, it’s a little more complicated.

A decommissioned Boeing ... to host special events. According to the Reno Gazette-Journal, which covers the Burning Man festival, Bay Area-based Big Imagination camp first brought the 747 ...