The original Boeing 747-100 was the first true widebody aircraft ... Northwest and Continental. But while American airlines no longer fly it, the “Queen of the Skies” soldiers on.

Only a few of the greatest purchasers of the Boeing 747 were US airlines, and some still have them in service.

The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was one of the last great long-range airliners developed by Boeing before the jet age. The ...

Nevertheless, all four are in daily use and are sure to be lovingly maintained for optimal availability. NASA acquired its first Boeing 747 in 1974, buying a 747-100 from American Airlines. Although ...

Wednesday night’s crash of an American Airlines commuter plane in Washington is one of the worst disasters for the Fort Worth ...

Here’s a look at commercial passenger airplane crashes. For crashes caused by military acts or by terrorism, see Terrorism and War-Related Airplane Crashes Fast Facts. On August 12, 1985, the largest ...

Although its numbers have thinned, ten airlines still operate the enormous, graceful Airbus A380 for international luxury ...

An Emirates 747-400 freighter, operated by a partner airline, lands in Luqa, Malta, on Dec. 4, 2014. Emirates this week hired Compass Cargo Airlines in Bulgaria to ...

Robert Isom said said airline is focused on passengers, crew members, first responders, families and loved ones.

On February 9, 1969, the Boeing 747, the world’s first wide-body jet, took its maiden flight, revolutionising air travel.