The 747 was the first airplane called a "Jumbo Jet" as the first wide-body airliner. The 747 is a four-engined jet aircraft , initially powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D turbofan engines, then General Electric CF6 and Rolls-Royce RB211 engines for the original variants.

The Boeing 747-400 is a large, long-range wide-body airliner produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, an advanced variant of the initial Boeing 747.

Jun 21, 2024 · The original "jumbo jet" the Boeing 747 was officially retired in 2023. Here's why the company retired the "Queen of the Skies" and what might replace it.

The Boeing 747 is a wide-body commercial jet airliner and cargo aircraft, often referred to by its original nickname, Jumbo Jet, or Queen of the Skies. Its distinctive "hump" upper deck along the forward part of the aircraft makes it among the world's most recognizable aircraft, and it was the first wide-body produced.

More than twice as big as the Boeing 707, the four-engine jumbo-jet was originally able to carry more than 400 passengers and had a range of more than 5,000 nautical miles, making the plane very popular for overseas travel.

Feb 21, 2025 · The 'Jumbo Jet' has long reigned as the 'Queen of the Skies,' and here are ten interesting facts about the Boeing 747 you may not have known. 1 As high as a six-story building The 747-400's tail towers 63 feet and 8 inches

Feb 4, 2023 · Over 50 years after the launch of the “queen of the skies,” the very last Boeing 747 has been finally been delivered. The aircraft, a 747-8 Freighter, left the Boeing plant in Everett, Washington...

Oct 21, 2024 · From its groundbreaking debut as the world's first jumbo jet to its status as a popular passenger airliner and now, an efficient cargo hauler, the Boeing 747 has truly earned its place in aviation history.

Oct 14, 2023 · The Boeing 747 was unlike any other commercial jetliner when it was introduced, and even today remains only one of two passengers “jumbo jets”, the second being the Airbus A380. The size of the aircraft gave it unique characteristics that pilots deal with.

Feb 14, 2025 · Declining Demand for Jumbo Jets: Airlines shifted to smaller, long-range aircraft that could serve multiple destinations more profitably. By the late 2010s, most airlines retired their Boeing 747s, shifting to modern, lightweight aircraft with better aerodynamics and reduced maintenance costs.