The Boeing 747-8 is a rare model now, but not one that is set to leave our skies. The numbers still in the skies in today's active fleet paint a clear picture of how the model will remain in the skies ...

LAS VEGAS—Boeing is setting up a “turnkey” service to acquire former passenger 747-8I Intercontinental aircraft and convert them into long-haul business jet and VIP transports with custom designed and ...

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The US Air Force announced plans Tuesday to purchase two Boeing 747-8 aircraft to support its future presidential airlift program, with an Air Force official confirming it would acquire the planes ...

The jet was perhaps the pinnacle of American engineering excellence. Its retirement signals an end to an era of American ...

WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force said on Tuesday it was acquiring two Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 747-8 jumbo jets for $400 million to establish a training and sustainment program ...

The Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 is set to fly as “VC-25 bridge aircraft” by summer 2026, as delays continue to plague Boeing’s VC-25B presidential aircraft program. The U.S. Air Force expects the ...

If you thought that the US Air Force had enough planes to ensure it didn't have to venture into the used airliner market, then think again. It turns out that the USAF is buying Boeing 747s from German ...

The United States Air Force (USAF) has officially taken delivery of a Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 to use as a “stop-gap” Air Force One. This week’s Flight Friday takes a look at aggregated 747 flight ...