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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 290: Lufthansa's Boeing 777X 'Plan B,' Airbus' A220 Win, Southwest Airlines' BWI Collision & More
Join Tom & Channing for the latest aviation hot topics.
Ready For Summer: Ex-Qatari 747 Completes Testing Ahead Of Air Force One Paint Job
The Air Force's race to ready a new presidential jet hits a critical milestone.
Never Made: The Boeing 747-500 That Stayed On The Drawing Board
The double-decker that could have been.
New Doomsday: Ex-Passenger Boeing 747-8 Continues Test Flights Ahead Of Air Force Delivery
Once a passenger jet, the mysterious plane has been spotted taking to the skies above Dayton, Ohio.
Confirmed: Ex-Qatari Luxury Boeing 747-8 To Be Delivered As Interim Air Force One This Summer
The aircraft will be used as a stopgap solution until new models arrive.
Why The Boeing 747-8's Main Landing Gear Needs 16 Tires
The Boeing 747-8's massive weight and size present unique challenges for its main landing gear.
6 Routes That Still Rely On Cargo Boeing 747s
Most of them use the 747-8F model.
The Biggest Airline Wings Flying Today (Top 6)
From superjumbos to next-generation widebody aircraft, the race to achieve the highest fuel efficiency and the greatest ...
The Striking Differences Between The Boeing 747-8 & Airbus A380
Both quadjets are massive and serve several high-capacity routes.
Here’s How Much Heavier A Boeing 747 Is Compared To A Boeing 737
Comparing two of Boeing's most iconic airliners to one another.
The Queen’s New Look: Lufthansa's Boeing 747-8 Joins Centenary Fleet
A century in the skies: Lufthansa's Boeing 747-8 takes flight with a striking new livery, commemorating the airline's ri...
How Much Does A Boeing 747-8 Cost In 2026?
The latest price of the Queen of the Skies.
Is It True That The Boeing 787 Dreamliner & 747-8 Share The Same Engine?
The Boeing 787 and 747-8 may look like they use the same engines, but a closer look reveals key differences that matter ...
Why The World’s Most Expensive Commercial Jet Is The Air Force One Replacement
Why the Boeing 747-8 is the only choice for the next generation of presidential travel.
Here’s How Much Bigger The Airbus A380 Is Compared To The Boeing 747-8
The A380 is the much bigger ultra-large-widebody aircraft that never lived long enough to grow longer than the 747-8.
The Longest Nonstop Boeing 747-8 Routes In 2026
The 747-8 still maintains a massive global footprint.
Up To 17 Hours: The US's Top 10 Longest Nonstop Boeing 747 Flights In 2026
Brace yourself: prepare for the longest Boeing 747 flight of your life.
1st Of 2 Lufthansa Boeing 747-8s Leaves Fleet For USAF
Around mid-December there was news that the United States Air Force would be purchasing two 747-8 aircraft from German c...
Why Did Boeing Choose GE To Build The 747-8’s Exclusive Engine?
Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce weren't part of the 747-8 program, despite a long history with the 'Queen of the Skies'.
Why The Boeing 747-8 Won’t Be Retired Anytime Soon
The aircraft offers some exceptional long-range capabilities.