Why Boeing Built The 747SP: The Short 747 With Long-Range Power

Boeing faced a problem with long-range routes that couldn't fill a full-size 747, so it came up with a very simple solution: ...

Why Did NASA Choose A Boeing 747 To Piggyback The Space Shuttle?

NASA's space shuttle was a large, heavy vehicle, and needed an even larger, heavier low-wing aircraft to transport it across ...
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Defense Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump’s use

WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 aircraft from Qatar for President Donald Trump to use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday, despite ongoing ...
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What Happened To Boeing's Airborne Aircraft Carrier Plan?

To say the Boeing 747 changed the aviation industry is a massive understatement. Over twice the size of any airliner before it, the queen of the skies completely transformed commercial aviation, ...
Yahoo

It's Official — The Defense Department Accepted A Luxury Boeing 747 From Qatar For Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 aircraft from Qatar for President Donald Trump to use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday, despite ongoing ...
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Rolls-Royce Retiring 747 Test Aircraft After 20 Years

Rolls-Royce is retiring its Boeing 747-200 "Flying Test Bed" (FTB), registered N787RR, after 20 years of service since 2005. The uniquely modified aircraft, capable of flying with five engines, was ...