As sustainability becomes a driving force in aviation, the question arises: between the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747, which aircraft gets more miles per gallon (mpg)? This query isn't just relevant ...

The Boeing 747-8i was the final passenger iteration of the famous 747 program, while the Airbus A380 is the largest passenger airplane to ever make it into service. The Boeing 747-8 entered service in ...

Not too long ago, jumbo jets were considered the flagship products of The Boeing Co. and top rival Airbus. The Boeing 747 is arguably the most iconic plane of all time, and last year it became the ...

UPS’ order Thursday for 14 firm and 14 option Boeing 747-8Fs raises an interesting question: as the era of four engine commercial jetliners draws to a close, which of the two last survivors will die ...

Today's 747-400 passenger fleet totals 482 aircraft operated by 32 airlines, with the largest single cluster being the 57 aircraft operated by British Airways from London Heathrow. A further 10 ...

Airbus and Boeing are hopeful that 2010 will see orders begin to rebound for their ultra-large airliners, although both acknowledge that the market remains tough in the aftermath of last year's global ...

This past July, I flew British Airways' Premium Economy from San Francisco International to London Heathrow. I was going to Malawi for holiday and needed to fly to Johannesburg. The cost of an economy ...

Qantas plans to add capacity to its Boeing 747-400 and Airbus A380 fleets by dramatically reducing its first-class offering on long-haul flights. By replacing first class sections with business-class ...

Lufthansa marks a century of flying with a stunning anniversary livery. See which aircraft will sport the commemorative design.

More than 40 years ago, Boeing introduced the world to the first jumbo jet, the 747. Today the company is giving the legendary airliner a makeover that could extend its life another 40 years. The new ...

While the Airbus A380 was only ever produced as a passenger airliner in its A380-800 variant, Airbus did also sell a cargo ...

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