Former Pan Am 747-100 and high-capacity JAL 747SR survived very different careers before becoming part of a newly opened hotel

The A350-1000 is similar in some metrics to the Boeing 747-100, while the Boeing 747-8 is significantly larger than the A350. The post Is An Airbus A350 Bigger Than A Boeing 747? first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

The Boeing 747's design requirements, paired with the engine technology of the 1960s, meant the aircraft was designed with four engines. The post Why Did Boeing Build The 747 With 4 Engines? first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

The Boeing 747-100’s legacy lives on — but only one remains flying. The post Where Is The World’s Only Remaining Boeing 747-100? first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

Four Boeing 747-100s remain unscrapped around the world today, although none appear to be flight-worthy or will likely fly again. The post The 4 Oldest Boeing 747-100s That Haven’t Been Scrapped Yet first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.