AirBridge Cargo, the only large independent air cargo operator in Russia, took delivery Thursday of its first 747-400ER freighter at The Boeing Co.'s Everett plant. It's the first 747-400 that is ...

EVERETT -- With the airline industry mired in its worst-ever slump and the market for the world's largest commercial jetliner about as gloomy as it has ever been, The Boeing Co.'s newest version of ...

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has ordered six Boeing 747-400ER freighters in what it says is its biggest ever single commitment for new cargo aircraft. The Oneworld alliance carrier says in a ...

EVERETT, Wash., June 17, 2002 - Thousands of proud Boeing employees today celebrated the debut of their new 747-400ER (extended range) airplane at a ceremonial rollout in the largest building in the ...

In today's world of capacity discipline and super-efficient twinjets, the late 20th century is an unusual era to examine. Despite air travel numbers being significantly lower than they are today, most ...

Qantas is expanding its widebody fleet by introducing its first Airbus A330 and Boeing 747-400ER. The airline is about to take delivery of the first of 13 A330s it has on order, and recently received ...

Assembly work has begun on the first 747-400ER transport at Boeing production facilities in Everett, Wash. The aircraft, the first of two 747 derivatives, is designed to provide airlines with greater ...

First flight of the longer range 747-400ER was another step in Boeing's efforts to incrementally improve 747 performance and maintain market pressure on Airbus' planned A380 double-deck transport. The ...

Qantas began a new chapter in its history today when it took delivery of the world`s first passenger Boeing 747-400 Extended Range aircraft. Qantas Ambassador-at-Large John Travolta joined Qantas ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... EVERETT, Wash.- On Sept. 30, 1968, Boeing rolled out its 747 wide body jetliner at the company’s Everett, Wash., plant. The jumbo jet was the world’s largest ...