CNBC looks back at how Boeing's 747 changed aviation and what's next for the company.
's 747 jumbo jet has flown more than 3.5 billion passengers. The double-decker plane made air travel way more affordable for millions of people around the globe. It is still one the most recognizable planes to take to the skies with its iconic hump, four engines, extensive landing gear and sheer size.
But over the last few decades, airlines have pushed aircraft manufacturers for more fuel-efficient planes to reduce costs. Two-engine jets can now fly near the same capacity and fly farther than older, four-engine planes like Boeing's 747 and the
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pro Picks: Watch all of Friday's big stock calls on CNBCA recap of Friday's best stock picks on CNBC.
Read more »
Tim Draper’s ‘odd’ rules for investing in success – Cointelegraph Magazine“What if it works and something really extraordinary happens?” Unlike other VCs who worry about what can go wrong, Tim Draper likes to focus on what could go right. (From the archives of CointelegraphZN)
Read more »
BMW bets on the future with connected car concept i Vision DeeBMW wants to close the gap with Tesla when it comes to EV sales. Lebeaucarnews shares the CEO's vision for the future.
Read more »
How to recover from a holiday debt hangoverHoliday spending increased in 2022, as did holiday debt. sharon_epperson breaks down how you can pay off your holiday debt.
Read more »
Engineer who lost sister in 737 Max crash to serve on Boeing safety panelAn aerospace engineer whose sister was killed in the second of two 737 Max crashes will serve as one of two dozen members of a panel that will review Boeing’s safety practices, the Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday.
Read more »
Crew set to fly on Boeing Starliner add final touches to mission patchThe color orange and the marbled blue Earth each symbolize aspects that are personal to the NASA astronauts who are set to launch on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft for the first time.
Read more »