Discover the surprising design differences between the engines of the Boeing 747-8 and 787 Dreamliner, and how they impact performance.

For many 747-400 freighters, the cost of a major engine overhaul can exceed the market value of the airframe itself.

The National Transportation Safety Board said an improperly installed borescope plug led to a January engine fire on an Atlas Air Boeing 747. Maintenance on the aircraft was performed just four days ...

While the Boeing 747 is still flying and is not yet considered a vintage aircraft, at Vintage Aviation News we make exceptions for a select few airframes that are so iconic and historically ...

To many of us, the Boeing 747 is a beloved icon of aviation’s sparkling history that has left a legacy on the air industry since it first lifted off over 55 ...

Who's to blame? That's the question FAA inspectors are hoping to answer at LAX. But the more frightening one is: How catastrophic could the accident have been? The feds are doing follow-up interviews ...

General Electric is transporting a revised configuration GEnx-2B engine to Victorville, Calif., for final flight tests on the company’s 747 flying testbed as Boeing builds up toward first flight of ...

While the science behind the high bypass ratio engine in a 747 plane may seem complicated, the results are striking. It's capable of delivering over 70% more power ...

A century in the skies: Lufthansa's Boeing 747-8 takes flight with a striking new livery, commemorating the airline's rich history.