The Boeing 747-8 has a cruising speed of Mach 0.86, making it one of the fastest commercial jets in history. While the A380 is bigger, it has a slightly lower cruising speed than the 747.

The Boeing 747 variants had different top speeds, with the 747-100 hitting 600 mph and the 747-8 reaching 614 mph. The unique 747SP was introduced for long-haul flights, with a top speed over 621 ...

Factors that come into play on a high flare are commonly due to a broader than normal runway and can be that the pilot has un ...

In a Friday press briefing inside of the Oval Office, President Donald Trump announced the coveted contract award for the new ...

Passengers aboard a Boeing 747-436 from New York to London this past ... and it can not only speed up a trip but also help an aircraft conserve fuel. However, riding a particularly strong jet ...

The days of supersonic travel have been over for more than two decades, while aircraft continue to cruise at Mach 0.85.

In February, Las Vegas entertainment venue AREA15 took delivery of a retired 45-year-old Boeing 747 and plans to convert it into an immersive cocktail and dining experience. Imagine neon lights ...

In recent weeks, Trump’s desire for new jets has led him to muse about drastic ideas to speed things up ... Trump touted a tour of a Boeing 747-8 at Palm Beach International Airport, a craft ...