Since its first flight in 1969, the giant yet graceful 747 has served as a cargo plane, a commercial aircraft capable of carrying nearly 500 passengers, a transport for Nasa’s space shuttles ...

Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 cargo loading. Thomas Frey/picture alliance via Getty Images Source: Pyka Norcia told Insider that when speaking with potential customers, many said they didn't want a plane ...

The newest version of the cargo 747 is based on the passenger model, the 747-8. At just over 250 feet, it’s the longest of all the jumbos, with new engines and enhanced aerodynamics.

The Boeing 747 -281, which had arrived from Yerevan, Armenia, is the airline's only aircraft. Incidents of aircraft tipping backwards are uncommon, but happen more frequently with cargo jets.

At Frankfurt Airport (FRA), the skies are filled with military and cargo giants. From the legendary 747-200 Geo-Sky to the ...

The newest version of the cargo 747 is based on the passenger model, the 747-8. At just over 250 feet, it’s the longest of all the jumbos, with new engines and enhanced aerodynamics.