The Boeing 747-8 is the final and largest variant of the 747 family. It was developed in two versions: the 747-8 Intercontinental (747-8I) for passenger operations and the 747-8F for cargo. The ...

Diving deeper into how these two jets compare in size, and what drove Boeing to develop a larger derivative of the 747 ...

Houston Airports has announced an expansion in international air cargo connectivity at George Bush Intercontinental Airport ...

The Boeing 747 has long been a symbol not only of long-haul, comfortable passenger trips but also a crucial part of global air freight. The majestic "Queen of the Skies" redefined cargo transport with ...

The expanded service supports the movement of high-demand cargo, including energy sector equipment, medical supplies, ...

Saudi Airlines Cargo has acquired two Boeing 747-8F Freighters. This brings the total number of planes operated by the carrier to 15. “We are extremely excited to be taking delivery of our first two ...

Boeing has completed major assembly of the first set of 747-8F wings. According to the manufacturer the new 135ft 3in (41.2 m) wings incorporate the latest aerodynamic technologies to fly farther and ...

Low airline appetite for nose-loading freighters means the Boeing 747-8F is currently on course to be the capability’s swansong in terms of purpose-built commercial aircraft, despite it featuring on ...

(Reuters) - Boeing Co said on Friday it would not make the planned first delivery of its 747-8 Freighter to Cargolux on Monday, citing "unresolved issues" with the airline. The plane maker, which had ...

Boeing 747 operators are being instructed to carry out prompt elevator checks after a 747-8 freighter was flown without balance weights after maintenance. The US FAA states that the 747-8F was flown ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday ordered an immediate fix to the latest version of Boeing Co's 747-8 plane, saying a software glitch could cause it to lose ...