The Boeing 747-8i was the final passenger iteration of the famous 747 program, while the Airbus A380 is the largest passenger airplane to ever make it into service. The Boeing 747-8 entered service in ...

The Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 are the two largest passenger aircraft in the world. Despite carrying anywhere from 350 to 600 passengers on any given flight, these two planes are popular for being ...

Today's 747-400 passenger fleet totals 482 aircraft operated by 32 airlines, with the largest single cluster being the 57 aircraft operated by British Airways from London Heathrow. A further 10 ...

News that the Airbus A380 fleet now exceeds that of the Boeing 747 will have been met with mixed emotions in Seattle. The decline of the original “queen of the skies” – as a passenger airliner at ...

UPS’ order Thursday for 14 firm and 14 option Boeing 747-8Fs raises an interesting question: as the era of four engine commercial jetliners draws to a close, which of the two last survivors will die ...

Six of the world's largest passenger aircraft are made by European manufacturer Airbus. The Airbus A380-800 is the world's largest passenger aircraft with a maximum capacity of 853. It seats 193 more ...

This past July, I flew British Airways' Premium Economy from San Francisco International to London Heathrow. I was going to Malawi for holiday and needed to fly to Johannesburg. The cost of an economy ...

When Airbus first launched the A380 the marketing team at the European manufacturer had a field day. From bowling alleys to cinemas, the Super Jumbo was set to become the cruise ship of the skies.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Goldstein is a journalist and playwright based in Los Angeles. This article is more than 5 years old. Parked A380 aircraft ...

ANA confirmed to ATWOnline that it has not yet decided to order the A380 as widely reported late last week and in fact has not even issued an RFP. A spokesperson told this website that the airline set ...

LONDON -- Standing on the sun-drenched deck of The Boeing Co.'s chalet, trying to find shade from England's sizzling record heat wave, the father of the 747 jumbo jet watched another giant soar into ...

This article gives detail on the rest areas available to 747-8 crew members, before comparing them with the A380.