EVERETT, Wash. -- It's 20 feet longer, with a brand new wing and new high efficiency General Electric engines. But Boeing's brand new 747-8 Freighter has run into a headwind with big customers, and ...

Boeing today received FAA and EASA certification for the new 747-8 Freighter, passing two of the final landmarks on the airplane's journey to entry into service with launch customer Cargolux, which is ...

The Boeing 747 freighters are among the most versatile freighter aircraft in the world. An important contributing factor is the aircraft's unique "Nose Loading" capability, made possible by its ...

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 ...

Etihad Airways has signed a multi-year Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) agreement with Atlas Air Worldwide to provide the UAE flag carrier with its first Boeing 747-8 Freighter. The ...

Atlas Air not only have the world's largest fleet, but has been doubling down on it since the 747 went out of production.

The Boeing 747 family of Jumbos proved to be a very popular ultra-large widebody freighter. Most of the 747s still flying today are freighter variants or freighter conversions from passenger aircraft.