The Boeing 747-400 is almost a textbook example of a “heavy” aircraft. Boasting a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of up to 875,000 pounds (396,890 kg), it sits well above the 300,000-pound (136,078 kg) ...

Qantas plans to add capacity to its Boeing 747-400 and Airbus A380 fleets by dramatically reducing its first-class offering on long-haul flights. By replacing first class sections with business-class ...

Boeing 747 aircraft are still being sought after as passenger and freighter aircraft, as well as backups for Air Force One, by countries from the United States to Russia.