INFORMATIONAL Dec 31, 1969 The Boeing 747 Routes and Retirement Plans It is the Boeing 747. We all know it as the Queen of the Skies. Even though it is very popular and several airlines throughout the world are still flying it, there are many cons to operating it. In the aviation world today, airlines prefer more fuel efficient and cost efficient aircraft. Therefore, most 747s are on the way out of airlines' fleets and are being replaced by other aircraft, such as Boeing's 787 and Airbus's A350. Read More →

STORIES Dec 31, 1969 A Day at The Museum of Flight More than 500,000 people each year visit Seattle's Museum of Flight. What makes this museum so special? Read More →

NEWS Jun 24, 2023 CFM International’s Rise Program Progressing Towards Ground and Flight Tests in Mid-Decade The CFM RISE program aims to achieve over 20 percent better fuel efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 20 percent compared to the most efficient engines currently in service. Read More →