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Boeing upbeat on VC-25B, unfazed by Qatari 747-8I news
The head of Boeing's defence business feels that the VC-25B presidential aircraft programme is on the right track and is ...
The Problems Boeing Ran Into When Producing The 747
F ew aircraft have had as lasting an impact on aviation as the Boeing 747. Nicknamed the “Queen of the Skies,” the 747 ...
Ever Wondered Why The Boeing 747 Has That Hump Over The Cockpit?
Like any distinctive nose does, the hump over the cockpit of the Boeing 747 sets it apart. What's the reason for the 747's ...
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Trump plan for gifted Qatari 747 confounds aviation observers and ethics experts
Aerospace analysts say converting a questionably sourced aircraft for presidential transport does not make financial sense ...
13 Years On: How Has The Boeing 747-8i Held Up Since Its Introduction?
The 747-8i is now approaching its 13th year in commercial service. The German flag carrier Lufthansa introduced the type in ...
US accepts luxury jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One for Trump
The United States has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar and the Air Force has been asked to find a ...
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Defense Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump’s use
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar for President Donald Trump to use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday, despite ongoing ...