Aircraft are also flown with the payload weight moved forward or aft to the maximum design limits to see how they perform. The 747-8 is the result of a prolonged competition between Boeing and ...

Step onboard the Boeing 747, from its luxury interiors to unparalleled range, see why it's the crown jewel of private jets.

The 747-8 is the most recent variant ... empower the aircraft to reach 184 mph during takeoff and up to 660 mph at maximum cruising speed. That's a top speed of Mach 0.86, so it's incredibly ...