This site is all about the boeing 747 from the early history of the 747100 to the current 7478i and the experimental planes. Reading a book can help individuals out of this uncertainty information particularly this boeing 747. Arguably one of the most recognisable aircraft in the skies, the boeing 747, also known as the jumbo jet or queen of the skies, reigned supreme as the largest flying commercial airliner until the introduction of the airbus a380. Clive irving is the aviation correspondent for the daily beast. On february 9, 1969, boeing flies its 747 model for the first time. Mar 25, 2020 klms first boeing 747 206b phbua mississippi is parked at gate b30 now d pier. Although the expanded schiphol 1967 was a stateoftheart facility, it was designed before boeing announced the 747. The design team for the boeing 747 had to come up with an aircraft that met the requirements of airlines who wanted mass passenger movement, but at the same time had the ability to be an effective freighter. Its introduction in 1968 radically changed the face of air travel forever with its ability to carry so many more passengers into the air at once compared to the then kings of the air. At first i was afraid for an endless list of facts. The company also launched new variants of its successful 737 and 777 models. In 1965, joe sutter left the 737 development to design the 747, the first twin aisle airliner. Oct 12, 2017 since her induction into the united fleet, the boeing 747 aka the queen of the skies has been one of our most recognizable aircrafts with her unique upper deck.
Design and development since 1969 jetliner history norris, guy, wagner, mark on. With delays to airbus a380 program several airlines threatened to switch their a380 orders to boeing s new 747 version, the 747 8. The boeing 747 is a large widebody airliner and cargo aircraft manufactured by boeing commercial airplanes in the united states. A few of the more than 260 photos are of the early days, but most are relelatively recent high quality colour pics with detailed captions, often telling a brief history. A historydelivering the dream by martin bowman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. So its no surprise that on highvolume routes the 747 8 offers premium revenue potential. Sutters vivid narrative takes us back to a time when american technology was cuttingedge and jet travel was still glamorous and new. Traveling the world was never the same once the boeing 747. First published in 2003, the airliner world book of the boeing 737 is a very large format publication telling the history of this famous airliner up to the date of publication. The first class and business class sections of the 7478 enable airlines to offer passengers the most private and premium accommodations in the sky. Qantas fleet of b747 history aviation website for aircraft and airline information flight, travel, fleet listing, production list of airbus boeing douglas embraer dash, atr, sukhoi, saab. From its maiden flight right through to the presentday, the story of this iconic craft is relayed.
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The order book was buoyed by a commitment in 2018 from ups for 14 additional 747 freighters, and it remains a popular choice of aircraft for shifting goods around the world. As you can see from the cover, this book is discussed how the boeing 747, or the jumbo jet was made. A history by martin bowman, 9781783030392, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Crowds of people gathered at paine field in everett that morning to witness the flight of the largest transport plane in the world. The making of the boeing 747, which are recommended for further reading, along with 747. The book focusses not only on the iconic 747, but also its many variants, including the yal1a, which boeing developed for. The 747 was the result of the work of some 50,000 boeing people. Now in his eighties, he still serves as a consultant to boeing.
Boeings 100 years captured in new book chicago tribune. On february 9th, the 747 yal1 made its maiden flight. Called the incredibles, these were the construction workers, mechanics, engineers, secretaries and administrators who made aviation history by building the 747 the largest civilian airplane in the world in less than 16 months during the late 1960s. Charts the history of the boeing 747, the first widebody commercial airliner to grace the skies. The book focusses not only on the iconic 747, but also its many variants, including the yal1a, which boeing developed for the us air force, and the evergreen. It is often called the jumbo jet or queen of the skies. It was introduced by richard dawkins in chapter 4 of his 2006 book the god delusion, why there almost certainly is no god. The 787 proved to be a highly popular choice with airlines, and won a record number of prelaunch orders. Bowman covers the process of making the design a reality in great detail, with plenty of archive images of the new everett facility and the first production aircraft taking shape.
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For over 40 years the boeing 747 has been the queen of the skies, a symbol of air travel. Boeing was also targeting to increase 747 production in 2019 to one aircraft per month, but it announced that it would stick with six per year which it started in september 2016. Joe sutter, the author of this book, was an engineer who worked at boeing and he also contributed to the designing of the 747. Martin w bowmans book, published by pen and sword, is an impressive hardback companion to one of the bestknown aircraft to have ever graced our skies. Klm first introduced the 747 in february 1971 on the amsterdamnew york route. The first boeing 747 for commercial use rolled off production lines at the everett, washington plant in 1969. Boeing commercial airplanes offers airplanes and services that deliver superior design, efficiency and value. Download full boeing 747 a history book in pdf, epub, mobi and all ebook format. A ups spokesperson told reuters that the 747 is an efficiency machine for the specialist cargo airline. From its introduction with pan american airlines in 1970, it has persevered as one of the forerunners of commercial flight. In july 2016, boeing announced that it might have to end production of the 747 due to losses it could receive if no changes were made to the order book. The 7478 officially announced in 2005, the 7478 is the fourthgeneration boeing 747 version, with lengthened fuselage, redesigned wings and improved efficiency. Boeing 747 trivia, history, and facts things you didnt.
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In april 1994, boeing introduced the most modern commercial jet aircraft at the time, the twinengine 777, with a seating capacity of approximately 300 to 370 passengers in a typical threeclass layout, in between the 767 and the 747. There is perhaps no other commercial airliner as iconic as the boeing 747. This comprehensive and illustrative book is a must for all fans of the queen of the skies. Its not quite farewell to the 747 airliner, but boeing on thursday took a step towards ending production by halving production to six. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you like my content, consider sponsoring me on patreon. The book focusses not only on the iconic 747, but also its many variants, including the yal1a, which boeing developed for the us air force, and the evergreen 747 supertanker, a 747200, modified as an aerial application for firefighting. This is a new book, first printed in great brtain in 2014 and the phtographs are sharp and clear, withstanding moderate magnification easily. Read download boeing 747 a history pdf pdf download. Pan am became the launch customer for the boeing 747 in april 1966 by ordering 25 boeing 747 100s.
Design and development since 1969 jetliner history. Boeing 747 takes maiden flight on february 9, 1969. Jan 01, 2006 as you can see from the cover, this book is discussed how the boeing 747, or the jumbo jet was made. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. From its maiden flight right through to the presentday. The ultimate boeing 747 gambit is a counterargument to modern versions of the argument from design for the existence of god.
The 747 8 is the largest 747 version, the largest commercial aircraft built in the united states, and the longest passenger aircraft in the world. He served on the presidential commission to investigate the challenger explosion with neil armstrong, sally ride, and richard feynman. It covers the development and service life of the 747 in detail, packed throughout with archive and colour photographs. The boeing 747 has more than one aisle, which means it is a widebody aircraft. Boeing 747 crashes in hong kong china airlines flight. Jun 10, 2014 the first widebody airliner ever produced, it has set new standards in air travel and opened up the air routes of the world to vast numbers of people who might otherwise have been unable to afford international air travel. The jumbo jet, christened the city of everett, is the first new boeing transport not painted in boeings traditional prototype colors of brownishcopper and yellow big bird. Across its types, the 747 carries around half the worlds air freight. Creating the worlds first jumbo jet and other adventures from a life in aviation, by joe sutter. The first widebody airliner ever produced, it has set new standards in air travel and opened up the air routes of the world to vast numbers of people who might otherwise have been unable to afford international air travel. Boeing 747 crashes in hong kong china airlines flight 605. Jan 22, 2016 its not quite farewell to the 747 airliner, but boeing on thursday took a step towards ending production by halving production to six a year. Of course the details in this book hundred percent guarantees there is no doubt in it you probably know this.
After introducing the 707 in october 1958, pan am wanted a jet 2. Traveling the world was never the same once the boeing 747 debuted. The giant boasted a span of 195 feet, 8 inches, a length of 231 ft 4 inches and a gross weight of 735,000 pounds. Besides buying a printed book, you can also get it for free in an audiobook format with audibles free 30day trial. Delivering the dream book because this book offers you rich facts and knowledge. The boeing 747 assembly lines wont go quiet just yet, but its likely that by 2020 most of the remaining 747s built will be cargo versions or private jets for governments and the superrich. Jul 24, 2015 the boeing book includes photos and stories about commercial aircraft, from the model 80, the first plane built with passenger comfort in mind, to the massive doubledecker boeing 747, to its most. In the 1960s the 707 was succeeded by boeings equally successful 727, 737 and giant 747 jumbo jet airliners. The boeing book includes photos and stories about commercial aircraft, from the model 80, the first plane built with passenger comfort in mind, to the massive doubledecker boeing 747, to its most. The boeing 747 is one of the easiest planes in the world to recognise. A look at the remaining airbus a380 and boeing 747 orders. The first class and business class sections of the 7478 enable airlines to offer passengers the most. A few of the more than 260 photos are of the early days, but. French aviation historian alain pelletier and the quayside publishing group have done justice to the companys legacy in boeing.