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May 23, 2025 9:31 am

Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express

US formally accepts Qatar's luxury jet for use as Air Force One for Trump

May 22, 2025 5:57 am

The Boeing 747 jet will be modified as per the requirements of the Air Force One fleet, which is the official mode of transport for the US president.

With 'wing wave' manoeuvre, one of Air India's last Boeing 747 bids goodbye to Mumbai airport

April 23, 2024 9:57 am

The Boeing 747 has operated various important flights for Air India, including two medical evacuation flights to Wuhan in China during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

The final Boeing 747 rolls out: A look at how the 'Queen of Skies' changed aviation forever

February 06, 2023 5:17 am

Ushering in the jumbo-jet era, the Boeing 747 brought in luxury and unparalleled range to the commercial airline industry.

Boeing bids farewell to an icon, delivers last 747 jumbo jet

February 01, 2023 8:16 am

Since its first flight in 1969, the giant yet graceful 747 has served as a cargo plane, a commercial aircraft capable of carrying nearly 500 passengers, a transport for NASA's space shuttles, and the Air Force One presidential aircraft.

End of an era as 4 Air India Boeing 747s are deregistered

April 29, 2022 4:50 pm

It’s a sad day in aviation, say enthusiasts and former pilots

Why Covid-19 means the era of ever cheaper air travel could be over

December 30, 2021 1:40 pm

With international and domestic routes reopening, airlines are offering a range of special deals on airfares, but don't expect the cheap fares to last. Here's why.