China is working to develop widebody planes to take on Airbus and Boeing, but its plans may hinge on cooperation from Western ...

On February 9, 1969, the Boeing 747, the world’s first wide-body jet, took its maiden flight, revolutionising air travel.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-12 was the first attempt at replicating the Boeing Jumbo Jets 747 success. However, the goal was a little out of reach for the company, and it never went ahead. Why was it ...

Although its numbers have thinned, ten airlines still operate the enormous, graceful Airbus A380 for international luxury ...

From Rome to Mexico, here are 11 educational trips you can take during half term with direct flights from Manchester Airport.

Four veteran 747-400s still soar beyond 100,000 flight hours, defying retirement deadlines and showcasing remarkable aviation ...

It’s the night of February 24th, 1989, and a living nightmare is unfolding over the dark Pacific Ocean. There has been a ...

1966: The Government announces that a Fast Reactor will be built at Dounreay power station in Scotland. On the same day, singer/actress Sophie Tucker dies aged 79. 1967: Canadian conductor Percy Faith ...

He boarded the JAL 123 flight from Tokyo to Osaka. The jumbo jet, a Boeing 747-SR model, never made it to its destination. At around 6:56 p.m., the plane crashed into a ridge on Mount Osutakayama ...