Why did Boeing choose GE to build the 747-8’s exclusive engine?

Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce weren't part of the 747-8 program, despite a long history with the 'Queen of the Skies'.

Why can’t the Boeing 747-8 be powered by any other engine type?

The final jumbo jet is exclusively powered by GEnx-2B engines, and was not built for Rolls-Royce or Pratt & Whitney turbofans ...

Here’s How Much Bigger The Boeing 747-400 Is Compared To The Airbus A350

Unravel the secrets of how these aviation marvels stack up in a showdown of proportions and performance.

Here’s How Much Longer The Airbus A380’s Wingspan Is Compared To The Boeing 747-8

Comparing the giants of the sky.
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End of an era: Boeing delivers last 747 jumbo jet

SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing bids farewell to an icon on Tuesday: It’s delivering its final 747 jumbo jet. Since its first flight in 1969, the giant yet graceful 747 has served as a cargo plane, a commercial ...