The aircraft offers some exceptional long-range capabilities.

Diving deeper into how these two jets compare in size, and what drove Boeing to develop a larger derivative of the 747 alongside the smaller 787.

The US Air Force announced plans Tuesday to purchase two Boeing 747-8 aircraft to support its future presidential airlift program, with an Air Force official confirming it would acquire the planes ...

WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force said on Tuesday it was acquiring two Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 747-8 jumbo jets for $400 million to establish a training and sustainment program ...