Plane

The Boeing 747, often called the “Queen of the Skies,” has been one of the most iconic aircraft for international travel, offering luxury and space.

The historic 747, dubbed the ‘Queen of the Skies,’ revolutionized air travel as the world’s first twin-aisle airplane and enabled more people to fly farther, faster and more affordably than ever before. Marked by its distinctively recognizable hump, this iconic airplane is a symbol of great engineering, innovation and often noted as an outstanding work of architecture.

Since production began in 1967, and the first 747-100 completed is first test flight in 1969, more than 100 customers have purchased 1,574 aircraft, logging more than 118 million flight hours and nearly 23 million flight cycles.

The Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger airplane, is loved for its quiet cabins and smooth flights, making it ideal for long journeys.

The year 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the A380’s maiden flight on 27 April 2005. This remarkable aircraft embodies Airbus’ pioneering spirit, introducing new technologies and designs that have helped Airbus to become a leading player in commercial aviation.

The Airbus A380’s development began in the early 1990s as Airbus envisioned creating a double-deck aircraft.
The A380 was the first new aircraft programme of the 21^stcentury and opened a new standard in aviation.
Since its entry into commercial service in 2007, the A380 has flown over 800,000 flights and carried more than 300 million passengers.
The A380 set multiple records as the world’s largest passenger airliner — the only aircraft to offer more than 500 seats — and the only full-length double-deck jet airliner.
Milestones include carrying over 800 passengers in an all-economy configuration and completing numerous long-haul flights, reshaping global aviation and defining ultra-long-range travel.
Many of the technologies implemented on the A380 — including the over 380 patents filed for the aircraft ranging from noise-reducing acoustic panelling to weight-saving, safety-improving hydraulic systems — went on to become the norm in aircraft design and production.
The A350’s Trent XWB engine flew for the first time under the wing of an A380 flight test aircraft.
Airbus has selected the A380 as its future propulsion systems flight demonstrator.