Source: The Boeing Company.

Boeing 747

The 747, which entered in service in 1969, is still the backbone of intercontinental air transportation with its carrying capacity of about 400 passengers. From its introduction, it was the largest commercial airplane, a position it held until 2008 when the 555 passengers A380 was introduced. Several versions of the airplane were produced, including for air cargo operations (747-400F), which accounts for half the world's air cargo capacity.

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