Both the Boeing 747-400 and 777-300ER are large widebody aircraft, capable of carrying hundreds of passengers at one time.

Boeing’s 777X edges out the 747-8 as the world’s longest passenger jet, redefining size and efficiency in modern long-haul aviation.

In today's world of capacity discipline and super-efficient twinjets, the late 20th century is an unusual era to examine. Despite air travel numbers being significantly lower than they are today, most ...